Sprout Social

MARCH 20, 2023

Your first instinct when implementing an organic social media strategy for a technology company would be to showcase your tech, right? But with organic social media (and the elusive algorithms that power it), you can’t target a specific audience. Community is a vague word though. What does it all mean?

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Social media has revolutionized B2B marketing. And businesses recognize the power of social media in driving tangible results. 60% of US B2B marketers named social media the most effective B2B channel for driving revenue in 2023. However, social media is also the fastest-evolving channel.

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SocMed Sean

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Having worked in online community management for the last 15 years, I have had the privilege of putting together some amazing teams. The roles on a digital community team varied, ranging from digital strategists, to graphic designers…and everything in-between. Community management is not easy. is for Attention to Detail.

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Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Social media moves fast. As a social media marketer, it can be tempting to jump on every viral trend in hopes of riding that wave of engagement. Will joining this conversation help us achieve our current social media goals ? Focus on trends within your industry’s niche communities.

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Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 15, 2023

User behavior is changing, and studies show that around 31% of consumers use social media channels to find answers to their queries. If you’re growing your business and footprint online, this is the best time to understand social media SEO. What is social media SEO?

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 29, 2024

Social media networks, and the way users interact with them, evolve quickly. This year, plan for more changing audience preferences and deeper social media fragmentation. Every pot has a lid Today’s social media ecosystem is made up of many networks with unique algorithms, content formats and audiences.

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Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 13, 2023

As a social media brand or content creator, getting an audience hooked on your uploads is as fundamental as it is challenging. The good news is that if you’re having that issue and you seek to increase those engagement rates on social media, you’ve come to the right place.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

With budget cuts, resignations and layoffs in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) departments, professionals and consumers alike have noticed a trend in companies backtracking on their social justice commitments made in 2020. Cultural heritage months like Black History Month are a cornerstone to many DEI initiatives for brands.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 12, 2024

The 2024 US presidential election is several months away, but social media is already politically charged. According to Sprout Social Listening data , from January 1 to March 6, 2024 there were almost 7.6 In a typical year, running social media for a brand account is complex. Will brands sit this one out?

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 22, 2024

But something about 2024 makes me think it stands poised to redefine the social media landscape and the creator economy.  So, in this article, join me in exploring five themes for social media in 2024 through the lens of industry experts, unraveling their predictions and the reasons behind them.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The results are telling: According to our Q4 2023 Sprout Pulse Survey, respondents believe the average social media manager is: white (65%), female (73%), 25-40 years old (55%), and a part-time employee or freelancer (40%). What is it about social media careers that makes them dominated by white women?

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Ignite Social Media

APRIL 13, 2022

But what happens when traditional marketing and social media collide? Once social media marketing came around, we began hearing phrases like “community-first” social media marketing. In social media, a community-first marketing approach revolves around a brand’s direct contact with its community.

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Hootsuite

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Whether you’re B2B or B2C, your customers want to engage with humans on social media. 56% of customers want more relatable, personable content from brands on social, but 48% of brands are still posting self-promotional content multiple times a week. Easy: be active on social media. Sharing = caring.

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Keyhole.co

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

For the sheer size of their range, very few companies stand a chance in front of Samsung. The Samsung Group conglomerate has dozens of affiliate companies under its banner. Founded 54 years ago in South Korea, Samsung’s parent company goes decades back, with roots in Japanese-ruled Korea. LinkedIn: 4.2 million TikTok: 2.5

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agora pulse

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Has your social media agency avoided Twitter? But seasoned social media managers know how to stand out with different types of content. Table of Contents. In fact, Twitter is one of the few social media platforms in which you can still build traffic and leads without investing in advertising.

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Sprout Social

MAY 3, 2022

The cannabis industry is booming, which means more brands are leveraging social media as a channel to promote their products, share educational information about cannabis use, and advocate for decriminalization, social justice and destigmatization. The challenges of cannabis social media marketing.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 9, 2024

According to The Sprout Social Index™ , consumers across age groups agree the most memorable thing a brand can do on social media is respond to customers. Evolving your social strategy to meet consumer demands requires you to listen better, scale your customer care efforts and integrate your social and customer data.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 18, 2019

Does the person who post as your brand on Facebook also work to develop the community that the company is part of? Running a brand’s social media accounts is a lot of work. As the social media industry has evolved, each role in the marketing team has developed along with it. Should they?

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Buffer Social

JUNE 18, 2018

. “We love coffee, but we love community and people more.” ” This Foster Coffee Company credo isn’t just a brand statement. It’s at the heart of their social media strategy too. and serve people from 7 till 1… but we were able to use social media every day of the week to touch people.” – Nicholas.

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Ignite Social Media

MAY 4, 2020

Ephemeral, or disappearing, content in the form of Stories is taking center stage in the digital world. Social media stories, originally popularized by Snapchat, have seen significant growth and adoption across nearly all major social networks. Social Media Stories Breakdown by Channel.

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Your social media bio is one of your first opportunities to make an impression on your audience. Your followers may even turn into a community of like-minded people. Your followers may even turn into a community of like-minded people. Why a good social media bio matters. Why a good social media bio matters.

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Sprout Social

JULY 21, 2022

If you want to improve your social media marketing strategy , you need to know about the different types of social media content and how or where you share that content. And, once you have your content, how do you want to roll it out? Types of social media. Social networking.

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Keyhole.co

JUNE 19, 2023

Social is anything but an entertainment platform. It’s a place where businesses are sharing engaging content to grow their online presence and acceptance. Social is a cost-effective and prompt channel for businesses to connect with their audience. Social media statistics show over 4.26

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 18, 2023

While there’s no denying the value and power of social listening, a tool this impactful can make it feel intimidating to get started. In this article, we’ll take you through 6+ social media listening examples and the strategies real brands use to inspire you to get more from listening.

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agora pulse

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Struggling to put together a social media content strategy? I work on all things social media strategy for the company. I work on all things social media strategy for the company. We get a lot of questions about social media from our audience. Seriously, it’s exhausting!).

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Buffer Social

MAY 25, 2023

Josh earned his founder title with Referral Rock , a software company that eases the process of collecting referrals. In our conversation, he shares great advice for entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to grow on social media with limited time and resources.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 20, 2023

Most companies employ a social media agency to fill some sort of gap: the company does not have enough in-house resources or lacks the in-house expertise. Whatever the reason, companies using agencies for social media work often botch both the relationship and the work. Creating content?

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Buffer Social

MARCH 5, 2021

By approaching every conversation with genuine interest, they are leveraging social media to drive a remarkable and unforgettable customer experience that has fans coming back over and over again. But how exactly can you create this remarkable customer experience on social media? Tell us more about you!

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Ignite Social Media

JULY 7, 2021

The fun of social media (and sometimes the pain) is how fast it moves and evolves. Social media trends that your audience loves and gives you great engagement on Monday may feel outdated a month, a week, or even a day later. Sadly, by the time brands jumped on this social media trend it was largely a vanity trick.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Social listening plays a vital role in this area. Tapping into social media conversations points to customer insights that go beyond surface-level metrics and unearth the real needs, desires and pain points of your audience. And now, Trello frequently collaborates with her to create content for their brand channels too.

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Likeable

JANUARY 10, 2022

Last week, TikTok announced a partnership with Atmosphere, a company that streams curated video content in commercial spaces like waiting rooms, gyms, and restaurants. Together, the companies have developed a dedicated TikTok channel that tries to capture the best of the app-viewing experience while catering to the OOH format. “By

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

There’s nothing more convincing than a friend’s endorsement — especially on social media. That’s why a social media advocacy program is the best way to show the benefits of your products instead of telling your customers why they should care. In short, an engaged community leads to better sales outcomes.

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Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Just when we thought we, as social media strategists and community managers, could rest up from the twists and turns of the last 18 months, the holiday season is upon us. . That takes us to the first recommendations for activating an excellent customer experience on social media this holiday season: Train Your Social Care Team.

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Keyhole.co

MARCH 26, 2024

Danish toy company LEGO soars over its competitors like Mattel, Funko, and Hasbro. With millions of online followers and a vocal, active, and thriving fanbase, LEGO is at the top of its social media game. Let’s see how LEGO’s social media strategy builds on its prominence in pop culture. Instagram: 10.3

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 6, 2023

You’d be hard-pressed to find healthcare marketers that don’t understand the value of social media for healthcare , according to Jill Florence, Director of Enterprise Sales at Sprout Social. However, as Katherine Van Allen, Senior Solutions Engineer at Sprout, points out, the benefits of social outweigh the risks.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In this piece, the team behind Figo’s social media presence shared their tips for maintaining a regular social cadence and translating results to larger company goals. Why social media consistency matters for brands Consistency on social media isn’t just nice to have: it’s a non-negotiable for long-term success.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Ah social media. As social media platforms have changed over the years (RIP, Vine), so too have the pros and cons of social media. Not so long ago, brands and executives were still wondering whether they should be on social media at all. Why social media is good. sproutsocial.

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