SocMed Sean

DECEMBER 1, 2018

If your or your organization is actively engaging in the social media space, you need to analyze your current budget allocation and either confirm or increase that commitment to social media in your budget planning activities. 2) Listening and Engagement Tools like Hootsuite, Curata, Sprout Social, Brandwatch.

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Blogger Company Social Media Curata 266

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2023

Social media advertising requires marketing professionals to proactively respond to continually evolving user habits and adapt to different trends. Image credit: Merakist on Unsplash The last year in social media saw consumer preferences shift, new technologies emerge, and certain social platforms flourish.

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Advertising Social Media Strategy Authentication 238

Dave Fleet

MARCH 1, 2014

I first got into “social media” somewhere around eight years ago – first for my own interest and then – soon after – as part of my job. Like many other people at the time, I was interested in the humanizing effect that social media could have for companies. Is this a good thing?

Communities 410

Communities Marketing Loyalty Social Media 410

Oktopost

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Social media has revolutionized B2B marketing. Now an essential tool for all marketing efforts, it has changed how brands reach their customers, build awareness, and foster connections with their audiences. And businesses recognize the power of social media in driving tangible results.

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Buffer Social

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

When I was building a social media audience for an e-commerce company I ran a few years ago, the go-to options for monetizing that audience never appealed to me. Not only is it a more independent way to build revenue around social media content, it allows for more meaningful connections with an audience.

Communities 97

Communities Social Media Tips Education 97

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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Communities Social Media Resources Reddit 198

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. However, not all trends are created equal when it comes to brand marketing. Will joining this conversation help us achieve our current social media goals ?

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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. Marketing professionals?

Communities 86

Communities Products Company Strategy 86

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. You could post on community review sites or live-stream it to the masses. Types of social media. Social networking.

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Types Social Media Microblogging Overview 145

Social Media Strategies Summit

AUGUST 15, 2023

Higher education marketers are busy, so finding the time to keep up with the latest industry developments can be challenging. How are external trends and events going to affect your broader marketing strategy? Here are ten higher education marketers you should start following right now. Figuring that stuff out can be tough.

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Marketing Education Forums LinkedIn 240

agora pulse

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Need a good social media marketing book that fuels your learning and your career? Here’s our list of favorite reads for different aspects of social media. To monitor social media algorithm updates, feature rollouts, and new tactics, you probably read blogs or watch explainer videos.

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Skills Social Media Marketing Influencer 195

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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SEO Social Media Strategy Hashtag 154

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Over the past year, social has increased its influence on trends , industries and even markets. As its impacts continue to grow, social media managers have taken their roles in new and innovative directions. So who better to predict the future of social media marketing than the people behind the profiles?

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Social Media Marketing Social Media Management Trends 145

Ignite Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Brands know by now that their presence on social media is more important than ever — 2022 proves that fact. The social media landscape is seen as an ever-changing field, not to mention a growing market of $221.29 Social Media Copyright and Fair Use Rules . Walkthrough to Video Marketing .

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Social Media Brands Fair Use Marketing 161

Ignite Social Media

APRIL 13, 2022

In the marketing industry we often hear the phrase “consumer-first” marketing, which is an approach that businesses use to keep their customers top of mind and at the center of everything they do. But what happens when traditional marketing and social media collide? Mielle Organics. View this post on Instagram.

Communities 135

Communities Instagram Brands Education 135

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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Social Media Strategy Exercises Retail 112

Keyhole.co

JANUARY 18, 2024

And behind this apparent miracle is a stroke of online marketing genius. This blog examines Stanley’s social media strategy and how it earns the brand record-breaking sales and profits. Analysis of Stanley’s social media accounts Today, loyalists swear by the Stanley Quenchers. Instagram: 741.7K Twitter: 10.7K

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Influencer Social Media Strategy Marketing 59

Sprout Social

MAY 24, 2022

Ten-cent text messages, AIM chat rooms with your best friends and glittery MySpace pages with bulletin boards are just a few nostalgic elements from the early days of social media. Soon enough, features like direct messages and @-mentions arrived, changing the trajectory of social media forever. So what’s next?

Social Media 130

Social Media Marketing Social Media Management Issues 130

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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Social Media Authentication LinkedIn B2B 101

Oktopost

MAY 26, 2020

It’s hard out there for fintech and finserv companies. There’s a good reason for this astronomic growth — the rewards are huge and the market has all kinds of directions to grow in. . There’s a good reason for this astronomic growth — the rewards are huge and the market has all kinds of directions to grow in. .

Social Media 141

Social Media Banking Marketing Mobile 141

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%). The only difference is experience level (most people working in social aren’t entry-level or freelancers).

Social Media 122

Social Media Survey Education Team 122

Ignite Social Media

MARCH 16, 2020

I got an email this morning from a non-profit I work with wondering how they should think about social media marketing during the COVID-19 outbreak. In fact, a recent survey by Global WebIndex found roughly 25% of respondents saying they check social media more often because of COVID-19/coronavirus. Hang in there.

Social Media 195

Social Media Crowdsourcing Marketing Survey 195

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.

Social Media 111

Social Media Authentication Communities Campaign 111

Sprout Social

AUGUST 26, 2021

As marketers, it’s our job to know our target audience’s needs and preferences. It’s why we conduct market research every year to better understand what our customers want and uncover new business opportunities. But sometimes market research alone isn’t enough, especially when consumer preferences can change overnight.

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Research Social Media Airlines Marketing 144

Likeable

MARCH 8, 2022

We figured there was no better way to celebrate this lovely day than by shouting out some inspirational, intelligent, amazing women who are killing it in the field of social media. These women represent companies big and small in different industries. Heather Brinckerhoff of Magnolia. Bryna Corcoran of Lyft. Give it a listen!

Social Media 114

Social Media Marketing Meme Campaign 114

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Executing on a social media marketing strategy is like completing an obstacle course. Managing social through down markets requires an additional layer of focus, rigor and empathy. Dietrich is a former CMO, most notably the head of marketing who took Atlassian public in 2015.

Social Media 113

Social Media Marketing Atlassian Team 113

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. You’re simultaneously asked to be a customer support person, marketing person and occasionally, a graphic designer. Should they?

Social Media Management 112

Social Media Management Communities Social Media Skills 112

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. But what’s the fuss all about?

Social Media 150

Social Media Video Feed Feedly 150

Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Invigorate your strategy with insights from marketers at TikTok, Glossier, Zillow, lululemon, and more Convince & Convert started the Social Pros Podcast back in 2012 as a way to get to know the “real people doing real things” in social media. to get through.

Brands 148

Brands Marketing Real Estate Collaboration 148

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.

Social Media 124

Social Media Sentiment Data Team 124

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.

Communities 95

Communities Company Social Media Case Study 95

Pixlee

MAY 8, 2019

Social media marketing is a powerhouse for brands, but to be successful it takes more than just sharing ads and branded content across social platforms. Brands need to take their marketing a step further by focusing on who matters most: their customers. What is Community-Driven Marketing?

Communities 74

Communities Social Media UGC Marketing 74

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. Here’s exactly how to do it.

Social Media 111

Social Media Strategy HootSuite Sentiment 111

Sprout Social

JUNE 17, 2021

Accelerated by the events of 2020, this wave of transformation marks a turn of the tide in how businesses and consumers view, use and value social media—and we’ve got the data to prove it. For businesses wondering when to start making greater investments in social, the time is now. I love when brands engage with you on social.

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Statistics Social Media Marketing Survey 145

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Between algorithm shifts and the rise of new platforms, the only constant in the world of social media is change. And continuing your social media training is the best way for you, and your team, to achieve a quick knowledge and credentials boost. Org-wide social media marketing training.

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Training Course Resources Social Media 117

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

In a socially distanced year, businesses witnessed firsthand what a crucial role social media plays in connecting brands with their customers. For some brands, 2020 was all about trying new things on social, while others prioritized engaging the communities they’d already built.

Social Media 137

Social Media Social Media Management Marketing Communities 137

Hootsuite

JANUARY 4, 2023

More than three-quarters of the world’s population aged 13+ uses social media. billion people are active social media users. Social media marketing provides a unique opportunity to connect with this massive audience on the platforms where they already spend their time. What is social media marketing?

Social Media 76

Social Media HootSuite Marketing Social Networking 76