Buffer Social

DECEMBER 15, 2021

For any company, building and maintaining a social media presence is a key marketing strategy for reaching more potential customers. A company’s social media profiles also act as a space where anyone can get to know your company much better, helping to build a stronger online brand.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Managing social media and other marketing channels in this economy can be challenging. Company goals are the anchoring points of your marketing budget. According to The State of Social Media 2023 report, 79% of marketers expect an increase in their overall marketing budgets in the next three years.

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Pixlee

MAY 3, 2021

The coveted ‘blue check’ or verified symbol can play an integral role in a brand’s social media marketing strategy. When your social media account is verified, it serves as immediate credibility. Although popular, TikTok and Reddit do not have verification processes like the other social media platforms, yet.

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Oktopost

APRIL 9, 2024

Monitoring B2B social media metrics such as likes, shares, and mentions can help determine whether your efforts are succeeding at spreading awareness, engaging audiences, and eliciting positive sentiments. Build a social media marketing program Social media accounts can be a significant marketing asset for any B2B business.

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Pixlee

JANUARY 12, 2022

Instead of shouting into the void why their product is the best, leading brands now build a brand identity and community through the creativity of their customers. With the consumer shift toward values like transparency, social responsibility, and customer focus, the rise of community-driven brands makes sense.

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Pixlee

JULY 27, 2020

Social media engagement is a critical indicator of health for community-driven brands. And with more people using social media to connect with brands than ever before, social media engagement should be increasing, right? Source Authentic, Community-driven Posts. Provide Easy Calls-to-Action.

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Laurel Papworth

JUNE 22, 2010

If you have the relationship with the community, and they like and respect you, it’s tough to turf you out and go with a competitor agency. Build and manage the community and you automatically take on a “public relations manager&# role. Well, what if you manage PR for a cosmetic company? How does it work?

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Webbiquity SMM

APRIL 11, 2012

Recent research from MarketingProfs shows that 84% of B2B companies use social media marketing in some form, and the figure is likely higher for B2C firms. In fact, another recent study from HubSpot reveals that 63% of B2B companies aren’t generating leads from social media at all.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 11, 2012

After taking the social media plunge, companies quickly discover that it is vastly more complicated and time-consuming than they thought. But companies must avoid a panicky response, because hiring a social media marketing (SMM) partner requires careful study. Social Media Marketing Activities and Skills.

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Hootsuite

JUNE 25, 2019

A little inspiration goes a long way when it comes to brainstorming social media contest ideas. PS: before launching your social media contest be sure to make sure it doesn’t violate the platforms’ T&Cs or R&Rs.). 7 Social media contest ideas to increase engagement. Like and/or comment to win.

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Buffer Social

MAY 9, 2017

Writing a great social media manager job description is not an easy task. The job description is one of the first few things potential applicants read and a well-written job description can increase the chances of you hiring the best social media manager for your company. About Your Company or Team.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 2, 2012

She is also founder and principal of Genuine Media , a marketing agency that helps clients build their individual and brand reputation through social media. The community that tallied the most votes was awarded $1 million to help fight hunger. The next 20 communities each received $50,000 for hunger relief.

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Pixlee

MARCH 17, 2021

Made popular by YouTube, unboxing videos can now be seen on almost all social media platforms. Pro tip: Include a note about sharing UGC with the company if the customer likes the product, and include your social handles! Add free samples or gifts to tease new products or promote a sale.

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Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

With Social Media Marketing: Strategies for Engaging in Facebook, Twitter & Other Social Media , the inimitable Liana “Li&# Evans has provided the definitive handbook for social media marketers. This saves time, effort and money in the long run, but it’s a step too many companies skip over.

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Mindjumpers

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Most of us know by now that a social media presence is all about creating a dialogue through relevant content that will engage your target audience. But similar to a real life conversation, social media marketers of today must be equally eager and prepared to listen , as they are to lead the conversation.

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Writtent Blog

JANUARY 12, 2024

Include a variety of samples that highlight your versatility and expertise in different writing styles. If you’re a freelance writer seeking diverse clients, include samples that span different tones and subjects. Connect with fellow writers both online and offline to foster a sense of community and exchange valuable insights.

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Rebekah Radice

APRIL 20, 2015

Are you using social media to market your business , but struggling to create momentum? Would you like to make sense of each social network, clearly defining where and how to spend your time online? While there’s no one-size fits all solution, you can succeed with an effective social media business plan in place.

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Direct Marketing Observations

JANUARY 19, 2010

If you want to purchase an accounting system, customer relationship manager (CRM) or enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform for your company, it’s a pretty established process. Now, if you want to source some external help for social media, well that’s a different story.

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The Realtime Report

AUGUST 29, 2012

The world’s first genetics-based social network – as 23andMe labels itself – is looking to show they can. The company has already collected more than 125,000 DNA samples from customers, and is now specifically reaching out to those with Parkinson’s, in an effort to find new genes linked to the disease.

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Harp Interactive

OCTOBER 6, 2010

And, companies that run contests or sweepstakes have twice as many fans on their sponsored social network pages as those who don’t. Run a contest when you wish winners to be decided by public voting, a company-selected jury or both. increase your fan base on your company Facebook page. User Generated Contests.

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Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Salesforce recently announced the retirement of its social media management tool Social Studio. Luckily, you won’t have to look far to find the best Social Studio alternative. Hootsuite does everything Social Studio does and more for a fraction of the cost. 1 Social Media Tool Create.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 25, 2022

. - Alison Hazinski, owner of One and Only Paper On social media, Hazinski describes her approach as "treating my customers like my friends." " This means framing social media content as though if she's keeping her real friends up to date on her business.

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Pam Moore

JANUARY 28, 2020

The heart of your company needs to be shared. It's these common foundations that weave the threads for relationships, trust and community. They say they want to build community. Take a listen to episode 161 of the Social Zoom Factor podcast to learn 10 key foundational elements to successful brand storytelling.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 7, 2024

Your company is launching a new product, eyeing a new market segment or contemplating a strategic pivot—as a seasoned marketer, your first move would be to conduct a competitive analysis. Alternatively, you can use competitive monitoring and social listening to learn what other companies your audience is interested in.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Marketers can take a play from the event planner’s book by implementing surprise and delight for their audiences through social media. Some companies use it as a retention strategy as well. If a surprise and delight idea is executed well, customers are more likely to advocate for the brand, especially on social media.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 12, 2023

Leading to an ever-increasing emphasis on how corporations reflect these values when communicating with their audiences. With a documented brand strategy that incorporates a set of core values, companies are better positioned to engage with their audience on a regular basis as well as respond to unexpected events when they inevitably occur.

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Sprout Social

MAY 26, 2022

With engagement like this, the network is quickly moving away from the fringes of the social media landscape and into the center of forward-thinking brands’ strategies. Social media users stay on TikTok longer than any other network, with an average session length of more than 10 minutes. Fourteen hours. onlineoptimism.

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Pixlee

MARCH 31, 2021

The process of browsing content produced by real people has reimagined traditional word-of-mouth marketing and even in-store sampling with the help of photos and videos by actual customers. Alo Yoga showcases Instagram posts from its customer community on-site, with shoppable tags for easy product navigation. Ask Permission.

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Buzzlogix

JUNE 27, 2017

After all, companies routinely unveil products and services that fail to gain traction in the marketplace. Social media attracts millions of daily users who share their thoughts and ideas with each other and with their favorite brands. People use social media to interact with their friends and favorite brands.

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Buffer Social

APRIL 18, 2022

The Reel specifically highlighted reusing leftover products as samples and recycling at all points of production. Highlight or collaborate with another sustainable brand or creator Earth Day is all about working together as a community to improve the state of the world.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Types of AI prompts According to The 2023 State of Social Media report , 93% of business leaders say they expect to increase investment in AI and ML to scale social customer care functions over the next three years. For example, “What is the impact of building strong communities on social?”

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Sprout Social

MARCH 8, 2023

When I was a social media manager, I was asked the question many of us know oh-so well: “Do you want to be the face of our social channels?” There’s a new pressure on social media teams to not only make more videos, but to also star in them. Some social practitioners are all about it.

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Buffer Social

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

What we’re witnessing in today’s tough economy is the inevitable rise of social selling. This trend leverages social media platforms to build connections and establish meaningful relationships with potential business prospects — and when it comes to social selling, LinkedIn is the MVP.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

I presented today at Social Media AZ , a new conference for Arizonans interested in, and practicing social media. This presentation: “Why Before How: The Keys to Developing a Social Media Strategy in 7 Steps&# also formed the basis for my recent MarketingProfs Webinar. Because tools will change.

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Pixlee

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Whether you’re a new startup or a seasoned company, this post will walk you through how you can build a wildly successful brand strategy for your ecommerce brand in 2022. Brands are defined more by their community than by who they say they are. A strong brand has an active community of consumers. Technology.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

AUGUST 11, 2022

Building a brand community isn’t about improving vanity metrics like engagement and follower count. According to a survey from Vanilla Forums , 58% of brands say their communities improve customer loyalty. That’s a big deal, with research from KPMG revealing: 86% of loyal customers will recommend a company to friends and family.

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Pixlee

OCTOBER 25, 2021

One of the most overlooked practices that can exponentially grow your social media audience (while improving ecommerce metrics) is implementing User-Generated Content (UGC). Not only does UGC create a considerable amount of reach on social media, but it also facilitates a space for audience engagement.

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