Buffer Social

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Rule of thumb: If there is a subreddit about it, there is a vertical social network opportunity — GREG ISENBERG (@gregisenberg) May 25, 2020. In this article, we’ll go through what vertical networks are and the opportunities for businesses to adopt them in their marketing strategy. What are vertical networks?

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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?

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Sherrilynne Starkie

JANUARY 22, 2019

This week’s must-know social media news for marketing and communications professionals includes headlines about Facebook’s attempt to clean up, support for journalism from Twitter and Google, the continuing importance of links in SEO and some new, clever features from LinkedIn. Photo by Jolanda Flubacher.

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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

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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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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SocMed Sean

JANUARY 21, 2019

SocMedSean - Social.Media.Sean The KISS Method For Determining Social Media ROI Attend any corporate meeting on social media initiatives and it’s likely that you’ll hear a question or two along the lines of “how is this selling us more product” or “what’s the ROI on these activities”?

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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. Here’s exactly how to do it.

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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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SocMed Sean

MAY 30, 2018

Today’s guest post comes from Eric Czerwonka , an entrepreneur and co-founder of Buddy Punch , a software company founded in 2013 that provides time tracking solutions for startups, companies with employees, as well as anyone with a remote team to manage. By now, we’ve all heard of Social Media. Multiple Accounts.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

We don’t have to tell you that social media is an industry that changes almost daily. At any given moment, there are new tools, platform updates, improved tracking, and several 2020 social media trends are emerging now that point to our industry being one of constant movement. Source: PEW Surveys conducted 2012-2019.

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Saying It Social

APRIL 11, 2010

Saying It Social Your Social Media Marketing Resource Home About Polls Our Services Testimonials Social Networking For a Cause: The Power of Online Communities I’d like to use this blog post to step out of our social-networking-for-business mentality and talk a little bit about using social networking for special causes.

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Sherrilynne Starkie

DECEMBER 20, 2020

This is the integrated digital media and marketing communications framework I use with my clients, no matter the challenge. How Canadians use Social Media. Canadians love social media. The fourth most-popular social network for Canadians is Instagram. Canadian Media Consumption Trends.

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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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Oktopost

JUNE 19, 2020

With all that responsibility, should social media activity be yet another item on a CEO’s to-do list? Consider these facts from a recent Social CEO Report by CEO.com and Domo: Only 39% of Fortune 500 CEOs have any social profile whatsoever. Of those active on social media, 70% use only LinkedIn. Absolutely.

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Social media intelligence could be the answer. If you’ve been daydreaming of the possibilities that social media intelligence can bring, here’s your guide to what it is and why you need it. Bonus: Download a free guide to learn how to use social media listening to boost sales and conversions today.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

The launch of Geocities by Yahoo marked for some the beginning of a new revolution in the online media called social networking. Every product or service has a product life cycle, and despite the popularity of social networking in this day and age, even social network sites have a product life cycle scenario.

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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?

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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. Not convinced?

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 26, 2012

While I haven’t given in to the craze yet, it’s impossible to ignore its meteoric rise in the world of social media, not just within our industry but in mainstream adoption. Here are some questions to ask yourself as you develop a strategy for social networks, both new and old. Is your audience part of the network?

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Buffer Social

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

This is a thought that pops up many times throughout the day while I’m working as the Social Media Manager at Buffer. What really helps me is making a checklist for my social media activities. Reply to notifications on all platforms It’s important to reply to people who are engaging with you on social media.

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Visually SM

AUGUST 19, 2020

But with so many social media platforms out there, how can your company make such a big decision? In this guide, you will understand why it is so important to have social media profiles for your business. By the end of this article, you will be able to understand: Why does a brand need a social media presence?

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Oktopost

MARCH 15, 2021

We’re working from home, live streaming classes and get-togethers, and shifting even more of our social lives onto social media. For B2B marketers, the big news about the pandemic-inspired social media renaissance isn’t about vibing on TikTok, but about what’s been happening on LinkedIn.

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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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Buzz Marketing for Technology

MAY 7, 2013

Posted in Blogging Business Intelligence Communities Content Marketing Conversational Marketing Enterprise 2.0 Facebook Lead Generation Lead Nurturing People Sales Social Business Intelligence Social Media Social Networking Strategy Thought Leadership Twitter. Social media provides plenty of ways to do this.

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Akamai Marketing

OCTOBER 30, 2012

The Case For Active Users as Social Media Community Managers. I’m an advisor at Pacific New Media for a social media certificate program they are launching. They’ve had social media classes for several semesters and I’ve taught several classes. But why is this important? .

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Hootsuite

JUNE 29, 2023

Social media guidelines for healthcare professionals serve a similar purpose. This blog will walk you through generally accepted social media guidelines in healthcare. Bonus: Download your free, customizable healthcare-focused social media guidelines template to quickly and easily create guidelines for your team.

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Direct Marketing Observations

APRIL 27, 2010

If you’re a social media consultant like Jay Baer , or a larger organization like Accenture for instance, one of the constant constants in social media is the amount of education required to get people all on the same page, before anything can really be accomplished. Social media validates my feelings and actions.

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Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Parler is a twitter-style social media platform that was launched by John Matze and Jared Thomson in 2018. Their biggest differentiator is their concept which is to provide a social media network that is free of judgement, where people can freely express their own thoughts and opinions. What is Parler?

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Convince & Convert

MAY 15, 2013

Social Media Controversies Addressed, Fresh Each Week. And as a parent, it spooks me, but it appears kids don’t want to use social networks that their parents also use. And as a parent, it spooks me, but it appears kids don’t want to use social networks that their parents also use. tweet this).

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Ignite Social Media

MAY 4, 2020

Social media stories, originally popularized by Snapchat, have seen significant growth and adoption across nearly all major social networks. While the networks add Story capabilities to their channels, the data from users showing increased interest follows suit. Social Media Stories Breakdown by Channel.

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SocMed Sean

APRIL 1, 2012

Finding a social media professional to help you with your online activities can sometimes be a tough process. Hopefully, these 1o questions can help you in the process of finding someone who really understands your business and can help formulate and execute a plan to engage with your community online.

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Oktopost

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Employees are the most important part of any business, yet far too many companies fail to include employees in their marketing plan. This type of content can be posted everywhere, but it’s most common on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. How did you find out about [company name]?

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Sprout Social

MARCH 26, 2020

In the last decade, social media has rapidly evolved and become a major element of marketing in all industries. As a result, social media practitioners now play a role in more business initiatives than ever. It can be frustrating when friends, family and even colleagues oversimplify your role as a social media manager. .

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Hootsuite

AUGUST 19, 2021

Working as a freelance social media manager can provide a lot of freedom. Luckily, social media management can be done from anywhere, as long as you have access to a reliable Wi-Fi connection. Bonus: Customize our free, professionally designed resume templates to land your dream social media job today.

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SocMed Sean

MAY 29, 2012

As a professional working in social media , I spend most of my day working on developing strategies to leverage channels like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and blogs to engage with customer communities. I thought I’d capture a view into that craziness in my latest social media comic. –Sean.

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Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 13, 2019

I did a website analysis and custom demonstration for a local IT recruiting company recently. This is a very successful company. They’ve adapted to using online social networks (namely LinkedIn) to identify passive candidates in the last few years and it’s serving them well. They’re not much different.

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