article thumbnail

Todays #SocialMedia Tweetchat Topic: The Social Media RFP: How to Get the Best Results

Direct Marketing Observations

Now, if you want to source some external help for social media, well that’s a different story. We hear how everyone is a social media expert whether they’re certified or self-proclaimed. One of the most proven methods of sourcing external suppliers is through a Request For Proposal process or RFP. Where to Start?

RFP 159
article thumbnail

How to work with social media agencies (and where teams always go wrong)

Sprout Social

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. Be specific. Do you need help developing a strategy?

Team 122
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Monday Roundup: Standing Out

Waxing UnLyrical

With the plethora of resources, sites, and social media profiles readily available on the web, standing out from the crowd has becoming increasingly important. A surprising insight on social media measurement: Activity does matter. What Social Media and 20 Year Olds Have in Common.

RFP 223
article thumbnail

4 ways to advance your agency with your social media strategy

Sprout Social

If you work for a social-first agency, you’ll know better than most the importance of a strong presence on social media. But even if your agency doesn’t offer social media services to clients, don’t overlook social for your own business. . Show your work and communicate what sets you apart.

article thumbnail

Social Media RFP: Best Practices and a Free Template

Hootsuite

Social media RFPs are the starting places for solid social media strategies, award-winning campaigns and long-lasting collaborations. Learn what information you should include in a social media RFP to attract the best companies and proposals for your business. What is a social media RFP?

RFP 143
article thumbnail

How B2B influencer marketing will grow your brand

Sprout Social

However, influencer marketing is not only viable for B2B brands; it can play a crucial role in B2B social media strategies. Most social platforms have their own professional communities, both formal and informal. There’s even the WorkTok community on TikTok, if you want to experiment with short-form video.

B2B 115
article thumbnail

Yes, Your Brand Should Have a PR Agency Partner

Social Media Strategery

Maybe the trends I mentioned at the beginning of this post have you considering cutting your PR agency budget or canceling that RFP, but the pendulum will always swing back. That could be during the next crisis, or the next election, or the next missed opportunity.

RFP 63