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Social media: the ultimate skills cheat sheet

Sherrilynne Starkie

The term ‘social media consultant’ can mean different things to different people because there is a whole range of skills and talents on offer. The cheat sheet provides a summary of the key skills a well-rounded social media consultant should possess. Skills Why How. Research Skills. Community Management.

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Seven Skills Every Social Media Manager Needs

Webbiquity SMM

Whether you’re an aspiring social media manager looking to grow your skill set, or a marketing leader seeking an experienced professional for your team, below are seven essential skills for social media managers to contribute to your company’s success. Focus on community engagement. Be adaptable and open to change.

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10 Inspiring Examples of Amazing Brand Communities

Social Media Strategies Summit

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. Nine in ten consumers read reviews before making a purchase, so building review functionality into your community makes sense.

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Google Announces a $14 Million Expansion of its Digital Skills Training Initiative with Goodwill

Social Media Today

The program aims to provide digital skills and literacy training in underprivileged communities.

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26 Social Media Marketing Books to Advance Your Skills

agora pulse

But what about when you need to master a new-to-you social platform or develop your skills? Read this book to improve your writing skills so you can attract and retain more customers for your business. Community Building and Customer Research Books. Want to get to know your audience and grow your social media community?

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Does your brand take bloggers seriously?

Sherrilynne Starkie

This tactic is flawed because it measures authority based on the size of a community, a metric that is unrelated to influence. The Technorati study shows that when it comes to community size, 54 per cent of consumers agree that the smaller the community the greater the influence. The value of blogger relations is clear.

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The social media landscape is being upended: Don’t wait to make a move

Sprout Social

Every network offers opportunities for finding and growing your community, because social users use every platform to meet different needs for connection and consumption. Plus, many new networks require social teams to hone different skills and invest in net new content creation.