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. Understanding these different types of social media will help you develop a better content strategy and know where to focus your time and energy.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 29, 2024

Social media networks, and the way users interact with them, evolve quickly. In 2023, we saw new platforms enter the scene and shake ups in platform preferences that changed the face of the industry, while other tried and true networks held consumer attention. Retailers go all-in on Instagram and TikTok.

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Social media intelligence could be the answer. By tuning in to the conversations that your target audience is having–both about your brand and the broader topics in your industry–you can gain valuable insights into how they think, what they care about, and what motivates them. What is social media intelligence?

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Sprout Social

MARCH 7, 2024

For example, if you’re selling video editing software, you might use a competitive analysis report to learn how easy or difficult it is for novices to use your tool compared to your competitors’ tools. A social analytics tool like Sprout Social helps you conduct market research on social channels using advanced social media listening.

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Buffer Social

DECEMBER 14, 2023

  Here are two creators who have mastered the art of sharing industry news through LinkedIn carousels: Girl Power Marketing uses a distinct tone of voice and visual branding to share important social media updates.  For example, you could create a carousel that walks users through setting up a specific software or tool.

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Sprout Social

MAY 18, 2023

Social practitioners wear many hats as they balance emerging networks and formats. Yet, strong social media copywriting skills remain the foundation of bringing a social strategy to life. Social media copywriting varies greatly by industry and brand.

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Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

To avoid common pitfalls and excel in social selling, we’ve listed the key social selling mistakes to steer away from and shared some best practices for success. Through social selling, sales reps can engage prospective buyers and build brand credibility by appearing organically on their feeds during solution searches.

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Ignite Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Are you looking to launch social media ad campaigns on platforms like Meta, TikTok and Snapchat, but aren’t sure where to start with targeting your ads? Below, we’ve created a detailed tutorial in which experienced social media ad buyers Victoria Rogers and Toiia Duncan walk you, step-by-step through the process.

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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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Oktopost

MARCH 10, 2022

Yet, organic social media is one channel that still delivers consistent results. Many marketers shy away from social media because they don’t understand how to measure social media return on investment (ROI). Measuring the ROI on social media is easy once you know what you’re looking for.

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Keyhole.co

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

All it takes is for one person to post a comment about your brand, products, or services on social media and suddenly, you’re the hot topic for the day. But if the conversations have a negative spin, your reputation will suffer, and you can expect to lose some existing and future customers. How did the company do this?

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Sprout Social

MAY 26, 2022

Sprout users now have the ability to schedule and publish TikTok videos, manage and reply to comments and measure how their TikTok videos are performing compared to other social networks. Social media users stay on TikTok longer than any other network, with an average session length of more than 10 minutes.

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 13, 2022

Marketers need to start with social media optimization (SMO) to get the most out of their social media campaigns. Understanding how to optimize your social media profiles and posts for maximum returns isn’t scary—there’s no keyword research or technical know-how involved. Improve reach on social media.

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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. Not for execs on social media.

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Socialized

MARCH 15, 2010

The idea that social media allows us to engage in online conversations is getting people into all kinds of trouble, because what we’re doing when we click “Tweet&# on Twitter or “Share&# on Facebook isn’t conversation — it’s publication.

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2019

There are several reasons why marketers may want to partially automate their social media campaigns. First, success with social media marketing comes with frequency (plus quality). Depending on your campaign strategy and target audience, social media marketing could be a 24×7 job. First things first.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

With so many competing social media ecosystems, it can be overwhelming to keep track of all the features. But we’ll discuss the common social media features brands benefit from the most and a few untapped features to consider. We’ll also explain the criteria brands can follow to decide which social media app to invest in.

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Socialized

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Social Media is a jungle of millions of people who are ready to connect to you. How to decide an appropriate persona of the customer and myself for using Social Media? Before you link to your audiences in social networks, you need to consider and identify them. What are the Goals for Using Social Media?

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Direct Marketing Observations

OCTOBER 4, 2017

B2B Social media success is like the American ninja warrior TV show. B2B social media marketing can be brutal but it’s not a loser. Those challenges, metaphorically speaking, completely exist in B2B social media in 2017. Where does social media fit in the marketing mix?

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Jason Yormark

AUGUST 13, 2009

For the past few months I’ve had the luxury of watching a new local business not only use social networking and community building to build buzz for their business, but integrate it so much so, that it is an integral part of their day to day routine. That’s true community, and incredibly powerful stuff.

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Ignite Social Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Today, we’re focusing specifically on the world of social media marketing, looking at what aspects of the industry have been altered in response to COVID-19. Social Media Monitoring. Social media platforms have created REALLY big rooms with some VERY opinionated people in them.

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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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Oktopost

OCTOBER 24, 2022

3 Examples of strong employee spotlight posts. This type of content can be posted everywhere, but it’s most common on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. The most basic example would be a simple text post, possibly with a picture of the employee or another relevant visual. Think about your format.

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Hootsuite

MAY 21, 2020

Social media monitoring tools let you keep track of every conversation, account, keyword, and hashtag that’s relevant to your business. But before we do, let’s look at exactly what social media monitoring is and why it’s critical to any successful social marketing strategy.

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Hootsuite

MAY 3, 2021

UTM tags provide three key benefits: They help you track the value of social marketing programs and campaigns and measure ROI. They provide precise data about conversion and traffic sources. Bonus : Download a free guide and checklist to help you convince your boss to invest more in social media. What are UTM parameters?

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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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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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Hootsuite

APRIL 29, 2020

A social media posting schedule is a lifesaver for busy social marketers. In addition to making your workday less stressful, using a social media scheduler can help you plan an effective content mix. You can look for opportunities to reinforce social messaging across platforms. Conduct a social media audit.

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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

JANUARY 3, 2022

To create an effective marketing, sales or social media strategy, you must first have a clear idea of who is consuming your content and why. In this guide, we’ll show you how to better understand your target audience by creating buyer personas built on social media data. And their social media game is tight.

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Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Social media intelligence is the art and science of gathering data about online conversations so that you can use that information to improve your content creation and deliver more value to your audience. . But it’s not enough to know that there are conversations taking place. Mining conversations.

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Sprout Social

MAY 11, 2021

Social media optimization (SMO) is an entirely different ballgame. Because while businesses at large are on board with social media, many fail to make simple changes that could significantly boost their performance. “What’s the point of social media optimization, though?”

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Hootsuite

MAY 20, 2020

With the increased use of social tools for business communications, social media security is more important than ever. While the benefits of social are clear, there are risks to be wary of. If you are on social (and who isn’t?) , you need to protect yourself against common social media security threats.

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Rebekah Radice

JANUARY 7, 2019

It can be a scary proposition to analyze your social media performance, but without an audit, there’s zero room for improvement. I’ve broken down 8 steps to help you measure each aspect of your social media performance. How to Measure Social Media Performance. Conversions. Share of Voice.

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agora pulse

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Looking for effective ways to optimize your Facebook ads and generate more leads and conversions? However, in practice , you need to go that extra step to get the best possible return on your investment and generate as many leads and conversions as possible. Are you getting the most out of your Facebook Ads? Table of Contents.

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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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Ignite Social Media

JANUARY 12, 2018

There’s no question that Facebook leads social networks when it comes to innovation, especially when it comes to ad-buying offerings on the network. For years, brands have been looking to tie social media marketing efforts to physical, in-store traffic. What Is An Offline Conversion Anyway?

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