Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

To grow your audience on social media, your content needs to be original, eye-catching, and engaging. We are sharing our top picks for most inspiring and engaging social media posts over the past month. Furthermore, using the Facebook Group adds some exclusivity and interest to the post. It was spot-on.

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Social Media Brands Content UGC 161

Rebekah Radice

MARCH 6, 2018

Social media is one of the most powerful lead generation tools available today. Problem is, time and effort on social media doesn’t always translate into real leads. Tune in as I talk about the “why” behind your social media content, the real reason why it’s not converting, and how you can fix it.

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Conversation Social Media Marketing Education 135

Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Now that social media has become such a key part of our lives, social media platforms (as well as purpose-built professional networking platforms like Kinetic ) may be the best places for networking. Different social media platforms lend themselves to different social experiences.

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Industry Social Media Tips Platform 235

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

AUGUST 26, 2021

As marketers, it’s our job to know our target audience’s needs and preferences. It’s why we conduct market research every year to better understand what our customers want and uncover new business opportunities. But sometimes market research alone isn’t enough, especially when consumer preferences can change overnight.

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agora pulse

OCTOBER 6, 2020

You’ve had your social media marketing agency for a while. Check out our tips for experienced social media managers who want to energize their agencies. Recently I published a detailed guide on How to Start a Social Media Marketing Agency: Step by Step. And the challenges don’t end there.

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Ignite Social Media

MARCH 23, 2020

One week ago today, we wrote a blog post on how to think about social media marketing during the COVID-19 outbreak around the globe. Social Media Use, Engagement and Paid Efficiency are Way Up. Having said that, it does seem to be a buyer’s market right now. Turn off your media buys if you’re not sure.

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agora pulse

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Is your email marketing on an island by itself? Consider integrating email marketing and social media to make your campaigns stronger and richer. A strong social media strategy can help your clients or company reach an impressive list of goals. What Can You Do With Email Marketing?

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Campaign Social Media UGC Marketing 150

Sprout Social

MAY 24, 2022

Ten-cent text messages, AIM chat rooms with your best friends and glittery MySpace pages with bulletin boards are just a few nostalgic elements from the early days of social media. Soon enough, features like direct messages and @-mentions arrived, changing the trajectory of social media forever. So what’s next?

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Social Media Marketing Social Media Management Issues 128

Sprout Social

JULY 25, 2023

Brands need the context social media metrics provide to meet today’s dynamic consumer space and take their business to the next level. That’s why leaders from more than 700 companies surveyed in the 2023 State of Social Media Report revealed that 85% of their business decisions were strongly informed by social data and insights.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

DECEMBER 7, 2023

As a higher education marketer, you’ve probably heard about the so-called “enrollment cliff” and its potential impact on the higher ed landscape. One of the best people to answer this is Dr. Carrie Phillips , the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. What Is the Enrollment Cliff?

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Social Media Management Social Media Education Collaboration 147

Ignite Social Media

JUNE 14, 2023

Finding it hard to compete with social algorithm changes using hashtags? Here are tips to make sure you can outsmart social media search and get in your audience’s feed. Given that, we need to think about in a search engine optimization (SEO) mindset as we create social content.

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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.

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Social Media Marketing Hashtag Campaign 164

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 18, 2023

While there’s no denying the value and power of social listening, a tool this impactful can make it feel intimidating to get started. In this article, we’ll take you through 6+ social media listening examples and the strategies real brands use to inspire you to get more from listening.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Executing on a social media marketing strategy is like completing an obstacle course. Managing social through down markets requires an additional layer of focus, rigor and empathy. Dietrich is a former CMO, most notably the head of marketing who took Atlassian public in 2015.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

In the midst of 4th quarter marketing campaigns and the race to end 2018 with a bang, marketers should also start looking ahead to the new year. It’s a good time to take stock of your social media marketing strategies to assess what’s working and where you have room to improve. Trend #1: Focus on Generation Z.

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Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Over 1 billion people use Facebook Groups, engaging in more personal or niche communities related to their interests. As Groups continue to grow, Facebook looks to identify ways in which brands can tap into these passionate communities to further drive advocacy and business goals. Image Source: Social Media Today.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Having a CEO with an active presence on social media can be beneficial for the organization for several reasons. According to research from Brunswick Group , 63% agree they would prefer to work for a company where the CEO uses digital and social media. For one thing, it seems employees like it. Only 12% disagree.

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Social Media Startup LinkedIn Telecommunications 212

Ignite Social Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

The way conversations work on Twitter is about to change. Users will soon notice a new option for controlling the number of conversation participants on the compose screen: Global (anyone can reply), Group (people the user follows and mentions), Panel (people specifically mentioned in the tweet), and Statement (no replies).

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Conversation Lurker Brands Groups 144

Hootsuite

MAY 15, 2023

Each of your franchisees on social media. How do you keep marketing messages, branding, and customer experience consistent with, quite literally, so many cooks in the kitchen? Bonus: Get a free, customizable social media guidelines template to quickly and easily create recommendations for your company and employees.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 9, 2024

According to The Sprout Social Index™ , consumers across age groups agree the most memorable thing a brand can do on social media is respond to customers. To create an exceptional customer experience, invest in your team’s social media personalization strategy. And not just respond.

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Social Media Sentiment Data Team 122

Oktopost

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Milena Farber, Social Media Marketing Manager goes Behind the Post to talk about the challenges social media managers face when transitioning into a new role. Taking over a company’s social accounts can be intimidating for new and even experienced social media managers. Episode Summary.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Recognizing Black History Month means brands need to go beyond marketing messages that preach solidarity but offer little action. Take a moment to recognize your brand’s role in the conversation, question who benefits from your Black History Month ideas and consider how those ideas can become staples in your brand’s culture. “As

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Ignite Social Media

JUNE 27, 2019

While Facebook Groups have been known more commonly for personal use, new brand opportunities are arising on the platform which give businesses the ability to use groups as a more constructive tool. Group Opportunities. Are you currently part of any groups on Facebook? If the answer is yes, what are they about?

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Between algorithm shifts and the rise of new platforms, the only constant in the world of social media is change. And continuing your social media training is the best way for you, and your team, to achieve a quick knowledge and credentials boost. Org-wide social media marketing training.

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Sprout Social

JULY 6, 2022

When I think about data, I inevitably think about social media. That might be because I spend my days working with our clients’ executives to capture the voice of their customer, but I think it’s because social media intelligence is the next data frontier. billion people are on social. Think about it: 4.62

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Social Media Sentiment Survey Marketing 112

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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Social Media HootSuite Marketing Social Networking 76

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The results are telling: According to our Q4 2023 Sprout Pulse Survey, respondents believe the average social media manager is: white (65%), female (73%), 25-40 years old (55%), and a part-time employee or freelancer (40%). The only difference is experience level (most people working in social aren’t entry-level or freelancers).

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Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Affiliate marketing is one of the oldest models for earning money online. Online referral marketing predates modern social media by more than a decade and a half. But social media affiliate marketing takes this old concept to a new level. What is affiliate marketing? If you’re one of the 20.4%

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Affiliate marketing Social Media Tips Marketing 130

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Ah social media. As social media platforms have changed over the years (RIP, Vine), so too have the pros and cons of social media. Not so long ago, brands and executives were still wondering whether they should be on social media at all. Why social media is good. It’s corn. ??

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Social Media Crowdsourcing Privacy Comparison 140

Keyhole.co

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Social media is constantly evolving, making it challenging to keep up with the latest analytics and metrics worth tracking. As a social media manager, it’s easy to lose sleep over knowing what data is truly important. This blog post aims to help you understand how to measure social media success in 2024.

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Social Media Management Social Media Strategy Metrics 52

Ignite Social Media

MAY 27, 2021

As the digital space continues its evolution, two very important privacy situations are unfolding that can fundamentally change the marketing landscape. What Privacy Updates Mean for Social Media Marketers. With that, attribution is likely to be impacted and the social return on ad spend faces erosion.

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Privacy Social Media Apple Advertising 155

Hootsuite

MARCH 2, 2023

Are you looking to automate DMs on social media and live the good life, never having to manually reply to an FAQ again? After reading this blog post, you’ll know what automated DMs are, all the ways they can help you, and how to do it on your favorite social platforms. Well, thank goodness you found this article.

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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

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

In a socially distanced year, businesses witnessed firsthand what a crucial role social media plays in connecting brands with their customers. For some brands, 2020 was all about trying new things on social, while others prioritized engaging the communities they’d already built. You’ll embrace a more strategic role.

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Social Media Social Media Management Marketing Communities 135

Keyhole.co

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Social media is constantly evolving, making it challenging to keep up with the latest analytics and metrics worth tracking. As a social media manager, it’s easy to lose sleep over knowing what data is truly important. This blog post aims to help you understand how to measure social media success in 2024.

Social Media Management 52

Social Media Management Social Media Strategy Metrics 52

The Realtime Report

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Surefire Strategies in the Social Media Marketing World. You’re trying to build a strong social media strategy for your business, and honestly, it shouldn’t be this hard! You use social media all the time in your personal life… so why does this feel so overwhelming? Keep reading.

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