The Realtime Report

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

These Efficiency Tips Can Help Your Small Business Stretch Its Social Advertising Budget . Haley Thatcher, Director of Paid Social Strategy at Logical Position. One essential element of any eCommerce marketing strategy is a paid social media plan, which builds brand awareness and drives new website traffic.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

It’s hard to remember when we weren’t all glued to social media. Yet the proportion of marketers using social media to reach new and existing audiences has risen every year since 2013: Image source. Understand the role each platform plays in your path to conversion. TikTok Marketing Strategy.

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Justin Levy

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

As we have traveled across the country over the past couple years we have met so many people especially small (to medium) business owners that are jumping up and down looking for help in generating more leads, increasing sales, getting more foot traffic, more reviews and more conversations about their products or services.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 13, 2019

Big business bureaucracy stifles B2C communication. Small businesses on the other hand, are like the local government, they’re closer to consumers. However, most SMBs haven’t a clue how they can profit from this proximity which gets even better with social media via social listening.

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Rebekah Radice

MAY 15, 2016

Want to use social media to market your small business, but struggling to gain traction? In fact, only 53% of small businesses say they actively use social media. As a small business, running the day to day can leave you feeling stretched thin. It can be confusing.

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Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Social proof is a powerful tool for marketers who know how to use it effectively. This psychological phenomenon has further expanded thanks to the growth of social media. With social proof, prospective customers get an in-depth look at a product or service without wading through direct marketing or sales-focused copy.

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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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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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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Social media ROI is a bane for most marketers. In fact, it is the biggest concern of 55% of marketers, according to a Sprout Social survey. Out of the 2000 marketers surveyed, most said they have no clue how to define, measure, or report social media ROI. Image via Sprout Social.

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Proactive Report

JUNE 18, 2021

I was invited to be a panelist on the DesignHill webinar about PR for small businesses today. In Ries and Trout’s book Positioning, the battle for your mind they said, “PR starts the fire, marketing and advertising fan the flames.” Every small business owner is concerned about the bottom line.

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Hootsuite

APRIL 25, 2024

In the dog-eat-dog world of social media content, many marketers and creators will do anything to stay ahead. From Hootsuite’s Swiss army knife versatility to Talkwalker’s data-driven insights and Pocket’s simplicity, discover which content curation tool best aligns with your social strategy.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

MAY 27, 2022

The average brand spends almost 15% of its marketing budget on social media. The problem is that it’s still barely scratching the surface for small social media teams. You need to get smart by investing in the right social media management tools. Social Media Scheduling Tools.

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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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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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Rebekah Radice

MARCH 16, 2015

Marketing your small business on social media continues to evolve. In fact, if you’re a local or small business, you can no longer afford to avoid social media. In fact, if you’re a local or small business, you can no longer afford to avoid social media.

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Rebekah Radice

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Are you a small business owner looking to expand your online presence? Would you like to know how to use social media to connect with your target market? While the effective use of social media continues to elude many small business owners, there are proven benefits to establishing a solid online presence.

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agora pulse

JULY 10, 2018

No two small businesses have the same social media marketing objectives. That’s why it’s so important to create a targetted social media marketing plan that takes your location, target market, products and services, and sales objectives into account. Your Facebook Page.

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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. Right behind Zoom is TikTok on the charts.

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Mindjumpers

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Boye web-conference in Aarhus, Denmark to learn more about how organisations around the world embrace the opportunities offered by social media. Here, I stumbled across an interesting case from a little Chicago-based cupcake-manufacturer who has made social media their main marketing-tool. Building Social Business.

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Buffer Social

AUGUST 3, 2022

It’s likely that not everyone who follows you or your small business on social media will join your Facebook Group, but the ones who do are typically the most invested in your products and services. Here are some of the ways a Facebook Group can help you forge a better relationship with your members.

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yMarketingMatters

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Even though your grandma might not be savvy on the newest Facebook and Twitter trends, she can still teach you a lot about social media marketing. Today, we live in a world that is saturated with the newest online conversational piece. Make the effort to go the extra mile with a personal note. It makes a huge difference.

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Wondering how to manage social media for your business when you don’t have the bandwidth or budget? Many small business owners struggle to balance social media with other responsibilities. Yet, research shows that more than 40% of digital shoppers research new brands and products using social media.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 2, 2014

“Conversation.” Conversations, when initiated and managed well, can drive reputation, expand reach, and build brand loyalty. This week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that focus on conversations. Increase Your Social Engagement. Why: How do you break through the noise on social media?

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Pam Moore

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

SocialZoomFactor · Sales and Marketing Conversion Funnels – How to Get Started. One of the best ways to attract more of your dream customers and turn them into paying customers is to learn how to create and optimize sales and marketing conversion funnels. What is a Sales and Marketing Conversion Funnel?

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Visually SM

JULY 27, 2020

Social media tools are essential for a smart business to manage important channels in their Digital Marketing routine. In this day-to-day task, a social media manager has a million balls to juggle at once, so using that direct line of communication effectively can be a major achievement. Sprout Social.

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Keyhole.co

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Congratulations on being a new or small business owner! So, we made this Social Media Marketing 101 guide just for you. Social media can be a powerful (and affordable!) What you may not know is how to get started and make social media work harder for your small (or new) business.

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Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2021

We saw major shifts in all aspects of our lives and businesses. 2020 also made a significant impact on the state of social media , evolving trends, and what the world deems important in life and from brands. Here’s a look at a few of the social media trends of 2021 that top organizations are capitalizing on this year: .

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yMarketingMatters

JANUARY 10, 2014

Social media and digital marketing are going to grow even stronger in 2014. These are no longer “nice to have”, but “must have” for your business. And to make things even harder, social media and online marketing are becoming more complex and are overlapping more than ever – as you will see below.

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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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Hootsuite

JANUARY 10, 2023

Are you feeling overwhelmed with all of the digital marketing tools out there? In today’s digital age, knowing where to start and which tools are right for your team, budget, and business can be hard. We’re here to help you navigate the ever-evolving world of digital marketing tools. Social media marketing tools.

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Laurel Papworth

APRIL 17, 2023

If you connect ChatGPT to Google Docs you can have ChatGPT create a business plan for your small business (I chose marketing agency in Penrith). Business Plan at the end. I’m an Australian small business. What do I need to put in a business plan? You have to write a business plan.

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Sprout Social

MAY 10, 2022

Similar to the sports world , brand marketing is a highly competitive arena. With new trends, channels, and the promise of virality, technological goal posts constantly shift for communications and marketing professionals. Thanks to social media, the goals of brand marketers are within reach.

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Writtent Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2023

For entrepreneurs and small business owners, content marketing can seem out of reach. Although proven to be an effective way to attract prospects, generate leads, and retain customers, content marketing appears to require more time and money than you have to invest in it. The basics 1. Know thyself. Do your research.

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Hootsuite

APRIL 19, 2023

These social snafus often come down to a misunderstanding of unspoken social media etiquette. Social media can seem informal, but if you’re not posting on your personal account, you still have to follow a few rules of engagement. What is social media etiquette, and why does it matter?

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yMarketingMatters

OCTOBER 22, 2014

SOCIAL MEDIA is no longer a novelty , but a strong marketing tool for small and medium business owners. Businesses have definitely realized and experienced the power and importance of social media. Social media has leveled the playing field for small and medium businesses. .

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Ignite Social Media

MARCH 30, 2020

Please see prior posts: Social Media Marketing in the Midst of COVID-19 (Mar 16); and Social Media Marketing During COVID-19: March 23 Update. Like most things in social media, the answer is, “It depends.” on Social Media Right? Is It Smart to Have Giveaways, Discounts, etc.

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Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

This past year many marketers struggled with their social media advertising efforts. State of Paid Media Buying in 2020. 2020 was a unique year for social media marketing, but the state of social ad buying specifically had some interesting points we want to address. Expect to pay more in Q4.

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