Thu.Dec 13, 2018

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Four Easy Ways To Improve Your LinkedIn Company Page

Webbiquity SMM

Guest post by Stuart Cooke. When harnessed to its full potential, it’s surprising how powerful LinkedIn can be as a marketing tool. Not only can building a presence on the platform help to boost brand awareness, but it allows you to provide users with quality content, which in turn enhances your status as a trusted, go-to source in your industry. That said, there are a few things to keep in mind when tuning your company’s LinkedIn strategy to use it to its full potential, such as taking in

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Your Strategy Will Not Produce in 2019 Without These Two Steps

Waxing UnLyrical

Guest Post by Kathy Vaske. This is not your typical post about planning and strategy because that would be a waste of your time. One quick internet search on the subject, (even a niche search) will deliver so many resources, templates, guides, roadmaps and more that you could tilt into overwhelm in as many seconds as it took to load your results. So what strategic advice can this 20-year veteran offer that will be of value to you – today’s communication professional?

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Top five: audio and video social media innovation

Sherrilynne Starkie

This week’s Top Five social media ‘must know’ news stories includes new Facebook search ads, Instagram’s audio messages, Google’s For You tab, YouTube’s Stories and news from Pew Internet Research on media consumption habits. 1. Facebook tests search ads in results pages, Marketplace. Facebook is testing search ads in its search results and Marketplace, according to industry reports.

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Google Releases Listings of Most Popular Search Terms in 2018

Social Media Today

Google has released listings of some of the most searched terms for 2018, including the most popular musicians, TV shows and sports teams.

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21 Advanced ChatGPT Prompts To Take Your Social Media to the Next Level

Upgrade your social media game with our in-depth playbook: "21 advanced ChatGPT prompts for social media managers". These powerful prompts are tailored to supercharge your content creation, strategy development, and results analysis. Say goodbye to writer's block and hello to endless creativity as you effortlessly generate engaging posts, come up with original strategies, and optimize your social media performance - all in a fraction of the time.

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10 Social Media Predictions for 2019

agora pulse

For social media managers this time of year is less about decking the halls with boughs of holly and more about planning for 2019. The social media landscape is changing fast and with tougher KPIs, changing technologies and new techniques, it’s more important than ever to stay ahead of our game. At Contentworks Agency we’ve already planned next year’s social media strategies for our clients.

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Instagram Adds New 'Countdown' Sticker to Instagram Stories

Social Media Today

Instagram has added a new 'Countdown' sticker, which enables users to sign-up for a notification when the countdown is complete.

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4 Tips for Selling Your B2B Company on a More Innovative Social Media Presence

Social Media Today

Are you having trouble convincing your organization to adopt new social media marketing strategies? These tips might help.

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Social media checklist: Action items for social marketers in 2019

Sprout Social

Between running influencer programs and checking out the newest Instagram features, social media marketers in 2018 had a lot to handle. Take a moment to reflect on this past year’s successes and losses. Which campaigns and content types fell flat? What could you do better at in 2019? As 2018 comes to a close, let’s take a look at what you should prioritize in 2019 and what you should let go of. 1.

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The Seven Secrets of Social Success

Social Media Today

For the brilliant people considering a career in Social Media, here are the secrets I wish someone had shared with me.

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Decoding The Top Jobs For 2019

Forbes Social Media

The skills shortage is not what you think it is. Most conversations around the skills gaps focus on niche technical skills and roles - software engineers, data scientists, designers, etc. While these hard skills and positions get all the attention, the real skills gap might surprise you.

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Social Media Automation 101

A beginner's guide to social media automation tools and getting automation right.

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Google Adds New Video Ad CTAs for YouTube

Social Media Today

Google's rolling out new video ad call to action buttons, replacing the current YouTube CTAs.

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#241: How a Mom of 4 Turned Her Chiseled Abs Into $330K Using Webinars In Just 9 Months with Kim Constable

Amy Porterfield

How does a vegan, homeschooling, bodybuilding mom of four get into the online world? And then see massive success with webinars? It may seem like a crazy story, but I can guarantee you that you will be completely enthralled and inspired by Kim Constable and her personal journey. Kim started her online adventure back in […]. The post #241: How a Mom of 4 Turned Her Chiseled Abs Into $330K Using Webinars In Just 9 Months with Kim Constable appeared first on Amy Porterfield | Online Marketing

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SMT's 2018 Social Media Spending Survey - Part 4: What Organizational Challenges do Marketers Face in Achieving Success?

Social Media Today

We recently conducted a survey of our audience to determine the key social media marketing trends and shifts of 2018. Here's part four of our report.

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Advancing Your Career With Greater Ease

The Realtime Report

Advancing your Career with Greater Ease. When it comes to career advancement, there are many people that struggle because of other commitments they have to deal with. For those that work full-time or have family obligations, it can be difficult to work toward a new career and develop the necessary skills and qualifications required to enter a new field or advance in an existing one.

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The Content Marketing Survival Guide: How to Navigate the Wilds of Social Media

Use this guide to inspire your creativity and ignite more successful and sustainable social media conversations.

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These Are The Top 20 Shows To Binge Watch In 2019

Forbes Social Media

TV Time polled its more than 12 million global registered users to compile a list of the top 20 shows everyone is already buzzing about for 2019.

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Four Realities of Blogging Every Blogger Should Know About

ProBlogger

The post Four Realities of Blogging Every Blogger Should Know About appeared first on ProBlogger. Does it look like other bloggers achieve success really easily? Maybe they’re content machines, pumping out great post after great post. Perhaps they’ve just launched yet another course, or have an amazingly swish new design for their blog. Or maybe they always reply to comments and emails really quickly.

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Vyng Hits $11 Million After Series A Funding, To Upgrade Generic Ringtones With Viral Videos

Forbes Social Media

LA-based startup and Forbes Under 30 honoree, Vyng, has taken call signals to the next level with custom video content that appears when you receive calls.

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Social media for franchise businesses

Sprout Social

There are nearly 1 million franchise operations in the United States, employing about 9 million people. It’s a huge part of the US economy, raking in over $800 billion per year. Add in the rise of tech and digital marketing, and with that much bank up for grabs, franchise social media is a revenue channel that can’t be overlooked. What is a franchise?

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Social Media Marketing GPS

SMGPS will tell you the why & how to use social media for marketing, 1 tweet at a time. You'll learn essentials in digestible little spoonfuls.

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A Cautionary Note For Athletes - Kids Are Watching What You Say About Science

Forbes Social Media

Comments by NBA players Steph Curry and Kyrie Irving influence kids and science literacy, whether said in seriousness or jest.

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Introducing ArtStudio! The Tool That Creates High Impact Images For Your Social Networks

Postcron

At Postcron, we are very happy to announce the launch of ArtStudio ! A new tool that allows you to design the best posts for your social networks, and even better: your Instagram Stories. Our main goal is to help anyone that works in the Social Media field to save time managing their social networks, which also means generating great content for posting.

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Gathering OSINT In Front Of Your Face

Forbes Social Media

Facebook is one of the largest social media platforms in use in the world and has brought many people closer together while driving a wedge between others. Due to the plethora of information shared, this makes the platform a lucrative target for attackers to exploit people for their own malice.

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Facebook Updates Life Events with New Features and Prominent Profile Placement [Infographic]

Social Media Today

Facebook is updating its 'Life Events' listings with new, interactive features and a new section on your main profile page.

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How to Be Social: A Social Media Manifesto

Learn the 10 worst social media marketing mistakes and how to avoid them.

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Beware 'Unrealistic' Claims Around Tech Saving Money For The NHS

Forbes Social Media

Healthcare economists are skeptical that new technology can lead to cost-savings for the over-stretched healthcare system.

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Introducing ArtStudio! The Tool That Creates High Impact Images For Your Social Networks

Postcron

At Postcron, we are very happy to announce the launch of ArtStudio ! A new tool that allows you to design the best posts for your social networks. Our main goal is to help anyone that works in the Social Media field to save time managing their social networks, which also means generating great content for posting. Starting today, you can explore the potential of image sharing by designing your content with ArtStudio for free!

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How To Give Smart Client Gifts That Build Your Brand On A Budget

Forbes Social Media

It’s almost Christmas, but there’s still time for a creative company to share some cheer and promote the business at the same time. Be smart, be creative, and make your client the star.

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New Report Looks at Facebook Usage Stats and Trends in 2018 [Infographic]

Social Media Today

The team from Socialbakers have put together a new infographic looking at Facebook usage stats from 2018.

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8 Stupid Simple Social Media Tricks to Boost SEO

Discover just how easy it is to boost SEO with social media.

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Trying To Recruit Programmers? Here's What They Really Want

Forbes Social Media

Value them, challenge them, and set them free.

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