September, 2023

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12 Ways to Incorporate Your User-Generated Content on Different Channels

Social Media Strategies Summit

Once primarily thought of as a marketing tactic for edgy brands, user-generated content (UGC) is quickly becoming a bigger and bigger element of content marketing strategies. The focus on UGC is for a good reason; it improves customer satisfaction, helps brands understand their audience, provides a means for users to build community, and is inherently peer-reviewed, making it more trustworthy.

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89 Power Words That Will Help Your Marketing Stand Out [Infographic]

Social Media Today

Specific terms can have a big impact on response rates.

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Where Are My Meta Pixels?

Jon Loomer

Meta made a change recently that is leaving advertisers confused. Meta pixels are disappearing from Business Settings, which will freak you out the first time you see it. There’s a simple solution and an explanation. Let’s get straight to it… “Doesn’t Have Any Pixels Yet” Advertisers manage access to their Meta pixels within Business Settings under Data Sources.

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How to Structure And Staff Your Internal Social Media Marketing Team

Ignite Social Media

No company feels like they have enough resources for what social media requires. Whether you have a large team at a large corporation or a small team at a start-up, you’ll probably find insufficient resources allocated for social media management. The reality is that a robust social media strategy requires a lot of resources and specialized team members to keep up with the speed and complexity of the constant updates and changes on social.

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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How CMOs and Partnership Leaders Should Approach New Technologies Like AI w/ Mitch Joel

The Social Media Hat

Partnership Unpacked, Episode 38, with Mitch Joel The post How CMOs and Partnership Leaders Should Approach New Technologies Like AI w/ Mitch Joel appeared first on The Social Media Hat.

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Atly Unveils ‘Ask Around’ Tool, Empowering Influencers to Gather and Share Recommendations from Followers

Bill Hartzer

Atly, a user-generated social mapping platform transforming location-based knowledge sharing, has launched its innovative ‘Ask Around’ tool. This latest addition to the Atly app empowers influencers to seamlessly collect recommendations for places and experiences from their followers on a map. This feature enables influencers to rapidly expand their topic-based maps and effortlessly share these valuable community insights with their social media audience.

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The 4 Most Effective Types of Content to Share on Social Media [Infographic]

Social Media Today

Some pointers to help you create more engaging, effective content.

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Hidden Advantages of Custom Events to Meta Advertisers

Jon Loomer

I’ve used custom events for years now, and it’s always felt like a secret underworld of Meta advertising. It’s as if custom events are seen as being too complicated to even bother, if advertisers know about them at all. But the advantages are undeniable. In this post, you’ll learn: What custom events are How I add custom events Examples of custom events Benefits of custom events Buckle up, this is a good one… What Are Custom Events?

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More Branded Social Media Content We Love: Sept 2023

Ignite Social Media

To grow your audience on social media, your content needs to be original, eye-catching, and engaging. That might sound hard to do, but don’t worry. We are sharing our top picks for most inspiring and engaging social media posts over the past month. Our video will help walk you through the visuals, but if you prefer to read along, we’ve summarized the highlights of the discussion below. 7 of our Favorite Creative Social Media Trends of September 2023 Here is a list of 7 of our favorit

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How Strategic Partnerships Can Rescue Your Revenue Team w/ Allan Adler

The Social Media Hat

Partnership Unpacked, Episode 40, with Allan Adler The post How Strategic Partnerships Can Rescue Your Revenue Team w/ Allan Adler appeared first on The Social Media Hat.

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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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RedKangaroo Launches World’s First “Organic Growth” Marketing Platform Leveraging Social Media

Bill Hartzer

RedKangaroo has launched the world’s first “Organic Growth” Marketing Platform utilizing the power of social media. This platform empowers users to receive exclusive benefits such as discounts, special offers, cashback rewards, and unique experiences simply for advocating brands to their friends, family, and followers. Brands that collaborate with RedKangaroo gain access to a dynamic and efficient word-of-mouth marketing tool, allowing them to tailor rewards for their user base

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Is “Social Media” Really Worth It? Musings Following a Facebook Hack

Waxing UnLyrical

tl;dr What seems like a never-ending vortex of Hell following a Facebook hack makes me wonder if “social media” is really worth it. The background For the last month-plus (starting on Saturday, August 12), I’ve been experiencing what a hell-vortex Meta “Support” is. You see, I woke up that morning to see messages from Meta asking if I’d added an email address, removed my phone number, reset my password, removed my email address… all from a computer purpo

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YouTube Launches New Subscriber Analytics to Assist in Content Planning

Social Media Today

The more nuanced channel member analytics will give you more insight into what drives sign-ups.

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What an Ad-Free Facebook and Instagram Subscription Could Mean to Advertising

Jon Loomer

According to a report from the New York Times , Meta is considering an ad-free subscription option for both Facebook and Instagram in the European Union. In other words: Meta may give these users the option of paying a monthly fee to not see ads. Those who don’t pay for the subscription would continue to see ads as they do now. Such a move could be enormously disruptive to Meta’s advertising business, which has been by far its biggest revenue driver to date.

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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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Oh the Places AI Can Go: A Marketing Journey with Dr. Seuss

Pam Moore

Oh the Places AI Can Go: A Marketing Journey with Dr. Seuss Buckle up, because we're about to take a wild and whimsical ride through the world of AI, guided by none other than the legendary Dr. Seuss! Remember reading “Green Eggs and Ham” or “The Cat in the Hat”?? Well, now it's time to rhyme our way into the future. If you're thinking AI is just about boring algorithms and cold hard data, think again!

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How To Develop A Strategic Partnership Into A Cornerstone w/ Sam Yarborough

The Social Media Hat

Partnership Unpacked, Episode 39, with Sam Yarborough The post How To Develop A Strategic Partnership Into A Cornerstone w/ Sam Yarborough appeared first on The Social Media Hat.

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How TikTok Has Exposed Celebrities And Politicians’ Closest Personal Contacts

Forbes Social Media

TikTok and ByteDance staff's easy access to the friend lists of the First Family and public figures has created national security and privacy risks ahead of the election.

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5 ways to use social media more efficiently

Sprout Social

There’s something awe-inspiring about watching #CleanCore videos on social media. The ones where they reorganize the space underneath a bathroom sink, reimagine the use of closet storage or deep clean a grimy surface. Maybe it’s the ASMR quality of the videos that draws us in, or the enviable storage containers and cleaning devices. But I think they offer something even more intriguing: efficiency.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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4 Important Social Media Trends of Note for 2023

Social Media Today

Based on recent polls among SMT's audience, here are some of the key trends of note in 2023.

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A Guide to Meta Ads Optimization for Delivery

Jon Loomer

The Meta ads algorithm is powerful. It learns, tweaks, and optimizes in real-time to get you the most results as efficiently as possible. But it’s critical that you understand how Meta ads optimization for delivery works. If you go into this blindly, you will be misled by results. You will get results that seem too good to be true (because they are).

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Top Social Selling Examples: 7 Mistakes To Avoid

Oktopost

The B2B sales process has changed, and digitalization has rendered traditional in-person sales methods (such as door-to-door and cold calling) outdated. This digital shift has welcomed a new era in sales: social selling. If you want to compel buyers online, social selling is a new sales approach that allows you to cut through digital noise and harness buyer attention.

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The Rise of Micro-Influencers: Why You Should Partner With Them

The Social Media Hat

30% of businesses prefer working with Micro-influencers. Find out why. The post The Rise of Micro-Influencers: Why You Should Partner With Them appeared first on The Social Media Hat.

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Why (and How) to Switch to a New HR & Payroll Platform

Speaker: Speakers:

HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?

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Viral Photo Of Sen. Rand Paul Wearing Bathrobe Actually AI Fake

Forbes Social Media

An image of Senator Rand Paul from Kentucky has been going viral but it was actually created using artificial intelligence technology.

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How to optimize your marketing budget: Do more with less

Sprout Social

With an economic downturn looming, it’s not surprising around 75% of CMOs report being asked to do more with less in a Gartner survey. Marketers are finding it increasingly difficult to set the right budget, optimize it and keep the leads flowing. Managing social media and other marketing channels in this economy can be challenging. You’ll need a plan to address top budget concerns to provide clarity and control over every dollar spent.

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Facebook Will Now Allow Users to Create Multiple Profiles to Explore Different Interests

Social Media Today

Users will be able to create alternative profiles and feeds in the app.

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The Secret to Consistent Content Creation

Jon Loomer

Look, I hate titles that include words like “Secret.” It feels like click bait. My titles are normally boring as a result. But, since I’ve seen so many people fail at consistent content creation, I absolutely feel like I have some secret knowledge that others do not. I have experience on the topic of consistent content creation. I started this website in 2011 and wrote 600 blog posts during the first two years.

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HR’s Complete 2025 Calendar of Important Dates

HR leaders can use this calendar from Paycor to track important HR and payroll tax dates. The 2025 calendar includes: Tax filing dates Federal reporting deadlines Bank holidays Links to relevant tax forms …and more! Get your 2025 HR calendar today!

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Lifecycle of a Lead: How to Turn Prospects into Customers Using Social Media

Oktopost

Closing deals in 2023 has been a challenge for many sales teams, but we’re uncovering little-known tips to help you keep your sales pipeline flowing. Long gone are the days when sales teams and social media are estranged – combine the two together and your results will be a powerhouse for converting leads into customers. The buyer journey has changed, making it difficult for sales teams to guide leads through the sales funnel.

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Tech Superheroes: Women Shaping the Digital Landscape

The Social Media Hat

Learn about four incredible examples of women in tech. The post Tech Superheroes: Women Shaping the Digital Landscape appeared first on The Social Media Hat.

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Conspiracy Theorists Go Viral With Claim Sen. John Fetterman Actually Body Double

Forbes Social Media

Conspiracy theorists have insisted on social media sites in recent days that Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has been replaced by a body double.

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20+ LinkedIn Profile Tips (Guaranteed Ways to Stand Out)

Buffer Social

Having a strong LinkedIn game is no longer an option. What we’re witnessing in today’s tough economy is the inevitable rise of social selling. This trend leverages social media platforms to build connections and establish meaningful relationships with potential business prospects — and when it comes to social selling, LinkedIn is the MVP.

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2025 Payroll Calendar Templates (Biweekly, Semi-Monthly, and Monthly)

Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!