2018

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Once Upon a Time …: The Art of Storytelling

Waxing UnLyrical

Guest Post by Elena Bosch. The art of storytelling is rooted in the origins of every society. As far back as history can reach, humans have used storytelling to teach the next generation, to connect with others, to protect their culture and much, much more. According to Dr. Brené Brown, research professor at the University of Houston and best-selling author, storytelling is innate.

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Conversation Gained-How to Determine Influence in B2B Social Media

Direct Marketing Observations

I don’t know a marketer out there that would say that influence in social media is not a commodity, if you know how to leverage it. I do however, know a lot of marketers out there, who struggle with determining and identifying influence in social media and because of that, can not leverage it; and that’s NOT a commodity! Discussions on influence in social have been around since social began.

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Top 5 Instagram Marketing Trends CMOs Should Prepare for in 2018

Meltwater

If your brand still doesn’t have a social media marketing strategy in place, you’re falling behind. Social media has become an integral element of every brand’s digital marketing strategy (and… Read More >>>.

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4 Emerging Social Media Platforms To Watch In 2019

Social Media Strategies Summit

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. There is a lot of chatter about emerging social media sites, and where brands should make investments in 2019.

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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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Your Facebook Page Organic Reach is Dropping (But Not Really)

Jon Loomer

Today, Facebook announced an update to Facebook page organic reach reporting that will result in numbers that will be up to 20-percent lower than what is normally reported. Before you freak out, let’s be clear: Nothing is really changing. Organic Reach Reporting Change. Back in November of 2017 , Facebook announced the following change to Facebook page organic reach reporting: Reach counts will now be based on viewable impressions.

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What’s the best social media marketing tool for scheduling your updates?

Janet Fouts

Guest post via the remarkable Lilach Bullock. With so many different social media marketing tools to choose from, it can be difficult to find the right solution; one that helps you save time and helps you improve your results. If you’re on the lookout for a social media marketing tool, or feeling displeased with your current one, read on for an in-depth look at some of the top social media tools on the market.

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Social Media Content: Post Now, Schedule, or Queue?

agora pulse

Are there only two types of social media managers? You might imagine one type, the managers who post everything in the moment. They are always on, have their phone ready in their back pocket to whip out at any moment. And you might imagine a second type– the super-scheduler who spends only their Fridays, masterfully queuing up content like a parent who cooks for the whole week, and divvies it all out into plastic containers in the freezer.

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15 Different Emails To Send Your Subscribers To Build Trust

The Social Media Hat

This article will show you 15 different emails that you can send to your subscribers over time to help them get to know, like and trust you, and ultimately become your raving fans.

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5 Social Media Trends to Watch in 2019

Social Media Today

What can you do to bolster your brand’s success through social media in 2019? Here are some online marketing trends worth considering as you evaluate what tactics will increase your ROI.

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Who runs the social intelligence world?

Audiense

For some time we’ve been discussing Social Intelligence on this blog: social data, insights extracted from social networks, social listening. are recurring subjects in our content. By this stage, you must be more than aware that to innovate and stand out in a market driven by consumers, brands must obtain that intelligence from the environment in which those people spend much of their time: social networks.

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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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Social Trust Factor: 10 Tips to Establish Trust and Credibility for Your Brand

Pam Moore

Many marketing and business leaders spend months developing an integrated online platform, brand architectures, message platforms, social media strategies and plans, logos, and more. They launch their business or new product with huge dreams to seriously rock the online world. However, after a few months goes by, they realize their platform is delivering little if any results.

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The New Facebook Algorithm: Secrets Behind How It Works and What You Can Do To Succeed

Buffer Social

The Facebook algorithm is constantly evolving in order to provide a better experience for users. But few changes to the algorithm have sparked as much interest and conversation as the recent ‘meaningful interactions’ update , in which Facebook said it would be prioritizing posts that create meaningful conversations, especially those from family and friends.

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How to Unite B2B PR and Content Marketing for Powerful Results

Meltwater

There’s an interesting proverb that I stumbled on recently: “When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.” When you boil it down, there’s a lot to be said… Read More >>>.

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The Dos and Don’ts of Going Live on Social

Ignite Social Media

The “live” feature can be a very helpful tool for brands to utilize. Social platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram offer the option to go live. This can be used to promote events, give an inside look, run a live sweepstakes or show your community what is happening in-the-moment. But going live can sometime lose its benefits if it’s not properly executed.

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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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How to Edit a Facebook Ad and Retain Social Proof

Jon Loomer

One of the most common problems I hear from Facebook advertisers revolves around editing ads (or posts that are being promoted in ads) and retaining the social proof. How do you do it? First, credit is due. Peter Frisch, a member of the Power Hitters Club – Elite (my private membership), posed this question and uncovered the solution. This post is inspired by his research.

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Don’t Be Scared, Be Prepared: How to Manage a Social Media Crisis

Convince & Convert

The worst time to start planning for a social media crisis is when you’re in the middle of one. Click To Tweet. The worst time to start planning for a crisis is when you’re in the middle of one. Pre-crisis planning is key to successful social media crisis mitigation. This is lifeguard mode, and there are three elements to it. 1. Buy Some Binoculars — Set Up a Listening Program.

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6 Common Social Media Marketing Mistakes to Avoid

Kikolani

Social media marketing is one of the newest forms of marketing. Because it is a medium of “the people”, everybody The post 6 Common Social Media Marketing Mistakes to Avoid appeared first on Kikolani.

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8 Social Media Automation Features You Need to Start Using Right Now

agora pulse

Social media automation can be evil. I wrote about it here: Why Social Media Automation Will Eventually Kill Social Media (Unless We Do Something About It ). But it can also be a life saver. In the above blog post, I mostly got angry at the “set it and forget it” mentality some people promote. If I had to summarize what “bad” automation is, it would probably come down to this: if an automation tool is used to “set it and forget it”, then, it’s probably taking you to the dark side of automation.

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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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How To Gain A Marketing Team Without Hiring A Marketing Team

The Social Media Hat

A marketing team will provide you with the help and insight that you need in order for your business to succeed in today’s marketing environment. Here's your most cost-effective solution.

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Instagram's Testing an Option to Add Hashtags Without Having to Include Them in the Caption

Social Media Today

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7 B2B Marketing Challenges (And How CRM can Help)

Oktopost

How do you align your B2B marketing approach with the shifting technological landscape? Do you embrace new tools and trends? Or do you sit back, waiting to see how these developments play out, while your competitors dive in head first? At the rate of change we’re seeing today, being an early adopter can keep you […].

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Facebook 2018 News Feed Changes 101: What You Need to Know For Your Business

Pam Moore

Unless you have been hiding under a rock or too busy to do the double click, you likely know by now that Facebook recently announced some big changes to their news feed algorithm. These changes impact every business, brand and publisher using Facebook for business purposes. It is imperative you take the time to understand these changes if you plan to do any business marketing on Facebook in 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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Awesome Social Media Content Calendar for 2019 Holidays [Infographic]

Socially Sorted

Looking for a great Social Media Content Calendar packed with Social Media Holidays for 2019? You’ve found it! From the popular and international holidays to the weird and wacky days of celebration, there’s loads of social media holidays ready for you in this social. // Read More. The post Awesome Social Media Content Calendar for 2019 Holidays [Infographic] appeared first on Socially Sorted.

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Why Strong Writing Skills Matter More than Ever For Today’s PR Pro

Meltwater

Strong writing skills are more crucial than ever in public relations.Why?As paid and earned media move closer together and we see branded content continuing to rise in popularity, PR pros… Read More >>>.

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Posting About Your Kids Online Could Damage Their Futures

Forbes Social Media

Parents are already some of the biggest violators of their kids’ privacy, leaving potentially harmful digital footprints well before the age of consent. Here are 10 ways to reduce the threats posed by the datafication of your child.

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Facebook Attribution Tool: The Ultimate Introduction

Jon Loomer

Facebook recently announced the launch of the Facebook Attribution Tool , a free tool “designed to give marketers a more holistic view of the customer journey, both on and off Facebook.” A couple of things… 1. This tool is DEEP. Have fun poking around this Facebook Business help guide to learn all of the ins and outs of the Facebook Attribution Tool. 2.

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A complete calendar of hashtag holidays for 2019

Sprout Social

There are hundreds of national, international and world hashtag holidays. Before #NationalMargaritaDay or #NationalPuppyDay—or even social media—nonprofits and global agencies worked to educate and increase understanding of some of the world’s and nation’s most pressing issues with awareness days and months. From as early as the 1900’s, organizations began creating holidays such as International Women’s Day or World Health Day to build support for and connect

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Life After the News Feed: Why Facebook is Shifting to Stories (And Why Your Business Should Too)

Buffer Social

The News Feed is one of Facebook’s marque innovations. Rolled out to users in 2006, it became the go-to place for people to connect with their friends, share updates about their day-to-day life and enjoy content from brands they followed. Not to mention, it also played a pivotal role in Facebook’s march to advertising dominance. In life and business, though, change is inevitable.

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Instagram Study: We analyzed 9 million posts and that's what we've learned

Quintly

Instagram has over 1 billion users worldwide. This is not only a huge amount of registered users but also a lot of many different use cases. Some use it to share their life with their friends, influencers make a living out of the platform and brands engage with their audience or to generate new customers.

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Facebook And Fallout From The 2016 Presidential Election

The Social Media Hat

In 2014, millions of Facebook user profiles were sold to Cambridge Analytica and used to help create detailed profiles on American voters. How did this happen, and what's next for Facebook?

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The Current State of Social Media Algorithms [Infographic]

Social Media Today

This infographic outlines the current state of the top social networks today. Hopefully, this information can help you better understand how and why these platforms function the way that they do.

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4 LinkedIn Trends to Harness for Better Engagement

Oktopost

The B2B social media landscape is always evolving. One day Facebook Bots are on the rise, the next Instagram launches IGTV. Yet one trend remains constant: LinkedIn is the go-to platform for B2B companies, with 97% of B2B marketers integrating LinkedIn into their lead generation strategy. While the LinkedIn code has been relatively easy to […].

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