Sherrilynne Starkie

OCTOBER 25, 2012

The findings are based on a two-year analysis of brand-customer social media engagement and transaction data with the more than 10-million member AIR MILES Reward Program. It’s proof that smart social media marketing can deliver a significant, lasting and measurable increase in customer engagement and transactions.

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Pam Moore

JULY 9, 2018

Content marketing is becoming more challenging even for the most experienced marketers. Gone are the days of simply needing to know how to write textual content for a white paper, marketing collateral or direct mail flyer. I think often times marketers over complicate what should be simple.

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Content Training Marketing Industry 163

Visually SM

APRIL 20, 2020

Adding visuals is key to beefing up impact and engagement – be it in a blog post, social media post or email. There are tools out there to help you create unique and enticing images that are sure to increase engagement. Want to learn more about creating visuals that drive engagement? That’s OK. optinlocker].

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Visually SM

APRIL 20, 2020

Adding visuals is key to beefing up impact and engagement – be it in a blog post, social media post or email. There are tools out there to help you create unique and enticing images that are sure to increase engagement. Want to learn more about creating visuals that drive engagement? That’s OK. optinlocker].

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Tools Bookmarklet Posterous Cost 130

Visually SM

APRIL 21, 2020

Adding visuals is key to beefing up impact and engagement – be it in a blog post, social media post or email. There are tools out there to help you create unique and enticing images that are sure to increase engagement. Want to learn more about creating visuals that drive engagement? That’s OK. Tell us below!

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Mindjumpers

JANUARY 11, 2012

Tweet Recently, Awarness Inc released a report called The State of Social Media Marketing : Top Areas For Social Marketing Investment and Biggest Social Marketing Challenges in 2012. The big three social platforms in 2011 were Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, with YouTube and blogs following closely.

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Pam Moore

JUNE 27, 2016

Facebook advertising seems to be one of those things that every marketer is talking about it, but very few actually know how to drive real business results. Our agency, Marketing Nutz works with brands big and small to help them drive a positive ROI with every dollar spent on digital, social media and marketing overall.

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Advertising Facebook ROI Training 122

Pam Moore

JULY 5, 2017

Do you know… What value Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and other social networks are providing to your bottom line? What content is truly engaging your audience? What tweets, Facebook posts, ads and other content are driving the most traffic to your blog, website or other social channels?

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Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

” I call it participation marketing, and the reason is clear. Altimeter’s 2015 State of Social Business Report revealed that “building employee advocacy” programs are becoming a high priority and strategic initiative for marketers, jumping from 13 percent to 45 percent in 2015. Employees tell better stories than you do.

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Pam Moore

MAY 14, 2017

As the social web gets louder and marketers get more savvy they are looking for ways to better connect with their audiences and communities in memorable, meaningful and rewarding ways. They definitely were invented long before Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and blogging. Social Profit Factor Training Academy and Marketing Nutz Can Help!

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 2, 2018

The best way to stand out from the noisy crowd is by employing a few tricks of the content marketing trade. As you work on your content marketing strategy, keep these in mind: Talk to your audience, not at them. The next time you write marketing copy: Use “you” instead of “we”. Segment your target markets.

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Pam Moore

MAY 27, 2016

It’s no surprise that Facebook is still one of the hottest social networks around. Check out these statistics published by Facebook as of March, 2016. Facebook is no different. Here are 15 things that smart, social savvy business marketers never do on Facebook. . Spam the Facebook wall of your friends.

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Pam Moore

JANUARY 4, 2017

Business and marketing leaders aren’t much different. So why would we think that marketers and business leaders would think any different when it comes to social media? I remember the early days of social media and watching the tweets fly by looking something like this… Free marketing with social media, join my workshop!

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Social Media Social Networking Training Instagram 167

Ignite Social Media

MARCH 1, 2018

Social media marketers have been battling against the downward trend of organic reach since 2013 when Facebook began limiting the visibility of content in the news feed. Additionally, recent Facebook algorithm changes and announcements have made many people question if organic reach is still alive. Is Organic Reach Still Alive?

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Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 25, 2012

Sales leads generated through inbound marketing–the combination of content marketing, blogging, social media, website chat and SEM–cost 61% less than those produced through traditional demand generation techniques (e.g., Photo credit: DIY Marketers. Like a blog, each social media account is an appreciating asset.

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Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 25, 2012

Sales leads generated through inbound marketing–the combination of content marketing, blogging, social media, website chat and SEM–cost 61% less than those produced through traditional demand generation techniques (e.g., Photo credit: DIY Marketers. Like a blog, each social media account is an appreciating asset.

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Social Media Content Vimeo Marketing 176

Pam Moore

OCTOBER 3, 2016

It is clear social media marketing is delivering real and measurable business value for companies large and small today. With this incredible opportunity created for businesses using social media there is obviously solid opportunity for smart and savvy marketers to specialize and build a career in social media marketing.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

MARCH 9, 2010

According to the IT Services Marketing Association (ITSMA) which, full disclosure, I am a member and an avid fan of their work. If you blow up the chart you can see that Social Media as a percentage of your overall interactive spend has grown from 13 percent of budget to 14 percent of budget for B2B Technology Marketers. Tweet This!

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Pam Moore

MAY 9, 2016

Every smart and savvy marketing and business leader knows the power of branding. The best marketers know that emotional branding is the secret sauce to igniting customers to loyal advocates, followers and fans! Importance of being human in your communication, language and engagement with your community, customers and audience.

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Pam Moore

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Hey digital and social media marketers! 2020 is going to finally be the year where the games of fake bot engagement and vanity metrics take a back seat to amazing content that connects with the right audience at the right time. Yes, I know… smart and savvy marketers have been doing this for decades. Don't you fear.

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Bill Hartzer

MARCH 29, 2012

There are countless ways to go about putting together a successful Internet marketing strategy for your small business. For those overseeing the marketing plans, take a moment to look at your game plan to see if it involves Facebook. If it does not, you need to rethink your plans.

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Facebook Marketing Small Business Advertising 72

Pam Moore

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Hey digital and social media marketers! 2020 is going to finally be the year where the games of fake bot engagement and vanity metrics take a back seat to amazing content that connects with the right audience at the right time. Yes, I know… smart and savvy marketers have been doing this for decades. Don't you fear.

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Pam Moore

MARCH 8, 2018

A brand is not your Facebook page cover video, Twitter background or set of beautifully designed Pinterest boards or images on your Instagram profile. It’s whether you talk about yourself all day on Facebook or if you offer real value. They care about the humans they engage with. Your brand is what you say, do and think.

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Ignite Social Media

OCTOBER 1, 2018

A chatbot is a service, powered by rules, that you interact with via a chat interface such as Facebook Messenger, Slack, or a website widget. Last year, the marketing software platform acquired Motion.ai Not only is this a relatively seamless experience for Hubspot’s Facebook Page visitors, but it’s a smart way to capture leads.

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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. The Ultimate Guide to Sales and Marketing Conversion Funnels .

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Pam Moore

MAY 6, 2019

There is not a lack of blogs to read, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram live video streams to engage in, YouTube channels to watch, or podcasts to listen to. Influencer Marketing – Breaking Through the Noise. Influencer Marketing is NOT Simply Throwing a Few Bucks at an Influencer for an Instagram Post.

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Buffer Social

MAY 1, 2017

Is it possible to create the perfect Facebook ad ? One that increases brand awareness, drives engagement, and leads to sales all in one go? But we needed a true expert on Facebook advertising to find out. That’s where VP of Marketing at DigitalMarketer , Molly Pittman , comes in clutch. Molly Pittman on Facebook.

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Buffer Social

DECEMBER 17, 2018

When in doubt about your marketing strategy, turn to the social media experts. Social media marketing is becoming increasingly pivotal for businesses around the world. But where are marketers to go for reliable insights ? 13 social media experts share their biggest piece of marketing advice. Let’s dive in!

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Pam Moore

JUNE 8, 2017

As many brands are challenged to become human, engage with their community of customers, prospects, stakeholders, and competition a few of the questions we hear most are: What do I talk about? Social Profit Factor Training Academy and Marketing Nutz Can Help! . Digital Body Language: 105 Factors Impacting Your Brand (white paper).

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Pam Moore

MAY 12, 2019

Many business and marketing leaders think a brand starts and ends with a logo, colors and design. In the digital age of today marketers know how to strategically piece together a beautiful canvas of images on their Instagram profile, create eye catching Facebook cover photos, and engaging video intro and outros for YouTube.

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Brands Strategy Reputation Authentication 109

Pam Moore

MAY 9, 2017

Combining the right balance of paid media, earned media and owned media can take your business from zero to turbo pretty fast when combined with a solid content marketing and social marketing program. The truth is traditional marketing and media are not working like they use to. Influencer Marketing in a Nutshell (episode 96).

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Direct Marketing Observations

JANUARY 12, 2012

Conversocial.com helps users manage customer service at scale on Facebook and Twitter. UserVoice creates engaging survey forms on Facebook and other sites to solicit feedback from fans and visitors. Slideshare is a home for sharing presentations and white papers online.

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Mindjumpers

JULY 1, 2010

This guest blog is written by J-P De Clerck , who is an experienced interactive marketing journalist and blogger. The focus on relevant content, that also makes your business “found” in an online world is so strong that there is even a new “marketing discipline”, called content marketing.

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Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 13, 2011

Facebook: liking a brand page (or asking someone to like yours) is fairly superficial. However, friending someone on Facebook is widely viewed as a deeper level of social networking connection. Only the gauche and boorish would try to friend someone on Facebook that they have no prior connections to. Expand your online presence.

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Oktopost

APRIL 14, 2023

Real-life example: A social media manager for a B2B company found that their LinkedIn posts were not generating enough engagement, despite efforts to promote the company’s content on the platform. Advocates were provided with a pre-written message to share on social media, but it was not generating enough engagement.

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Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Content: Turn insight and tips shared into white papers, tip sheets, blog posts, or webinar topics. She manages the company’s Twitter , Facebook , Google+ , LinkedIn , Tumblr , and Instagram communities, contributes to Cision Blog , and assists with content, social strategy, and tactics.

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 2, 2013

With 92% of companies now incorporating social media into their marketing efforts, it’s no longer sufficient to just “be there” on social networks. The first step to improving digital marketing results is to understand the emerging trends and best practices. What do buyers really want from social media marketers?

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