Hootsuite

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Wondering which of your social media tactics are working? Busy social marketers need effective social media analytics tools to focus their efforts. What are social media analytics tools? But what does all this mean for a real social media team? That’s the theory.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

MARCH 12, 2025

Producing high-quality social media content that helps your brand stand out can feel like a never-ending job. Yes, consumers are spending increasing amounts of time on social networks. And they’re significantly increasing their marketing budgets. Directly address product standout product features and benefits.

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 18, 2024

A social media marketing strategy is a summary of everything you plan to do and hope to achieve on social media. In this post, we’ll walk you through a nine-step plan to create a winning strategy for social media marketing. Social media is always changing! Keep it concise.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JANUARY 5, 2023

It’s hard to imagine anyone not using social media today. Yet the industry continues to expand, with the global number of social media users climbing to almost 4.6 But not all social networks enjoyed equally strong years in 2022. We’ve rounded up five key social media trends for 2023 to help you do that.

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Ignite Social Media

JANUARY 7, 2025

As social media managers rolling into a new year, here are 10 important Instagram updates that you need to be aware of: Test the Waters with Trial Reels Ever wished you could preview how your content might perform before going all in? Keeping up with Instagrams ever-changing features doesnt have to be overwhelming.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 13, 2025

In 2024, we saw social media evolve in many ways — from numerous updates to some platforms ( cough Meta) to explosive growth for others (Bluesky!). With all the changes on the horizon, it’s safe to say that social media will look a little different in 2025. We’re also watching things like the U.S.

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Who is your social media audience, really? Done right, social media audience analysis goes beyond the basics. It can give you actionable insights to drive your social strategy. Key takeaways Social media audience analysis is about more than just demographics. What is social media audience analysis?

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 30, 2024

New platforms, changing algorithms, and increasing audience expectations mean social media management is now a complex, full-time job. (We’re We’re preaching to the choir here, but social media isn’t just for interns anymore. What is social media management ? Honestly, was it ever? )

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Those who see social media marketing as a key part of their customer engagement strategy and those who view it as a nice to have. The importance of social media in UK retail has only grown. In a 2022 report, it was found that 78% of consumers in the UK have upped their social media usage in the past year.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Sports marketing isn’t new, but it does look different. The use of social media in sports marketing has transformed the way fans interact with their favorite athletes, teams and sporting events. No longer just spectators, consumers play an active role in the sports industry and sports marketing campaigns.

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Webbiquity SMM

MAY 9, 2023

Goal-setting is the foundation of any successful social media (or any other type of) marketing campaign. Having clarity on marketing goals is an important first step, but creating a realistic plan for achieving them is essential. Guest post by Ahana Basu. What’s the best approach for creating that strategic plan?

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Social Media Strategies Summit

AUGUST 21, 2024

Social media isn’t just a current trend – it’s been a goldmine for millions of brands for over a decade. With 27% of all internet users actively searching for products to buy while scrolling through their favorite social media feeds, it’s a massive opportunity you can’t afford to miss. Don’t worry – we’ve got your back.

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Hootsuite

APRIL 9, 2025

100% of marketers who read these social media statistics will have the data they need to plan and optimize their social strategies in 2025. Grab a bevy and dive into the latest social media stats for ol faves Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and Pinterest, plus newcomers RedNote and Bluesky.

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Oktopost

JANUARY 30, 2025

Social media content in B2B marketing is about starting conversations that guide, inform, and generate mutual value. If your social media channels are frustrating for users with disabilities, over 70% of them will simply click out. Many social media publishing tools offer the capability to add alt text for images.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

APRIL 16, 2025

Once upon a time, you could feel confident that when you posted something on social media, a decent chunk of your audience would see it. Image source Declining reach is a big problem for government agencies and public sector teams, which rarely have the budget to spend on social media ads. Sadly, thats no longer the case.

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Hootsuite

JULY 26, 2024

Social media competitor analysis tools should be a staple in every social manager’s toolbox. Unfortunately, there’s often a temptation to focus inward and get stuck micro-analyzing your own internal social media performance. Keep reading to get into the best competitor analysis tools for social media.

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Megan Thee Stallion talking about her favorite app being Pinterest during ADWeek’s Social Media Week event. Key takeaways Pinterest marketing is the practice of using the platform as a visual search engine to help relevant audiences discover products or services. What is Pinterest marketing? The strategy?

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 31, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is supercharging social media marketing. Think of AI social media tools like Sprout Social as your marketing pit crew. They can fine-tune your social media engine, swap out tired tactics and keep you running at peak performancethey just cant drive the car.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Crisis management is a fact of life for social media marketing teams. We have a dedicated Teams channel where, if we have any kind of escalation, all the relevant stakeholders are immediately notified,” said Whitney Duenas Richardson, Digital Marketing Manager at Encompass. But that doesn’t make it any easier to handle.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JULY 26, 2024

Did you know that 68% of marketers admit they’re concerned about the return of their social media activities? Image source To make big decisions about where and how to spend your social media marketing bucks, you need to understand the impact of every platform, strategy, and tactic you employ.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

APRIL 29, 2025

Did you know that, in 2024, adults in the US spent an average of 52 minutes per day watching social media video content? All of which means video should be a key element in any higher ed institutions social media strategy. Or that this number is set to reach 57 minutes by 2028? You’re still the expert.

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Buffer Social

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Conferences have been on my mind a lot lately—specifically, the ones that bring together the brightest marketers and creators in the industry. After sharing the list with my Marketing team, one thought echoed across the board: "Our readers would probably love this, too."

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Social media for financial services is often met with some hesitation. As a result, it can be hard to know how to tailor your digital marketing strategy accordingly. But heres the thing: social media marketing isnt just about trends and hashtags. Social media is also an excellent customer service platform.

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Hootsuite

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Social media measurement is all about using data to make informed decisions that support and align with business goals. In this post, we’ll explore how social measurement can drive real results for your business. What is social media measurement? What can social media measurement tell you about your brand?

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Buffer Social

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Where do you turn for meaningful stats on your social media marketing ? I'm grateful for the insight from some truly incredible tools that help make sense of the actions I take on social media. What are social media analytics?   The best social media analytics tools for marketers 1.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 30, 2025

According to The 2025 Sprout Social Index , around three-quarters of marketing leaders say organic and paid social media marketing are top priorities for their organization. To be a marketing leader who fully understands socials potential, you need trusted inspiration and guidance.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Which social media networks should your brand focus on? Social media management is evolving rapidly, and consumers are becoming more discerning about where they engage. In this article, we’ll explore how to prioritize social media networks so your brand shows up where it matters most.

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Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Roughly 93% of all Internet users are active on at least one social media platform, and the typical adult now spends nearly two-and-a-half hours per day on social media sites or apps. The Relevance of GIFs in Social Media Marketing GIFs have become versatile and highly effective tools for online visual communication.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

APRIL 11, 2024

of internet users aged 16 to 64 use social media, spending an average of 2 hours and 23 minutes daily browsing social networks. So, whether you want to up your e-commerce social media game or ensure you’re getting the basics right, here are the tips and best practices you must follow in 2024 and onwards.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In today’s crowded social media landscape, social marketers know how challenging it can be to get their brand’s content to rise above the noise. But trying to identify relevant content for multiple social networks all the time is exhausting—and costly. What does this process look like in practice?

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The world of social media influencers has transformed significantly in recent years. What began as brands sending free products to popular social media users has now evolved into a multi-billion dollar industry, where contracted brand deals are closely aligned with targeted campaigns. What are influencer marketing KPIs?

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Buffer Social

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Social media links make it easy for people visiting your website to find your business on social media — an essential first step toward growing your audience. Since every company has a different branding style, you might not want to use a social media platform's traditional icon styling.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 8, 2025

Building your presence across multiple social media platforms is incredibly valuable for brands and creators — but it doesn't have to mean spending all day creating unique content for each channel. Crossposting is when you share the same (or similar) content on multiple social media accounts.

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Buffer Social

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Picture this: Your boss is asking you about the business impact of your social media strategy. This is where a social media dashboard comes in handy. It’s a visual representation of the key metrics that prove the impact of your social media efforts. But how do you prove it?

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 29, 2025

AI in content marketing is transforming how marketers like you have traditionally worked. A Sprout Social Pulse Survey from Q2 2023 reveals that 71% of social marketers have already integrated AI and automation tools into their workflows and 82% of them report positive outcomes. The reality is otherwise.

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Ignite Social Media

MARCH 13, 2025

This comprehensive guide will walk you through essential social media maintenance tasks that will strengthen your security, streamline your operations, and polish your brand presence across all platforms. Essential Social Media Housekeeping Tasks 1.

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2023

Social media advertising requires marketing professionals to proactively respond to continually evolving user habits and adapt to different trends. Image credit: Merakist on Unsplash The last year in social media saw consumer preferences shift, new technologies emerge, and certain social platforms flourish.

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