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Must have graphic design skills for social media consultants

Sherrilynne Starkie

Great social media consultants don’t have to be RGD-certified, but they do need to have considerable design know-how. They should also have some basic design skills to bring to marketing and communications projects. It takes a lot of design knowledge to develop a social media strategy and plan a program.

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Social media: the ultimate skills cheat sheet

Sherrilynne Starkie

The term ‘social media consultant’ can mean different things to different people because there is a whole range of skills and talents on offer. The cheat sheet provides a summary of the key skills a well-rounded social media consultant should possess. Skills Why How. Research Skills.

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‘Secret’ Social Media Manager Skills Needed for Success

agora pulse

Some of the most important skills of a social media manager don’t show up on a resume. Here’s a look at “secret” social media manager skills that help them succeed. Sixteen years ago, Facebook launched, and since then a flurry of other social media platforms joined the mix.

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26 Social Media Marketing Books to Advance Your Skills

agora pulse

Need a good social media marketing book that fuels your learning and your career? Here’s our list of favorite reads for different aspects of social media. To monitor social media algorithm updates, feature rollouts, and new tactics, you probably read blogs or watch explainer videos.

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10 All-Important Skills That Successful Social Media Managers Have

agora pulse

Looking for a social media manager or wanting to become one? These skills for social media managers are practically requirements! Social media managers can be an enormous asset to all businesses, brands, and organizations. Qualifications for a Social Media Manager. Strategy matters.

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6 Ways to Avoid Burnout as a Social Media Manager

Social Media Strategies Summit

For social media managers, being “always on” has long been a challenge of the job. Sprout research found almost two-thirds of social media professionals had experienced burnout in the previous three months , while two-fifths planned to quit working in social media within the next two years.

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Social Media Marketing Goals and How To Achieve Them — Five Tips

Webbiquity SMM

Goal-setting is the foundation of any successful social media (or any other type of) marketing campaign. With 93% of marketers leveraging social media for increased brand exposure, it’s vital for businesses to identify ways to stay ahead of the curve. Guest post by Ahana Basu.