Sprout Social

JUNE 17, 2021

Accelerated by the events of 2020, this wave of transformation marks a turn of the tide in how businesses and consumers view, use and value social media—and we’ve got the data to prove it. For businesses wondering when to start making greater investments in social, the time is now. Not convinced?

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Hootsuite

MARCH 14, 2023

Shoot some footage of your toddler driving his PowerWheel car into the hedge, then show the VHS to whoever dared walk past your television set — targeted marketing in its purest form. But what you want and what social media platforms want isn’t always the same thing, is it? my own social feeds) to see with my own eyes (a.k.a.

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 4, 2023

More than three-quarters of the world’s population aged 13+ uses social media. billion people are active social media users. Social media marketing provides a unique opportunity to connect with this massive audience on the platforms where they already spend their time. What is social media marketing?

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Mindjumpers

AUGUST 9, 2012

But another thing that is just as essential to becoming a profitable social media success, is to understand the basic ground rules of partaking in social media: the users. Even though you’ve managed to put social media into your budget, you have not necessarily secured your brand’s social success.

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Mindjumpers

JANUARY 3, 2011

Tweet Written by J-P De Clerck , who is an experienced content, conversion and social media consultant. Like Mindjumpers, he is associated with Social Marketing Forum. This post is not about movies but about “the loyalty&# of fans, followers and all those other labels we give to people on social media.

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Loyalty Social Media Study Social Networking 205

Hootsuite

MARCH 2, 2022

Let’s talk about why it’s important to understand social media marketing for retail brands. Nearly three-quarters ( 74.8% ) of the world’s population over the age of 12 use social media. Those people are engaging with retail brands on social. But that’s not the only social media impact on retail brands.

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Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Why did the social media marketer bring a headlamp to work? Because they’re about to shed some light on 16 social media video tips! This blog shares some bright ideas and social video best practices you can use to light up your feed. We’ll illuminate the world of social media video content in a flash.

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Hootsuite

JUNE 28, 2023

Social media marketing for doctors is the new Yellow Pages. The wild west of advertising on social media can seem like extra work on your busy plate or simply not for you. But social media in healthcare is not uncharted territory. Social media marketing for doctors presents tons of opportunities.

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Dave Fleet

MARCH 1, 2014

I first got into “social media” somewhere around eight years ago – first for my own interest and then – soon after – as part of my job. Like many other people at the time, I was interested in the humanizing effect that social media could have for companies. Is this a good thing?

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Communities Marketing Loyalty Social Media 410

Socialized

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Social listening is an excellent means of understanding. Social media is a breathing body. Thousands of people publish everything every minute, not even just their personal lives, on social media networks. Social listening comes into the scene here. What do You Mean by Social Listening?

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Sprout Social

MAY 9, 2023

And the world of marketing is going through a tremendous change right now. Artificial intelligence (AI) marketing is taking on a bigger role with the advent of intelligent marketing tools and generative AI like ChatGPT, creating an abundance of opportunities for marketing teams to do more of what they already do best.

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Sentiment Marketing Analysis Loyalty 130

Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 13, 2011

Social networks are essential for expanding your web presence —not only for creating social signals now a key component in search engine rankings, which makes your website and blog easier to find in search, but also by giving you more places to be found online. This also applies to other professional / social networks (e.g.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 1, 2013

Her social networking prowess is off the charts with 35 million Twitter followers and 56 million “likes” on Facebook. She did so by engendering immense loyalty from her fans through her music, her message, and the community she has built around them. Gaga is the queen of word-of-mouth marketing. Lead with Values.

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Sherrilynne Starkie

MAY 9, 2018

Top Five Social Media Must Knows: The new Google News. This week's top 5 social media must-knows include Hootsuite and Pinterest, Google News and AI, New Buttons for Instagram, Facebook user loyalty and new features from WhatsApp. Facebook privacy: Survey suggests continuing US loyalty. followers .

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Sprout Social

MAY 18, 2023

Social practitioners wear many hats as they balance emerging networks and formats. Yet, strong social media copywriting skills remain the foundation of bringing a social strategy to life. Social media copywriting varies greatly by industry and brand.

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Hootsuite

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Whether you’re B2B or B2C, your customers want to engage with humans on social media. 56% of customers want more relatable, personable content from brands on social, but 48% of brands are still posting self-promotional content multiple times a week. Easy: be active on social media. Not for execs on social media.

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Social Media Strategy HootSuite Sentiment 111

Firebelly

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

So far Twitter has had no problem attracting users from the marketing world. And yet, despite being the second most popular social networking site behind Facebook for industry business objectives, just 55 percent of the marketers who are currently using the social media network say they are satisfied with the service.

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Hootsuite

MAY 20, 2021

Since as far back as 2016, the number of people using the top social messaging apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and WeChat/Weixin has consistently surpassed people using the top social networks (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter). Create ‘wow’ moments that boost customer loyalty and retention.

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Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Why did the social media marketer bring a headlamp to work? Because they’re about to shed some light on 16 social media video tips! This blog shares some bright ideas and social video best practices you can use to light up your feed. We’ll illuminate the world of social media video content in a flash.

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Video Social Media Tips HootSuite 74

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 15, 2019

During the last couple of years, several trends have impacted the way businesses carry out social media marketing. Generally speaking, marketers tend to focus on high-quality images and videos, alongside posts that have the potential to go viral. The data presented will be backed by a series of well-researched statistics.

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Hootsuite

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Social media hit historical highs in the CMO budget this year. In fact, spending on social media marketing spiked by 74% to reach 23% of marketing budgets according to The CMO Survey , and marketers anticipate spending will remain close to this new high level as we enter the new year.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 30, 2021

Brands today have more options available than ever when launching multichannel marketing campaigns—which may be both a blessing and a curse, considering over half of marketing leaders say they struggle to effectively execute them. The benefits of multichannel marketing are clear. Maximize marketing ROI.

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Pam Moore

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Hey digital and social media marketers! Have you noticed how noisy the digital and social web is becoming? Yes, I know… smart and savvy marketers have been doing this for decades. The social networks are feeling the pressure as much as any marketer working in any business.

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Oktopost

MARCH 15, 2021

We’re working from home, live streaming classes and get-togethers, and shifting even more of our social lives onto social media. B2B marketing has felt these shifts as much as any other field. Social platforms have provided effective and coronavirus-safe ways for businesses to share and connect.

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Saying It Social

JULY 22, 2010

Saying It Social Your Social Media Marketing Resource Home About Polls Our Services Testimonials How to Create a Customer Loyalty Program via Social Media (via PR Workbench) I’m a huge proponent of retail locations using Foursquare to enhance customer experience.

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Convince & Convert

OCTOBER 12, 2013

Much of what we’ve come to believe about social media and content marketing is wrong. I crushed them originally a few weeks ago on a webinar for the Content Marketing Institute : Myth 1: My customers are not social. Myth 3: Social is for creating new customers. Social media is a spectator sport.

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Hootsuite

JUNE 19, 2023

A bank social media policy is essential for any financial institution to protect against legal and reputational risks. Creating an effective bank social media policy means accounting for all potential risks associated with using social media. Why create a social media policy for banking employees?

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Pam Moore

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Hey digital and social media marketers! Have you noticed how noisy the digital and social web is becoming? Yes, I know… smart and savvy marketers have been doing this for decades. The social networks are feeling the pressure as much as any marketer working in any business.

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Mindjumpers

JUNE 28, 2012

Tweet In my last blog post , I wrote about a recent report focusing on how social marketing is more than just ranking up a bunch of likes! But who is this social customer? Social media personas. Which type of social media persona are you? As seen below, the report is also turned into an infographic.

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Social Media Marketing

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Social media gives an amazing asset to outreach: Companies can share stories, talk about occasions or offers, or examine solutions or services with intrigued clients or potential customers. Private businesses or new companies can procure immense benefits by simply improving their social media presence.

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Freelance Social Media

MAY 26, 2009

Non-profits see online social media as an inexpensive way to build relationships, increase involvement, and help out with publicity and education efforts. YouTube (46.5%) and Twitter (43.2%) were cited as alternate social networking tools.

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Hootsuite

JULY 25, 2023

A social media scandal is only fun if you’re not at the center of it. You don’t have to plead the fifth online — just follow these social media rules for lawyers, and you’ll be safe. Bonus: Get a free, customizable social media policy template to quickly and easily create guidelines for your company and employees.

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agora pulse

AUGUST 27, 2020

Here’s a look at how to make an infographic that gets spread far and wide on social media. As the world of social media expands, more companies, bloggers, social media managers, and influencers try to use social media to keep their audience engaged. Let’s look at another example.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 26, 2021

So instead of trying to anticipate the next big thing for 2021, we’re going in the opposite direction and sharing what not to do on social media based on what we learned in 2020. From taking a stand on current events to embracing the rise of TikTok, here are six things to keep in mind when executing your 2021 social strategy.

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Buffer Social

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

This is a thought that pops up many times throughout the day while I’m working as the Social Media Manager at Buffer. What really helps me is making a checklist for my social media activities. Reply to notifications on all platforms It’s important to reply to people who are engaging with you on social media.

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SocMed Sean

MAY 9, 2018

He considers himself to be an Agile guru, digital marketing professional, and he enjoys creating the brand and business communications that work for the customer, not algorithms. Thanks to James for sharing his insights on the topic of social media engagement and how to interact with customers! Always Take The Time To Respond.

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Social Media Loyalty Engagement Questions 210

Dave Fleet

MARCH 1, 2014

I first got into “social media” somewhere around eight years ago – first for my own interest and then – soon after – as part of my job. Like many other people at the time, I was interested in the humanizing effect that social media could have for companies. Is this a good thing?

Communities 199

Communities Marketing Loyalty Social Media 199