Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

There are some many different types of social media content to create and enjoy, from carousels to GIFs to videos. To successfully manage social media content creation across networks, you need to maintain a consistent brand voice, adapt to distinct formats and meet (or exceed) audience expectations.

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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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Buffer Social

MARCH 5, 2025

Social media marketing is using social media platforms — like Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, etc. It also includes paid social media marketing, like running ads and influencer marketing. A content calendar is the place where you slot your social media posts.

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Webbiquity SMM

APRIL 27, 2021

Social media and influencer marketing have each significantly impacted the work of B2B marketers. But the two combined have changed B2B marketing in profound, evolving, and still not completely understood ways. Social Media Marketing Becomes a Thing. Digital Channels Democratize Media.

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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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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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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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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Crisis management is a fact of life for social media marketing teams. Meanwhile, at Broadridge, teams are split into pockets based on specialisms — organic, paid media, and paid social. Her team uses Sprinklr for social listening and identifying low, medium, and high-priority issues.

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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. This may seem like a superficial way to market your solutions.

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Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Nearly three-quarters of companies plan to maintain or grow their content marketing teams over the next year. Social media managers are actually (slightly) happier working in the office rather than hybrid or remote. Here are 25 key findings, facts, and stats from these insight-packed content and social media marketing reports.

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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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Sprout Social

APRIL 10, 2025

Were back with another installment of the Post Performance Report (PPR)a series where we compile and analyze social media posts and campaigns inspiring us, and break down what makes them so genius. This time, were spotlighting healthcare organizations who are paving the way for brands in regulated industries.

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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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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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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

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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Oktopost

JULY 21, 2024

Let’s be radically transparent here: social media managers are exceptionally hard-working professionals. With all the different hats to wear, how can a social media manager stay productive? With all the different hats to wear, how can a social media manager stay productive? The list just goes on.

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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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Direct Marketing Observations

MARCH 4, 2021

My thinking around social media has evolved. As has social media. At each place, my sole focus was on Social Media. So what determines social media success in any organization? It doesn’t matter whether you’re using it for marketing, sales, HR or recruiting.

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Ignite Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2024

I never thought Id be saying this, but one of the most frequently asked questions we still receive in 2024nearly 17 years since we opened our doors as the first social media agency in the United Statesis: ‘How can we achieve organic social media growth beyond just gaining followers?’

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 3, 2025

Organic reach has been in decline for some time now, but social media holidays can help brands get a bit of a boost. Where do social media holidays come from? Some days are the byproducts of marketing campaigns. Some were declared by official organizations such as the United Nations.

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 17, 2025

Key takeaways Social media advocacy is the practice of using social platforms to advance causes like charitable campaigns, connecting with political leaders, or driving social change. It differs from brand advocacy, which focuses on using social media to increase brand awareness and trust. In the U.S.,

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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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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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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Marketing professionals are inundated with AI technologies and strategies to advance their marketing programs. AI and marketing work hand in hand by leveraging vast amounts of data to optimize campaigns. But how are marketing professionals using AI to support their data-driven marketing?

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 24, 2025

Social media is where culture thrives. As UK social media marketers, we love navigating this ever-changing landscape, but staying ahead of the curve isn’t easy. Whether you’re a social media manager for a UK brand or a global powerhouse, the coming year is going to be a wild ride.

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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

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

As the poem goes: “Consumers scour social media with care, knowing that the holidays will soon be here.” The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching, and the influence social has on consumer purchasing behavior is undeniable. The sway of social media over holiday shopping habits can’t be overstated.

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Ignite Social Media

JANUARY 22, 2025

Even if you have a solid organic social media strategy and a high posting cadence, this doesnt mean your social followers are seeing your content. Social remains largely a pay-to-play game as the algorithms favor paid over organic content, unless that organic content is so surprising that it breaks through the clutter.

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Oktopost

JULY 23, 2024

When Oktopost was founded ten years ago, we had a simple mission: to empower B2B marketing teams with the tools they need to thrive on social media. Ten years ago, there was a misconception that social media marketing was solely for B2C companies. Today, social media is the cornerstone of B2B marketing.

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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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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 10, 2024

OK, that’s a little dramatic — but a little planning ahead will go a long way in helping you map out your social media content for the coming months. Even if you don’t already have some fully fleshed-out social post ideas for the occasions, don’t sweat — just noting these dates is a great start.

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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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Ignite Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In an era where social media platforms are constantly evolving and organic reach continues to decline, paid social media has become an indispensable tool for marketers. But how are organizations actually allocating their resources to this crucial channel?

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Webbiquity SMM

JULY 30, 2024

When you tell people you want to promote your B2B company on social media, they all tell you to jump on LinkedIn. You might think that they only post tips on marketing CRM tools and social media marketing, but they also share fun videos like the one below. Guest post by Mitt Ray.

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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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