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Social Media RFPs: 5 Questions to Ask Instead of Issuing an RFP

Ignite Social Media

It’s the end of the year, and social media RFPs are coming out fast and furious! What is an RFP? An RFP is a request for a proposal and is typically a written document that outlines a brands’ criteria for agencies to respond and bid against. Also, the questions in a social media RFP can be redundant and lengthy.

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A Free Social Media Proposal Template to Help You Win Clients

Hootsuite

A great social media proposal is a key tool for any social media marketer. Whether you’re a freelance social media professional or you work at an agency, you need to understand how to use a proposal to build business. Maybe you’re responding to an RFP (request for proposal).

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Todays #SocialMedia Tweetchat Topic: The Social Media RFP: How to Get the Best Results

Direct Marketing Observations

One of the most proven methods of sourcing external suppliers is through a Request For Proposal process or RFP. As stated in Wikipedia, an RFP is: “is an invitation for suppliers, often through a bidding process, to submit a proposal on a specific commodity or service. Where to Start?

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How B2B influencer marketing will grow your brand

Sprout Social

There lies the magic of B2B influencer marketing. Influencer marketing has long been a staple for business-to-consumer (B2C) brands looking to cultivate more authentic connections with their audience. In this guide, we’re diving into the essentials of B2B influencer marketing. What is B2B influencer marketing?

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Social Media RFP: Best Practices and a Free Template

Hootsuite

Write a sub-par request for proposals, and the proposals you receive from digital marketing agencies will only be so strong. Learn what information you should include in a social media RFP to attract the best companies and proposals for your business. What is a social media RFP? Proposal guidelines.

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Finding The Perfect Pitch

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While I have been pitching new business in the marketing and communications space for nearly two decades, it's always surprisingly when you win the business and when you lose the business. With that, the marketing industry has changed as the corporate world has evolved. The RFP process is about finding the smartest partner.

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How Much Does It Cost?

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The marketing agency business is a strange bird. As the marketing industry evolves, we have all experienced massive shifts in how the business is won and done. Agencies will be given these massive RFPs (Request For Proposals) or RFIs (Requests For Information) that take days, weeks and more to complete. But it''s true.

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