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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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31 free social media templates that will elevate your workflows

Sprout Social

Consider this: When you spend an hour formatting a spreadsheet, you’re losing an hour that you could have spent on your social media marketing strategy. In this article, we’re sharing every social media marketing template we’ve ever made. Facebook marketing strategy template Facebook is synonymous with social media.

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How B2B influencer marketing will grow your brand

Sprout Social

On and off the clock, they research potential purchases just as everyone else might. 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. What is B2B influencer marketing?

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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. Maybe you’re responding to an RFP (request for proposal). Either way, a social media marketing proposal is the document that takes a new customer from prospect to client. What is a social media marketing proposal?

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What you need to know before creating a social media RFP (template included)

Sprout Social

So, you’ve been tasked with creating a social media RFP. Keep reading for a breakdown on what makes a great RFP. What is a social media RFP? A social media request for proposal (RFP) is a formal questionnaire used to gather proposals for service or software needs. Why should you use a social media RFP?

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4 ways to advance your agency with your social media strategy

Sprout Social

Whether providing full-service social solutions, specialized brand marketing or stepping in for a specific campaign or project, agencies cater to their clients first and foremost. But with a client-first mindset, some agencies forget to prioritize their own marketing efforts as well. . What do you do better than everyone else?

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The 6 Lifelong Laws of Content Marketing for Agencies

Convince & Convert

Last week I wrote about the 4 (and only 4) possible rationales for agencies to get deep into content marketing. Clearly understanding these rationales is important because content marketing isn’t free. The Six Lifelong Laws of Successful Content Marketing for Agencies. BlissPR is all B2B, and heavily blog-focused.

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