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For social media managers this time of year is less about decking the halls with boughs of holly and more about planning for 2019. At Contentworks Agency we’ve already planned next year’s social media strategies for our clients. GDPR Seeps Into Social. MORE
If they weren’t posting Christmas greetings, they were participating in popular memes, publishing brand-related posts, and conducting giveaways. Quite a lot of brands tapped into the pointing fingers meme in November, garnering a lot of interactions. MORE
In the ever-shifting, ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing, it can often be difficult to keep up with the newest trends. Such inspiration can come from almost anywhere you go, but it certainly starts with other social media content (be it from brand or personal accounts). MORE
Great social media consultants don’t have to be RGD-certified, but they do need to have considerable design know-how. It takes a lot of design knowledge to develop a social media strategy and plan a program. For example, there are dozens (probably 100s) of format requirements for the various social networks and platforms. Photo and image selection are key design skills for social media consultants too. MORE
Glossier’s success is no secret sauce hidden away in vaults; it’s pillared on two things – social media and branding. According to Weiss , the blog and its digital presence has been their “single largest social media platform”. Socially Driven Beauty Brand. MORE
Instagram memes taking over your feed? That’s because this year’s biggest trend is using memes to boost your Instagram engagement, and brands quickly jumped on board! What makes a meme a meme? How to Use Instagram Memes for Business. MORE
How and why you measure social media engagement is critical for success. When you think about content for the social and digital web of today, without eyeballs reading and watching, ears listening and fingers typing, content would be meaningless. MORE
Cat Memes and Videos Go Viral. If you’re using social media as part of your B2B or account-based marketing strategy (and who isn’t these days?), then you’re going to love what cat memes and videos do for you. Guest post by Emma Williams. MORE
Looking through your social feed (pick any) we all pause when we get to our favorite brand. We love their social voice. Below you’ll find some of the brands that we here at Ignite Social Media feel shine bright. MORE
Start doing social media they said. The truth is social media is not free. Doing social media is NOT the objective. Social employee empowerment program inclusive of training. Social Media Program Approved – Don't Lose Your Mind . MORE
Creating a strong brand identity on social media has many facets, but one of the most important is the development of the brand voice. Here are a few steps for establishing your brand’s voice for social. This can help you determine how you frame your voice and content on social. MORE
It’s somewhat in trend these days to keep talking about how social media actually made us lonely. We keep sharing examples and funny memes on how people used to meet each other in person and these days everyone just keeps staring into their phones. Social Learning MORE
I just saw a meme that said there are 15 Fridays until Christmas. That means it is time to start figuring out your plan for your social media marketing initiatives for the end of the year. Plan Your Media Budget Effectively. MORE
Note: the following is an excerpt from the book The Social Employee by Cheryl and Mark Burgess. The first step toward transitioning to a culture full of empowered social employees is to address some of the most common concerns brands face when considering going social. MORE
Do you know your geotag from your hashtag, your native ad from your meme? If you find yourself unsure about the latest buzzwords, check out this list MORE
Today’s guest post comes from Hazel Fogg, creative social media manager and editor at Academic Brits. Just recently she started to create her first social media course. Thanks to Hazel for sharing her thoughts on the use of humor in social media. MORE
Social media content can be a wonderful way to build relationships , but like in any form of communication, some things are better left unsaid. Avoid the following type of content in your social media channels. Social Media Content You Don’t Have Legal Right to Use. MORE
Should your brand or agency publish memes? Find out why this content performs so well and how you can improve engagement with Instagram memes. As a photo- and video-based social media platform, Instagram requires eye-catching visual content. MORE
How and why you measure social media engagement is critical for success. When you think about content for the social and digital web of today, without eyeballs reading and watching, ears listening and fingers typing, content would be meaningless. MORE
Besides videos, memes have been king of content on social media for quite awhile now. When it comes to memes for business pages, the results generally range from successful to catastrophic. Memes generally work best for younger, nonprofessional audiences. MORE
It’s incredibly easy to whip up graphics for social media, ads, blogs, and more without Photoshop or graphic designers! Social Media graphics memes social objectsRecognized each year on May 30 is National Water a Flower Day. MORE
We see them all the time on social, inspiration quotes meant to get our fingers tapping that like button. People relate to them and share them with their friends almost as much as memes. If you are not the original author of a quote, one of two things must be true to use it freely on social media. If the quote isn’t being used to sell a product and simply being posted on social media, it could be argued that use is allowed. MORE
Social media is a whole new ball game for brands. And yet, there are some brands out there that are impressively strong at social. What secret social sauce do they use? Find out which famous brands you should follow and what their social strategies are. MORE
The sh*t people say meme won’t die. Let’s take a look at some of the top videos about what “social media people” say. Sh*t Social Media Experts Say. Sh*t A Social Media Community Manager Says. Sh*t Social Media Pros Say. MORE
One of those funny posts is likely to be a meme, which feels like the world’s largest inside joke. Memes are one of the gems that have come out of the internet over the last few years, so of course there’s room for brands to be in on the joke as well. MORE
Social media isn't just a place for animal videos, funny memes, and clever campaigns.Today, social media is the perfect global platform for brands and businesses to raise awareness (and money)… Read More >>>. MORE
They’ve adapted to using online social networks (namely LinkedIn) to identify passive candidates in the last few years and it’s serving them well. Bookmark a site on a social bookmarking site where they can look it up later and where some of their contacts might discover it. MORE
At any given moment in our daily lives, we’re confronted by social media usage. And obviously, at Ignite Social Media, we usually focus on the business aspects of it all. How are people actually consuming social media with their own friends, in their daily lives? MORE
I have a confession to make: I’m not 100% in love with social media. Don’t get me wrong, social media. Using social media to lie is unfortunately easy. The Fake Facebook Meme. Quit using social media? MORE
Memes are one of those things. For most of us, memes are a trifling way to spend the day: a source of laughter or, albeit less frequently, inspiration. For marketers, memes may have come to represent something very different: an “in” with the “Internet culture” crowd. MORE
A meme, according to Merriam Webster Dictionary , is “an idea, behavior, style, or usage that spreads from person to person within a culture.” ” Originally coined by evolutionary biologist and ethologist Richard Dawkins in the 1970s, a meme is something with which just about every member of a culture is familiar. For example, the simple act of swinging a hammer to drive in a nail would be considered a meme, or the way Bostonians pronounce the word “car.” MORE
Social networks change and evolve, rapidly. In particular, we’re noticing an embrace of memes — that historically unpolished, yet highly relatable category of social media content. Memes included. Memes are … Relatable. Memes are clever. MORE
I don’t know if Craig Newmark intended this post to be a meme, but what the hey, I’m taking that ball and running with it. For obvious social good reasons, but also to advance our specific professions and industries, and to advance the nonprofit industry as well. MORE
Here are five brands acing storytelling on social media and some actionable takeaways. Research shows that social media shares are boosted by 585% by using a brand character. Everyone’s favorite household name is also pretty good at social media storytelling. MORE
Do memes become fair theft game in the social media space once they're publicly shared, or can they be protected MORE
Looking to catch up on the latest social media news, but short on time? Join 17,000+ weekly listeners for the Buffer podcast, The Science of Social Media , where we bring you the latest and greatest in social media marketing news, updates, stories, insights, and actionable takeaways. MORE
Most people understand that LinkedIn is no longer just an online resume but a robust social network where professionals are able to connect, share and gather insights from others in their industry. Withing an hour I was seeing that 3rd degree connections were engaged with the meme. MORE
I am a social media advocate. But I hate the ugly side of social media sharing; especially when kids are involved. Susan didn’t even know the image had gone viral until she saw another Facebook friend shared the meme on April 22. Guest post by Jenelle Conner. MORE
Social networks have become the primary means of keeping friends, family members, and business contacts up to date on what’s happening in our lives. 77% of all Americans have at least one social media profile. Use Targeted Social Media Ads. MORE
Executing your social media strategy is similar in that it's easy to skip to the easy parts…the posting on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter etc. It's easy to talk to people, like and comment on posts or share that funny cat meme. MORE
When BBF Yvonne DiVita, author/founder of Lipsticking and BlogPaws , asked me to play along on an ''old fashion'' blog meme or blog hop, I immediately said yes. Blog memes were popular before blogs were social media. MORE
Later
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
Instagram memes taking over your feed? That’s because this year’s biggest trend is using memes to boost your Instagram engagement, and brands quickly jumped on board! What makes a meme a meme? How to Use Instagram Memes for Business.
Social Media Today
MARCH 26, 2019
Do memes become fair theft game in the social media space once they're publicly shared, or can they be protected
Waxing UnLyrical
MARCH 12, 2014
Memes are one of those things. For most of us, memes are a trifling way to spend the day: a source of laughter or, albeit less frequently, inspiration. For marketers, memes may have come to represent something very different: an “in” with the “Internet culture” crowd.
Buffer Social
JUNE 13, 2019
Social networks change and evolve, rapidly. In particular, we’re noticing an embrace of memes — that historically unpolished, yet highly relatable category of social media content. Memes included. Memes are … Relatable. Memes are clever.
Ignite Social Media
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
One of those funny posts is likely to be a meme, which feels like the world’s largest inside joke. Memes are one of the gems that have come out of the internet over the last few years, so of course there’s room for brands to be in on the joke as well.
agora pulse
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Should your brand or agency publish memes? Find out why this content performs so well and how you can improve engagement with Instagram memes. As a photo- and video-based social media platform, Instagram requires eye-catching visual content.
Stay N' Alive
MAY 10, 2017
Besides videos, memes have been king of content on social media for quite awhile now. When it comes to memes for business pages, the results generally range from successful to catastrophic. Memes generally work best for younger, nonprofessional audiences.
Waxing UnLyrical
APRIL 30, 2013
I am a social media advocate. But I hate the ugly side of social media sharing; especially when kids are involved. Susan didn’t even know the image had gone viral until she saw another Facebook friend shared the meme on April 22. Guest post by Jenelle Conner.
Sherrilynne Starkie
JANUARY 23, 2018
Great social media consultants don’t have to be RGD-certified, but they do need to have considerable design know-how. It takes a lot of design knowledge to develop a social media strategy and plan a program. For example, there are dozens (probably 100s) of format requirements for the various social networks and platforms. Photo and image selection are key design skills for social media consultants too.
Pam Moore
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
Start doing social media they said. The truth is social media is not free. Doing social media is NOT the objective. Social employee empowerment program inclusive of training. Social Media Program Approved – Don't Lose Your Mind .
Koka Sexton
MAY 21, 2013
Most people understand that LinkedIn is no longer just an online resume but a robust social network where professionals are able to connect, share and gather insights from others in their industry. Withing an hour I was seeing that 3rd degree connections were engaged with the meme.
agora pulse
JULY 16, 2019
Here are five brands acing storytelling on social media and some actionable takeaways. Research shows that social media shares are boosted by 585% by using a brand character. Everyone’s favorite household name is also pretty good at social media storytelling.
agora pulse
DECEMBER 13, 2018
For social media managers this time of year is less about decking the halls with boughs of holly and more about planning for 2019. At Contentworks Agency we’ve already planned next year’s social media strategies for our clients. GDPR Seeps Into Social.
agora pulse
JULY 23, 2019
Social media content can be a wonderful way to build relationships , but like in any form of communication, some things are better left unsaid. Avoid the following type of content in your social media channels. Social Media Content You Don’t Have Legal Right to Use.
Meltwater
APRIL 8, 2018
Social media isn't just a place for animal videos, funny memes, and clever campaigns.Today, social media is the perfect global platform for brands and businesses to raise awareness (and money)… Read More >>>.
Webbiquity SMM
JULY 2, 2019
Cat Memes and Videos Go Viral. If you’re using social media as part of your B2B or account-based marketing strategy (and who isn’t these days?), then you’re going to love what cat memes and videos do for you. Guest post by Emma Williams.
Webbiquity SMM
MARCH 13, 2019
They’ve adapted to using online social networks (namely LinkedIn) to identify passive candidates in the last few years and it’s serving them well. Bookmark a site on a social bookmarking site where they can look it up later and where some of their contacts might discover it.
Ignite Social Media
MARCH 15, 2019
We see them all the time on social, inspiration quotes meant to get our fingers tapping that like button. People relate to them and share them with their friends almost as much as memes. If you are not the original author of a quote, one of two things must be true to use it freely on social media. If the quote isn’t being used to sell a product and simply being posted on social media, it could be argued that use is allowed.
Unmetric
MAY 28, 2019
Social media is a whole new ball game for brands. And yet, there are some brands out there that are impressively strong at social. What secret social sauce do they use? Find out which famous brands you should follow and what their social strategies are.
Pam Moore
AUGUST 16, 2018
Executing your social media strategy is similar in that it's easy to skip to the easy parts…the posting on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter etc. It's easy to talk to people, like and comment on posts or share that funny cat meme.
Sherrilynne Starkie
MAY 30, 2018
It’s incredibly easy to whip up graphics for social media, ads, blogs, and more without Photoshop or graphic designers! Social Media graphics memes social objectsRecognized each year on May 30 is National Water a Flower Day.
Webbiquity SMM
MARCH 7, 2019
Social networks have become the primary means of keeping friends, family members, and business contacts up to date on what’s happening in our lives. 77% of all Americans have at least one social media profile. Use Targeted Social Media Ads.
Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg
MAY 22, 2012
A meme, according to Merriam Webster Dictionary , is “an idea, behavior, style, or usage that spreads from person to person within a culture.” ” Originally coined by evolutionary biologist and ethologist Richard Dawkins in the 1970s, a meme is something with which just about every member of a culture is familiar. For example, the simple act of swinging a hammer to drive in a nail would be considered a meme, or the way Bostonians pronounce the word “car.”
Unmetric
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Glossier’s success is no secret sauce hidden away in vaults; it’s pillared on two things – social media and branding. According to Weiss , the blog and its digital presence has been their “single largest social media platform”. Socially Driven Beauty Brand.
Ignite Social Media
MARCH 27, 2017
In the ever-shifting, ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing, it can often be difficult to keep up with the newest trends. Such inspiration can come from almost anywhere you go, but it certainly starts with other social media content (be it from brand or personal accounts).
Buffer Social
AUGUST 19, 2018
Looking to catch up on the latest social media news, but short on time? Join 17,000+ weekly listeners for the Buffer podcast, The Science of Social Media , where we bring you the latest and greatest in social media marketing news, updates, stories, insights, and actionable takeaways.
SocialFish
DECEMBER 29, 2011
I don’t know if Craig Newmark intended this post to be a meme, but what the hey, I’m taking that ball and running with it. For obvious social good reasons, but also to advance our specific professions and industries, and to advance the nonprofit industry as well.
Social Media Today
AUGUST 23, 2018
Do you know your geotag from your hashtag, your native ad from your meme? If you find yourself unsure about the latest buzzwords, check out this list
SocMed Sean
DECEMBER 18, 2018
Today’s guest post comes from Hazel Fogg, creative social media manager and editor at Academic Brits. Just recently she started to create her first social media course. Thanks to Hazel for sharing her thoughts on the use of humor in social media.
Ignite Social Media
MAY 13, 2016
At any given moment in our daily lives, we’re confronted by social media usage. And obviously, at Ignite Social Media, we usually focus on the business aspects of it all. How are people actually consuming social media with their own friends, in their daily lives?
Firebelly
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
The sh*t people say meme won’t die. Let’s take a look at some of the top videos about what “social media people” say. Sh*t Social Media Experts Say. Sh*t A Social Media Community Manager Says. Sh*t Social Media Pros Say.
Ignite Social Media
JUNE 16, 2017
Creating a strong brand identity on social media has many facets, but one of the most important is the development of the brand voice. Here are a few steps for establishing your brand’s voice for social. This can help you determine how you frame your voice and content on social.
Waxing UnLyrical
APRIL 23, 2013
I have a confession to make: I’m not 100% in love with social media. Don’t get me wrong, social media. Using social media to lie is unfortunately easy. The Fake Facebook Meme. Quit using social media?
SocialFish
JULY 24, 2017
It’s somewhat in trend these days to keep talking about how social media actually made us lonely. We keep sharing examples and funny memes on how people used to meet each other in person and these days everyone just keeps staring into their phones. Social Learning
Ignite Social Media
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
I just saw a meme that said there are 15 Fridays until Christmas. That means it is time to start figuring out your plan for your social media marketing initiatives for the end of the year. Plan Your Media Budget Effectively.
Pam Moore
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
How and why you measure social media engagement is critical for success. When you think about content for the social and digital web of today, without eyeballs reading and watching, ears listening and fingers typing, content would be meaningless.
Pam Moore
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
How and why you measure social media engagement is critical for success. When you think about content for the social and digital web of today, without eyeballs reading and watching, ears listening and fingers typing, content would be meaningless.
Diva Marketing Blog
AUGUST 4, 2014
When BBF Yvonne DiVita, author/founder of Lipsticking and BlogPaws , asked me to play along on an ''old fashion'' blog meme or blog hop, I immediately said yes. Blog memes were popular before blogs were social media.
Ignite Social Media
JUNE 26, 2017
Looking through your social feed (pick any) we all pause when we get to our favorite brand. We love their social voice. Below you’ll find some of the brands that we here at Ignite Social Media feel shine bright.
Webbiquity SMM
JUNE 24, 2014
Note: the following is an excerpt from the book The Social Employee by Cheryl and Mark Burgess. The first step toward transitioning to a culture full of empowered social employees is to address some of the most common concerns brands face when considering going social.
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