Otherwise, it uses signals like how many social media followers that vendor has. Although we’ve been using social media management software for a decade and marketing automation platforms for years, we continue to use those solutions—just more so for marketing content than ever before. What is actually getting distributed on social media? Social Media Management’s Role in Content Marketing. MORE

If you’re currently at the conference, give these folks a shoutout and let them (and the social world) know what you think about their talks. Jordana Borensztajn, Social Needia. Michael Brenner, NewsCred. Brian Clark, Copyblogger Media. Andy Crestodina, Orbit Media. Megan Cunningham, Magnet Media. Dominik Grau, Ebner Media Group. Shafqat Islam, NewsCred. Ahava Leibtag, Aha Media Group. Scott McCafferty, WTWH Media, LLC. MORE

Even if you are equipped with social media management tools, publishing and scheduling your content across multiple channels can be time consuming. Hootsuite is a lifesaver for your social media manager. It allows you to manage all your social networks and measure the results. The product is focused on social media, blogs, and newsletters. NewsCred. MORE

All professionals have their go-to news outlets, blogs, podcasts and social media channels for advice and inspiration to better themselves and advance in their career. This week at #SproutChat , the community shared their favorite social media marketing resources. Breaking News about Social Media Networks. and social media examiner; and just anything that catches my eye on twitter #sproutchat. — Go Social (@GoSocialSV) July 20, 2016. MORE

Get all JayToday episodes at [link] Are we finally at the convergence of content marketing and social media software? I have been under the impression for quite a while that eventually one of the large content marketing platforms — Kapost , NewsCred , Percolate , Contently — will develop social media capabilities and try to become the ultimate content marketing meets social media stack. MORE

If you’re currently at the conference, give these folks a shoutout and let them (and the social world) know what you think about their talks. Jordana Borensztajn, Social Needia. Michael Brenner, NewsCred. Brian Clark, Copyblogger Media. Andy Crestodina, Orbit Media. Megan Cunningham, Magnet Media. Dominik Grau, Ebner Media Group. Shafqat Islam, NewsCred. Ahava Leibtag, Aha Media Group. Scott McCafferty, WTWH Media, LLC. MORE

There is so much content online to start with, and social media algorithms are making that content harder and harder to see. According to a NewsCred study , 62% of Millennials stated their brand loyalty is directly related to a brand’s online content. Delicious is another tool that will help you find fresh ideas based on recent news that is being discussed on social media and the web. This is a guest contribution from Kenneth Waldman. MORE

What are the top barriers to adopting social business practices? Find the answers to these questions and many others in more than 100 social and online marketing stats from 20+ different sources. NewsCred ). NewsCred ). NewsCred ). Social Fresh ). Social Fresh ). Social Fresh ). 89% of 18-29 year-olds are active on social media, as are 43% of adults 65 and older. NewsCred ). NewsCred ). NewsCred ). MORE

The days of throwing social spaghetti content at the wall and hoping it sticks are over and done. What is included in this article and episode #228 of the Social Zoom Factor Podcast: . Smart marketers and leading brands both big and small know that content is at the core of every social conversation with prospects, current customers, online community members and more. Orbit Media). newscred). Social Post. Other supporting media (image, video, podcast). MORE

NewsCred ). • Social Fresh ). Business Blogging Content Marketing Social Media Marketing blogging for business blogging guides It’s blogging for business week on Webbiquity. Along the lines of the content marketing week series presented here previously, starting tomorrow and running through next Tuesday, a series of posts will cover business blogging strategies, tactics, tools and resources. MORE