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3 Tips for Issuing a Last Minute Social Media Agency RFP

Ignite Social Media

As we are in Q4, contracts are ending and the pressure is on to make a decision on a new social media agency going into the new year. Issue a boilerplate Request for Proposal (RFP), then head out the door to enjoy the holiday season. Finally, go ahead and issue the RFP before the holidays are upon us. Cut the Questions.

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How to work with social media agencies (and where teams always go wrong)

Sprout Social

Most companies employ a social media agency to fill some sort of gap: the company does not have enough in-house resources or lacks the in-house expertise. Whatever the reason, companies using agencies for social media work often botch both the relationship and the work. Be specific. Do you need help developing a strategy?

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4 ways to advance your agency with your social media strategy

Sprout Social

Agencies of all types are brought on to handle a multitude of responsibilities for their clients. 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. Every agency starts with a specific type of expertise.

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10 social links you need to bookmark

Direct Marketing Observations

1) Here’s a cool little tool: Type in a brand name. Find out how visible it is on the social web- How Sociable. 2) Always wondered about the “other&# social sites that might be out there? Well here’s a list of a 101 social media websites. 10) Lastly, here is a lesson in social media.

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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.

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How B2B influencer marketing will grow your brand

Sprout Social

However, influencer marketing is not only viable for B2B brands; it can play a crucial role in B2B social media strategies. We’re not claiming that a well-executed B2B influencer marketing campaign will get prospects happy-dancing over your request for proposal (RFP). What types of influencers can you afford with that budget?

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Yes, Your Brand Should Have a PR Agency Partner

Social Media Strategery

Most brands struggle to provide these types of resources and experiences necessary to attract and retain top PR talent. Maybe the trends I mentioned at the beginning of this post have you considering cutting your PR agency budget or canceling that RFP, but the pendulum will always swing back.

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