Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Brands know social media is saturated with content. The answer: Edutainment social media. The 2024 Social Media Content Strategy Report found 66% of social users find edutainment to be the most engaging of all brand content, even more than skits, memes or serialized content.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

As the poem goes: “Consumers scour social media with care, knowing that the holidays will soon be here.” The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching, and the influence social has on consumer purchasing behavior is undeniable. The sway of social media over holiday shopping habits can’t be overstated.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In today’s crowded social media landscape, social marketers know how challenging it can be to get their brand’s content to rise above the noise. But trying to identify relevant content for multiple social networks all the time is exhausting—and costly. What does this process look like in practice?

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 30, 2024

New platforms, changing algorithms, and increasing audience expectations mean social media management is now a complex, full-time job. (We’re We’re preaching to the choir here, but social media isn’t just for interns anymore. What is social media management ? Honestly, was it ever? )

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Global social media marketing strategies and new tools are empowering more brands than ever before to reach a worldwide audience. Going global effectively requires investing in a carefully crafted social media marketing strategy. What is a global social media marketing strategy?

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

If you’re using social media for marketing and communications at a bank, credit union, or other financial institution, you might find reporting on your progress tricky. That’s where social media benchmarks come in. How often should you post on social media in financial services?

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Wondering which of your social media tactics are working? Busy social marketers need effective social media analytics tools to focus their efforts. What are social media analytics tools? But what does all this mean for a real social media team? That’s the theory.

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Buffer Social

MARCH 5, 2025

Social media marketing is using social media platforms — like Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, etc. It also includes paid social media marketing, like running ads and influencer marketing. But what’s the difference between a social media calendar and a social media marketing strategy?

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Sherrilynne Starkie

JANUARY 8, 2018

The term ‘social media consultant’ can mean different things to different people because there is a whole range of skills and talents on offer. The cheat sheet provides a summary of the key skills a well-rounded social media consultant should possess. Social Media Essential channels to reach target audiences.

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Sherrilynne Starkie

JANUARY 2, 2018

When you figure that nine out of ten Canadian adults use social media, it’s clear where the best marketing opportunity is. Many organizations are on social media, yet they don’t see tangible business advantages. It can seem like social media is a waste of both time and resources in a world of competing priorities.

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Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The world of social media began over 20 years ago, but the social networks that reign today are vastly different than those that helped the phenomenon emerge. But which social networks are the most popular today? SOCIAL NETWORK STATS OF 2021. users per social network , check out the list below.

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

That’s where social media benchmarks come into play. Psst: Once you grab your benchmarks, head to our guide to using social media for marketing in education to find out how to action these insights. #1 How often should you post on social media in education? Unfortunately, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer.

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Who is your social media audience, really? Done right, social media audience analysis goes beyond the basics. It can give you actionable insights to drive your social strategy. Key takeaways Social media audience analysis is about more than just demographics. What is social media audience analysis?

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Webbiquity SMM

APRIL 27, 2021

Social media and influencer marketing have each significantly impacted the work of B2B marketers. Social Media Marketing Becomes a Thing. According to Google Trends, search interest in social media marketing took off in late 2008 / early 2009. Many brands struggled with social media early on.

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Ignite Social Media

MARCH 2, 2021

Social media marketers constantly try to balance the proven practices on established social networks with strategic bets on the up and comers. When I started Ignite Social Media in 2007, the battle between MySpace and Facebook still raged and Friendster was hanging on for dear life.

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Buffer Social

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Where do you turn for meaningful stats on your social media marketing ? I'm grateful for the insight from some truly incredible tools that help make sense of the actions I take on social media. What are social media analytics?   The best social media analytics tools for marketers 1.

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Webbiquity SMM

AUGUST 24, 2021

Those are just a few of the social network-specific findings from the recently-released Digital 2021 Global Overview Report , compiled by We Are Social and Hootsuite. Other Social Media Platforms. LinkedIn ads reportedly reach 100% of the adult population in Bermuda. Pinterest Facts and Stats.

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Buffer Social

MARCH 31, 2025

If you want to share scroll-stopping content on your social media profiles, you need eye-catching images that display well in the feed.  But figuring out image sizes for each social network is tricky, especially considering how many different image options each platform offers.

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Hootsuite

JULY 26, 2024

Social media competitor analysis tools should be a staple in every social manager’s toolbox. Unfortunately, there’s often a temptation to focus inward and get stuck micro-analyzing your own internal social media performance. Keep reading to get into the best competitor analysis tools for social media.

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Bill Hartzer

MARCH 12, 2025

Social media has long been a battleground. Launched today, Sez Us is a new social network built around reputation, trust, and user-driven moderation. ” Breaking the Cycle of Algorithmic Manipulation Most social media platforms thrive on outrage. Ready for a Social Media Reset?

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JANUARY 5, 2023

It’s hard to imagine anyone not using social media today. Yet the industry continues to expand, with the global number of social media users climbing to almost 4.6 But not all social networks enjoyed equally strong years in 2022. We’ve rounded up five key social media trends for 2023 to help you do that.

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 18, 2024

A social media marketing strategy is a summary of everything you plan to do and hope to achieve on social media. In this post, we’ll walk you through a nine-step plan to create a winning strategy for social media marketing. Social media is always changing! What is social media marketing?

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 24, 2025

Social media is where culture thrives. As UK social media marketers, we love navigating this ever-changing landscape, but staying ahead of the curve isn’t easy. Whether you’re a social media manager for a UK brand or a global powerhouse, the coming year is going to be a wild ride.

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Buffer Social

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Social media links make it easy for people visiting your website to find your business on social media — an essential first step toward growing your audience. Since every company has a different branding style, you might not want to use a social media platform's traditional icon styling.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JULY 26, 2024

Did you know that 68% of marketers admit they’re concerned about the return of their social media activities? Image source To make big decisions about where and how to spend your social media marketing bucks, you need to understand the impact of every platform, strategy, and tactic you employ. Let’s get into it.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 8, 2025

Building your presence across multiple social media platforms is incredibly valuable for brands and creators — but it doesn't have to mean spending all day creating unique content for each channel. Crossposting is when you share the same (or similar) content on multiple social media accounts.

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2023

Social media advertising requires marketing professionals to proactively respond to continually evolving user habits and adapt to different trends. Image credit: Merakist on Unsplash The last year in social media saw consumer preferences shift, new technologies emerge, and certain social platforms flourish.

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SocMed Sean

JANUARY 21, 2019

SocMedSean - Social.Media.Sean The KISS Method For Determining Social Media ROI Attend any corporate meeting on social media initiatives and it’s likely that you’ll hear a question or two along the lines of “how is this selling us more product” or “what’s the ROI on these activities”?

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Hootsuite

APRIL 9, 2025

100% of marketers who read these social media statistics will have the data they need to plan and optimize their social strategies in 2025. Grab a bevy and dive into the latest social media stats for ol faves Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and Pinterest, plus newcomers RedNote and Bluesky.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

APRIL 11, 2024

of internet users aged 16 to 64 use social media, spending an average of 2 hours and 23 minutes daily browsing social networks. But, successfully reaching, engaging, and converting your audience via social networks necessitates a strategic approach. The latest data from January 2024 shows that 93.2%

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Social Media Today

APRIL 15, 2025

A social network would give OpenAI access to a steady data stream to fuel its projects.

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SocMed Sean

APRIL 25, 2021

Instagram is quickly becoming one of the most widely-adopted social networks out there. While it was a rising star before its acquisition by Facebook, having the backing of the largest social network has certainly helped it continue to grow in popularity. appeared first on SocMedSean - Social Media Sean.

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Webbiquity SMM

MAY 9, 2023

Goal-setting is the foundation of any successful social media (or any other type of) marketing campaign. With 93% of marketers leveraging social media for increased brand exposure, it’s vital for businesses to identify ways to stay ahead of the curve. Guest post by Ahana Basu.

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 17, 2025

Key takeaways Social media advocacy is the practice of using social platforms to advance causes like charitable campaigns, connecting with political leaders, or driving social change. It differs from brand advocacy, which focuses on using social media to increase brand awareness and trust. In the U.S.,

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 22, 2025

Find your ‘why’ — and write it down What is motivating you to start building your presence on social media? Find your (for now) sweet spot If you’ve consumed any content about getting your start on social, you’ll likely have heard a thing or two about choosing your niche.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

It’s a good time to take stock of your social media marketing strategies to assess what’s working and where you have room to improve. There is a lot of chatter about emerging social media sites, and where brands should make investments in 2019. So how is a social media marketer to decide?

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Social Media Strategies Summit

MARCH 6, 2024

You spend time planning and creating content for multiple social media platforms. When HubSpot asked social media marketers about their biggest challenges, “ reaching our target audience ” came in second place, only behind “ creating engaging content.” This is a massive issue for many brands.

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