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What’s your social media marketing budget?

Sherrilynne Starkie

What should be your social media marketing budget? Newbies are often surprised by how much time social media can eat. Newbies are often surprised by how much time social media can eat. Start by pinning down exactly what you want social media marketing to do for your organization. Start small.

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Best Video Editing Software in 2025 — 15 Free + Paid Tools

Buffer Social

  Buffer’s data  shows that when it comes to  social media  platforms video outperforms every other type of content by a landslide — and that’s on all platforms. Thanks to the incredible variety of free video editing software options on the market, editing your videos is now easier than ever.

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9 years and counting: Sprout recognized by G2’s 2025 Best Software Awards

Sprout Social

Valentines Day has come and gone but Team Sprout is still feeling the lovemainly because Sprout Social has been ranked in 7 categories by G2s 2025 Best Software Awards. This year, weve been named as a top company across categories includingBest Software Products and Best Marketing & Digital Advertising Software Products.

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7 Predictions for Social Media in 2025 from Creator Economy Experts

Buffer Social

In 2024, we saw social media evolve in many ways — from numerous updates to some platforms ( cough Meta) to explosive growth for others (Bluesky!). With all the changes on the horizon, it’s safe to say that social media will look a little different in 2025. We’re also watching things like the U.S.

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What every consultant should know about social media analytics

Sherrilynne Starkie

These are essential skills and talents, but to be a successful social media consultant you must add some ‘left-brain’ qualities. Effective social media analysis takes the right combination of hard skills and softer aptitudes. And of course, software skills are paramount. Social media audits.

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How to Create a Social Media Marketing Strategy in 7 Steps

Buffer Social

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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Social Media Dashboard: Why You Need One and How to Create It

Buffer Social

Picture this: Your boss is asking you about the business impact of your social media strategy. This is where a social media dashboard comes in handy. It’s a visual representation of the key metrics that prove the impact of your social media efforts. But how do you prove it?