Sat.Oct 20, 2018 - Fri.Oct 26, 2018

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Instagram, Snapchat Continue to Lead in Teen Usage, While Facebook Continues to Decline

Social Media Today

Snapchat and Instagram remain the most popular apps among teens by a significant margin, as highlighted in this new report.

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3-Part Formula for Social Media Success!

yMarketingMatters

You know social media changes so fast, any advice you hear today might very well be out of date by next. week. But I have learned that there is one simple formula for social media success that works no matter what. new platform comes along. Success on social media for your business really just boils down to one simple formula: Yes. Great Content + Consistency + Engagement = Success.

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Top 7 leads to draw audiences in

Sherrilynne Starkie

Sometimes getting the first, or lead, paragraph right is the hardest thing about writing a story. Whether it’s a blog post, a short video or podcast or even an opinion column, get it right, and the rest of the content will flow. Remember there are seven main lead sentence styles that can set the scene to draw audiences in. Try writing one or two of these then choose the one that you feel works best.

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How Do I Contact Instagram Support When I Need Help?

SocMed Sean

I have gotten this question a few times and it’s a very tough one to answer, but I’ll give it my best shot. Hey Sean, Do you know of a good way to get in contact with Instagram support? I have lost access to my account and need to find out how to recover it. It looks as though someone hacked my account and then changed the email address.

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21 Advanced ChatGPT Prompts To Take Your Social Media to the Next Level

Upgrade your social media game with our in-depth playbook: "21 advanced ChatGPT prompts for social media managers". These powerful prompts are tailored to supercharge your content creation, strategy development, and results analysis. Say goodbye to writer's block and hello to endless creativity as you effortlessly generate engaging posts, come up with original strategies, and optimize your social media performance - all in a fraction of the time.

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How to Determine Facebook Ad Spend by Country

Jon Loomer

Advertisers are split into three primary camps when it comes to geo-targeting and Facebook ad spend by country: Worldwide: Just target everyone on the planet in the same ad set. Country Clustering: Throw your primary countries that work best into the same ad set. Segmentation: Create a separate ad set for each country or similar groups of countries.

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Expert Insights into How to Get Started with Instagram Marketing

Social Media Today

Instagram offers organizations a great opportunity to tell visual stories and reach people on what feels like a less-crowded platform - here are some expert insights to help boost your Instagram efforts.

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Business Growth in a Digital World Conference | Oct 30 | 8:30-5:30

yMarketingMatters

Join me at the Biggest Business . Conference in New Jersey. on Tuesday, Oct 30 at the beautiful. Sheraton Mahwah Hotel. To those of you in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Philadelphia: Do.Not.Miss.This.Conference. Take the time to work ON your business, and not IN it. This will be the best day investment in your business! After two years of organizing New Jersey’s premier social media event, ​we’re giving it a whole new spin!

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Are Instagram users included in Facebook Saved Audiences?

Jon Loomer

Facebook Saved Audiences are a built-in feature allowing advertisers to pre-build an audience for repeated use in targeting. By using the Saved Audience tool , you can save time and ensure consistency in your advertising. You can also gain insight into the make-up of a particular target group. Are Instagram users also included in these pre-configured audience groups ?

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2018's Most Important Instagram Updates - and How to Make Best Use of Them

Social Media Today

Instagram has maintained a steady stream of updates and improvements throughout the year. Here's a summary of the key updates marketers should take note of.

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Want to gain a massive following on Instagram?

Sherrilynne Starkie

Did you know that one daily post to Instagram is the key to growing a massive following? Your follower growth rate can almost double by posting seven times a week. Consistency is crucial. The best results come from regular posting. Instagram is more than just a photo sharing network. Hundreds of millions of people share video-based stories every day.

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Social Media Automation 101

A beginner's guide to social media automation tools and getting automation right.

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3-Part Formula for Social Media Success!

yMarketingMatters

You know social media changes so fast, any advice you hear today might very well be out of date by next week. But I have learned that there is one simple formula for social media success that works no matter what new platform comes along. Success on social media for your business really just boils down to one simple formula: Yes. Great Content + Consistency + Engagement = Success.

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The Best Days and Times for PR Content

Meltwater

We’re producing A LOT of content these days.But is anyone consuming that content that we work so hard to create?Chances are that unless we’re posting it at optimal times, the… Read More >>>.

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7 Steps to Get Started with Omni-Channel Marketing [Infographic]

Social Media Today

Omni-channel marketing means that each element of your business is working together to achieve the same goal, providing an improved experience for the customer.

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I Can't Believe This Problem Still Exists In Social Media and Beyond

The Social Media Hat

This is a global issue that everyone needs to be aware of, and by raising awareness, we can work to eradicate it forever.

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The Content Marketing Survival Guide: How to Navigate the Wilds of Social Media

Use this guide to inspire your creativity and ignite more successful and sustainable social media conversations.

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How to Build a Chatbot: A 23-Step Guide

Ignite Social Media

Chatbots are valuable tools for brands. They can supplement customer support efforts, capture qualified leads, or broadcast messages to users – just to name a few applications. Here at Ignite, we’ve done extensive research on the artificial intelligence service, analyzed the best in the biz , and even launched a chatbot of our own. Now, we’re giving you a step-by-step guide on how to build a chatbot of your own.

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9 Critical Components of a Successful Social Media Strategy

Social Media Strategies Summit

According to a 2018 industry report by Social Media Examiner , 87% of all marketers indicated that their social media efforts generated more exposure for their businesses and 78% reported increased traffic to sites. Perhaps most importantly, more than half of marketers who’ve been using social media for more than 2 years reported it helped them improve sales.

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YouTube Opens Up Premieres to Everyone, Announces New Investment into How-To Videos

Social Media Today

YouTube is opening up its communal viewing 'Premieres' option to all users, while also seeking to boost the platform's utility value.

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How Do You Measure Social Media Success?

agora pulse

Social media success means different things to different people. Yet everyone wants to know the answer to the ultimate question: Am I successful on social media? There is no single right or wrong answer. The first step is to understand what your social media goals are and measure against them. There are three primary purposes for social media. While most businesses would love to do all three, often the focus is on one or another.

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Social Media Marketing GPS

SMGPS will tell you the why & how to use social media for marketing, 1 tweet at a time. You'll learn essentials in digestible little spoonfuls.

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Great Social Content of Halloweens Past

Ignite Social Media

Holiday season is right around the corner, and what better way to kick it off than with the spookiest of them all? While a lot of brands are already beginning to consider dos and don’ts for their holiday content , it’s important to make sure you don’t get caught up in future content so much that you forget to respond to audience needs now. Below, we’re going to look at some brands that excelled in making memorable Halloween social content that appeals to their audiences.

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4 LinkedIn Trends to Harness for Better Engagement

Oktopost

The B2B social media landscape is always evolving. One day Facebook Bots are on the rise, the next Instagram launches IGTV. Yet one trend remains constant: LinkedIn is the go-to platform for B2B companies, with 97% of B2B marketers integrating LinkedIn into their lead generation strategy. While the LinkedIn code has been relatively easy to […].

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Twitter's Experimenting with a Range of New Features Aimed at Improving Engagement

Social Media Today

Twitter's experimenting with a range of new features which are aimed at prompting users towards more active participation on the platform.

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5 Examples of the Top Social Media Content of 2018 (So Far)

Meltwater

Where has 2018 gone? It seems like only yesterday that Tide PODS were being used for more than just laundry, and Instagram Stories announced more than 400 million daily users.But even with… Read More >>>.

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How to Be Social: A Social Media Manifesto

Learn the 10 worst social media marketing mistakes and how to avoid them.

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Business Growth in a Digital World Conference | Oct 30 | 8:30-5:30

yMarketingMatters

Join me at the Biggest Business. Conference in New Jersey . on Tuesday Oct. 30th, at the beautiful. Sheraton Hotel , Mahwah, NJ. To those of you in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Philadelphia: Do. Not. Miss. This. Conference. M ake the time to work ON your business, and not IN it. This will be the best day investment in your business! After two years of organizing New Jersey’s premier social media event, we’re giving it a whole new spin!

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'Evil Womxn': The Silencing Of Biological Reality And The Technology Of Obfuscation

Forbes Social Media

The term, gender, has been weaponized to such a degree that most people don’t understand the distinction between the two. This article highlights much of the misinformation behind this political tactic and the technological shifts driving this current trend.

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11 Tips on Finding the Right Infographic Ideas [Infographic]

Social Media Today

Infographics can be great for sharing ideas and raising brand awareness. Here are some tips to help spark your thinking on infographic ideas.

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How to accelerate Instagram growth (without buying followers)

Sprout Social

In Summer 2018, Instagram finally smashed the 1 billion users milestone. Today, Instagram is one of the most popular social platforms on the web. It’s a place where people create, share and interact with both their friends and their favorite brands. 80% of Instagrammers follow businesses on the channel. As with any social platform, brands that want to get the most out of Instagram need a substantial following.

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8 Stupid Simple Social Media Tricks to Boost SEO

Discover just how easy it is to boost SEO with social media.

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How To Use Social Media Marketing For Small Business In 2019 [Infographic]

Your Marketing Lady

Social media marketing for small business can be one of your most effective tools for marketing and sales – if you know what you’re doing. Unfortunately, that’s a mighty big if, since the majority of businesses don’t. But what if I told you I had the secrets to getting customers from social media? And I’m… The post How To Use Social Media Marketing For Small Business In 2019 [Infographic] appeared first on Social Media Marketing and Marietta Web Design.

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How to Create a Content Strategy in 6 Easy Steps

Rebekah Radice

Content marketing has evolved. Not long ago, companies got ahead creating as much content as possible. It was a “who can pump out content faster” game. Then algorithms, audience appetite, and content marketing as a whole began to change. Today, if you want to win attention and traffic, you need to get strategic. That’s where a content marketing plan gives you the edge.

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Why Lead Time is Essential for Effective Social Media Campaign Management

Social Media Today

Having the right amount of lead time will ensure you're able to optimize all opportunities for your digital marketing campaigns.

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#234: Do You Know What Makes You Unique? A Brand-Building Chat with Laura Belgray

Amy Porterfield

You are unique, but do you know in what way? As an online entrepreneur, you are constantly putting yourself out there. You’re writing social media posts, copy for emails, creating webinar slides, creating content for your podcast or video show, and writing blog posts. And when you do, you’re showing up in one of two […]. The post #234: Do You Know What Makes You Unique?

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Gartner's 10 TECHNOLOGY Trends for 2019: The Good, the Obvious and the Missing

Forbes Social Media

Gartner predicts advances in blockchain, AI, edge computing, digital twins, virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, immersive experiences, "autonomous things," and "smart places." These are all part of Gartner's venerable annual technology predictions. Some are good, some obvious.

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