2024

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The Power of Nostalgia in Social Media Marketing

Social Media Strategies Summit

Ever feel like social media used to be somehow better ? In that case, you’re already familiar with the power of nostalgia to influence how we feel about products and services. In this article, we’ll explain what nostalgia in marketing is all about and why it’s so effective. Plus we’ll share real-world examples of brands using nostalgia in their social media marketing strategies.

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What’s the Best Way to get 1,000 Likes on Instagram?

Webbiquity SMM

Contributed post. Instagram enables businesses and individuals reach a potentially huge audience with visually appealing content. Earning a higher number of user interactions helps to maximize your visibility on this platform. One key measure of engagement is Instagram Likes. Image credit: Tofros.com on Pexels Likes stand for involvement, popularity, and affirmation from your following and the larger Instagram audience.

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LinkedIn Shares Notes on Posting Do’s and Don’ts

Social Media Today

Some pointers on what LinkedIn's feed algorithm is looking to amplify (and punish).

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10 AI Social Media Tools to Increase Interaction and Output

The Realtime Report

10 AI Social Media Tools to Increase Interaction and Output In today’s fast-paced digital world, social media is not just a platform for sharing vacation pictures and cute pet videos; it’s a vital tool for businesses to connect with their audience, build their brand, and drive sales. Whether you’re promoting online casino games or running a small local business, the key to social media success lies in consistent interaction and high-quality output.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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Key Considerations for Smart Marketing Leaders Adopting AI

Convince & Convert

If you or your leadership team think you’re behind on adopting AI tools, take heart: You’re not. Despite what you may be hearing from different industry reports, it’s still very early in the game. However, things are moving fast. AI tools are evolving rapidly, and it’s important to engage in the conversation, stay informed, and be intentional about how you approach and implement these tools.

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Uncovering the Reality of Meta Click Attribution

Jon Loomer

No matter how much experience you have as a Meta advertiser, expect to learn something new that surprises you to the point of questioning many of the things you once believed about them. Put Meta click attribution into this category. I started this website in 2011. I’ve written and educated others on the topic of Facebook — and then Meta — advertising since 2012.

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AI Makeover: How AI Took a Creator’s Brand from Manual to Magical

The Social Media Hat

Episode 41 of the AI in Marketing: Unpacked podcast, an AI Makeover with Matthew Spiller The post AI Makeover: How AI Took a Creator’s Brand from Manual to Magical appeared first on The Social Media Hat.

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How to launch an employee advocacy pilot in 10 days

Oktopost

In this episode, Jennifer Gutman explains how to launch an employee advocacy pilot program in just 10 days. Tune in for a step-by-step roll-out plan and game-changing tips every advocacy program leader needs to know. Listen to the Podcast: Or subscribe on Spotify , Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Watch the live recording: Episode Summary Launching an employee advocacy program, but not sure where to begin?

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Tweeting on Martin Luther King Jr. Day: The Good, the Bad and the Why?!

Ignite Social Media

UPDATED 2024 When we first wrote this blog post in 2015, brands were regularly messing up holiday posts. Thankfully, the situation has largely improved. But because brands are constantly searching for ways to insert themselves into trending topics and big events, they sometimes step into areas better left alone. While national holidays such as Martin Luther King day can appear to be a great way to get some extra impressions and increase engagement, jumping on trends for based on historical and/o

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How to Make the Most of Hashtags on Instagram

Buffer Social

Instagram hashtags are often a forgotten part of the humongous Instagram strategy. But when done right, they can provide an additional push to your overall Instagram reach with minimal effort. Here’s a no-frills guide to Instagram hashtags and how to use them. Are Instagram hashtags still useful? Yes! Despite the overwhelming number of new features ( broadcast channels , notes , and more), Instagram hashtags should be a part of your overall strategy.

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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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Strategies for Handling Crisis, Serving Customers, and Managing Negativity on Social Platforms

Social Media Strategies Summit

Crisis management is a fact of life for social media marketing teams. But that doesn’t make it any easier to handle. To help you out, we hosted a panel session on handling crises, navigating customer dissatisfaction, and responding to negative sentiment on social platforms, featuring insights from: Rachel Karten , Social Media Consultant Katie Yun , Director of Social Media Enablement at Nationwide Whitney Duenas Richardson , Digital Marketing Manager at Encompass Pet Group Lauren Harbury , Head

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The Impact of AI on Social Media Marketing

Webbiquity SMM

Contributed post. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly become woven into the fabric of our daily lives, subtly shaping how we interact, work, and even think. From the moment we unlock our phones to the tailored ads that follow us across the web, the effects of AI are everywhere. Image credit: Possessed Photography on Unsplash This technology has become a powerful tool at the forefront of innovation, particularly in the marketing world.

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Facebook Switches to ‘Views’ as Its Primary Metric

Social Media Today

Facebook's following Instagram's lead in making “Views” its focus metric.

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Vikki Gerrard La Crosse Explains The Role of Augmented Reality in Revolutionizing E-Commerce Experiences

The Realtime Report

Vikki Gerrard La Crosse Explains The Role of Augmented Reality in Revolutionizing E-Commerce Experiences As you navigate the ever-evolving e-commerce landscape, you may have noticed a transformative technology reshaping the online shopping experience: augmented reality (AR). This cutting-edge innovation is revolutionizing how you interact with products in the digital realm, bridging the gap between virtual and physical retail environments.

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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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TikTok Magic: How Four Brands Cashed In on Going Viral

Convince & Convert

Let me age myself for a second to set the stage here: Facebook launched my senior year of college. Back in my agency days, I worked on the first-ever digital ads and social media efforts for Coca-Cola. I vividly remember making colorful sticky note sketches of 160×600, 300×250, and 728×90 banner ads for my office bulletin board to keep track of these new, weird sizes.

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Meta Ads Targeting and Optimization’s Fatal Flaw

Jon Loomer

Complaints about Meta’s algorithmic targeting are mostly misguided. Meta’s ability to find the people who are most willing to perform your desired action is extremely effective. But there is a fatal flaw that impacts optimization for any event that isn’t a purchase event. Before you come at me about the issues with algorithmic targeting, I get it.

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Facebook Profile Suffers Negative Attack

Bill Hartzer

Is it possible to suffer a “negative” attack on a social media account or profile? Sure, it is. My main, Meta Verified personal Facebook profile , which is different than my Facebook Page , is currently suffering a “negative social media attack” over the past 24 hours. In the past 24 hours, I’ve received reports of at least 81 of my personal Facebook posts be attacked–they have been reported to Facebook.

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How NOT to Use AI

The Social Media Hat

20 ways you need to *stop* using AI for marketing today. The post How NOT to Use AI appeared first on The Social Media Hat.

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Why (and How) to Switch to a New HR & Payroll Platform

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HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?

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Becoming your audience’s favorite follow with Tyler Lessard

Oktopost

CMO of TechnologyAdvice, Tyler Lessard, who has led award-winning marketing teams and created multiple B2B categories, gives a fresh perspective on why your content marketing may be missing the mark. He uncovers how to transform your brand’s presence and the transformation to becoming your audience’s favorite follow using the “Inside Out” approach as the foundation.

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The Complete Guide to TikTok Ads Without an Organic Presence

Ignite Social Media

With over 1 billion monthly active users, TikTok has become a platform that brands simply cannot ignore. The addicting short-form videos keep users highly engaged, and the built-in creative tools make it easy for brands to create viral content. However, many brands are hesitant to create a TikTok account. Either they don’t have the resources to maintain an active presence or they face restrictions from their global offices.

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131 | Business Is A Game You Get To Play On Your Terms with Mike Schmidt

Taylor Marek

Ever pondered the notion that business is, at its core, a strategic game? A realm where we hold the power to tailor the rules to our advantage, yet so often, we default to the familiar, the comfortable, sidelining our potential for success and growth. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of digital agency entrepreneurship with none other than Mike Schmidt, the visionary founder behind Agency Coach and the driving force of Anchor Wave.

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Finding the Right Platforms for Your Agency: When to Adopt and When to Abandon a Channel

Social Media Strategies Summit

As a government agency social media marketer, you have a lot of demands on your time — and limited resources to deal with them. So, it’s essential you focus on the social channels that deliver the biggest impact for your organization. But this is easier said than done, with platforms regularly popping up and dying off. Jameil Weldon , Social Media Manager for Mecklenburg County, NC, understands this challenge better than most.

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HR’s Complete 2025 Calendar of Important Dates

HR leaders can use this calendar from Paycor to track important HR and payroll tax dates. The 2025 calendar includes: Tax filing dates Federal reporting deadlines Bank holidays Links to relevant tax forms …and more! Get your 2025 HR calendar today!

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The Top Sources and Trends in B2B Website Traffic

Webbiquity SMM

B2B marketers have been on a wild ride over the past five years, as the economy went into and then came out of COVID-era shutdowns. How have the primary drivers of B2B website traffic changed, particularly search and social media? How do those trends vary between different segments like enterprise software, B2B professional services, and B2B healthcare?

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Social Platforms Are Running Disruptive Promotions for Their Own Products

Social Media Today

Social platforms are running some big in-stream promotions for their own products this year.

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Key Trends Shaping the Future of Home Construction

The Realtime Report

Key Trends Shaping the Future of Home Construction Key Takeaways: Sustainability is becoming an essential aspect of construction practices. Technologies such as smart homes and 3D printing are driving innovation in the building process. Consumer demands have shifted towards minimalist design and energy efficiency. Prefabricated and modular homes are becoming popular due to their cost and time-saving benefits.

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Strategic Rebranding: When It’s Necessary, and How to Retain Brand Equity

Convince & Convert

“To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.” – Winston Churchill. This could very well be a marketer’s creed: improving, iterating, and trending towards perfection should be our overall goal. Sure, switching up your email marketing strategy is an easy choice when you’re tracking the right metrics. But switching up your whole brand?

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2025 Payroll Calendar Templates (Biweekly, Semi-Monthly, and Monthly)

Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!

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Recommended Aspect Ratios By Placement for Meta Ad Creative

Jon Loomer

It is highly likely that you are using ad creative that fall outside of Meta’s recommended aspect ratios. You would be forgiven if this is the case since Meta’s own process for uploading images and videos all but assures that this will happen. Of course, it will take some additional work to accomplish the goal of providing optimally sized images and videos for your ads.

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9 E-commerce Social Media Marketing Tips for 2024

Social Media Strategies Summit

The latest data from January 2024 shows that 93.2% of internet users aged 16 to 64 use social media, spending an average of 2 hours and 23 minutes daily browsing social networks. Combine this with the fact that social media represents the go-to source of pre-purchase information for 44% of Gen Z and 36% of Millennials , and you’ll quickly realize that e-commerce social media marketing is essential for growing your business in 2024.

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Jumping on Trends: How Higher Ed Institutions Can Leverage Them Without Straying From Their Brand

Social Media Strategies Summit

From a brand awareness and community engagement perspective, jumping on social media trends can be rewarding for higher education institutions. However, there are risks attached if you leverage the wrong trends incorrectly. To help you get it right, we’ve rounded up all the key takeaways from our recent panel session on social media trends, featuring insights from: Laurie Roberts , Director of Digital Communications at Johnson & Wales University Katie Mills-Erickson , Assistant Director of M

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Top Video Marketing Trends of 2024

Social Media Strategies Summit

Video is no longer optional for marketing teams, with 91% of businesses using it as a marketing tool and 88% describing video as an important part of their marketing strategy. Of those that don’t currently use video, two-thirds plan to start in 2024. But video isn’t a silver bullet. If you’re going to see success from video marketing, you need to know what works (and what doesn’t ) — and the landscape changes fast.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!