SocMed Sean

MARCH 23, 2013

It’s that time again, time to bring all of my 2012 social media comic strips, cartoons and humorous graphics into one single post. If you haven’t already, also be sure to check out my roundup of social media comics and cartoons that I created in 2011. Are You A Social Media Channel Changer?

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yMarketingMatters

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

If your business already has a presence on your chosen social media profiles or if you are just starting out, you know that you have to post great valuable content continually and consistently to attract new followers and retain the ones you have. You also know that social media is a hungry content machine! Twitter: 5-7.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Social media ROI is a bane for most marketers. In fact, it is the biggest concern of 55% of marketers, according to a Sprout Social survey. Out of the 2000 marketers surveyed, most said they have no clue how to define, measure, or report social media ROI. Image via Sprout Social. Let’s get started.

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Mindjumpers

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

I just finished reading “Search & Social” by Rob Garner – a good, not too heavy or too pedagogical read, but a hands-on guide to building a sound and successful real-time content marketing platform. The book tells you how to develop, implement, monitor, and optimize strategies and tactics for developing a strategic plan.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

It’s hard to remember when we weren’t all glued to social media. Yet the proportion of marketers using social media to reach new and existing audiences has risen every year since 2013: Image source. Identify ways to leverage influencers and thought leaders on social media effectively. Let’s get into it.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Despite many organizations having to work with tight budgets and limited resources, theres no shortage of innovation in the world of social media marketing for non-profits. Pro tip: Sure, the ultimate goal of your social media marketing efforts might be to drive people to your website.

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Sherrilynne Starkie

AUGUST 20, 2012

It’s based on how I helped one company start its journey into social media by creating a Facebook secret group. The idea was to restrict this skittish company’s FB presence to the secret group as proof of concept so the management team could get used to the idea of social media. Social media is key PR driver.

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Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Social media was born in the late 1990s and has since grown into one of the most highly used forms of communication in our world. population use social media, and regular usage has spiked this year in large due to the global pandemic. Sara, Community Manager. Meghan, Director, Community Management.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 21, 2025

LinkedIn posts and industry headlines would have you believe organic social media is dead. Yet, organic social media persists. According to The Sprout Social Index 2025 , 54% of marketing leaders will use overall engagement as a measure of social media success in 2025. Breathing its last gasp.

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SocMed Sean

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Today’s guest post comes from Hazel Fogg, creative social media manager and editor at Academic Brits. Hazel draws her creative inspiration from famous influencers, travels and books. Just recently she started to create her first social media course. Engagement with your community should be the ultimate goal.

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Socialmedia.biz

JULY 8, 2020

Social media marketing is way more than posting a pretty picture and watching the likes roll in. Done correctly, social media marketing can build brand loyalty and, ultimately, drive sales. Done correctly, social media marketing can build brand loyalty and, ultimately, drive sales. Determine Your Audience.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JANUARY 16, 2025

Remember: DEIB is Everyones Job First, its important to note that promoting DEIB through your social media content isnt just down to the marketing team its ultimately everyones job. Start By Creating and Sharing DEIB Resources As social media pros, your first thought is often to jump straight into content planning and creation.

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Convince & Convert

AUGUST 10, 2017

Are you looking to gain more attention for your business on social media? In fact, FreeeUp is so sure of this technique, they have compiled all of their best ideas into one book for business people to look over and create their own success using their thoughts. One great example would be Jay Baer’s book, Hug Your Haters.

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Oktopost

JUNE 12, 2024

Online audiences are increasingly aware of this and do not fear calling out brands for trivializing or over-commercializing Pride on social media. Caricatures and stereotypes Good intentions won’t save you if you misrepresent the community you honor with clichés and stereotypical depictions.

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Forbes Social Media

MAY 19, 2020

The Carry A Book platform is an online networking community providing an opportunity for book lovers to meet each other virtually during social distancing or out in the world, where allowed.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Ah social media. As social media platforms have changed over the years (RIP, Vine), so too have the pros and cons of social media. Not so long ago, brands and executives were still wondering whether they should be on social media at all. Why social media is good.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 11, 2021

actual engagement and sidebar conversations among commenters including, of course, the obligatory social media smart-a**es waiting to trip up any/everyone they possibly can. TONS of legit media coverage. What did you think of this social media play? having to warn people not to ingest disinfectant.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 20, 2015

By all accounts, Maddie Grant and Jamie Notter’s new book, When Millennials Take Over , launched to riotous success at SxSW last week. I’m going to now add my $0.02 (and yes, book reviews are back on WUL!) – it’s awesome. Kinda like social PR.). What When Millennials Take Over is about.

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agora pulse

APRIL 28, 2020

Learn from these gifted and experienced social media managers about what it takes to be successful in the social media industry. Are you hoping to become a social media manager, either for your own business or as a consultant to others? What is one thing every new social media manager should know?

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 22, 2025

So, whether you're dreaming of becoming the next big TikTok star or building a meaningful community on LinkedIn, I've got you covered. Find your ‘why’ — and write it down What is motivating you to start building your presence on social media? Far more important than format is consistency.

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 16, 2023

The TikTok community of BookTok has quickly become one of the leading book recommendation platforms in the world. Its unique combination of social media and book reviews has revolutionized how people find new books to read. Now, it is one of the world’s biggest social media communities for books.

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 4, 2024

Zontee: Happy to be here, always happy to be on Social Pros. You have a new book: Data-Driven Personalization. Give us a little sense about what the book is about. I’m really excited to have this book coming out at this time. Note that the transcript below has been edited for length and clarity. Zontee: Absolutely.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Back in my agency days, I worked on the first-ever digital ads and social media efforts for Coca-Cola. It was like learning a foreign language while landing on a new moon… Fast forward 20 years, as a seasoned social media pro I’ve seen it all. Sometimes, the books don’t live up to the hype. Remember Lenox?

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Books that will round you out: 1. I waxed lyrical about Lee’s book last year, and it is really one of the best business books you can buy, either for yourself or as a gift (or both!). It’s an elegant and quick read (and you know me, I don’t WUL about a ton of business books). You must read this book.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Why: On July 2nd, #measurePR did not have a featured guest, but instead held a community chat where everyone talked about how they got interested in measurement. Why: Social media strategist and author of SMART News: how to write press releases for the digital age Sally Falkow joined us for this month’s (December 3) #measurePR chat.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 12, 2023

Keeping that in mind, we — along with experts — outline what we’ve noticed people are picking up more of in the industry and make observations about what the future might hold for social media in 2023. But there might be a solution that can work for everyone – celebrity social media personalities.

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Ignite Social Media

JULY 1, 2019

Study consumer insights and data like a book, pulling in any insights you can about your audience’s day to day activities, interests, motivations and pain points. It’s the same with social media. Download our content ebook for social copy tips and more. If you want something in life, you have to ask for it.

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Hootsuite

MARCH 2, 2023

Are you looking to automate DMs on social media and live the good life, never having to manually reply to an FAQ again? After reading this blog post, you’ll know what automated DMs are, all the ways they can help you, and how to do it on your favorite social platforms. Well, thank goodness you found this article.

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

There’s nothing more convincing than a friend’s endorsement — especially on social media. That’s why a social media advocacy program is the best way to show the benefits of your products instead of telling your customers why they should care. In short, an engaged community leads to better sales outcomes.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

AUGUST 15, 2023

She wrote the book Digital Leadership in Higher Education: Purposeful Social Media in a Connected World , which was listed as an Amazon #1 new release for college and university student life. The scuttlebutt in the economics community this week about identifying toxic professionals stems from an online forum.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 18, 2022

Understanding what these niche social media platforms say about the future of social media as a whole can help marketers stay ahead of the trend curve. Vertical social networks are niche social media platforms centered around the interests of hyper-specific communities. it’s a new year.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

APRIL 25, 2013

All the tools of the trade – text analytics, social media analysis, Website personalization, community analytics, computational advertising and online testing, among other things – were used for re-elect the President of the United States. This is not your ordinary conference about social media.

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Buffer Social

OCTOBER 31, 2023

It’s an easy and visual way to lay things out, and in the world of content and social media, staying organized is one of the best ways to keep on top of planning. Join Buffer’s open beta anytime and pop over to our community to let us know what you think of the latest features.) 

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Hootsuite

APRIL 5, 2021

Any hot new social media app is bound to go through this rags-to-riches-to-Twitter-mockery trajectory (RIP, Google Plus ). Nick, ever the intrepid social media investigator, immersed himself in Clubhouse for a week or so to truly try to understand it. For brands on social media, reaching the right audience is crucial.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JUNE 21, 2022

Deanna Stevens Ulrich serves as the Social Media/Community Manager within University Communications and Marketing at Kent State University. Check out our interview with her in anticipation of the upcoming Social Media Strategies Summit for Higher Education. Please briefly describe the structure of your team.

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Buffer Social

DECEMBER 10, 2024

OK, that’s a little dramatic — but a little planning ahead will go a long way in helping you map out your social media content for the coming months. Even if you don’t already have some fully fleshed-out social post ideas for the occasions, don’t sweat — just noting these dates is a great start.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 19, 2014

Mark Schaefer is someone who really walks the talk when it comes to social sharing; he’s one of the few true gurus I know who puts his mouse where his mouth is. He’s working on a new book ( The Content Code ) due out next year, and has become pretty interested in the psychology of social sharing.

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