Oktopost

MAY 20, 2024

And specifically in social media marketing, the question has always been which measurement matters more, creating engagement with our audience or bringing new visitors to the company website? If you’re a social media manager caught in the engagement versus traffic dilemma, you’re not alone.

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Sprout Social

MAY 15, 2024

When you think of a social media manager’s job, you probably picture them planning and posting content all day. Social media managers brainstormed those ideas, wrote captions, designed visuals, researched hashtags and scheduled posts for the best engagement. But there’s much more to the job description.

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Ignite Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2023

But can brands drive significant website traffic and conversions from the TikTok platform? In this video from Ignite Social Media, analytics director Ryan Sweeney and SVP Misi McClelland discuss the opportunities and limitations of TikTok for driving traffic and sales. And those links in bio will almost never be clicked.

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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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Bill Hartzer

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Developed over two years by an experienced executive team, Hedgehog isn’t just another social network—it’s a sanctuary for real conversations and a genuine sense of community. This system empowers the community to actively enforce standards of civility, ensuring that respectful discourse flourishes.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Social media for government agencies is about demonstrating your expertise, building trust and credibility, and providing audiences with fast, reliable, unambiguous information. Every government social media marketer occasionally struggles with ideas or a lack of content. Provide Community News & Updates.

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Ignite Social Media

MAY 28, 2024

Our free eBook offers an in-depth exploration of AI’s role in content creation, community management , analytics, and beyond. Use gentle words to generate an image that pulls on the heartstrings and powerful words for an inspiring one. Go ahead and explore! Ready to delve deeper into the world of artificial intelligence?

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Social media has revolutionized B2B marketing. And businesses recognize the power of social media in driving tangible results. 60% of US B2B marketers named social media the most effective B2B channel for driving revenue in 2023. However, social media is also the fastest-evolving channel.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 19, 2022

There’s a universal truth behind the rise of conversational marketing: People miss talking to other people. Some 70% of people agree they expect conversational experiences from brands. Relying on one-way communication channels like lead capture forms won’t cut it. What is conversational marketing?

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Sprout Social

MARCH 12, 2024

The 2024 US presidential election is several months away, but social media is already politically charged. According to Sprout Social Listening data , from January 1 to March 6, 2024 there were almost 7.6 Of these conversations, less than half were positive. Of these conversations, less than half were positive.

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Audiense

OCTOBER 26, 2021

How can you effectively turn a social media audience into a passionate, engaged community? In our previous blog, we focused on creating meaningful conversation. In this series, we’re talking to real marketers and brands about how they did it.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

AUGUST 4, 2020

The power and presence of social media continues to increase daily amongst the lives of Americans. adults used at least one social media site. The study found that 90% of Americans ages 19-29 use at least one form of social media. . Benefits of having a social media presence as a pastor .

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Oktopost

JULY 20, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of social media, there’s a new player that’s making quite a splash. Threads is designed to be a space for sharing text updates and joining public conversations. Now, you might be wondering, “What’s the big deal about another social media platform?”

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Keyhole.co

MARCH 4, 2024

But beyond their top-notch content, they’ve also made a name for themselves on social media. In this blog, we’ll be taking a deep dive into what Netflix is doing right on social media and how they’ve contributed to their success. But first, let’s dive into what their social media accounts look like.

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 18, 2024

It’s time to take your first steps into social media marketing. billion people are social media users. Worldwide, social users spend almost two and a half hours on social platforms each day. Find more eye-popping stats about social media here !) Your mind is ready. Your body is ready.

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Bill Hartzer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Bluesky , the innovative open social network, has thrown open its doors to the public on February 6, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the realm of social media. This pivotal event served as the launching pad for its journey toward becoming a powerhouse in the realm of social media.

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Oktopost

MAY 30, 2024

In today’s world, social activity goes beyond personal use—it’s a powerful asset for both employees and brands. Using social media professionally offers numerous benefits, boosting brand visibility and enhancing employee engagement.

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Ignite Social Media

APRIL 13, 2022

But what happens when traditional marketing and social media collide? Once social media marketing came around, we began hearing phrases like “community-first” social media marketing. In social media, a community-first marketing approach revolves around a brand’s direct contact with its community.

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Buffer Social

AUGUST 30, 2023

Both creators and marketers alike are tapping into the power of fostering communities — and with good reason. We asked both online community experts and community-building creators to share their expertise, so you can tap into this powerful approach. What is a community? So how do you do it? And is it worth it?

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Ignite Social Media

MAY 30, 2017

You’ve heard the term social media listening , but is your brand doing it? You’re probably already listening to what your customers and prospects have to say within other marketing channels, but what about on social? Some brands may only be on one social media channel because (understandably) that’s all they have time to manage.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Social media marketers understand the power of community more than most. But for a long time, communities built specifically for them have been few and far between. Since its public launch in April 2023 , The Arb community has experienced remarkable growth in engagement, with membership consistently on the rise.

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Ignite Social Media

JUNE 14, 2023

Finding it hard to compete with social algorithm changes using hashtags? Here are tips to make sure you can outsmart social media search and get in your audience’s feed. Given that, we need to think about in a search engine optimization (SEO) mindset as we create social content.

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Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

With organic reach on the decline, running a quality social media sweepstakes is one of the best ways to amplify and boost your brand. Read on to discover how to create social media sweepstakes that allow your brand to interact with fans, build a strong community, and turn leads into sales. . Choose a Platform.

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Ignite Social Media

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Deciding which social media platforms to be on can be overwhelming for brands today. Watch as SVPs Lisa Braziel and Misi McClelland talk about key factors in choosing social platforms with Senior Community Manager, John Wylie. Just complete the form below and we’ll get in touch quickly to start the conversation.

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Ignite Social Media

MARCH 18, 2024

million followers across major social platforms, Duke Men’s Basketball has the largest following of any college sports team – even bigger than Duke University itself. Their social media presence is truly in a league of its own. So how have they built such a commanding social media empire? With over 5.4

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 29, 2024

Social media networks, and the way users interact with them, evolve quickly. This year, plan for more changing audience preferences and deeper social media fragmentation. Every pot has a lid Today’s social media ecosystem is made up of many networks with unique algorithms, content formats and audiences.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Social listening plays a vital role in this area. Tapping into social media conversations points to customer insights that go beyond surface-level metrics and unearth the real needs, desires and pain points of your audience. Identify trends : Social listening pinpoints changing preferences and emerging trends.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 18, 2019

Does the person who post as your brand on Facebook also work to develop the community that the company is part of? Running a brand’s social media accounts is a lot of work. As the social media industry has evolved, each role in the marketing team has developed along with it. Should they?

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Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Just when we thought we, as social media strategists and community managers, could rest up from the twists and turns of the last 18 months, the holiday season is upon us. . That takes us to the first recommendations for activating an excellent customer experience on social media this holiday season: Train Your Social Care Team.

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Pam Moore

JUNE 2, 2017

Do you have social media, digital marketing and branding problems? We have been working the past year on a game changing online social media training academy and member community to help solve your biggest problems and challenges related to social media marketing, digital marketing, and branding.

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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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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Social media intelligence could be the answer. By tuning in to the conversations that your target audience is having–both about your brand and the broader topics in your industry–you can gain valuable insights into how they think, what they care about, and what motivates them. What is social media intelligence?

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Ignite Social Media

JUNE 1, 2022

For today’s blog, let’s walk you through how you can leverage social media marketing for events, especially when hosting them virtually. Social Media Marketing Tactics to Increase Event Attendance . While 58% of marketers use social media to promote before, during, and after the event.

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Sprout Social

JULY 21, 2022

If you want to improve your social media marketing strategy , you need to know about the different types of social media content and how or where you share that content. You could post on community review sites or live-stream it to the masses. Types of social media. Social networking.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

When you think about the commitments that were made to individual communities and people altogether, taking that away is bad from a business perspective,” she says. The recognition and acknowledgement of diverse communities is so important for employees to feel seen, heard and included in the company culture.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 18, 2023

While there’s no denying the value and power of social listening, a tool this impactful can make it feel intimidating to get started. In this article, we’ll take you through 6+ social media listening examples and the strategies real brands use to inspire you to get more from listening.

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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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