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Seven Skills Every Social Media Manager Needs

Webbiquity SMM

Whether you’re an aspiring social media manager looking to grow your skill set, or a marketing leader seeking an experienced professional for your team, below are seven essential skills for social media managers to contribute to your company’s success. Focus on community engagement. Be adaptable and open to change.

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10 Inspiring Examples of Amazing Brand Communities

Social Media Strategies Summit

Building a brand community isn’t about improving vanity metrics like engagement and follower count. According to a survey from Vanilla Forums , 58% of brands say their communities improve customer loyalty. Nine in ten consumers read reviews before making a purchase, so building review functionality into your community makes sense.

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Social media: the ultimate skills cheat sheet

Sherrilynne Starkie

The term ‘social media consultant’ can mean different things to different people because there is a whole range of skills and talents on offer. The cheat sheet provides a summary of the key skills a well-rounded social media consultant should possess. Skills Why How. Research Skills. Community Management.

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Decoding corporate communications: Functions, goals and skills

Sprout Social

Corporate communications cover many verticals and each of them needs a separate strategy and skill set. In a world of information overload, corporate communications is your way to expand your reach and build your brand. It can be difficult to correlate corporate communication efforts to business impact.

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Google Announces a $14 Million Expansion of its Digital Skills Training Initiative with Goodwill

Social Media Today

The program aims to provide digital skills and literacy training in underprivileged communities.

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How to Become a LinkedIn Top Voice or Community Top Voice

Buffer Social

The networking platform is doubling down on skills, experience, and a bit of leg work in the Top Voices program. This is especially true of its newly minted Top Community Voices tier — a badge a whole lot easier to nab and just as impressive. LinkedIn, however, has gone the other way.

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Is Community Management Difficult? Unraveling Challenges & Strategies

Sociallyin Insider Blog

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, community management has emerged as a central strategy for fostering brand loyalty and enhancing customer engagement. We aim to delve into the intricate world of community management, focusing on its importance, challenges, and practical strategies.