Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

If you work in social media marketing, odds are you’ve been told (or haunted by) this one phrase. Well, as is often the case on social media, change is in the cards for 2025. And according to Hootsuite’s 2025 Social Media Trends report , attitudes toward ‘going viral’ have soured. Download now What is viral marketing?

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Buffer Social

MARCH 5, 2025

Social media marketing is using social media platforms — like Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, etc. It also includes paid social media marketing, like running ads and influencer marketing. But what’s the difference between a social media calendar and a social media marketing strategy?

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

ICYMI: Pinterest is more than a social network. Megan Thee Stallion talking about her favorite app being Pinterest during ADWeek’s Social Media Week event. Megan Thee Stallion talking about her favorite app being Pinterest during ADWeek’s Social Media Week event. What is Pinterest marketing? The strategy?

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

How do you know the “right” number of engagements to expect on your social posts? The answer is, it depends — on your industry, the social networks you use, your audience demographics, and many more nuanced factors. But social media benchmarks can help you get pretty close to a more concrete answer. Measure ROI.

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Sherrilynne Starkie

JANUARY 20, 2020

This ancient Chinese proverb still holds true in today’s marketing world. There are literally thousands of marketing platforms, apps, channels, networks and formats. For overwhelmed marketers wondering where to begin, the best first single step is understanding integrated digital marketting. Shared Media).

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 18, 2024

IMO*, to ELI5*, not all brands need Reddit marketing, CMV*. Reddit isn’t often first in marketers’ minds, but for the right type of business, it can really pay off. Reddit isn’t often first in marketers’ minds, but for the right type of business, it can really pay off. Is Reddit a good platform for marketing?

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Social Media Strategies Summit

APRIL 11, 2024

of internet users aged 16 to 64 use social media, spending an average of 2 hours and 23 minutes daily browsing social networks. But, successfully reaching, engaging, and converting your audience via social networks necessitates a strategic approach. The latest data from January 2024 shows that 93.2%

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JANUARY 5, 2023

It’s hard to imagine anyone not using social media today. Yet the industry continues to expand, with the global number of social media users climbing to almost 4.6 But not all social networks enjoyed equally strong years in 2022. We’ve rounded up five key social media trends for 2023 to help you do that.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

According to the Q4 2024 Sprout Pulse Survey*, a staggering 89% of consumers say social media impacts their holiday shopping decisions. Social has evolved into consumers’ favorite holiday marketing resource: a one-stop destination for discovering gifts, finding the latest deals and seeking customer service.

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SocMed Sean

MAY 8, 2019

SocMedSean - Social.Media.Sean [DIGITAL TIPS] Combining SEO And PPC To Advance Your Marketing Strategy The world of online marketing is a dynamic and ever-changing one. A digital marketing strategy that works fine month can perform poorly in the next. This is referred to as your organic content strategy, or SEO.

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Sprout Social

JULY 23, 2024

.” This quote from Megan Thee Stallion during a recent chat at Social Media Week captures the buzz we’ve been hearing in marketing circles: Pinterest is having a moment. With more brands revisiting the platform, marketers have a chance to make the platform a worthy addition to their marketing strategies in 2024 and beyond.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 10, 2024

LinkedIn LinkedIn’s user base primarily consists of Gen X and Millennial corporate professionals, making it the go-to platform for everything career-related—jobs, networking, professional development and personal brand building. As the leading platform for B2B marketing, it’s also an excellent place to source leads.

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Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 4, 2024

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? January 2021 through October 2021 — Late COVID: The era of social distancing, masks, and vaccine cards.

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Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 6, 2022

You can probably guess the top two social networks for B2B marketing pretty easily, but do you know which platform is #3? What the biggest missed opportunity is for B2B marketers? How your social media marketing budget stacks up to your peers and competitors? The Top Social Networks for B2B Marketing.

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Harnessing the power of employee advocacy in B2B social media B2B Social Media marketers are constantly seeking innovative ways to amplify their brand’s message and expand their reach on social media platforms. Employee advocacy is more than just a buzzword; it’s a game-changer in B2B social media marketing.

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Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Yet another post about 2018 B2B marketing trends? This piece compiles and analyzes the predictions of more than 100 B2B marketing professionals as published in 10 highly-ranked posts over the past month (best!). The predictions ranged from honing content marketing strategy (popular) to sales-marketing alignment (a bit old?)

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 15, 2025

What happens when you combine the trust-building power of influencer marketing with the performance-driven results of affiliate marketing? You get affiliate influencer marketing: a high-impact strategy for boosting brand awareness and sales. What is affiliate influencer marketing?

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Sherrilynne Starkie

JANUARY 2, 2018

When you figure that nine out of ten Canadian adults use social media, it’s clear where the best marketing opportunity is. Many organizations are on social media, yet they don’t see tangible business advantages. It can seem like social media is a waste of both time and resources in a world of competing priorities.

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Sherrilynne Starkie

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Balancing activities across owned, earned, shared and paid media strategies is the best way to get a demonstrable return on investment (ROI) for today’s marketing and communications campaigns. This is the integrated digital media and marketing communications framework I use with my clients, no matter the challenge.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Image source Convinced about the platforms marketing potential? Oklahoma State University LinkedIn School page: Oklahoma State University Followers: 243,000 So far, weve focused on the organic side of LinkedIn, but the platform also has plenty to offer advertisers. Register for one of our upcoming social media conferences.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

DECEMBER 14, 2023

According to HubSpot’s latest State of Marketing Report , producing and publishing content is the marketing strategy with the highest potential ROI in 2023. And not just because content marketing offers a great way to reach, engage, and convert audiences (as well as nurture loyalty). According to Statista, 60.1%

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Let’s cut to the chase: It’s not organic vs. paid social media—it’s organic and paid social media. As social becomes even more of a pay-to-play game, “organic social is dead” has become a popular catchphrase for marketing thought leaders. What is organic social media ?

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Social Media Strategies Summit

MARCH 12, 2025

Producing high-quality social media content that helps your brand stand out can feel like a never-ending job. Yes, consumers are spending increasing amounts of time on social networks. And they’re significantly increasing their marketing budgets. This may seem like a superficial way to market your solutions.

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Oktopost

JULY 8, 2024

67% of marketers admit they need an up-to-date understanding of their customers’ needs and preferences, which hinders their ability to meet demand generation objectives. Marketers can now access richer data and insights and powerful demand generation tools to leverage them. Why is this crucial?

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SocMed Sean

JUNE 16, 2018

As a content marketing advocate for both personal blogs and businesses, I get asked this question a lot. Writing content isn’t easy and people want to know how soon they can expect to start seeing organic search traffic from their masterful blog posts. Have tips for speeding up your organic traffic? –Sean.

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 15, 2025

Plus, they help us understand LinkedIn’s impact on businesses and organizations that use the platform for marketing, lead generation, hiring, and more. As we enter 2025, let’s look at some key LinkedIn statistics you need to know to inform your LinkedIn social media strategy. Source: Pew Research 21.

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Buffer Social

MARCH 20, 2025

Create fresh pins consistently All social networks want you to post consistently on their platform. “While you can determine the best schedule for you, posting on a weekly basis is a good rule of thumb,” Catie Marques Teles, a Product Marketing Manager at Pinterest says. On the other hand, Brian S.

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Sherrilynne Starkie

JANUARY 8, 2018

Video Production Social networks are increasingly optimised for video content. Search Engine Optimization Organic search is the main driver of web traffic and building domain authority will push your site to Google Page One. Media/Influencer Relations Earning coverage is essential to marketing and communications success.

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Metten de Vries, Senior Enterprise Account Director of Marketing Solutions at LinkedIn, steals the show as he shares his expertise on best practices for nurturing and generating leads on LinkedIn. Organic content builds trust and credibility, while paid campaigns amplify reach. His first tip? Balance is everything.

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Wondering which of your social media tactics are working? Busy social marketers need effective social media analytics tools to focus their efforts. What are social media analytics tools? Try the best social media management tool for free for 30 days.

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Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 29, 2022

The digital marketing landscape has changed tremendously in the last few years. Both inbound and outbound marketing strategies have evolved significantly. Between all the Metaverse developments and new web browsing privacy rules, digital marketers face many new challenges to appear in the top search engine rankings.

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Oktopost

AUGUST 21, 2024

No matter how talented your team is, nobody can create a better marketing pitch than your own customers. 82% of consumers are likelier to buy from brands that include UGC in their marketing campaigns. UGC can be organic, made out of appreciation for the product, or paid. Source What are the Benefits of UGC for B2B Marketing?

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Hootsuite

MARCH 14, 2023

Shoot some footage of your toddler driving his PowerWheel car into the hedge, then show the VHS to whoever dared walk past your television set — targeted marketing in its purest form. But what you want and what social media platforms want isn’t always the same thing, is it? Though if all else fails, a paid boost certainly never hurts.)

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The Realtime Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

Content Marketing Strategy. While there is a lot that goes into making a website a “success”, content marketing is a huge part of the puzzle and requires careful and thoughtful planning and execution. Because not all traffic is equal you want to do everything possible to increase the “good” traffic, otherwise known as organic traffic.

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 17, 2025

Key takeaways Social media advocacy is the practice of using social platforms to advance causes like charitable campaigns, connecting with political leaders, or driving social change. It differs from brand advocacy, which focuses on using social media to increase brand awareness and trust.

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Social media managers ensure that social channels and campaigns support overall digital marketing goals, such as driving traffic , increasing engagement , or boosting brand awareness. Goal-setting Clear, measurable social media goals are essential for tracking the success of your social media marketing strategy.

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Your employees are one of your biggest untapped marketing resources — and psst, they’re already on social media. Bonus: Download a free employee advocacy toolkit that shows you how to plan, launch, and grow a successful employee advocacy program for your organization. Organic reach. What is employee advocacy?

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