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What marketers need to know about managing social media through an economic downturn

Sprout Social

Executing on a social media marketing strategy is like completing an obstacle course. Managing social through down markets requires an additional layer of focus, rigor and empathy. Keep reading to find out what you need to know to successfully navigate social media marketing through times of economic contraction.

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The Twilight renaissance: Why retailers need social media for trend forecasting

Sprout Social

But thanks to the combined forces of Netflix and social media, teens are flocking to thrift stores to find everything you probably wore back in 2010. Even a vampire romance movie from 2008. How social influences fashion trends. Social media has changed the way we consume information and naturally, that applies to fashion.

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The real and complete history of social media marketing

illumin

The history of social media tells a story of major cultural change. That’s because the groundwork for today’s social media was laid years before the apps and platforms of today made their debut. So, how did social media make the climb from a simple chat room, to becoming the major player in advertising that it is today?

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Your B2B Marketing Budget Playbook for 2021 Success [Research]

Marketing Insider Group

According to that piece of research , marketers expected to cut their events budget and relocate the funds to other digital avenues like content, webinars, social media, and online events. The digital marketing landscape looks totally different than it did in 2008 during the last crash. Expand social media strategies.

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10 Emerging Social Media Tools to Try in 2023

Valasys

Social media platforms are witnessing an increase in users year after year. Approximately 59% of people worldwide use social media, and the average daily usage of social media is 2 hours 31 minutes, as reported by a survey. However, there is no auto-posting, social inbox, or influencer search.

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Nuggets from Social Media workshops as of late. : Community Group Therapy

Buzz Marketing for Technology

Nuggets from Social Media workshops as of late… posted in Uncategorized |. The answer is NOT always social media/community - that would be another warning sign if it was. 4) None of the following are community platforms: Wikis, Blogs or Forums. I wish that could be enough said.

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Social media marketing isn’t a popularity contest

Biznology

Businesses striving to bring in that lucrative ROI with social media often fall into trap of thinking that the more followers you have the more success your social campaigns will have. Instead of focusing on followers, fans, and building a giant community around your brand online, you should aim for quality over quantity.