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What is viral marketing (and does it actually work in 2020)?

Sprout Social

If you’re still itching for your business to “go viral,” we don’t blame you. Because brands rightfully want to get their names and content in front of as many people as possible. In fact, raising brand awareness is number one among the top social media goals of marketers today. What is viral marketing, anyway?

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The Myth of ‘Going Viral’

The Lead Agency

Since the rise of social media, the concept of ‘going viral’ has captured the imaginations of digital marketers across the globe. Implicit in this concept is the idea that the Internet is a perfect democracy, where all content is equal; and ideas are disseminated in a cascading fashion. What Do We Mean By ‘Going Viral’?

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3 Viral Marketing Lessons from the Rise and Fall of the Fidget Spinner

Content Standard

So it goes with viral trends, including viral marketing. Whether it’s a product like the fidget spinner or an Internet meme, virality can come and go in the blink of an eye. When a brand hits the viral jackpot, it can be transformative. Lesson 1: Viral Trends Are Hard to Predict.

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11 Crucial Facebook Metrics You Should Track to Grow Your Business

SocialPilot

Facebook Insights gives tons of metrics needed to monitor your campaign performance and optimize the marketing on the platform further. This blog will cover every key Facebook metric that you should track and why it is crucial for your overall Facebook marketing strategy. Don’t worry. Let’s roll! According to statistics , 1.6

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11 Best Marketing Books for Your 2012 Summer Reading List

Marketing Insider Group

Next week brings Memorial Day and the unofficial start of the 2012 summer season here in the United States. And welcome to the Summer of 2012! I recently stated that I “worship at the ‘Content Rules’ altar” and I meant it. Mark stated that “it is not enough to have great content.

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36 Digital Marketing Experts You Need To Follow On Social Media

SocialPilot

Online marketing is evolving each day with newer trends and challenges. But thankfully, marketing isn’t a lonely ride. There are several internet marketing experts and online marketing professionals who have thrived in the recent times. Table of Contents 1. Social Media Marketing + Michael A. Are you ready?

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Are You Ready for Content Marketing in 2018? 60+ Predictions

Content Marketing Institute

It’s hard to believe that, after 10 years, this will be the last time I share my annual list of content marketing predictions for CMI. As Apple continues to invest in original content, it will discover an out-and-out acquisition makes far more sense. Apple will buy Disney in a few years, says @JoePulizzi. Alexa skills.