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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. This explains why so many businesses look toward viral marketing as an opportunity to catapult themselves into social media superstardom.

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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

Engagement Engagement tracks the number of actions people make on your posted content. You can easily track the engagement metrics on your Facebook Meta Suite’s Insights page under the “ Content Overview ” section. More people engaging with your posts is evidence that your content is resonating with your users.

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How to Generate Leads Using Authoritative Content

SmartBug Media

Using authoritative content can help you generate leads, and there are some great content strategies that you can use to boost your chances of getting the leads you want. From using data from an authoritative source to writing informational content in an authoritative way, this is how your business can generate more leads.

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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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The Magic of Movember: How One Viral Marketing Stunt Keeps on Growing

Content Standard

You’ve never done a viral marketing campaign before, and you don’t know where to start. For anyone who doesn’t know how the sausage is made, this seems like a reasonable request: hey, a brand did this huge viral campaign—let’s do one, too! Can we start something like that?” ” You blink twice.