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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. In fact, raising brand awareness is number one among the top social media goals of marketers today. 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. In the following article we will look to current research on viral content and look at what it really takes to make an impression in a digital world. 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 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! Return on Influence : The Revolutionary Power of Klout, Social Scoring, and Influence Marketing - by Mark Schaefer (@ MarkwSchaefer ).

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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. The total impressions are represented under the Viral tag.

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

Content Standard

You’re a marketer. 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! Your boss comes into your office.

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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. Social Media Marketing + Michael A. Are you ready? Let’s begin!