Sprout Social

JUNE 13, 2023

The customers I speak to daily, especially those in the B2B space, are always concerned about proving their return on investment for social media. There are no impulse buys in the B2B SaaS industry and quantifying the impact of social media within the buyer’s journey is not always straightforward.

Social Media 99

Social Media ROI Work Management Marketing Management 99

Biznology

MARCH 22, 2017

Social media gurus make social media management sound so darn difficult. Maybe it’s because they have social media management services to sell you, or they could be in the wrong business. Here’s what the gurus don’t want you to know: the toughest part about social media management is getting started.

Social Media 138

Social Media Advertising Channels Media Work Management 138

Convince & Convert

MARCH 8, 2017

From a marketing perspective, there is no such thing as “social media.” ” It’s nearly pointless to think of social media as one thing, because the audiences, use cases, technology, algorithms, optimal cadences and other characteristics of each social platform continue to diverge.

Television marketing 165

Television marketing Social Media Media Marketing & Strategy 165

Sprout Social

JUNE 23, 2021

By using a powerful social listening tool to aggregate and parse all of that conversational data, smart brands can formulate and test hypotheses quickly and then pressure test those assumptions through qualitative research. Lizz Kannenberg Senior Creative Director, Sprout Social.

Differentiation 92

Differentiation Social Media Media Aggregators 92

Sprout Social

MARCH 11, 2020

If you’re trying to figure out how to find your most successful social media posts, your head is in the right place. Below we’ve highlighted how to find your most successful social media posts, broken down by platform. Put together social reports that highlight your success. Link Clicks.

Social Media 123

Social Media Media Eye-Tracking Impressions 123

KoMarketing Associates

JULY 14, 2016

Social media can be overwhelming, especially if you’re a B2B marketer, because it can be a struggle to find things to share. However, as KISSmetrics suggests, hire someone who is experienced in social media, not your niche, as most social media for any industry will have similar goals: getting more visibility for the company.

Social Media 120

Social Media Social Marketing Automation B2B Marketing 120

Content4Demand

MAY 12, 2021

The foundation of B2B marketing and content strategy is audience understanding. Learn how you can aggregate your findings with other sources to create powerful personas. Learn how you can aggregate your findings with other sources to create powerful personas. The post Clubhouse: Just Another Social Media Fad?

Social Media 59

Social Media Media B2B Thought Leadership Peer-to-peer 59

ClearVoice

MARCH 7, 2020

In the industry of social media marketing, jargon is used loosely and things can change quickly. Social media is the thing that every brand acknowledges they need, yet many companies struggle to crack the code of success or lead conversions on the platforms. General social media marketing terms.

Paid Content 111

Paid Content Social Media Social Marketing Media 111

Hubspot

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Before my blog writing days at HubSpot, I was working at a marketing agency where I was in charge of social media posts for our clients. One time, I was posting a blog on Facebook, but it kept aggregating the wrong image. Frustrated, I went to Google to find the answer: social media cards.

Social Media 99

Social Media Media Paid Search Agency Hubspot 99

The Point

OCTOBER 11, 2022

A new report: “ What’s Working in Email Marketing: The Power of Aligning Strategies, Data & Content ” details the strategies, technologies, and best practices that today’s email marketers are adopting in an era of data privacy, remote work, and demanding, digitally-savvy buyers. Personalization is over-rated.

Marketing Report 246

Marketing Report Email Marketing Co-Registration Privacy 246

Avitage

AUGUST 1, 2012

This post is for my current and future clients who think they won’t deal with social media because their customers don’t “use” it. What does that mean, “use social media”? Then, you need to deal with social media. Both limit easily achievable possibilities.

Social Media 120

Social Media Media RSS Aggregators 120

Convince & Convert

JUNE 6, 2014

He calls his employees who are in charge of strategy City Planners. via Groupon Instagram Globally, about 100 Groupon employees have a hand in social, but only a dozen of them are dedicated to social full-time. The idea was to make sure that Groupon, across all markets, was operating on the same set of principles and strategy.

Social Media 144

Social Media POS Media Skype 144

Webbiquity

MARCH 8, 2022

They’re useful, but most focus on basic techniques such as developing a strategy, creating content, choosing the right platforms, and using your analytics. Creating content is an essential part of any marketing strategy. It helps people discover your brand through search engines and social media. Guest post by Mitt Ray.

Small Business Marketing 294

Small Business Marketing Tactics Business Peer-to-peer 294

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Understanding sales means comprehending the roots of the profession as well as looking ahead to the future of sales strategies. While basic philosophies still stand the test of time, social media tools and video-based platforms have turned sales into a totally new ballgame. Streamlining is necessary in 2020.

Work Management 311

Work Management Video Marketing Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy 311

Convince & Convert

MAY 17, 2013

This week: From ExactTarget , a free white paper called “ 3 Truths Every CMO Needs to Know About Social Media and the Customer Experience “ From Expion , a case study about how H&R Block mobilized 90,000 tax professionals in social media using Expion to guide their activity. Four Your Information.

Social Media 161

Social Media Media Viral Marketing Skype 161

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

If you’re trying to wrap your head around modern social media, chances are you’re a bit overwhelmed. It’s a lot to take in, especially since the social space is almost unrecognizable from what it was a decade ago. Among the most important social media marketing basics is the need to fill out your profile 100%.

Social Media 105

Social Media Social Marketing Media Business 105

Sprout Social

JANUARY 11, 2024

From social media mentions to searches, these metrics reveal the extent of your brand’s presence and influence. In particular, measuring brand awareness helps you: Evaluate your marketing efforts Are you seeing a higher conversion rate from targeted social media ads compared to last quarter? And it’s all yours.

Brand Identity 107

Brand Identity Branding Aggregators Marketing Analytics Tools 107

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 8, 2021

Content marketing with a thoughtful strategy and plan doesn’t usually provide the ROI (return on investment) expected. You should document this in your content strategy. Creating more engagement on social media. social media, email newsletters, third-party sites, etc.). Quick Takeaways. Image: CMI.

Content Marketing 291

Content Marketing Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Planning 291

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 9, 2018

You don’t have to be a sports fanatic to know how much sports fans love to share updates about their teams on social media. Fantasy sports have played a huge role in shaping fans’ communities and conversations on social platforms. How mainstream media and social media created fantasy hype.

Social Media 81

Social Media Media Television marketing eCommerce 81

Contently

MARCH 1, 2022

The company’s strategy—pumping out dozens of videos and pics per week—had left attribution by the wayside. As a result, the original creators began to kick up a media stink. Almost three years later, FuckJerry weathered the storm to continue aggregating memes to an Instagram flock of 16.3 million (at the time of writing).

Thought Leadership 172

Thought Leadership Aggregators Paid Content Ethics 172

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 8, 2013

Inspired by the passion and enthusiasm people have for cereal, there’s a new, “Hello Cereal Lovers” co-branded social media community from General Mills that is generating buzz for its creative and collaborative visual storytelling approach. Love cereal? You’re not alone. About the Jessica Gioglio: Follow @savvybostonian.

Communities 140

Communities Social Media Storytelling Media 140

Buffer

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Is it the end of organic reach on social media? Yes, the (average) organic reach on social media has been falling over the years. Because we’ve seen businesses, including ourselves, growing their organic reach on social media in the last few years. How to (still) get organic reach on social media.

Social Media 109

Social Media Organization Paid Search Agency Media 109

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 1, 2021

Your efforts, campaigns, and strategies are all trackable and measurable. How and what you measure should align with the goals in your content strategy. One of the most critical parts of this is your content strategy. Because a content strategy is your playbook. The key is to focus on the metrics that matter.

Marketing Analytics Tools 344

Marketing Analytics Tools Content Marketing Work Management Marketing Management 344

Valasys

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Social media channels are among the primary marketing channels as they are used by billions of people worldwide for entertainment, socialization & consumption of pieces of information including brands’ news & product launches. According to HubSpot, over 40% of the world’s population is on social media.

Cost Per Thousand 55

Cost Per Thousand Social Media ROMI CPM 55

Sprout Social

MAY 23, 2023

This new era of artificial intelligence (AI) naturally has social teams thinking: Is an AI social media manager about to take my seat? When it comes to AI social media tools, I’m optimistic…and this is coming from someone who regularly thanks her Google Home to keep it happy. Imagine that.

Marketing AI 132

Marketing AI Social Media Trends Work Management 132

Sprout Social

MARCH 19, 2024

Sprout’s 2023 State of Social Media report confirms these advantages, with 9 out of 10 business leaders acknowledging the indispensable role of AI in enhancing market competitiveness, understanding customer preferences and driving innovation. This capability enables you to adjust your strategies proactively and remain competitive.

Marketing AI 108

Marketing AI Work Management Marketing Management Customer Satisfaction 108

Convince & Convert

APRIL 11, 2011

The 5 Dangerous Realities of Social Media. summary of my keynote at Get Social PRSSA ). The Crossroads: Social or Media? As social networking has soared to become the largest voluntary behavior this side of teeth brushing , the money guys have shown up on the scene – right on cue. billion in the U.S.

Social Media 151

Social Media Media Business Case Studies 151

flux.la

AUGUST 11, 2020

In this time of digitization, people have set up means to connect on the web socially from anywhere in the world. This is made possible by the emergence of various social media sites and apps. Why Is Social Media Good For Business? 10 Best Social Media Sites for Your Dynamic Goals.

Paid Content 52

Paid Content Social Media Media Brand Identity 52

Martech

OCTOBER 19, 2023

You are very much not alone: 70% of marketers feel inundated by the rapid pace of AI’s development and incorporation into their marketing strategies, according to a survey by SOCi. FOOM Club Ranking launched an innovative aggregator designed for real-time tracking and measurement of Twitter/X’s bot influence. Feeling overwhelmed by AI?

Marketing AI 109

Marketing AI Paid Search Agency Aggregators Forecasting 109

B2B Marketing Traction

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

There are three critical success factors business owners should think about when considering investing in social media marketing. I presented these at the Los Angeles Vistage All City Conference this week, in two panel sessions called Social Media – What Business Owners Need to Know. Be Strategic.

Social Media 100

Social Media Media Buyer Personas Business 100

ScanmarQED

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Mass media (TV/Press/Out of Home, Radio) - spend by media and campaign, ratings (GRPs, TRPs), impressions, and competitor activity (when available). Digital media (search, display, video, social) – impressions, clicks, and spend by channel or campaign, or by strategy (i.e., branded vs. non-branded paid search).

Lead Ranking 59

Lead Ranking Aggregators Pricing Price 59

Biznology

JUNE 25, 2013

I believe that all social media marketing campaigns should probably start with foraging (as I discussed last week) — but as you grow, you need to evolve, especially if you need to bring home more and more food. Even more, the content-creation for content marketing can trend-surf as well.

Social Media 80

Social Media Social Marketing Media Planning 80

Buffer

AUGUST 19, 2019

Websites, advertisements, blog posts, and especially on social media. We want to give you the tools to write exceptional copy for even the tiniest of things on social: captions, tweets, Stories, and more. Consider this a crash course in copywriting for all the little things you write on social media everyday.

Social Media 74

Social Media Course Copywriting Media 74

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Monitoring your digital reputation involves a wide variety of channels, including: News and earned media Forums (especially Reddit and Quora) Social comments and discussions Videos (think: YouTube) Third-party review sites and review aggregators How is online reputation monitoring done? The reality?

Marketing AI 94

Marketing AI Work Management Marketing Management Business 94

Sprout Social

APRIL 25, 2023

Just because emerging platforms are coming onto the scene doesn’t mean you should count Facebook out of your social media strategy. billion active users , Facebook is still the third most visited website in the world and boasts a long-time reign as the most used social media platform.

Facebook 113

Facebook Effectiveness Ideal Customer Profiles Aggregators 113

Modern B2B

MARCH 28, 2024

From analysing customer sentiments on social media to predicting purchase behaviour based on browsing patterns, AI empowers marketers to extract actionable insights from complex datasets. Big Data analytics enable marketers to aggregate and analyse data from diverse sources, including website interactions, and social media engagements.

Marketing AI 52

Marketing AI Research Ethics Correlation 52

Top Rank Marketing

JANUARY 5, 2024

Social Media Today Bing Tests Trending Labels In Visually Explore Box Microsoft’s Bing search engine has begun testing designated trending-now content within its visual exploration search functionality, offering B2B marketers potential new avenues for content optimization, Microsoft recently announced.

Paid Search Agency 109

Paid Search Agency Demand Generation Agencies B2B Marketing Linkedin 109