Sprout Social

JANUARY 29, 2024

Social media networks, and the way users interact with them, evolve quickly. In 2023, we saw new platforms enter the scene and shake ups in platform preferences that changed the face of the industry, while other tried and true networks held consumer attention. Especially as powerhouse networks become increasingly oversaturated.

Social Media 110

Social Media Allocation Media Marketing & Strategy 110

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 2, 2024

Social media isn’t the king of the castle anymore. That’s right – we’re first hand witnesses to the decline of social media as the go-to source for driving web traffic. While social media platforms are still bustling with activity, boasting billions of users worldwide, there’s a twist in the plot.

Social Media 261

Social Media Social Marketing Media Content Marketing 261

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 20, 2021

They have trouble contending with data privacy laws, social media algorithms, and the public’s general mistrust of sponsored content. They have trouble reaching an organic audience with an authentic tone by doing what they’ve always been doing. Company social media pages are slowly dying out. What does this mean?

Distribution 351

Distribution Tips Peer-to-peer Marketing & Strategy 351

Webbiquity

MAY 18, 2021

LinkedIn is, of course and unquestionably, the Tom Brady of social media platforms for B2B marketing. But in B2B social media as with NFL quarterbacks, the interesting battle is for second place. And so, Twitter makes its way to the top B2B social networking platforms for implementing content marketing strategies.”

Social Media 363

Social Media Twitter Social Marketing B2B Marketing 363

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 6, 2020

LinkedIn is undoubtedly one of the best social platforms for B2B marketing. With 675 million monthly users and 30 million companies active on the platform, it lends itself well to promoting business services, networking, building an audience, and content marketing. The same should be true of your social media pages.

Linkedin 363

Linkedin Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Enterprise Management 363

Sprout Social

APRIL 16, 2024

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to be a data analyst to craft social listening queries that drive results. Social listening has always been a powerful tool for brands that know how to wield it effectively. Social listening queries allow marketers to keep their finger on the pulse of what’s happening online.

Keywords 95

Keywords Template Analysis Barriers 95

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

What is social media technology? At its core, social media technology is software designed to manage a company’s social media profiles across multiple platforms. But as social media has evolved, management platforms have matured beyond this primary function, delivering much more to brands and the people behind them.

Social Media 100

Social Media Work Management Marketing Management Media 100

Martech

JANUARY 3, 2024

Marketers will continue to engage with audiences on social media through advertising and organic social campaigns. And for consumers with money to spend, there are new ways to shop through social commerce. Here are some ways that marketers will leverage social media in 2024.

Gartner 139

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Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

This digital shift has welcomed a new era in sales: social selling. If you want to compel buyers online, social selling is a new sales approach that allows you to cut through digital noise and harness buyer attention. However, since social selling is a relatively new concept, few sales teams manage to get it right.

Sales Management 136

Sales Management Examples Top of Funnel B2B Thought Leadership 136

Launch Marketing

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

As we strive towards 2024, the dynamics of B2B social media marketing strategy have witnessed profound changes, reshaping strategies and redefining norms. The strategies, tools and preferences of B2B marketers have shifted, charting new pathways in how businesses engage with their audience on various social platforms.

Social Media 127

Social Media Social Marketing Tactics B2B Marketing 127

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Social selling is a tool that almost anyone can add to their professional toolbox. While sales professionals have traditionally applied social selling, it can apply to anyone using relationships and relational marketing in their career. Social media doesn’t replace your existing selling or relational tools. Grow Your Network .

Peer-to-peer 194

Peer-to-peer Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 194

illumin

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Since the early 2000s, social media has been a forum for community engagement and a great way for marketers to reach audiences and build trust; it follows then, that a strong social strategy is essential for establishing a meaningful digital presence. Social ad spending in 2023 is estimated to be about $83.72 billion USD.

Ad Building 97

Ad Building Marketing & Strategy Best Practices Banner Ads 97

Martech

JANUARY 9, 2024

The $100 billion creator economy is changing how brands collaborate with influencers across social media and niche communities. They’re embracing the demand for relatable content, the power of niche audiences and the unignorable effectiveness of influencer partnerships. Either way, know what you want to achieve before diving in.

Advertising Agencies 131

Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 131

Martech

JANUARY 9, 2024

How do you make sure your digital events are engaging and effective with your audience? External data sources like social media also help to build a complete picture. “It Audience data from these sources will help you create personas. Audience data from these sources will help you create personas. Look at the data.

Optimization 113

Optimization Ideal Customer Profiles Customer Surveys Communities 113

Stevens & Tate

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Crafting an effective social media strategy is essential in today’s digital marketing landscape. This comprehensive guide explores crucial SEO issues to avoid, ensuring your social media efforts are both effective and rewarding. A well-optimized approach can lead to increased brand visibility, engagement, and conversions.

Social Media 101

Social Media SEO Optimization Media 101

illumin

APRIL 11, 2024

Undoubtedly, the social network has experienced an explosive growth trajectory over the past five years and quickly surpassed the beginnings of other social media platforms. Now, content creators can be found across all of the social platforms. This sentiment isn’t limited just to TikTok. and then generate an ad tag.

Barriers 106

Barriers Brand Identity Branding Content 106

Martech

APRIL 2, 2024

The same influencers you see on your personal social media feeds could be the missing link in your B2B marketing strategy. What began as a site dedicated to job postings, work announcements and networking has quietly evolved into the perfect space for professional influencer marketing to take hold of the professional world.

B2B Marketing 126

B2B Marketing B2B Planning B2B Thought Leadership 126

Spiralytics

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

However, there are several avenues where social media automation can be a game changer. This comprehensive guide will help you understand the power of social media automation for your business. What is Social Media Automation? How Does Social Media Automation Work? Sounds like a marketer’s dream, right?

Social Media 126

Social Media Automation Marketing AI Marketing Automation Services 126

EveryoneSocial

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Brand pages on any network are important. Why did social networks create them in the first place? As any social media manager knows, posting content to your brand page in the hopes of anyone actually seeing it is naive. The ONLY way is by enabling brand advocates to post your brand content to their networks.

Tactics 116

Tactics Brand Identity Branding Marketing & Strategy 116

Top Rank Marketing

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

B2B marketers recognize that the audience on LinkedIn is immensely valuable: more than 1 billion professionals scrolling their feeds with a career-focused mindset. Don’t make “virality” a goal on LinkedIn It’s easy to see the appeal for brands in having a post or piece of content go viral on social media.

Linkedin 90

Linkedin Marketing & Strategy Viral Marketing B2B Thought Leadership 90

Sprout Social

MAY 18, 2023

Social practitioners wear many hats as they balance emerging networks and formats. Yet, strong social media copywriting skills remain the foundation of bringing a social strategy to life. Social media copywriting varies greatly by industry and brand. How is our audience reacting to competitors’ content?

Copywriting 124

Copywriting Social Media Practices Marketing AI 124

Sprout Social

JULY 21, 2022

If you want to improve your social media marketing strategy , you need to know about the different types of social media content and how or where you share that content. Understanding these different types of social media will help you develop a better content strategy and know where to focus your time and energy.

Social Media 145

Social Media Social Marketing Media Curation 145

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The results are telling: According to our Q4 2023 Sprout Pulse Survey, respondents believe the average social media manager is: white (65%), female (73%), 25-40 years old (55%), and a part-time employee or freelancer (40%). The only difference is experience level (most people working in social aren’t entry-level or freelancers).

Social Media 120

Social Media Paid Search Agency Media Advertising Agencies 120

Oktopost

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Social media has revolutionized B2B marketing. Now an essential tool for all marketing efforts, it has changed how brands reach their customers, build awareness, and foster connections with their audiences. And businesses recognize the power of social media in driving tangible results.

Social Media 117

Social Media Trends Media B2B 117

Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Invigorate your strategy with insights from marketers at TikTok, Glossier, Zillow, lululemon, and more Convince & Convert started the Social Pros Podcast back in 2012 as a way to get to know the “real people doing real things” in social media. In 2024, it’s time to truly know your audience by tapping into data.

Rules 148

Rules Planning Brand Identity Branding 148

Sprout Social

JUNE 27, 2023

Only then will you get the most comprehensive view of your audience. Review analysis is the process of analyzing customer feedback from various sources such as social listening data, review forums, customer service data and surveys to get targeted brand insights. Boost sales conversions Social proof is everything.

Ideal Customer Profiles 126

Ideal Customer Profiles Brand Identity Branding Customer Satisfaction 126

Stevens & Tate

MARCH 7, 2024

Mastering the art of digital and social media marketing is no longer an option. Digital and social media marketing form the backbone of successful brand strategies, offering unparalleled opportunities for engagement, reach, and conversion. It’s a must.

Social Media 98

Social Media Social Marketing Media Marketing & Strategy 98

Sprout Social

MARCH 28, 2024

With over a billion members in 200+ countries and territories worldwide, LinkedIn is one of the most popular social networks for brands looking to reach a professional audience. Understanding the data behind your hashtag strategy will help you fine-tune your approach and content to reach more of your target audience.

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Linkedin Analytics Work Management Marketing Management 100

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 22, 2022

As 2022 comes to a close, we’re looking back on our own year in social at Sprout. Like most social media teams, we’re taking stock of what went well with our social media marketing and what we can improve on as we enter 2023. What is an awareness network? What is an engagement network? Setting expectations.

Marketing & Strategy 105

Marketing & Strategy Social Media Network Marketing Intent 105

Go Beyond SEO

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Determining the best platforms to establish your firm’s social media presence and establishing an effective social media presence may seem overwhelming at first. According to the American Bar Association , law firms continue year after year to prefer LinkedIn as a social media marketing platform.

Social Media 88

Social Media Media Best Practices Marketing Analytics Tools 88

Sprout Social

JANUARY 31, 2024

And like any other type of social media engagement , competition on YouTube is fierce. For brands big and small, growing a channel and dedicated audience is no small feat. YouTube’s native analytics provide metrics to help channels understand how engaged your audience is. Which videos earning the most comments or likes?

Youtube 97

Youtube Work Management Social Networks Eye-Tracking 97

Oktopost

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Gartner research indicates that a significant portion of B2B buyers use social media to inform their purchasing decisions, with the top channels being YouTube (65%), Facebook (60%), Instagram (55%), X (48%), and Linkedin (43%). In fact, 81% of socially engaged sellers in the financial services industry report increased business prospects.

Marketing Management 125

Marketing Management Service B2B Thought Leadership Thought Leadership 125

Top Rank Marketing

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Top B2B influencer marketing tactics B2B marketers are using a variety of different channels and mediums to reach audiences with their influencer campaigns. TopRank’s 2023 B2B Influencer Marketing Report found that social media, industry presentations and video top the list. An “unboxing” campaign for social media would exemplify this.

Tactics 112

Tactics B2B Marketing Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency 112

Oktopost

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In this fast-paced environment where change is inevitable, leveraging ‘easy wins’ is crucial for engaging your audience and converting leads. The Insights We’ve Uncovered: Is LinkedIn still the best network for your employee advocacy program? Is LinkedIn Still the Best Network for Your Employee Advocacy Program?

Trends 69

Trends Practices B2B Thought Leadership Best Practices 69

Oktopost

MARCH 26, 2024

It’s 2024, and if you’re not on the social selling bandwagon yet it’s time to get on board–or your competitors most certainly will. Social selling is a game-changer for revenue teams looking to forge deeper relationships with prospects, win their trust, and ultimately, close more deals. What is an Influenced Opportunity Report?

Social Media 62

Social Media B2B Sales Social Networks Forecasting 62

Sprout Social

APRIL 4, 2023

Brand advocacy is when individuals who love your brand share their positive sentiment about your product or service to their followers and audience. Harnessing and amplifying this advocacy should be an integral part of your social media marketing strategy. These are loyal brand followers who can sing your praises.

Brand Identity 126

Brand Identity Branding Word of Mouth Social Media 126

Sprout Social

MAY 26, 2022

We have some exciting news: As of today, Sprout Social is partnering with TikTok to launch a first-of-its-kind integration. Sprout users now have the ability to schedule and publish TikTok videos, manage and reply to comments and measure how their TikTok videos are performing compared to other social networks. Learn more here.

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