Webbiquity

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Social media managers are actually (slightly) happier working in the office rather than hybrid or remote. And lead gen campaigns on Facebook and Instagram are 10X more expensive than brand awareness advertising. Here are 25 key findings, facts, and stats from these insight-packed content and social media marketing reports.

Social Media 309

Social Media Stats Marketing Report Paid Search Agency 309

Benchmark Email

MARCH 9, 2022

Facebook remains the most commonly used social media platform, with a whopping 2.8 As an eCommerce business owner, this means when you use Facebook to advertise your eCommerce store, you can get wider reach, engagement, visibility, and ultimately more sales. billion active users.

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eCommerce Facebook Advertisements Advertising 97

Anyword

APRIL 22, 2024

This deep dive explores how Anyword seamlessly integrates with key marketing channels such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Google Ads, HubSpot, and Instagram, and examines the unique features that make it a powerhouse in marketing technology.

Analytics 98

Analytics Allocation Advertising Benchmark Lead Ranking 98

Sprout Social

APRIL 12, 2022

When was the last time you looked at your Facebook Page’s settings? Facebook is constantly adding and removing features for businesses. Spending half an hour or less to complete an annual Facebook audit will ensure you’re still on-brand despite all the changes happening on the platform. Facebook profile and branding audit.

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Paid Content Facebook Ideal Customer Profiles Work Management 123

KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Vidico recently published the “State of Video Marketing 2022” report, and statistics suggested that 38% of product marketers, 24% of content marketers , 19% of social media marketers, and 12% of performance marketers now rely on video. This was followed by Facebook (62%) and Instagram (51%).

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Marketing Report Video Marketing Youtube Distribution 247

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Our friends at Salesforce ExactTarget Marketing Cloud (a sponsor of this blog) recently released their boffo Social Advertising Benchmark Report , where they dug deep into the actual results stemming from more than one trillion (TRILLION!) advertising impressions on Facebook, purchased through their platform.

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Statistics Facebook Advertisements Advertising 167

Savanta

AUGUST 3, 2011

B2B social media; is it a case of the Emperor’s New Clothes? The latest B2B Marketing Benchmark Report – based on a survey of 274 client side B2B marketers conducted by us here at Circle Research – finally seems to provide a definitive answer. The social media Emperor is getting dressed, but is still in his underpants.

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Advertising Benchmark Social Media Research Media 120

Metadata

DECEMBER 20, 2022

What did $42M in spend on Facebook and LinkedIn tell us about successful paid social ads? A lot—but mainly, it showed us the four elements of paid social ads —the ad format, channel, audience and offer type—must work in harmony to drive leads, pipeline and ROI. A look at how offer types perform on LinkedIn and Facebook.

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Linkedin Facebook Campaigns CTR 52

Hubspot

MARCH 30, 2021

These days, most businesses know they need to have a presence on Facebook. Searching for a business on Facebook and seeing they don't have a page garners the same reaction from users as searching for a business on Google and seeing they don't have a website: They just don't look legitimate. 13 Facebook Mistakes to Avoid.

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Facebook Ad Frequency Custom Publishing Dwell 101

KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 28, 2021

As marketers take a closer look at their social media marketing plans, new research suggests that more of them are looking to increase their investment in one platform, in particular, to achieve their goals. This is followed by Facebook (46%), YouTube (45%) and LinkedIn (44%). Finding Social Media Marketing Success on Instagram.

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Planning Social Media Advertising Benchmark Youtube 203

Webbiquity

MAY 10, 2016

Along with Google, Facebook is one of the giants of the Internet. According to recent research , 71% of all Internet users have a Facebook profile. 96% of B2C and and 88% of B2B companies use Facebook for marketing. Here are nine of the most popular tools for enhancing Facebook marketing efforts. ” — Rebekah Radice.

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Facebook Tools Work Management Best Practices 100

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.

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Social Media Social Marketing Tactics B2B Marketing 127

KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 15, 2021

As B2B marketers look toward social media to reach their primary objectives, new research suggests that Instagram and YouTube are growing in popularity among the list of top channels. Facebook’s Dominance Among Social Media Marketers. posts per week on Facebook. posts per week on Facebook. posts) and Twitter (4.4

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Social Media Marketing Report Social Marketing B2B Marketing 177

Sprout Social

AUGUST 1, 2019

Reporting and analytics are key to any social strategy. Whether it’s reviewing content relevancy, looking at your share of voice or tracking your audience engagement, data helps your brand make smarter decisions on social. Of all the social networks, Facebook arguably gives you the most amount of data to work with.

Facebook 80

Facebook Impressions Advertising Benchmark Ideal Customer Profiles 80

Sprout Social

APRIL 19, 2019

Despite efforts to unseat it, Facebook is still the reigning social media network. The use of Facebook has evolved through the years so it’s important for marketers to be up to date on the newest statistics. Facebook demographic stats. Facebook usage stats. Facebook advertising stats. Facebook video stats.

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Stats Cost Per Click Facebook Paid Search Agency 111

Webbiquity

MAY 9, 2023

Goal-setting is the foundation of any successful social media (or any other type of) marketing campaign. With 93% of marketers leveraging social media for increased brand exposure, it’s vital for businesses to identify ways to stay ahead of the curve. Guest post by Ahana Basu. What’s the best approach for creating that strategic plan?

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Social Media Social Marketing Planning Tips 313

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Many marketers are looking to dedicate a portion of their budgets to social media in the New Year, but new research suggests that not everyone is eyeing the same platforms to generate a return-on-investment. This was followed by Facebook (46%), YouTube (45%) and LinkedIn (44%). Social Media Marketing and Video Content.

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Customer Surveys Social Media Advertising Benchmark Youtube 159

Content Standard

OCTOBER 16, 2018

I sat down with Ryan Mei, an insights manager who formerly worked on the video growth analytics team at BuzzFeed and the analytics and insights team at Red Bull Media House, to better understand which social media metrics are key when creating video for distributed platforms, particularly YouTube and Facebook. The sweet spot?

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Distribution Youtube Facebook Video Marketing 99

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

What are they posting on social media? This includes keeping tabs on your competitors’ social media activity, pricing changes, marketing campaigns, product launches and more. For example, analyzing your competitor’s social media might reveal gaps in your own strategy. What’s their email marketing strategy?

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SWOT Budget Programs Eye-Tracking Advertising Benchmark 97

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 16, 2021

Have you ever opened Facebook with the intent of posting something to boost engagement on your profile, but you realized you don’t have a strategy to help you reach your goal? Writing optimized social media posts that are highly engaging isn’t as easy as it looks. To get the most out of social media, you need a plan. A strategy.

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Social Media Media Content Linkedin 262

Metadata

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

We’re talking about calls to action (CTAs) and how they make or break paid social campaigns. You might be asking this question: Which ones should I use on Facebook and LinkedIn? Source: 2023 B2B Paid Social Benchmark Report Why did it crash? What about CTAs on Facebook? What’s a call to action or CTA?

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Cost per Lead Paid Social Agency CPO CPL 52

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

By visualizing opportunities, businesses can make strategic decisions when launching a new product/service or new social media marketing strategy. Competitor mapping involves using competitive benchmark data to help you make decisions about the business, and gain intelligence about your competitors’ strengths and weaknesses.

SWOT 110

SWOT Comparison Peer-to-peer Analysis 110

Hubspot

OCTOBER 26, 2017

As of March 2017, Facebook had 1.28 With such a large portion of the world using Facebook, marketers everywhere know Facebook is an ideal place to reach and engage new audiences. After all, Facebook is a no-brainer for marketers. Then, use your calculations and compare them to the benchmarks in the full ebook.

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Facebook Campaigns Advertising Benchmark Advertising Funnels 77

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Sprout’s Facebook Competitors Report enables your brand to track fundamental metrics for any Facebook Page and benchmark these metrics against your own Pages. With this new report you can understand how your brand growth and engagement on Facebook compares to competitors. Benchmark Industry Standards.

Facebook 81

Facebook Advertising Benchmark Aggregators CMO 81

Sprout Social

MARCH 7, 2024

Benefits of a competitive analysis report A competitive analysis report serves as a tool for competitor benchmarking. Alternatively, you can use competitive monitoring and social listening to learn what other companies your audience is interested in. Let’s dive into some more key benefits.

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Analysis Marketing AI Examples SWOT 94

KoMarketing Associates

JULY 2, 2020

B2B advertising has a reputation for being dull, but it doesn’t have to be – especially when you’re advertising on social media. The more relaxed nature of social media platforms gives B2B marketers a valuable opportunity to be more approachable and relatable. A great deal of B2B marketers do use LinkedIn ads, for sure.

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Social Media Paid Search Agency Advertisements Advertising 290

Benchmark Email

APRIL 12, 2022

Social media services like Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat are now a fundamental part of daily online life. But, you might be surprised to learn that email marketing has maintained high importance in digital communication while also growing in popularity.

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Segmentation Email Marketing Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 128

Directive Agency

AUGUST 3, 2020

While a majority of B2C companies are crushing the social media marketing game, many B2B organizations are lagging behind. Even with Facebook’s growing popularity, many B2B brands still struggle to nail down an effective strategy. Facebook advertising for B2B brands. The problem? Let’s get started. Focus on the funnel.

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Top of Funnel Paid Search Agency Facebook Ads 64

Convince & Convert

JUNE 19, 2012

One of the questions causing a fair amount of debate around digital marketing circles revolves around whether or not Facebook page “Likes” carry any measurable business value. In my opinion, the insights that support the cost per acquisition of a Facebook Like seems to be a bit less of a stretch.

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Facebook Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Paid Search Agency 158

Brandwatch Marketing

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Use social listening Perhaps the most effective tactic is to look at where people are already talking – social media and other websites. Social listening allows you to listen into online, organic conversations about your brand across social media and the web. What should you be measuring against?

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Brand Identity Branding Advertising Benchmark Eye-Tracking 96

SmartBrief - Marketing

MARCH 4, 2024

In part one of our three-part series on email newsletter best practices, we addressed core foundational elements of an effective email newsletter , including compelling statistics, defining your goals and audiences and how to use competitive benchmarking to inform the overall email newsletter strategy.

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Newsletter Template Email Marketing Design 91

Metadata

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

If you’re reading this post on the ROI of Facebook ads, you’re probably asking a lot of common questions: Are Facebook ads worth it for B2B? What’s a good ROI for B2B Facebook ads? How do I calculate the return on investment of my Facebook ads? In this post, we cover: Are Facebook ads a waste of money for B2B?

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ROI Facebook Cost per Lead Paid Search Agency 52

Metadata

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

If you’re reading this post on the ROI of Facebook ads, you’re probably asking a lot of common questions: Are Facebook ads worth it for B2B? What’s a good ROI for B2B Facebook ads? How do I calculate the return on investment of my Facebook ads? In this post, we cover: Are Facebook ads a waste of money for B2B?

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ROI Facebook Cost per Lead Paid Search Agency 52

Exo B2B

JANUARY 23, 2024

I recently published on LinkedIn, part of the results of CMI’s annual content marketing study, “B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends: Outlook for 2024” This publication focused on LinkedIn’s dominance as the social network of choice for the vast majority of those who publish B2B content on social networks.

Marketing AI 52

Marketing AI B2B Marketing Content Marketing Social Networks 52

Sprout Social

AUGUST 5, 2020

For social marketers, gaining these competitive insights has become an increasingly critical tool to help them differentiate their brand and strengthen their share of voice (SOV) in the conversation. . Benchmark your social performance. Owned content refers to content that brands publish from their own social profiles.

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Analysis Marketing & Strategy Advertising Benchmark Comparison 141

Metadata

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Like almost every B2B company on the planet, I knew my success would hinge largely on paid social advertising. After a few months, still nothing, and at that point, I was convinced our audience either wasn’t on social media or they didn’t want to hear from us. Facebook: $102.02 Facebook: $102.02 I was okay admitting that.

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Paid Content Paid Social Agency Cost per Lead Advertising Agencies 52

Brandwatch Marketing

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The key to making the most of social media is listening to what your audience has to say about you, your competitors, and the market in general. Once you have the data you can undertake analysis, and finally, reach social business intelligence ; using all these insights to know your customers better and improve your marketing strategy.

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Social Media Tools Media Lead Scoring 98