Contently

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The Social Club is Contently’s new Q&A series with the people behind the most creative, notable, and successful social media accounts. It’s not every day a branded tweet goes viral. Even rarer is the viral tweet coming from a frozen meat company. So far, it seems to have worked out. I'll tell you why.

Social Media 133

Social Media Work Management Marketing Management Media 133

Sprout Social

JANUARY 23, 2024

A series where we compile and analyze social media posts and campaigns inspiring us, and break down what makes them so genius. We help you envision how social can increase your brand’s awareness, foster community engagement and grow the bottom line. Using tools that elevate posts your community is already sharing.

Brand Identity 111

Brand Identity Branding Communities Viral Marketing 111

Optinmonster

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Do you want to learn how to increase sales with social media? Social media can be one of the best ways to connect with your audience and get your company in front of countless numbers of prospective customers. How to Increase Sales With Social Media. When do people use social media?

Social Media 80

Social Media Media Tips Ideal Customer Profiles 80

Martech Advisor

DECEMBER 19, 2019

There are a few social media campaigns that go viral and make a real impact on society. We handpicked 20 social media campaign ideas to give you an edge when planning your social strategy for 2020. A well-planned social media campaign helps brands create awareness, build a community, and drives sales.

Social Media 118

Social Media Campaigns Media Top of Funnel 118

Hubspot

JUNE 7, 2021

If you've read the news or surfed through social media recently, you've probably heard about the new social media audio app called Clubhouse. When a new social media app goes viral, you can almost guarantee that at least one of the social tech giants will test a similar, competitive feature.

Social Media 96

Social Media Social Marketing Media Planning 96

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 10, 2023

But influencer marketing isn’t as simple as picking any creator, creating one-off content and reaping the benefits of their loyal following—our report found 81% of social marketers describe influencer marketing as an essential part of their social media strategy. Topicals Influencer trips are staples within the beauty industry.

Examples 127

Examples Campaigns Advertising Agencies Burn Rate 127

Sprout Social

JANUARY 24, 2024

Influencer marketing has grown beyond getting a viral moment. Our Q3 2023 Pulse Survey revealed 81% of US-based social marketers consider influencer marketing an essential part of their social media strategy. They no longer expect accidental virality by hiring an influencer.

Paid Content 100

Paid Content Marketing Analytics Tools Advertising Agencies Marketing Budget 100

Tomorrow People

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

The recent sale of former social media darling Digg for $500,000 (it was valued at $175m four years ago) is a timely reminder that in the world of social media , nothing is forever. Behold, three exercises in social media slapstick: Skittles falls prey to Twitter trolls. Conclusion: Don't be Ryanair.

Social Media 120

Social Media SIC Media Peer-to-peer 120

SocialPilot

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Plus, AI can significantly save time and increase efficiency in this process by quickly sifting through social media platforms to find influencers who meet your criteria. Search for influencers who actively engage with their audience through comments and direct messages, fostering community. What’s the buzz?

Sales Management 90

Sales Management ROI Planning Work Management 90

Valasys

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Utilizing social media to promote your products and services is a great investment, regardless of your business’ scale or resources – it simply pays off. According to statistics, we spend around 42% of our waking hours browsing the internet, with 98% of people using at least two social media platforms.

Social Media 52

Social Media Examples Campaigns Media 52

Buzz Marketing for Technology

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Social media definitely pays off, but you’ve got to focus on the approach not the tools. Social Media has hit the mainstream these days but the big concern on every product marketer’s mind has been how to justify the ROI? If you’re concerned about social media cost justification, you’re not along.

Social Media 100

Social Media Media Paid Search Agency Word of Mouth 100

Optinmonster

DECEMBER 21, 2023

It can generate a buzz around your product and get people to notice it. The pre-launch campaign quickly went viral all over the world because of the high-octane drama built into it. You can also create viral articles or epic guides. Once the article is published, be the first one to share it on your social media network.

Campaigns 88

Campaigns Ad Building Planning Paid Search Agency 88

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Our research shows that the most effective purchase drivers on social media are recommendations from friends, comments and product reviews and familiarity with a brand. Brand awareness creates a community that generates word of mouth buzz, ‘I love this product, and I know you will too.’ Fans beget more fans.

Brand Identity 131

Brand Identity Branding Marketing & Strategy Eye-Tracking 131

Sprout Social

AUGUST 8, 2023

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve likely heard of TikTok—the short-form video platform that has been the basis of a number of viral moments over the last couple of years. If your brand is on TikTok, you’re probably aiming to create your own viral moment. With TikTok, they’re one in the same.

SEO 93

SEO Viral Marketing Keywords High Quality Lead 93

SmartBrief - Marketing

DECEMBER 4, 2023

While the primary mission of experiential marketing for consumers is getting them to remember the brand, the goal with influencers is to get them to talk about it on social media … and achieving these two goals requires entirely different approaches. It’s among SmartBrief’s more than 250 industry-focused newsletters.

Paid Search Agency 68

Paid Search Agency Planning Advertising Agencies Work Management 68

Sprout Social

MAY 4, 2022

Community challenges are totally organic, usually stemming from a viral trend or question that’s been buzzing on TikTok. Similarly, community challenges are more niche and speak to a smaller set of creators versus the entirety of TikTok. That said, products and brands go viral on TikTok all the time.

Brand Identity 111

Brand Identity Branding Tagging Viral Marketing 111

Biznology

JUNE 26, 2018

Unless you already have a bursting-at-the-seams Rolodex and a stable of superfans who are waiting impatiently for anything and everything you give birth to in the world, you might be cutting the ribbon of your new business, blog, site, app, community, or nonprofit to a fever-pitch crowd of bumpkiss. When You Build It They Won’t Come.

Traffic 184

Traffic Word of Mouth Marketing Websites Outreach 184

Sprout Social

JANUARY 12, 2022

Gymshark, Threadless and Casper are shining examples of brands that flourished thanks to community-building and word of mouth. Companies with plenty of positive buzz and frequent social mentions grow rapidly in the age of social media. Either on-site, social media, Google or third-party review aggregators.

Word of Mouth 137

Word of Mouth Paid Content Conversion Work Management 137

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

However, a lot of people making that news have created expectations and beliefs about social media that aren’t true. Social Media is Inexpensive False. As Charlene Li said recently, social media trades media cost for labor cost. Social Media is Fast False. Absolutely.

Social Media 149

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Paid Search Agency 149

SmartBrief - Marketing

DECEMBER 4, 2023

While the primary mission of experiential marketing for consumers is getting them to remember the brand, the goal with influencers is to get them to talk about it on social media … and achieving these two goals requires entirely different approaches. It’s among SmartBrief’s more than 250 industry-focused newsletters.

Paid Search Agency 52

Paid Search Agency Planning Advertising Agencies Work Management 52

Biznology

JANUARY 17, 2012

What’s more, the most successful online social media barflies are aggressive in addition to gorgeous. Too many companies that have invested vast resources in social have Pretty Boy/Girl Syndrome. Be the catalyst of your natural social media success. Mind you, there are exceptions.

Social Media 80

Social Media Social Marketing Media Long Tail Marketing 80

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 19, 2010

Virality, Quick and Easy Once the stories are approved and posted on the blog, RESMARK automatically triggers another email, notifying the author and asking them to share the story on Facebook, Twitter, and elsewhere. It punches a hole in the theory that social media and content creation success has to be a huge time commitment.

Social Media 140

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 140

Convince & Convert

MAY 13, 2010

While my social media speaking engagements vary enough that I alter my material quite a bit from event to event, there is definitely a batch of one liners that I tend to incorporate. Everyone says social media is a unicorn, but maybe it’s just a horse? Focus on how to be social, not on how to do social.

Social Media 151

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 151

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

I wrote a post a while ago called Social Media Excellence and a Side of Fries about the importance of people to McDonald’s) As you might expect, UnMarketing is not your typical marketing and business book. link] UNcanny Insights From UnMarketing | Book Reviews | Social Media … | eBook Reviews [.]

Social Media 115

Social Media Media Paid Search Agency Peer-to-peer 115

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 7, 2023

After all, everyday TikTokers are the ones responsible for the trends, challenges and viral videos that rack up billions of views. Building rapport with creators and the social-savvy public The more creators go viral, the more positive buzz TikTok earns. Oh, and don’t forget the billions of dollars in ad revenue.

Creativity 81

Creativity Paid Search Agency Viral Marketing Lock-In 81

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

She specializes in social media strategies that lead to actionable plans to achieve real world objectives. I’ve spent a lot of time working with various social media monitoring tools and I’ve whittled my list of favorites down to two or three. You might want to test this. • What about you?

Social Media 155

Social Media Media Paid Content Work Management 155

Sprout Social

JUNE 28, 2022

After all, everyday TikTokers are the ones responsible for the trends, challenges and viral videos that rack up billions of views. Building rapport with creators and the social-savvy public. The more creators go viral, the more positive buzz TikTok earns. Oh, and don’t forget the billions of dollars in ad revenue.

Work Management 108

Work Management Paid Search Agency Viral Marketing Lock-In 108

Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

But successful word-of-mouth marketing takes work and serious marketing savvy, leveraging many components of inbound marketing like product marketing, content creation, and social media marketing. Build a very close social media community. Building a close social media community relies on nuance, though.

Word of Mouth 78

Word of Mouth Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Paid Search Agency 78

Hubspot

MAY 14, 2019

Buzz Marketing. Buzz marketing is a viral marketing strategy that leverages refreshingly creative content, interactive events, and community influencers to generate word-of-mouth marketing and anticipation for the product or service the brand is about to launch. Contextual Marketing. Conversational Marketing.

Paid Content 101

Paid Content Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Word of Mouth 101

Convince & Convert

MARCH 25, 2010

Advanced social media analytics and ROI calculations often require tying together disparate systems, and looking for causation (or at least correlation) between social media success and business outcome. Or, you could just use Swix, the super slick new social media scoreboard that just works. Trade show.

Social Media 117

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 117

Webbiquity

MAY 31, 2016

Showcase reviews: Online Marketing Institute, Anders Orsander, Shift Communications, BuzzBlogger, Perception, Katie Lance, B2B PR Sense Blog, Cent Muruganandam, Quick Sprout, Marketing Insider Group (Strategy), Blogging Wizard, SmartBug Media, Express Writers, Social Media Examiner, Robbie Richards. 2) Jump Start.

Tools 100

Tools Best Practices Enterprise Management PR 100

Optinmonster

APRIL 11, 2024

Do you want to get more email leads from your social media platforms? Want to know how to convert your social media following into potential leads? Social media is a great tool to attract an online following. In this post, I’ll share 9 ways that you can use social media to grow your email list.

Social Media 89

Social Media Media Ideal Customer Profiles Lock-In 89

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 18, 2010

Wanting to be at the center of a new way to communicate to customers and prospects is a worthy objective. What’s the hot new trend in social media that we can bring to our clients? Better question: How can we optimize and improve our existing social media programs?

PR 160

PR Social Media Paid Content Media 160

Navigate the Channel

MAY 24, 2023

Gone are the days when a well-written news release, one article in a trade publication and few social posts did the deal. With PR incorporating elements such as podcasting, community platforms and influencer marketing, it can be a different path to launch. Consider your keywords here, as they can’t conflict with your hashtags.

Word of Mouth 65

Word of Mouth Product Marketing & Strategy B2B 65

The Effective Marketer

JULY 21, 2009

Taking the plunge into social media may not be the right thing for you Social media is just another media Experts, personalities and false prophets are all clamoring that social media is king. Otherwise it’s just buzz. What is it for? Who is our target? What is our goal?

Social Media 100

Social Media Planning Work Management Social Marketing 100

Content Standard

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

This practice can boost your SEO, increase social media engagement, and expand your brand reach to new audiences. Campaign/Launch Content A campaign is a perfect opportunity to create timely content that generates buzz and interest. It’s also an excellent opportunity to advance your thought leadership.

Ad Building 140

Ad Building Brand Identity Branding Thought Leadership 140

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Skip to content Skip to navigation Skip to footer Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media Consulting Social Media Strategy Blog Social Media Consulting Blog Social Media Consulting Speaking Newsletter Free Social Media Tools Twitter Interviews About Lijit Search Is Your Social Strategy Proactive or Reactive?

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Social Media Webinar Metrics Media Marketing & Strategy 117