Martech

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

It’s hard to imagine the web as a real, tangible thing — especially in the context of social media and digital communities where a screen separates our reality from the insular worlds of the internet. They’re the secluded alleyways and hidden speakeasies of the web, offering a respite from the noise of mainstream social experiences.

Communities 101

Communities Top of Funnel Word of Mouth Enterprise Management 101

Sprout Social

MARCH 20, 2023

Your first instinct when implementing an organic social media strategy for a technology company would be to showcase your tech, right? But with organic social media (and the elusive algorithms that power it), you can’t target a specific audience. Community is a vague word though. What does it all mean? Scientists?

Communities 86

Communities Paid Search Agency Product Peer-to-peer 86

Convince & Convert

APRIL 12, 2024

The struggle is real for social media leaders, managers, and teams. Whenever you mention that you work in social media, from the outside looking in, people think that you take a photo and/or video and just hit “post” to make the magic happen. Nevertheless, we know it takes much more work to manage a brand on social media.

Social Media 135

Social Media ROI Media Cross-Selling 135

Sprout Social

JUNE 10, 2020

To our Sprout community, The events of the past couple weeks have laid bare the broken aspects of our society, and the pain and suffering that too often sit in the blurry periphery of our collective vision. At Sprout Social, DEI is woven into the fabric of our company. Black lives matter. Assata’s Daughters (Chicago). You matter.

Communities 122

Communities Education Validation Act-On 122

Webbiquity

JANUARY 24, 2023

Social media advertising requires marketing professionals to proactively respond to continually evolving user habits and adapt to different trends. Image credit: Merakist on Unsplash The last year in social media saw consumer preferences shift, new technologies emerge, and certain social platforms flourish.

Social Media 304

Social Media Advertisements Advertising Spyware 304

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 136

Gartner Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Ad Exchange 136

SmartBrief - Marketing

JANUARY 9, 2024

But now, these brands are being challenged by a new cultural paradigm with the power of influence now in the hands of the consumer, the community and the influencers who cultivate loyalty versus overnight fame. Consider organizations that advocate for AI as a human empowerment tool, such as AI For Good Summit or FB AI Art Universe.

Marketing AI 75

Marketing AI Communities Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies 75

Sprout Social

JUNE 25, 2020

Welcome to the Social Spotlight, where we dive deep into what we love about a brand’s approach to a specific social campaign. From strategy through execution and results, we’ll examine what makes the best brands on social tick — and leave you with some key takeaways to consider for your own brand’s social strategy.

Communities 125

Communities Touchpoints Video Marketing Resources 125

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 11, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, social networks play a pivotal role in business growth and brand awareness. This comprehensive guide explores the top social networks that offer unique opportunities for businesses to connect, engage, and thrive in the online sphere.

Social Networks 179

Social Networks Business Work Management Social Media 179

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 17, 2021

Event organizers base KPIs on the goals they’re aiming to achieve. Send out your message to potential attendees using email marketing, social media promotion, a press release, direct mail, and other channels. Your organization can generate revenues from ticket sales, merchandise, and offering additional content for purchase.

Webinar Metrics 258

Webinar Metrics Organization Marketing & Strategy Merchandising 258

Convince & Convert

MAY 10, 2016

The online community pendulum is swinging back. It’s no longer enough to rely on social networks for community infrastructure. Smart companies are now combining owned and rented community functions into a 1+1=3 scenario I call Omni-Social. Click for the replay of the Omni-Social Webinar.

Communities 112

Communities Webinar Metrics Lead Ranking Paid Social Agency 112

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

With budget cuts, resignations and layoffs in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) departments, professionals and consumers alike have noticed a trend in companies backtracking on their social justice commitments made in 2020. Cassandra Blackburn , the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sprout Social points to several reasons.

Social Media 111

Social Media Practices Media Best Practices 111

Navigate the Channel

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

You have chosen the right social channels for your association, created your content calendar and embarked on a successful journey to engage with farmers through social media. Your team is posting relevant, timely information and your community is engaged. Paid social media expands your audience beyond current followers.

Paid Content 122

Paid Content Paid Social Agency Social Media Advertisements 122

Biznology

MARCH 1, 2021

In this episode of Messaging on a Mission we hear from Phil Finch, a former VP of communications at a large not-for-profit, Sharon McIntosh, a world-renowned expert in internal communications, and Sara Jackson, executive director of Internal Comms Pro. Sharon McIntosh is president of And Then Communications. Common Mistakes.

Organization 156

Organization Work Management Internet Marketing Marketing Management 156

Sprout Social

AUGUST 30, 2022

Discord is the future of online communities. Gen Z, in particular, is opting to spend time in smaller, private online communities. Marketers, creators and community builders looking to future proof themselves should take a moment to reflect—are you part of that “digital campfire? Instead, it is a community platform.

Communities 81

Communities Brand Identity Branding Template 81

Conductor

JUNE 29, 2021

The problem modern SEOs face today is one of falling organic traffic, as the amount of organic traffic that Google sends to other sites has declined nearly 15% between 2016 and 2019. Every day on social media billions of conversations on millions of topics are taking place.

Social Media 83

Social Media Traffic Marketing AI Organization 83

Webbiquity

JANUARY 23, 2024

Through social listening. In fact, almost 61% of businesses currently have a social listening system. Social listening, and more broadly online brand monitoring, is essential. This post outlines 10 key steps in using social listening to satisfy and retain more customers. Monitor brand mentions. Track customer sentiment.

Customer Satisfaction 149

Customer Satisfaction Social Media Advertising Benchmark Acquisitions 149

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

The days of the leased social community are fading, and it’s time to re-embrace owned social. Before the rise of MySpace and Facebook and Twitter and Tumblr, the “original” social media was created in the unglamorous yet impactful world of discussion boards and forums. Thus, the trend pendulum (the trendulum?)

Communities 149

Communities Social Media Top of Funnel Rules 149

LeadsRX

MAY 4, 2021

We’ve formalized our approach to giving back to our community and can’t wait to get started. We’ve always supported community charities and activities and have matched employee contributions to causes near and dear to them. That’s why we are announcing the formalization of the LeadsRx Community Impact Program. A Nod to Humanity.

Communities 112

Communities Multi-Touch Attribution Outreach Organic Leads 112

Stevens & Tate

APRIL 18, 2024

Lead Management : The use of automation software in lead management allows senior living communities to capture and store detailed information about each prospect, from initial inquiry through to move-in. This analysis helps your community identify unique selling propositions (USPs) that can differentiate your services from others.

Marketing Automation Services 52

Marketing Automation Services Communities Marketing Automation Automation 52

Martech

AUGUST 31, 2021

“Community as a function of business and a function of practice has been a long time coming. That was Mike Rizzo, founder of the MO Pros community, in the first part of this two-part series on the significance of community marketing for brands. It’s just maturing. You need the technology to enable these things.

Communities 114

Communities Work Management Marketing Management Paid Search Agency 114

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Social media has become deeply ingrained in our daily lives, evolving from a novel tool to connect with friends into a central hub for entertainment, news, community building and discovery. Cementing social’s influence throughout your organization today can future-proof your brand for tomorrow.

Social Media 121

Social Media Social Marketing Media CMO 121

Heinz Marketing

MARCH 5, 2022

Connection is critical to a leader’s success and this includes connection with yourself, team, and organization. As the pandemic is beginning to resist, marketers must act fast to drive change and create value within their organizations. How to Join the Ranks of Best-in-Class Marketing Organizations.

Communities 105

Communities B2B CMO Work Management 105

Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 15, 2023

User behavior is changing, and studies show that around 31% of consumers use social media channels to find answers to their queries. If you’re growing your business and footprint online, this is the best time to understand social media SEO. It’ll help you create a loyal community of followers and promote your page and business.

Social Media 154

Social Media SEO Cost Per Click Media 154

SocialPilot

JANUARY 21, 2024

Social media has too many things to offer to brands and users. A call-to-action can be a slight nudge for commenting on your social media posts or the final call to sign up for a free trial. You can even use social media CTA to distribute your gated content like downloading an ebook, templates, checklist, or more. Let’s explore!

Social Media 119

Social Media Examples Media Urgency Marketing 119

Sprout Social

APRIL 24, 2020

Welcome to the Social Spotlight, where we dive deep into what we love about a brand’s approach to a specific social campaign. From strategy through execution and results, we’ll examine what makes the best brands on social tick — and leave you with some key takeaways to consider for your own brand’s social strategy.

Communities 93

Communities Class Aggregators Knowledge Base 93

SmartBrief - Marketing

JANUARY 9, 2024

But now, these brands are being challenged by a new cultural paradigm with the power of influence now in the hands of the consumer, the community and the influencers who cultivate loyalty versus overnight fame. Consider organizations that advocate for AI as a human empowerment tool, such as AI For Good Summit or FB AI Art Universe.

Marketing AI 52

Marketing AI Communities Paid Search Agency Ad Building 52

Oktopost

MAY 12, 2021

It turns out that creating a brand community for your B2B company can give you that type of mouthwatering ROI. . B2B businesses need to foster a strong spirit of community to serve their clients and customers better. Let’s take a deeper look to learn how you can build a beneficial community around your B2B brand.

Communities 121

Communities Ad Building Brand Identity Branding 121

Navigate the Channel

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

As agriculture promotion groups (APGs) and checkoffs strive to provide educational information for farmers to keep them informed about investment activities and new opportunities, building a social community with your target audience can be a positive, engaging way to support key communication goals.

Social Media 65

Social Media Media Communities FAQ 65

Contently

JUNE 19, 2018

The Social Club is Contently’s new Q&A series with the people behind the most creative, notable, and successful social media accounts. I spoke with Beth Harker, Charmin’s community manager, to get a better sense of what it’s like being the person behind the paper. Toilet paper gets a bad rap. We all do it.

Communities 127

Communities Cross-Selling Paper Twitter 127

Sprout Social

MAY 11, 2020

Welcome to the Social Spotlight, where we dive deep into what we love about a brand’s approach to a specific social campaign. From strategy through execution and results, we’ll examine what makes the best brands on social tick — and leave you with some key takeaways to consider for your own brand’s social strategy.

Communities 87

Communities Ad Building Word of Mouth Resources 87

Martech

MARCH 12, 2024

For the last two decades, B2B marketers have tried to figure out how to use social media to reach buyers. There have been starts and stops along the way, but we are now seeing social media being used strategically. Here’s a list of key things CEOs should know about social media in business marketing. Is it important?

Social Media 78

Social Media Media B2B Advertising Agencies 78

SmartBrief - Marketing

JULY 31, 2023

In China, this trend has promoted the use of social media platforms WeChat and China’s original TikTok, Douyin , to build community-led brands and retailers. According to CMXHub , 66% of retail professionals say that their online community has positively impacted customer retention and 55% say that they have seen increased sales.

Communities 52

Communities Brand Identity Branding Work Management 52

Biznology

APRIL 6, 2022

There are thousands of agencies that claim they “do social media.” The truth is that there are tons of agencies that offer social media services, but it is exceedingly difficult to find an agency that really does social media well. MySpace was founded in 2003, so social media is still not quite yet 20 years old as a discipline.

Paid Social Agency 197

Paid Social Agency Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Social Media 197

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 6, 2023

You’d be hard-pressed to find healthcare marketers that don’t understand the value of social media for healthcare , according to Jill Florence, Director of Enterprise Sales at Sprout Social. However, as Katherine Van Allen, Senior Solutions Engineer at Sprout, points out, the benefits of social outweigh the risks.

Social Media 104

Social Media Enterprise Management Work Management Marketing Management 104

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

DECEMBER 11, 2023

At Salesforce, we understand the unique value of community. That’s why we want to help you get the most out of the Trailblazer Community. Since its establishment in 2006, the Trailblazer Community has gained millions of members around the world. Peer-to-peer learning is a powerful tool for problem-solving and skill-building.

Communities 59

Communities Peer-to-peer Marketing AI Lead Scoring 59

Oktopost

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Joel Harrison, Editor-in-Chief at B2B Marketing takes on community building. Watch the recording: Want to hear more from renowned marketing leaders on building community? Joel Harrison, Editor-in-Chief at B2B Marketing, sits down with host Jennifer Gutman to shed a bright light on why more B2B brands are leveraging community.

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Communities Transparency B2B Click Rate 116