Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

When you think of brands on social media, which come to mind first? And great brand marketing on social is behind some of the most creative storytelling out there. From edgy social personas to posting fresh memes, storytelling takes many different forms. Wendy’s buzz-worthy sarcasm? Sprout’s TikTok?

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 3, 2023

In the span of 26 years, social media has transformed from a simple communication tool to a powerful marketing platform. And as a result, so has the role of social media managers. From content creation to community management, the responsibilities of social teams have expanded significantly.

Social Media 90

Social Media Media Content Storytelling 90

Navigate the Channel

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Social media marketing is the practice of using social media platforms to connect with your audience, build your brand, and drive business growth. Why Social Media Marketing Matters 1. Why Social Media Marketing Matters 1.

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Social Media Allocation Social Marketing Media 65

ClearVoice

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Everyone has their favorite creative marketing moment. Creativity has always been the starlet of content creation. This article explores the role of creativity vs. analytics, how to strike the ideal balance, and some tools to help you get it just right. Fostering a culture that values creativity more than data-based results.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 6, 2022

If you’re a social media marketer, chances are you’ve been asked, “but how do we go viral?” Most marketers undoubtedly want the audience growth and attention that comes from achieving a social media viral video. In fact, it’s the dream of many social media managers. What makes a social media viral video?

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Content Standard

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The way content marketers talked about social media storytelling made it sound whimsical and impassioned. Content production and planning felt more like a creative endeavor than a business practice. Storytelling is a practice nearly as old as mankind itself. Here’s the thing about social media marketing.

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SocialPilot

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Be it inspiration for your next campaign or leveraging the latest features of social media, they’ve got your back. Social Media Marketing + Michael A. Social Media News + Matt Navarra Karissa Bell Sarah Frier Social Media Marketing Michael A. Are you ready? Let’s begin! Table of Contents 1.

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Champion Communications

JUNE 7, 2023

More than ever, it is imperative for workers in PR to be more agile, listen closely to target audiences and be hyper-creative in the way in which we communicate. Enter social media. Ding dong the old social media is dead, which old social? Enter the new wave of social channels.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Between algorithm shifts and the rise of new platforms, the only constant in the world of social media is change. And continuing your social media training is the best way for you, and your team, to achieve a quick knowledge and credentials boost. Org-wide social media marketing training. Level: Beginner.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 2, 2022

For creative marketers, there’s nothing that brings more joy than bringing an idea to fruition through a campaign, creative asset or captivating content. However, taking a creative concept from your mind and executing it in real life isn’t always easy. Creative block is not one-size-fits-all.

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Sprout Social

JULY 30, 2018

The most common problem that brands have marketing themselves on social isn’t rooted in product strength or the quality and structure of marketing plans. It’s that we’re failing at the social media storytelling game. Advanced Analytics, powered by Simply Measured Want more creative planning fuel?

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Bluetext

MARCH 19, 2024

As the seasons change, it’s the perfect time to breathe new life into your social media strategy. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore 15 dynamic ways to revitalize your social media presence across these diverse platforms. Contact us.

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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. You’re not alone. About the Jessica Gioglio: Follow @savvybostonian.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 2, 2021

It’s called going viral when a piece of content really takes off on social media and reaches a large audience very quickly by receiving an unusual amount of shares and exposure. Knowing you want something to go viral isn’t enough for a solid social media marketing strategy. What is a viral video? But what for?

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This is your sign to create a “meet the team” social media post series to highlight employees who play a crucial role in shaping your brand—from your culture to your content to your finished products. A post shared by Sprout Social (@sproutsocial). What is a “meet the team” social media post?

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 19, 2015

But here’s the key question: How do companies get started with storytelling? Everyone Is a Storyteller. The first and probably most important step is recognizing that every company can be a storyteller, and every company has good stories to tell. The answer: a five-step process that any company can embrace. Take the Leap.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 14, 2020

Social media managers wear many hats, filling necessary and strategic roles ranging from marketing specialist to customer care provider. Fortunately, working in social media builds a broad range of transferable skills. Fortunately, working in social media builds a broad range of transferable skills.

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ClearVoice

JULY 9, 2020

The concept can apply to all industries, and the field of social media is no different. Contrary to popular belief and assumption, social media is more than just posting content. Let me clear the air on this before we dive into the various roles that make up a #teamlance dynamic for a social media team.

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Sprout Social

MAY 14, 2020

Many brands want more engagement around their social media posts but don’t know what else to do or are stuck in the same old strategy. Your social media engagement can always be improved upon, there is no maximum engagement level that one can reach. What is social media engagement? Execute strategy ideas.

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Social Media Media Click Rate Ideal Customer Profiles 144

Zoominfo

AUGUST 12, 2018

Creativity isn’t a concept that can easily be put into words. So in an effort to demystify the term, we’re going to dive into marketing creativity in the B2B realm. Our examples highlight ways companies achieved branding success through creative marketing initiatives. It’s definitely creative, but they didn’t do the impossible.

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Creativity B2B Marketing Examples Work Management 130

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Innovative brands are activating employees to be storytellers. They are doing this to reach new audiences, extend the reach of organic content in social and humanize their brand. The current buzzword for this practice is “employee advocacy,” or even “social selling.” It’s a fact.

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Social Media Social Marketing Marketing & Strategy Peer-to-peer 145

Convince & Convert

MAY 10, 2017

Carefully choosing your social channels no longer has the impact it once had on your marketing success. Many of the new feature roll-outs on top social platforms have focused on storytelling. Lauren: The social media channels we use are actually less important now than ever before.

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Social Media Media Storytelling Social Networks 120

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

If you’re considering social media outsourcing, we get it. After all, the expertise and time required to run social campaigns involves more than most companies can handle in-house. This is especially true for smaller marketing teams struggling with social growth. The biggest benefits of outsourcing social media.

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Social Media Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Media 119

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.

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Social Media Campaigns Media Top of Funnel 118

illumin

APRIL 9, 2024

Too many marketers treat over-the-top (OTT) the same way they do digital advertising on social media or YouTube. If advertisers are turning to OTT as a replacement for linear TV commercials, shouldn’t they apply the same level of creativity and storytelling ? This isn’t a new phenomenon, but it is a growing one.

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ClearVoice

JANUARY 25, 2022

” [Cringe] Executives often direct marketers to create social media videos that will go “viral” or will make a huge impact in one fell swoop. Ready to learn how to create social media videos your audience will love and share? How to create engaging social media videos. Don’t try it.

Social Media 104

Social Media Video Marketing Media Tips 104

Bannerflow

APRIL 28, 2022

Achieving marketing excellence for a brand now demands the involvement of social media advertising. billion social media users in January 2022 – equating to 58.4% Therefore, it’s little wonder that worldwide social media ad spend is set to hit $173,988 million in 2022, according to Statista figures.

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Bannerflow

APRIL 28, 2022

Achieving marketing excellence for a brand now demands the involvement of social media advertising. billion social media users in January 2022 – equating to 58.4% Therefore, it’s little wonder that worldwide social media ad spend is set to hit $173,988 million in 2022, according to Statista figures.

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Social Media Advertisements Advertising Media 52

Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 21, 2021

During the last year or two, we’ve seen new technologies, a backlash of sorts in social media, and influencer marketing maturing from its early days as a viable and powerful marketing channel in its own right. AI will tell us what to create, but our best storytellers are our existing employees from across the business.

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Seismic

MARCH 4, 2021

The best companies today are great storytellers. Among B2B marketers, storytelling is a buzzword that’s often assumed to be the narrative that brands tell their buyer. The first part of storytelling is connecting with the buyer. Storytelling is about putting your best foot forward in the medium where your buyer is.

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Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Storytelling is described as an art … the “art” of storytelling. And — like art — it requires creativity, vision, skill, and practice. Storytelling isn’t something you can grasp in one sitting, after one course. Storytelling is an incredibly valuable tool for you to add to your proverbial marketing tool belt.

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Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

In honor of Thanksgiving, I wanted to write a post about the power of family in social media storytelling. But first, remember that the goal isn’t to be good at social media. The goal is to be good at business because of social media. Social is just a conduit. But for what?

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Social Media Storytelling Media Video Marketing 134

Act-On

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Responsibilities: Product launches Partner marketing Messaging and positioning Pricing (with Revenue or Finance) Competitive analysis Sales enablement Sub-teams and roles: Partner marketing Sales enablement Brand Marketing Brand Marketing handles “who you are” — they use storytelling to engage prospects, customers, and partners.

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Paid Search Agency B2B Marketing Demand Generation Agencies Marketing Analytics Tools 177

Convince & Convert

JULY 20, 2015

Tweetable Moments Social media has made it so easy to technically do things, we think we have the right to do it. Social Media Law Has Become a Career. Ryan Garcia is the Legal Director at Dell , which means a large part of his job is providing guidance surrounding the use of social media for the company.

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Social Media Media Copyright Skype 144

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 8, 2021

In the early days of social media, building customer communities was common practice for all brands that had a Facebook page and Twitter account. It was easier back then because the networks were much smaller back then, and organic reach on social media was 100%. Enabling employees to be brand storytellers.

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Content Standard

DECEMBER 27, 2018

There are very few industries these days that change as quickly as social media. This past year has been an exceptionally tumultuous one for social media networks, even for an ever-changing industry. We’ve seen a huge paradigm shift in social media in 2018 toward consumer awareness and expectation.

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Social Media Social Marketing Media Planning 111

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 29, 2020

The businesses finding the most success today, despite the turbulence, are the ones willing to remain flexible, make change rapidly, and get creative. Partnering with a social media marketing business to create a new product that integrates social media and email services can make your offer more attractive.

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