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 do our posts address customer pain points?

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Brandpoint

APRIL 13, 2023

It’s no secret that video content is the name of the game when it comes to generating social media impressions, engagement and traffic. Here are 13 solid video content ideas to bolster your social media presence: 1. Start by brainstorming a frequent or common customer or client question to address.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 18, 2023

While there’s no denying the value and power of social listening, a tool this impactful can make it feel intimidating to get started. In this article, we’ll take you through 6+ social media listening examples and the strategies real brands use to inspire you to get more from listening. And this trend is likely to continue.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In this piece, the team behind Figo’s social media presence shared their tips for maintaining a regular social cadence and translating results to larger company goals. Why social media consistency matters for brands Consistency on social media isn’t just nice to have: it’s a non-negotiable for long-term success.

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 24, 2019

There are several reasons why marketers may want to partially automate their social media campaigns. First, success with social media marketing comes with frequency (plus quality). Depending on your campaign strategy and target audience, social media marketing could be a 24×7 job. First things first.

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Trade Press Services

JANUARY 15, 2024

With 77 percent of businesses using social media to reach their customers and more than 90 percent of users following at least one brand on social media, marketers cannot underestimate the importance of social media marketing. In fact, the opposite is true.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 26, 2021

It’s why we conduct market research every year to better understand what our customers want and uncover new business opportunities. While focus groups are helpful to reference at the start of new product or campaign development, they’re less useful for gathering customer feedback once said post-launch. Comprehensive. With over 3.6

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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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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

With so many competing social media ecosystems, it can be overwhelming to keep track of all the features. But we’ll discuss the common social media features brands benefit from the most and a few untapped features to consider. We’ll also explain the criteria brands can follow to decide which social media app to invest in.

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Oktopost

MAY 30, 2023

We don’t need to remind you of the benefits of consistently posting quality content to social media, particularly when it comes to getting ahead of the competition. Here are the five things you need to know about streamlining your social media strategy. Content creation for social media shouldn’t be down-to-the-wire.

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SocialPilot

JANUARY 4, 2024

Social media holidays, you ask? They’re special days celebrated on social media, from global events like Earth Day to fun ones like National Pizza Day. These holidays are golden opportunities for brands and individuals to engage with online communities through relevant, relatable content.

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Top Rank Marketing

DECEMBER 15, 2023

B2B CRM Users Are Highly Focused on Nurturing Leads and Customers 33 percent of B2B sales and marketing professionals have focused their customer relationship management (CRM) usage on the customer service, up-selling and cross-selling portion of the buyer journey over the past 5 years, closely followed by 32 percent who have targeted mid-funnel lead-generation (..)

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SocialPilot

JANUARY 21, 2024

So, when these same influencers promote any relevant brand’s product or service, they are likely to try them. Influencer marketing is all about brands teaming up with individuals, known as influencers, who have a loyal following on social media platforms and other digital channels. But first, let’s start from the basics.

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Trade Press Services

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Five Trends in B2B Buyer Behavior B2B audiences can differ vastly depending on their industry, area of expertise, role, demographics and preferred communication channels. Social media options are increasing, but B2B buyers are focused on one channel. A whopping 90 percent of B2B marketers use social media to distribute content.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 26, 2021

So instead of trying to anticipate the next big thing for 2021, we’re going in the opposite direction and sharing what not to do on social media based on what we learned in 2020. From taking a stand on current events to embracing the rise of TikTok, here are six things to keep in mind when executing your 2021 social strategy.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 17, 2022

Is it time to step up your social media monitoring ? With so many networks and interactions across social media, tracking your engagement data can be tricky. According to the Sprout Social Index™ , 60% of brands analyze their social data daily. 10 social media monitoring tools that should be on your radar.

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Oktopost

JULY 6, 2023

These days, and for a while now (a while in internet terms, anyway), the very center of the universe has been social media. Your mind is probably going to the B2C brands that have made a splash on the socials but, in B2B, the landscape is just as productive and just as fruitful.

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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.

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Webbiquity

MARCH 7, 2019

Social networks have become the primary means of keeping friends, family members, and business contacts up to date on what’s happening in our lives. 77% of all Americans have at least one social media profile. Social media is a powerful tool to build buzz around your event and drive attendance.

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 23, 2024

Acquiring new customers is vital for every business. But with the steep rise in customer acquisition costs , and research showing it costs up to five times more to acquire a new customer than to keep an existing one, you can’t ignore the importance of customer retention. What do you need for better customer retention?

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CoSchedule

JANUARY 27, 2023

Having the best social media marketing examples in your idea vault is an excellent way to develop new ideas for your next campaign. So in this piece, let’s walk you through the top 12 social media marketing examples you can’t miss. Download Now What is Social Media Marketing?

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Trade Press Services

MARCH 4, 2024

Content serves as the primary vehicle for educating, engaging, and guiding potential customers at each stage of their journey to make a purchase. It’s also important to consider the shelf life of that content and how long it remains relevant to target audiences. B2B evergreen content focuses on valuable expertise that’s built to last.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 31, 2022

Managing social media means you need a variety of skills to become successful. Here are 17 social media management tips to help you stay productive and organized: 1. From longstanding favorites like Instagram and YouTube to newer apps like TikTok and BeReal, there are so many social media platforms to choose from.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 11, 2023

This comprehensive guide explores the top social networks that offer unique opportunities for businesses to connect, engage, and thrive in the online sphere. Why Social Media Is Important For Business Social media is important for business , because it allows a business to connect directly with customers.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Social media reports can help you synthesize your data succinctly and package it in an easily digestible format to share with a variety of stakeholders across your organization. This social media report provides comprehensive performance metrics broken down by network and tracks progress across weeks, months and years.

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Brandpoint

MAY 5, 2023

Social media has become an integral part of our lives and businesses alike. In the past, manufacturing companies may have viewed social media as irrelevant to their industry. It’s time to embrace social media and take your marketing efforts to the next level! However, that is no longer the case.

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Oktopost

JUNE 19, 2023

More than ever before, the general consensus is that marketing is just as relevant to lead generation as sales – and why shouldn’t it be? This is never truer than it is on social media. With Thought Leadership, You Can Drive Quality Leads Your Way Whichever way you look at it, social media is a major part of inbound marketing.

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ClearVoice

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

And for B2B marketers and large enterprises, the cost of lagging behind the content marketing trend curve is too massive to ignore. To help you keep up with the times, here is a compilation of the top 15 trends in content marketing that will shape the industry in 2023. Emerging content marketing trends. Let’s get started.

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Sprout Social

MAY 11, 2021

Social media optimization (SMO) is an entirely different ballgame. Because while businesses at large are on board with social media, many fail to make simple changes that could significantly boost their performance. In this guide, we’ll break down some easy social optimization techniques for brands big and small.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 30, 2021

Reach prospects and returning customers. But just because you show up on multiple channels, does not guarantee a successful multichannel campaign—especially if your social media team was left out of the planning phase. 3 reasons to include social teams in multichannel campaign planning. Generate qualified leads.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

This situation, unfortunately, is common—one that results in lost customers and lost revenue. A recent study found that 83% of customers will leave your brand based off of a bad customer service experience. . Many companies prioritize customer service. Q: How do you currently manage incoming leads from social media?

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Biznology

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Ever since the days of MySpace , it became pretty clear that social media platforms have a bright future ahead. In other words, the social media world has expanded rapidly in the past few years. Social media trends. Understanding the relevance of knowledge management. billion active users.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 24, 2022

Olivia Jepson , Sprout’s Social Media Strategist, is the unofficial face of our brand on Instagram and TikTok. Not only is she on-camera talent, she’s also responsible for creating content, helping build our social strategy and analyzing social data. For Jepson, the path to social was indirect. “I sproutsocial.

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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.

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Buffer

APRIL 13, 2023

Nothing says anyone can become a social media manager like Buffer’s resident music major turned SMM, Mitra Mehvar. However, the question is less can you become a social media manager and more should you pursue this career? Here’s everything you need to know about how to become a social media manager.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 19, 2022

We’ll help you lay the groundwork for a smooth product launch using the power of social media to inform every step. Prepare for customer support. And the best way we know how to research an audience is through social listening. What is social listening? And our seven-step product launch checklist has you covered.

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Oktopost

AUGUST 10, 2023

This is where the strategic utilization of social media comes into play. While some businesses still put social media in the categories of brand awareness or community management exclusively, research claims that 75% of B2B buyers use social media to make buying decisions.

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