Sprout Social

MAY 26, 2022

Sprout users now have the ability to schedule and publish TikTok videos, manage and reply to comments and measure how their TikTok videos are performing compared to other social networks. Why TikTok marketing campaigns are so valuable. How to plan, build and launch memorable TikTok marketing campaigns. Learn more here.

Campaigns 140

Campaigns Examples Design Planning 140

Sprout Social

MAY 11, 2023

Operating on social media without brand safety tools is like browsing the internet without malware protection. Brand safety has traditionally been relegated to just protecting brands from advertising on or near inappropriate content online. Placements can be restricted by content topic, format and source.

Paid Content 128

Paid Content Tools Brand Identity Branding 128

Biznology

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Organic social media is the use of social networks like Facebook , Twitter , YouTube , Pinterest , Instagram , and Snapchat along with the use of free publishing tools like Hootsuite and Buffer to build a social community and interact with it—publishing posts, sharing others’ posts, and engaging in conversations and comments.

Paid Social Agency 80

Paid Social Agency Social Media Cost Per Thousand Cost Per Click 80

Optinmonster

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Are you looking for sustainable ways to market your business? Not sure where to start: email marketing vs. social media? Both email and social media marketing are promising channels to grow your business. In this post, we’ll share important insights into email and social media marketing.

Social Media 110

Social Media Email Marketing Social Marketing Marketing Budget 110

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 11, 2020

While companies have relied on traditional marketing strategies for decades, some are still wondering, what is content marketing really? Content marketing, when you peel away all the layers of techniques, trends, and possibilities, is a business opportunity. What Is Content Marketing Really?

Paid Content 165

Paid Content Paid Search Agency Content Marketing B2B Thought Leadership 165

ClearVoice

JUNE 17, 2021

Social media platforms continue to evolve and grow, and so do their respective user bases. That’s why it’s vital to keep up with the demographic and usage data for the platforms you use in your digital content strategy. Ultimately, your ROI for social media marketing depends on how hard you have to work for that engagement.

Paid Content 105

Paid Content Social Media Statistics Social Marketing 105

Hubspot

JANUARY 22, 2020

According to a recent survey from Lawless Research and Factual , marketers are spending an average of 43% of their ad budget on Google and Facebook, with Amazon not far behind. Regardless of business size, online advertising strategies are similar. In fact, marketers are hoping for new advertising options.

Paid Content 96

Paid Content Amazon Paid Search Agency Facebook 96

ClearVoice

MARCH 7, 2020

In the industry of social media marketing, jargon is used loosely and things can change quickly. Social media is the thing that every brand acknowledges they need, yet many companies struggle to crack the code of success or lead conversions on the platforms. General social media marketing terms.

Paid Content 111

Paid Content Social Media Social Marketing Media 111

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.

Social Media 98

Social Media Features Media Curation 98

EveryoneSocial

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Businesses turn to social media to build a loyal audience they then leverage to boost sales and generate new leads. Other than the considerable investment of time and resources required to make corporate social media initiatives succeed, social media costs nothing to use.

Paid Social Agency 67

Paid Social Agency Paid Search Agency Advertisements Advertising 67

Martech Advisor

JANUARY 6, 2020

Real estate social media marketing is an essential process for realtors to reach out to their target audience. In this article, we discuss what real estate social media marketing is, advantages of using social media, and six best practices for realtors to follow while using social media to promote their brand and products.

Social Media 110

Social Media Social Marketing Practices Media 110

Circle Studio

JUNE 23, 2022

B2B firms are investing a great deal of time and resources on content marketing to attract and engage prospects and leads. In fact, 70% of B2B marketers plan to create even more content in 2017. So now that you’ve worked hard to create great content, it deserves to be read.

B2B Marketing 60

B2B Marketing Content Marketing Planning B2B Thought Leadership 60

Sword and the Script | B2B

APRIL 19, 2022

A survey of 2,500 journalists finds Twitter is still their favorite social media network – here are time tested PR tips for B2B to earn some traction on the platform. It’s no secret that media relations gets harder every year. Because Twitter offers PR advantages for brands willing to put in the effort.

PR 69

PR Twitter Brand Identity Branding 69

Webbiquity

JANUARY 30, 2020

(Branding matters as much in B2B as in consumer marketing; if you were trying to sell 10,000 laptops to a large corporation, would you rather be selling Dell or some unfamiliar no-name knock off?). Arguably the best channel is through social media. billion people in the United States actively use at least one social network.

Marketing AI 234

Marketing AI Brand Identity Branding Advertising Agencies 234

Hubspot

AUGUST 2, 2018

That was the click-through-rate of the first ever banner ad , purchased by AT&T on HotWired.com in 1994. Nowadays, this ad would be considered the scum of clickbait. Fortunately, online advertising has rapidly evolved since the 90’s, so you don’t have to rely on attention-repellent banner ads anymore. With over 3.5

Paid Content 101

Paid Content Advertisements Advertising Lead Scoring 101

Sprout Social

JUNE 15, 2020

Is there a link between GDPR and social media? However, the impact of GDPR on digital marketing is ongoing and businesses in the EU aren’t the only ones affected. Marketers should take the time to understand the implications of GDPR, privacy laws and what it all means when it comes to social media.

Social Media 131

Social Media Social Marketing Privacy Policies Media 131

KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

If you go to China and make new friends there, you will be frustrated when you want to add them as Facebook friends or follow their Twitter account. Like Google, Facebook and Twitter are blocked in China due to the censorship issue. B2B marketers face a similar challenge. Who Is Using Social Media in China?

Social Media 162

Social Media Social Marketing B2B Marketing Media 162

Hubspot

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

What was the first social network you ever joined? While many people will recall it being Facebook or Twitter, others might remember some of the earlier, less popular social networks. A lot these primitive social networks go forgotten, but that doesn't make their stories any less important.

Social Networks 101

Social Networks Social Media Network Marketing Facebook 101

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.

Social Media 204

Social Media Promotion Creativity Media 204

Unbounce

APRIL 4, 2019

When you’re just starting out, it can be a struggle to find simple advice about where you should be advertising your business online. The digital marketing world can be noisy, after all, and everyone has an opinion. Your friend tells you that Google Ads is just too expensive. And what are your marketing resources ?

Paid Content 111

Paid Content Paid Search Agency Ads Purchase Intent 111

EveryoneSocial

JULY 7, 2021

Twenty years ago, there were no social media marketers. And in the couple of decades since the profession was invented, the role has evolved as rapidly as social media itself. Today, social media professionals wear many hats, juggle countless tasks, and have their hand in virtually every part of the business.

Social Media 110

Social Media Social Marketing Advertising Agencies Media 110

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

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.” ” I call it participation marketing, and the reason is clear. They have no agenda.

Social Media 148

Social Media Social Marketing Marketing & Strategy Peer-to-peer 148

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2018

You can have your own opinion about food products, but in marketing, the answer is pretty clear. Organic marketing is the way. But what is organic marketing and how does it differ from paid social marketing? What Is Organic Social Media Marketing? What Is Paid Social Media Marketing?

Organization 134

Organization Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Word of Mouth 134

Digital B2B Marketing

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

B2B marketers are undervaluing Twitter’s contribution to their business. That’s hard to believe at a time when many B2B marketers are glomming on to Twitter like it’s the last shiny object opportunity they will ever have (even turning to spamming ), but it’s true. How many leads came from Twitter?

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Twitter Marketing Analytics Tools Social Networks Social Media 100

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 18, 2018

The Facebook ads platform may have dominated the social advertising space at the onset, but marketers’ paid social strategies are continually diversifying across social networks—and with good reason. There’s good news though! Agency life, simplified. What’s next.

Paid Social Agency 96

Paid Social Agency Marketing & Strategy Advertising Agencies Aggregators 96

Sprout Social

JANUARY 2, 2019

For social marketers, this is the most exciting time of the year. Because coming up with a social media marketing plan means making some big decisions well before the new year gets into full swing. And after all, the social landscape took quite a few twists and turns in 2018. Welcome to planning season!

Paid Content 111

Paid Content Social Media Planning Campaigns 111

Porch Group Media

JULY 8, 2019

Social Media Marketing: Trends and Opportunities. As with all marketing channels, social media is continually evolving. Before diving into social media today, did you know that the first recognizable social media site, Six Degrees, was created in 1997? during 2018, reaching $7.85

Social Media 58

Social Media Social Marketing Trends Media 58

Content Marketing Institute

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

The great thing about social media is you can become anyone you want to be. And, even if you aren’t paying popular social stars to help drive interest and increase reach, your content marketing activities still may not be immune to fraud and other influencer marketing pitfalls – as you’ll see from some recent news stories.

Social Media 106

Social Media Social Marketing Media Paid Search Agency 106

SnapApp

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Paid media can be a powerful outlet for lead generation and sales – but only when executed in the right ways and in the right places. In this post, we’ll cover a some introductory elements of paid media, plus getting into the weeds for more experienced users in terms of resources to use and best practices. Reddit Ads.

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Paid Content Marketing Budget Advertising Channels Practices 48

Hubspot

MAY 25, 2016

Have you ever had any formal or informal paid advertising training or education? Most marketers are presented with a chunk of their company’s marketing budget one day and told to “run some ads.” Don’t let the costs scare you, paid social advertising is incredibly measurable, and can produce real ROI.

Paid Content 74

Paid Content Cost Per Click Social Media Top of Funnel 74

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2012

by Jon Miller One question we hear all the time from customers is how to measure the ROI of social media. While I won’t talk here about the ROI of all social media, I do want to drill into the return on paid social media advertising. Twitter Promoted Tweets. Facebook Advertisements.

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Paid Content Paid Social Agency Social Media ROI 48

Sharpspring

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The phrase “marketing plan” can mean many things, from your social media/ad campaign schedule to your lead nurture pipeline to your overall strategic goals. And this will become your capital-letter Marketing Plan! With that said, let’s explore the core elements of a strong marketing plan — step by step.

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Planning Marketing Plans Marketing Budget Creation Paid Search Agency 100

Convince & Convert

APRIL 21, 2015

Smart companies are now using leased social communities (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, et al) to drive participation in owned social communities. Owned, on-domain social communities offer more control, enhanced engagement and interaction capabilities, deeper customer insight opportunities, and reliable reach.

Social Media 165

Social Media Media Social Networks Communities 165

Bluetext

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Are they really handing out blue check marks like Halloween candy to anyone willing to fork over $8 a month for Twitter Blue ? With Elon Musk at the helm, today’s reality may be old news by tomorrow, but marketers cannot ignore a swirl of new challenges for executives/leaders as well as their overall brand presence on Twitter.

Paid Content 26

Paid Content Twitter Brand Identity Branding 26

Hinge Marketing

JULY 24, 2015

You have a range of marketing tools and tactics at your disposal. With so many options, is paid advertising still worth it? And if so, what’s the best ad platform to use? Here is an overview of four of the most common ad platforms for professional services firms today. Banner Ads.

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Advertising Agencies Work Management Marketing Management Advertisements 48

Hubspot

JUNE 26, 2019

In fact, businesses make an average of $8 for every dollar they spend on Google Ads. WordStream reports, for example, that the average small business loses 25% of their PPC budget on wasted spend. WordStream reports, for example, that the average small business loses 25% of their PPC budget on wasted spend.

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Budget Programs Enterprise Management PPC Paid Search Agency 100

Convince & Convert

MARCH 21, 2017

If I refer to social media as a lead generation tool, what comes to mind first? Maybe because the scars are still healing from a past failed social media campaign. Maybe it’s from reading one too many faux-advice columns on optimal social media posting times. Run a Photo Contest.

Social Media 146

Social Media Sales Qualified Leads Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 146