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.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Look, it isn’t essential to be funny on social media—but my goodness, it helps. Humour is a hugely powerful currency on social, but beyond likes and engagement, how does cracking a joke on social media actually impact your bottom line? The allure and reward of being funny on social media is significant.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Ah social media. As social media platforms have changed over the years (RIP, Vine), so too have the pros and cons of social media. Not so long ago, brands and executives were still wondering whether they should be on social media at all. Why social media is good. It’s corn. ??

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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 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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Binary Demand

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Check out the tech and tactics fueling the above mentioned shift: Intent data Account-based marketing (ABM) Personalization Marketing automation Predictive analytics Adapting to the merging of modern B2B buyers and the trends driving B2B demand generation strategies is crucial for thriving in today’s evolving B2B landscape.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Start with your webinar funnel. What Is a Webinar Funnel? A webinar funnel works a lot like a sales funnel or marketing funnel. The goal of your webinar is to generate leads and get them into your sales funnel. Get the Word out on Social Media. Get Prospects Flowing into Your Webinar Funnel.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Every business needs to fill its sales funnel with qualified leads, convert those leads into customers, and retain paying customers for the long term. What makes the difference between a high-performing sales funnel and one that isn’t ready for the needs of a modern B2B sales motion? Free Trial A Sales Funnel Has Four Stages: 1.

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Stevens & Tate

MARCH 31, 2024

Step right into our March 2024 of “What’s Trending,” your gateway to the latest in marketing trends and insights. Stay informed and ahead of the game with our collection of marketing trends and reports for the 2024 year. Read more here. Read more here.

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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

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Once you’ve started a social content strategy, you need to know how well your content performs and what’s working best. The only way to do that is to keep track of your social media analytics, and equip yourself with the right tools and reports to do so. Getting started with social media analytics.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Executing on a social media marketing strategy is like completing an obstacle course. Managing social through down markets requires an additional layer of focus, rigor and empathy. Keep reading to find out what you need to know to successfully navigate social media marketing through times of economic contraction.

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Brandpoint

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Social media can be a tricky place to navigate. Elizabeth Camp , social media manager at the Walker Art Center, gave us some tips on tackling the world of social media and knowing how to approach a brand’s social media presence. Yes, I don’t think Facebook is going anywhere. Which I fought for.)

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Trade Press Services

MARCH 4, 2024

By developing a diversified and consistent content marketing mix, marketers can reach prospects and clients at every stage of the buyer’s journey and effectively guide them through the sales funnel. Current and Trending Content Evergreen content is a powerful long-term asset.

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Stevens & Tate

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Welcome to our November 2023 edition of “What’s Trending,” where we bring you the most relevant marketing trends and insights. Stay informed and ahead of the game with our curated collection of marketing trends and reports in winter 2023. Find these articles interesting? Let’s look at Generation X for example.

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Brandpoint

JULY 14, 2023

Social media has transformed the way businesses engage with their target audience, and manufacturing companies are no exception. However, for manufacturing companies, quantifying the return on investment (ROI) of social media efforts can be complex. What is Social Media ROI?

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ClickZ

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

I also discuss what makes it great for top-of-the-funnel brand awareness. Let’s take a closer look at Meta’s performance at different funnel stages, and how it delivers a strong top-of-funnel relative ROAS. By focusing on the top of the funnel, brands can maximize their investment in Meta.

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Top Rank Marketing

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Social Media Today Brandwatch 2024 Digital Marketing Trends [Report] Social media management and research firm Brandwatch has published its 2024 collection of digital marketing trends, with top areas of focus expected for the coming year including AI, authenticity, personalization, and social listening, among others, Brandwatch recently announced.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 18, 2022

Understanding what these niche social media platforms say about the future of social media as a whole can help marketers stay ahead of the trend curve. Vertical social networks are niche social media platforms centered around the interests of hyper-specific communities.

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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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ClearVoice

DECEMBER 8, 2020

As a public relations and digital marketing agency owner, I often hear about numerous tips, tricks, hacks, and workarounds to build massive social media success. We've put 10 social media statements to the test, and our findings may be surprising. General social media statements to verify or debunk.

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FunnelEnvy

MAY 29, 2023

This article will help you understand some of the most important new features in Google Analytics 4, how they differ from previous versions, and how this could impact how you use GA throughout your funnels. The new version of Google Analytics can track user data on external apps and social media platforms.

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Oktopost

JUNE 1, 2023

Without the right approach, leveraging social media can feel like a constant source of friction. Any marketer has heard plenty about the high ROI that can be extracted from the social channels – in B2C or B2B – but there are still countless companies out there that are having to forgo that ROI. Constraints on time and resources.

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The Lead Agency

APRIL 14, 2024

Tired of trend lists that don’t apply to the unique challenges of B2B marketing? Here, we delve into the B2B-specific marketing trends impacting the sector in 2024 and how you can leverage them to find, reach, capture, nurture and convert your target customers. We’ve got something different.

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Zoominfo

JANUARY 4, 2022

Here are four B2B marketing trends to implement (or at the very least, be on the lookout for) in 2022. B2B Marketing Technology Trends Trend #1: Consolidation of martech systems We see digital marketing headed toward consolidated tech stacks with strong integrations. ZoomInfo MarketingOS Finally, ABM with data you can trust.

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Oktopost

MARCH 15, 2021

We’re working from home, live streaming classes and get-togethers, and shifting even more of our social lives onto social media. For B2B marketers, the big news about the pandemic-inspired social media renaissance isn’t about vibing on TikTok, but about what’s been happening on LinkedIn.

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Martech Advisor

DECEMBER 10, 2019

There’s been a lot of change across social media this year. From the rise of TikTok to influencer marketing, experiments with social commerce and using VR to accelerate the marketing funnel, to name a few. What are the key trends that brands need to be aware of in the coming year? What can we expect in 2020?

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Zoominfo

APRIL 17, 2019

But, sales and marketing organizations must resist this instinct in order to constantly adapt to changing markets, new technologies, emerging trends and so on. We’re speaking, of course, of the sales funnel. The sales funnel represents the theoretical customer’s journey to making a purchase. The Sales Funnel.

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JANUARY 2, 2024

What other revolutionary trends will we see explode onto the scene by this time next year? Get started with AI Trend 1: Using AI for efficiency According to the State of Sales report, operational efficiency is one of the most important trends in sales. Here’s what sales leaders should keep an eye on.

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Oktopost

JUNE 19, 2023

This is never truer than it is on social media. These platforms grant easy access to some of the most valuable audiences any B2B enterprise could hope to find – provided you know how to find them, and how to use social media publishing to your advantage. Social media is overflowing with market insights.

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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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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

JANUARY 4, 2021

It’s another to pitch a social media marketing campaign and secure your boss’ approval to execute it, especially when you consider the impact the events of 2020 have had on marketing as a whole. Using social data to prepare your pitch. Inspiration for your social media marketing pitch. What’s the big idea?

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Webbiquity

MARCH 8, 2018

As social media has become more fundamental to marketing, it’s forged new ways to attract, reach and influence an increasingly broad customer base. Flipping The Funnel: Micro-Influencers As The Next Gen Influencer. With micro-influencers, this funnel is flipped. Guest post by Steve Hill. Source: [link].

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Salesforce Marketing Cloud

JANUARY 2, 2024

What other revolutionary trends will we see explode onto the scene by this time next year? Get started with AI Trend 1: Using AI for efficiency According to the State of Sales report, operational efficiency is one of the most important trends in sales. Here’s what sales leaders should keep an eye on.

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Trends Top of Funnel Cold Calling Trust Marketing 64

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Videos are more important than ever in marketing and this is not a trend that’s going away anytime soon. To make the most out of your video marketing strategy , you’ll need to figure out which video length is best for your goals and social platforms. General social media video best practices. Optimize for social media.

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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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