Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 2, 2024

Social media isn’t the king of the castle anymore. That’s right – we’re first hand witnesses to the decline of social media as the go-to source for driving web traffic. It’s a wake-up call for content marketers and publishers everywhere. While social media continues to grow in user numbers (with over 4.80

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 26, 2021

As marketers, it’s our job to know our target audience’s needs and preferences. It’s why we conduct market research every year to better understand what our customers want and uncover new business opportunities. But sometimes market research alone isn’t enough, especially when consumer preferences can change overnight.

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Webbiquity

MAY 9, 2023

Goal-setting is the foundation of any successful social media (or any other type of) marketing campaign. Having clarity on marketing goals is an important first step, but creating a realistic plan for achieving them is essential. Firmbee.com on Unsplash As Norman Vincent Peale said, “All successful people have a goal.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 18, 2020

We decided to compile some of the most important thought leadership best practices from recent research and surveys. Thought leadership is a content marketing approach that spotlights expertise to build credibility. Here’s a quick explainer of what thought leadership content marketing includes. So, how do you do it right?

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Exo B2B

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Interesting exchange on LinkedIn earlier this week involving two B2B marketing experts. And as you’ll see, it’s all about social networks and their usefulness in marketing. Are social networks even worth it in B2B marketing, or should we call AI to the rescue? So, yes, are social networks worth it?

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Sprout Social

APRIL 25, 2024

There are social media templates available for virtually any task you can think of—from content production to reporting to team onboarding. Consider this: When you spend an hour formatting a spreadsheet, you’re losing an hour that you could have spent on your social media marketing strategy. Download the template 2.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

What is social media technology? At its core, social media technology is software designed to manage a company’s social media profiles across multiple platforms. But as social media has evolved, management platforms have matured beyond this primary function, delivering much more to brands and the people behind them.

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Valasys

JANUARY 30, 2024

Comprehending your audience in the ever-changing digital marketing realm is essential for assembling effective social media campaigns. To truly unlock this understanding, tapping into the power of market research is crucial. Instead, they result from careful market research, strategic planning, and meticulous execution.

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Oktopost

APRIL 26, 2024

Why should social media management for law firms be on your immediate to-do list? Social media takes our legal branding to the next level by getting social with our audience and providing them with real insights for their legal needs. Here are three key reasons you need to put social media into your firm’s marketing strategy: 1.

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Social media has revolutionized B2B marketing. Now an essential tool for all marketing efforts, it has changed how brands reach their customers, build awareness, and foster connections with their audiences. And businesses recognize the power of social media in driving tangible results.

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Spiralytics

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

However, there are several avenues where social media automation can be a game changer. Sounds like a marketer’s dream, right? This comprehensive guide will help you understand the power of social media automation for your business. What is Social Media Automation? How Does Social Media Automation Work?

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Stevens & Tate

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Crafting an effective social media strategy is essential in today’s digital marketing landscape. This comprehensive guide explores crucial SEO issues to avoid, ensuring your social media efforts are both effective and rewarding. A well-optimized approach can lead to increased brand visibility, engagement, and conversions.

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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.

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Launch Marketing

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

As we strive towards 2024, the dynamics of B2B social media marketing strategy have witnessed profound changes, reshaping strategies and redefining norms. The strategies, tools and preferences of B2B marketers have shifted, charting new pathways in how businesses engage with their audience on various social platforms.

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Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 13, 2023

As a social media brand or content creator, getting an audience hooked on your uploads is as fundamental as it is challenging. The good news is that if you’re having that issue and you seek to increase those engagement rates on social media, you’ve come to the right place. But what’s the fuss all about?

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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. That’s 61.4%

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Zoominfo

MARCH 3, 2019

In the world of B2B sales, company research is a critical aspect of any successful rep’s daily duties. In fact, access to the right research tools and information can make or break your ability to identify target accounts, personalize a sales pitch, and ultimately, close deals. Let’s get into it! Check it out! Sprout Social.

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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 is our audience reacting to competitors’ content?

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Webbiquity

AUGUST 27, 2019

Twitter and LinkedIn remain the top two social networks for B2B marketers. That said, there are some disturbing signs developing for Twitter (and the B2B marketers who rely on the platform). Per recent research , though 77% of B2B marketers say they use Twitter to distribute content, Twitter use is down 8% since 2014.

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ClearVoice

JANUARY 10, 2022

Though the start of a new year is a good time to reflect on what you learned last year and what you hope to learn in the new one, you undoubtedly already know that to be an effective marketer, you need to keep up on updates from week to week and month to month — not only year to year. Click To Tweet. percent (2020) and 40.8 percent (2021).

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Webbiquity

AUGUST 3, 2021

Here are 15 more intriguing and actionable stats and facts pulled from that research. 45% search for brand information on social media, and the same percentage use voice search. Social Media Facts and Stats. billion active social media users worldwide (almost 54% of all people on earth). General Internet Use Statistics.

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Webbiquity

AUGUST 27, 2013

There’s no question that B2B marketers have embraced social media. According to recent research , more than 80% of b2b marketers now use the “big 3″ social networks—LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook—to distribute content. And if so, which social networks are most productive?

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Trade Press Services Newsletter

APRIL 4, 2024

Podcasting is a powerful media platform for sharing ideas, stories, and expertise. Research shows that around 144 million Americans listen to podcasts monthly. As podcasts continue to grow in popularity, thought leaders and marketers are recognizing the value of being a podcast guest as part of an effective marketing program.

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illumin

JANUARY 9, 2024

As an integral part of a full-funnel marketing experience, retail media aims to target consumers at or near the place of purchase, encouraging conversion. Before marketers can take full advantage of retail media’s recent growth, they first need to understand what it is and why it works. What is retail media?

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SocialPilot

MARCH 8, 2024

Something that gives your clients the final nudge they need to choose you as their social media marketing comrade. And that something my friend is a fine-looking “ Social media proposal ”. So we will cover a step-by-step process that will enable you to create your social media management proposal from scratch.

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Sprout Social

JULY 21, 2022

If you want to improve your social media marketing strategy , you need to know about the different types of social media content and how or where you share that content. Understanding these different types of social media will help you develop a better content strategy and know where to focus your time and energy.

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Go Beyond SEO

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Determining the best platforms to establish your firm’s social media presence and establishing an effective social media presence may seem overwhelming at first. Gather Industry Data Learn what works and what doesn’t by conducting competitor research. Social media is about cultivating an audience and creating conversation.

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Brandwatch Marketing

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The key to making the most of social media is listening to what your audience has to say about you, your competitors, and the market in general. Once you have the data you can undertake analysis, and finally, reach social business intelligence ; using all these insights to know your customers better and improve your marketing strategy.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The results are telling: According to our Q4 2023 Sprout Pulse Survey, respondents believe the average social media manager is: white (65%), female (73%), 25-40 years old (55%), and a part-time employee or freelancer (40%). What is it about social media careers that makes them dominated by white women? This led us to new questions.

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PureB2B

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

In the world of digital and social media marketing, one thing remains true- it’s hard. How, where, and why do I begin this research? A partner will take that content, and send it across their network to promote engagement over a set amount of time. Research Recommendations. Research Recommendation.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Over the past year, social has increased its influence on trends , industries and even markets. As its impacts continue to grow, social media managers have taken their roles in new and innovative directions. So who better to predict the future of social media marketing than the people behind the profiles?

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Liveintent

MAY 18, 2023

The report, titled “ The 2023 Retail Media Market Report: Unlocking Adoption, Mastering Best Practices, Overcoming Challenges & Driving Performance ,” surveyed more than 200 U.S. marketers to examine their experiences and views on the expanding retail media landscape. No respondents reported being unaware of them.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Do you have what it takes to be a social media consultant? Let’s break down ways to become a successful social media consultant and how to get started. If you need writing, social, or marketing/comms help, I’m taking clients! What do social media consultants do? Do your research. This career takes time and work.

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Go Beyond SEO

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Determining the best platforms to establish your firm’s social media presence and establishing an effective social media presence may seem overwhelming at first. Gather Industry Data Learn what works and what doesn’t by conducting competitor research. Social media is about cultivating an audience and creating conversation.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 17, 2016

Facebook (and its sister network, Instagram) are beginning to dominate how social marketers spend their paid amplification budgets. As we know, paid amplification of social media is more important than ever in this era of disappearing organic reach. And of course, they were right. ” And guess what?

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Exo B2B

AUGUST 11, 2021

The question is a bit daring in the world of marketing. A large majority of specialist firms are pushing content marketing on social platforms, especially LinkedIn. But I ask the question: are social networks as dominant in B2B content marketing as they are in B2C? Social networks dominate the channels!

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Brandwatch Marketing

MARCH 7, 2023

We come across all sorts of interesting stats about social media sites and users, so we’ve collated the best of them in this bumper facts list. And it comes as a great fact sheet to give context to your social media marketing efforts. Social media statistics For context, as of April 2018, total worldwide population is 7.6

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