Sprout Social

JANUARY 24, 2024

Influencer marketing has grown beyond getting a viral moment. It has become a core element of marketing and sales strategies. Our Q3 2023 Pulse Survey revealed 81% of US-based social marketers consider influencer marketing an essential part of their social media strategy.

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KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 26, 2018

Branded keywords represent search queries that include the organization’s brand name or various product and brand-related information. How often do you review brand-based keyword search performance? How often do you review brand-based keyword search performance? They may not all be favorable for your organization either.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 16, 2023

Well folks, sharpen your pitchforks and abandon the marketing strategy we’ve been swearing by for 10+ years because industry influencers have delivered a shocking exposé: AI is taking over Marketing. A few whispers of crazy AI claims and the entire marketing community is up in flames! AI is not taking over SEO. How is THAT?

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Kevin Indig

AUGUST 7, 2023

Expect timeless tips and strategies, as well as new insights into the future of search. Explore All Episodes SEO, content, and other non-paid channels can impact brand growth more than you think. But, marketers can apply it to content and campaigns. Yes, it sounds boring.

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QuanticMind

JULY 31, 2023

What’s new in the realms of paid search and social media? This month, Laura Kubiesa, Basis’ VP of Social Media Investment, and Lindsay Martin, Group VP of Search Media Investment, compiled all the latest news, trends, and resources for easy access. You’re saying they have even more users?

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Martech

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter caused the biggest brands to pause their advertising on the social media platform. Kaela Green, VP of paid social at Basis Technologies, says that’s because both the audience and the content protections are still there. “It’s It still has what advertisers want.

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DAGMAR Marketing

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

The concept of LSM—localized social marketing—has been around for awhile, but an interesting study was recently released that’s causing a bit of a buzz. The Local Search Association (LSA) collaborated with SOCi to study 163 national franchise brands’ LSM strategies. What is localized social marketing? The takeaway?

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Influencer marketing has become a really big deal in a relatively short time. According to Google Trends, average monthly searches related to influencer marketing have increased 6X since early 2016. As an industry, influencer marketing has grown by nearly a factor of 10 in that time, from $1.7 billion in 2016 to $16.4

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ClearVoice

JANUARY 26, 2024

At ClearVoice, we understand that not all people are content people. Heck, not all marketing people are content people. Marketing is the tip of the spear for driving growth and new customer acquisition. Even in mature businesses, it’s tempting to funnel a lot of budget into short-term, paid campaigns for quick wins.

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Trade Press Services Newsletter

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Create and Distribute a Press Release and Add It to Your Press Kit. Writing and distributing a press release to announce your accomplishment should be the first thing you do after receiving the good news. Add the release and any media coverage you obtain to your press kit. Add the Award Logo to Marketing Materials.

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ClearVoice

APRIL 15, 2021

What is earned media? Earned media is when a member of the media discusses a product, individual or company through their preferred media. It is earned because the media professional featured them on their own accord, without payment. What is earned media? Bottom line?

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Buffer

APRIL 19, 2023

Therefore, instead of focusing my marketing on building a fast following, I chose to focus on building a reputation. This meant, instead of hoping for the quick sales moment that paid ads offer, I worked on establishing long-term relationships. This past fall, I hired a part-time team member to help create some of my content.

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Brandwatch Marketing

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Marketing always has to adapt to new technology and although we can hardly call social media new anymore, a lot of businesses still haven’t caught up or got to grips with it. What is social media marketing? Social media marketing is any marketing that takes place on social media platforms.

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Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 5, 2017

If you haven’t ventured over to REI’s social accounts lately, you should. For years, we’ve been told that silos between customer service and marketing are just facts of life–something to expect. Let’s explore six great benefits businesses reap when service and marketing unify on social. Consistent Brand Voice.

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Content Standard

JULY 31, 2015

Fifty-eight percent of retailers are increasing their spending on social media ads this year, just behind the rate seen for paid search spending. Those spending trends highlight a closing value gap between social media advertising and paid search, according to the National Retail Federation.

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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!

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Crimson Marketing

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Once upon a time producing a lot of amazing content was all brands needed to get noticed on the internet. Today, every company employs content marketing solutions and the web is inundated with articles, posts, photos and videos daily. What is social amplification? Amplification strategy. Find your audience.

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Trade Press Services Newsletter

JUNE 1, 2023

The best marketers learn from the mistakes and successes of others. Yet, many marketers struggle to find ways to get ahead of the competition in an increasingly crowded marketplace. Follow their social media accounts on all channels and subscribe to notifications to ensure you never miss a post. Social Listening Is Key.

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Brandpoint

JANUARY 23, 2020

Loïc Bommersbach is the Social Media Manager for CERN , the world’s largest particle physics laboratory. As social media stands today, content can be hard to get in front of your audience, so Loïc uses his creativity to publish content that is stronger than social media’s algorithms.

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Contently

MARCH 1, 2022

In a web awash with looted ideas, what pitfalls do content marketers face when looking for a cheap, viral fix? The Instagram account, founded in 2011, was charging advertisers tens of thousands of dollars for access to its 14 million followers. As a result, the original creators began to kick up a media stink.

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Hubspot

AUGUST 24, 2020

There's no social media platform more prominent or ubiquitous. A well-maintained Facebook presence is central to many — if not most — companies' social media strategies. The History of Facebook Ads. 2004: Facebook first starts generating ad revenue with its "Flyers" project.

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Biznology

JANUARY 4, 2019

Content strategy is an important factor in any company’s marketing initiatives today. Content isn’t an optional part of marketing strategy; it is integral and should be a central focus. Your company’s content should blend into several different areas of your marketing, which is one of the reasons it is so important.

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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.

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Oktopost

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Just about any business has a social media presence. Regardless of which platform, it’s almost impossible to grow a brand’s online presence without a social media presence. So it should come as no surprise that B2B brands also need an effective social media strategy to foster growth and customer interaction.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 3, 2016

Strategy + Content = Successful Social. Is content overheated these days? How can we balance content with quality and quantity? These are the pressing questions on the minds of marketers as they navigate the ever-evolving world of social media in the quest for more relevant content that can cut through the noise.

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ClearVoice

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Marketing is Essential During a Recession. It’s tempting to cut back on your marketing budget, but data shows that is actually not a good idea. According to a new report from Analytic Partners , if you cut back on marketing spending during a recession, your competitors may swoop in and steal your business. Click To Tweet.

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EveryoneSocial

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

If your company works heavily with channel partners or has a few activated, having a strategic channel marketing strategy in place will be a top priority. And while there are many different tactics to apply to your company’s channel marketing plan, social media is actually one that needs to play a major role. LinkedIn ).

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Sprout Social

APRIL 13, 2017

Although some marketers have questioned the value of influencer marketing , it has become one of the most effective marketing tactics for many successful brands. Research from Sway Group reported marketers who implemented an influencer marketing campaign earned an average of $6.85 Are you offering too little?

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Contently

JANUARY 26, 2023

Any organization can deliver thought leadership content if it has a system for generating ideas and a process for turning them into engaging assets. The good news is that many companies have already cracked the thought leadership code using strategies that content marketers can emulate. Those ideas can really move the needle.

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Optinmonster

MAY 11, 2023

If you look at content marketing statistics , you’ll see that content marketing increases engagement and generates leads. But what is content marketing? Content marketing is the creation and distribution of online material like videos, blog posts, podcasts, social media posts, and more.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2017

And while some of the changes leave me standing on my front porch, yelling at kids to get off of my lawn, many have me excited, both as a user and as a marketer. How can marketers stay ahead of Facebook’s changes, should the two newsfeeds roll out globally? Implications For Advertising.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 19, 2018

As organic reach dwindles, social media ads are becoming more and more appealing to marketers. In fact, social advertising budgets doubled from $16 billion in 2014 to $31 billion in 2016. Here, I’ll distill these lessons and apply them to social ads. Two-Cent Video Ads. Make it fun!

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Social media outreach is one of the best ways to form new relationships, increase engagement and get more eyes on your content. What is Social Media Outreach? Unfortunately some marketers use social media outreach as an opportunity to spam influencers. Instead of being contacted by Widgets Inc.,

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Sharpspring

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Many of those billions of users are also shopping online, which means internet marketing has become one of the most lucrative industries in the world. In this all-inclusive guide to internet marketing, you will learn everything there is to know about expanding your business into the digital realm. What Is Internet Marketing?

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 12, 2022

Customer conversations are among your most valuable marketing assets. With a defined word of mouth marketing strategy, you can create a consistent flow of customer conversations that regularly result in new business. What is word of mouth marketing, anyway? The not-so-hidden power of word of mouth advertising.

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Martech

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This results in customers getting more relevant content, offers and experiences while the brand enjoys increased customer lifetime value. To achieve this, various marketing channels can be used, including social media, search engine optimization, content marketing and paid advertising.

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sagefrog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Many industries are marked by rapid technological advancements, changing regulations, and increased competition and standing out in a crowded market has never been more challenging—or critical. The key to thriving is a multifaceted marketing strategy that aligns with your brand’s core values and resonates with your target audience.

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