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Is paid social advertising still worth it in 2023?

Metadata

Like almost every B2B company on the planet, I knew my success would hinge largely on paid social advertising. I hired an agency. After a few months, still nothing, and at that point, I was convinced our audience either wasn’t on social media or they didn’t want to hear from us. My next move? Facebook: $102.02

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How to start and grow a social media marketing agency

Sprout Social

The demand for social media and content outsourcing is growing. In 2021, agencies in the US experienced the fastest growth in revenue in the past 20 years. Agencies are expanding their services and teams to keep up with the ever-changing social media landscape. Starting your own social media marketing agency.

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Social media management services: 9 agencies your brand should check out

Sprout Social

When we say social media management services, we’re referring to the social media agency world—organizations that live and breathe social media. If you don’t have the resources to grow or train a social team, an agency is a must. What do social media management services include?

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Do SmartBug's Marketing Services Fit My Manufacturing Company?

SmartBug Media

When prospective clients are looking to hire a marketing agency, there are a ton of questions that come up, including whether or not to hire an agency at all and who to hire. Here are five questions you should ask yourself and your team to help answer the question, “Do SmartBug’s marketing services fit my manufacturing company?”.

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How to find a social media marketing agency

Sprout Social

With so much on our plates, it’s no wonder why brands are looking for helping hands who’ve walked the walk on social media. That’s where a social media marketing agency can be a lifesaver. Why hire a social media marketing agency, anyway? Agencies have an unparalleled level of expertise. OK, fair question.

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Social media management costs for businesses in 2022

Sprout Social

If you need help getting buy-in for your social strategy and building your budget, this social media management costs guide will help you get started. We’ll walk you through what is normally included in the cost of social media management, how the cost of agencies compares to freelancers and the average amount a business should spend.

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How Metadata Fundamentally Changed My Approach to B2B Marketing

Metadata

After a few years, I decided it was time for a change, so I made a big one and started my career in marketing at a company called Influitive , which is the technology behind the customer communities at companies like Adobe, ADP, and IBM. I wasn’t any less skeptical of paid social, I knew a test run of Metadata wouldn’t hurt.