Convince & Convert

MARCH 5, 2024

The stats are bleak: 71% of consumers switched brands at least once over the past year, hunting for better deals, better product quality, or better customer service among many other reasons. And yet, 79% of redditors agreed that “once I find a brand I like, I stay loyal to that brand,” also tops among social media users.¹

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Optinmonster

DECEMBER 28, 2023

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. Which Drives More Sales: Email or Social Media? Let’s get started!

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Brandwatch Marketing

JUNE 15, 2022

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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Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Social media advertising is a great way to quickly generate new customers and create a social media buzz around your (new) product. Social media strategy needs constant tweaking, analyzing, and learning from your or your competitors’ successes and failures.

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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. billion active social media users On average, people have 5.54

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 19, 2016

Social media use isn’t quite universal—but it’s getting close. population now has at least one social networking profile; more than half use two or more social networks. The number of worldwide social media users is projected to grow from 2.1 But social media marketing spending will rise anyway.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Here are five key takeaways from this research: Image credit: e_Strategy Trends. B2B marketing budgets are shifting to digital and social. Social media benefits are unclear. And now, the stats! 8 Stats About B2B Marketing Budgets and Spending. 5 B2B Lead Generation Stats and Facts. MediaPost ).

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ClearVoice

MARCH 31, 2021

Some things never change, but social media is not one of them. We’re here to help you stay current with all of the latest social media news updates from new features, product releases, and occasional platform glitches. Need to get connected with all the latest updates in social media? Not anymore!

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 5, 2021

Following on the recent roundup here of the top 130 Minnesota tech companies on Twitter , here’s a look at some top individuals in Minnesota’s tech scene. While anyone who tweets on behalf of a business Twitter account should seek to maximize the company’s relevant following, it’s different for individuals.

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CoSchedule

JANUARY 27, 2023

Having the best social media marketing examples in your idea vault is an excellent way to develop new ideas for your next campaign. So in this piece, let’s walk you through the top 12 social media marketing examples you can’t miss. Download Now What is Social Media Marketing?

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Webbiquity

APRIL 10, 2018

The research and observations presented here may not answer all of those questions, but provide a good start and a solid foundation. Here are half a dozen insights from 27 B2B marketing stats facts compiled from recent studies, plus one key conclusion no B2B marketer will want to miss. Digital Media Stream ). Martech Series ).

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Webbiquity

JULY 18, 2023

This 46-page report is packed with stats and insights on all aspects of marketing from HubSpot and partners including Wistia and Litmus. The most popular slice to partner with is micro-influencers, those with a social media following of 10,000-99,999 followers or subscribers; 64% of marketers plan to work with these individuals.

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Sprout Social

JULY 6, 2022

With 436 million monthly active users worldwide and 52% of Twitter users using the platform daily, Twitter has been the go-to platform for up-to-the-minute conversations and breaking news. Now, with new features like Twitter Spaces and Twitter Communities , businesses and brands alike can further build relationships with followers.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 22, 2021

Rather than employ the spray and pray method, identifying which social media platforms a brand’s customers use is a more effective way to connect with one’s target audience. According to the latest Sprout Social Index™ Edition XVII: Accelerate , Facebook, Instagram and YouTube are the top three platforms where consumers follow brands.

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Sprout Social

MAY 15, 2020

Use these social media benchmarks to get a feel for how your brand is stacking up to peers in your industry. This data can help you level-set across your organization to be a better advocate for social, and help your marketing team focus resources where you might be falling behind the competition.

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Webbiquity

APRIL 11, 2023

The latest ChatGPT stats show what took the world by storm with the use of this technology. Image credit: Nguyen Dang Hoang Nhu on Unsplash AI can also be used—carefully—to help create more content for your blog and social media. Social Media Posts You can also use AI to create more social media posts.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Image credit: Social Media Examiner. Here are three more key takeaways from the more than four dozen social networking facts and statistics below: Facebook is the most popular social network on the planet—except with CEOs. 18 Facebook Stats and Facts. Pew Research ). Pew Research ). Pew Research ).

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Webbiquity

MAY 24, 2016

Those were among the key questions I had the opportunity to address in a recent presentation at the Social Media Breakfast – Minneapolis St. Paul ( #SMBMSP90 on Twitter). The initial product of that research was the eBook, B2B Marketing Trends for 2016: 25 Thought Leaders Weigh In , previously summarized here.

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Sprout Social

JULY 22, 2021

Social media usage is on the up and up. Our Sprout Social Index™ 2021: UK & Ireland Edition report found 76% of consumers have used social media more in the past year, and 63% have bought from it. Brands caught on to this upward trend and are engaging social media users to drive awareness, clicks and sales.

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Navigate the Channel

JUNE 19, 2023

Your social media followers probably aren’t counting the number of times you #hashtagoverkill digital marketing, B2B or marketing mindset, but it may feel to you like your content ideas are repetitive or #stuck. Discover effective strategies for generating engaging social media posts. You are not alone. Be specific.

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Contently

JUNE 13, 2018

So before you delete that tweet that only got one like from a super-fan, here are four social media misconceptions that could affect your engagement. It’s easy to see likes as the currency for social media value and popularity. However, these vanity metrics aren’t always the best indicator of social success.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 12, 2022

We’re sharing statistics on the intersection of social media and PR from Sprout Social’s State of Social Media Investment Report , along with other industry facts from top sources like Edelman. Some 73% of chief communications officers also report that social issues shifted their communications agenda.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Any social media manager will tell you part of the job is learning how to deal with and adapt to the unexpected. In 2020 alone, social marketers have had to pivot from their original strategies to deal with both a pandemic and nationwide protests. People follow brands on social to stay up to date on new products and services.

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Brandwatch Marketing

JANUARY 2, 2019

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. billion active social media users.

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Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

With social media, you can prospect at your fingertips — and sidestep the awkwardness of a traditional cold call. Of course, you can't afford to spend hours on social media each day, so which channels are worth your time? What is social prospecting? The Best Social Media Channels for Prospecting in 2022.

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Hubspot

MAY 28, 2020

With nearly 700 million active users in 2020, LinkedIn's expanded from a networking site for professionals to one of the top social media platforms. To get you started on your LinkedIn research, here are 24 need-to-know stats about the platform's audience, growth, and most common marketing tactics. General LinkedIn Stats.

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Hinge Marketing

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

“How can I use research as marketing content?” Today, about 1 in 5 B2B companies are publishing primary research and using it to reach new audiences, generate leads, and as validation for their services. With so few companies taking advantage, primary research can be the secret weapon in your content strategy.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Long gone are the days when B2B companies delivered software on physical media or relied on catalogs to reach their ideal target audiences. Today, B2B sales prospects turn to the Internet not just for product research but also purchasing. Start by conducting market research to discover what works best for your target audience.

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 4, 2021

The best growth strategies involve organic SEO, content marketing, organic social media, and email marketing. Let’s look at some stats from Brightedge Research. Image: Brightedge Research. Determine what channels you’ll use—social media, email marketing, third-party websites, etc. Image: CMI.

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 2, 2013

With 92% of companies now incorporating social media into their marketing efforts, it’s no longer sufficient to just “be there” on social networks. What do buyers really want from social media marketers? 25 Social Media Facts and Statistics. e-Strategy Trends ). e-Strategy Trends ).

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KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 7, 2013

It’s no secret that social media is an important channel of digital marketing. For B2B marketers, there are endless opportunities for leveraging social media platforms and strategies. Research from Optify’s 2012 B2B Marketing Benchmark Report supports these statements. Twitter is one solution.

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Buffer

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

These days, a strong social media presence is key for building a reliable brand, standing out, and gaining traction with potential customers. And while all companies can benefit from being on social media, it’s especially crucial for small businesses who typically don’t have the advantage of being a household name.

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Hubspot

MAY 1, 2020

In the past year or so, live video has quickly become one of the most popular types of online content, especially on social media. Aside from the older social media platforms allowing live streams, some emerging platforms, like Twitch.tv , now cater specifically to live stream viewers. Grand View Research ).

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 19, 2021

Online shopping is going social. The Sprout Social Index 2021™, UK & Ireland report found 63% of consumers bought from social media in the past year. Social commerce features are emerging across many platforms, creating new opportunities for brands big and small. What is social commerce? The result?

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Sprout Social

MAY 18, 2021

For years, people pitted “traditional” and social media against one another. Some harbor the misconception that as social budgets increase, traditional media budgets have to decrease to balance the books. But the conversation shouldn’t be about social media vs. traditional media.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

A comprehensive survey (1,753 respondents) released today by Edison Research, paints a fascinating picture of Twitter and its role in America’s social media ecosystem. Twitter is Ubiquitous Like Terrell Owens, Carrie Underwood, and Coke Zero, Twitter is almost universally on the radar of Americans.

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EveryoneSocial

JANUARY 21, 2020

It’s amazing to think about when social media networks first started and how far these platforms have developed these last few years. And now over ten years later and moving into a new decade, social media is a major component to our lives. Social Media Statistics Social Media Tips for Businesses.

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