SmartBrief - Marketing

JULY 11, 2023

Social media is everywhere, and nearly everyone including brands and businesses have a presence on one social media platform or more. This starts with being authentic while also trying to balance customer expectations and aligning with the brands overall marketing strategy.

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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

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The demand for social media and content outsourcing is growing. Agencies are expanding their services and teams to keep up with the ever-changing social media landscape. Starting your own social media marketing agency. Here are five tips for starting your own social media marketing agency: 1.

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Brandpoint

APRIL 13, 2023

It’s no secret that video content is the name of the game when it comes to generating social media impressions, engagement and traffic. Marketers have been preaching its rising value for years, and the statistics overwhelmingly affirm the medium. 87% of marketers say that video has a director and positive impact on sales.

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Oktopost

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Want to hear more from renowned B2B marketing leaders? Corporate trolling in social media is on the rise. Many organizations are shifting their social strategies across different networks to focus on becoming “professional trolls” in order to gain momentum and even go viral. Keep binging Radically Transparent!

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Content Standard

DECEMBER 22, 2017

All year, I’ve watched changes in social media—from the way users interact with each other to the fundamental mechanics of the platforms—completely reshape the way my favorite platforms feel and operate. Trust has become the audience currency of the day , and social media platforms are scrambling to find ways to earn that trust.

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SocialPilot

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Your collaboration journey with a social media influencer starts over social media DMs, emails, and phone/video calls. Every brand and influencer agreement should be formalized into a legally binding social media influencer contract. What is a Social Media Influencer Contract?

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Oktopost

JANUARY 10, 2022

Jennifer Gutman, Director of Social Strategy goes Behind the Post to break down common social media misconceptions . Can you actually measure the ROI of social media? Can you hire a millennial to run your social and be successful? Jennifer Gutman is Oktopost’s Director of Social Strategy.

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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. And the massive reach of Facebook and Instagram continues to dominate marketing spend.

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Oktopost

AUGUST 3, 2022

Colin Day, Managing Director of EMEA and APAC at Oktopost, tackles the topic of social media governance and how B2B organizations can manage social media risk with confidence to grow and increase revenue. Want to hear more from renowned B2B marketing leaders? How do you define social media governance?

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Oktopost

DECEMBER 19, 2022

There’s no denying that social media has become an important part of a B2B marketing strategy. However, no business can reap the benefits of social media if it’s not able to protect its accounts from hackers. Quick Links: 6 Common Social Media Security Risks. Unattended Social Media Accounts.

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Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Long gone are the days when sales teams and social media are estranged – combine the two together and your results will be a powerhouse for converting leads into customers. Here’s the solution: harnessing social media engagement insights.

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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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Oktopost

JUNE 8, 2022

Want to hear more from famous B2B marketing leaders? Being authentic has become the key to creating meaningful social media content and building a loyal audience. We are trained as marketers and professionals to be true to ourselves because being ourselves is to our strategic advantage. Catch all episodes here.

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SocialPilot

JANUARY 5, 2024

I doubt you would find a brand post on social media without any hashtags accompanying it. Since its discovery, hashtags have been a huge part of social media evolution. Marketers have constantly been using social media hashtags to boost brand visibility. The negative impacts of hashtags marketing.

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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?

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SocialPilot

JANUARY 9, 2024

Asking where AI is in social media is like asking where sprinkles are on a sundae – it is everywhere. With the growing ability of AI, its usability is also rising, and the domain of social media marketing is not untouched by it. What is AI in social media? How is AI used in Social Media?

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Oktopost

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Social media is at the forefront of marketing and has changed the way we do business as a result. Master social media strategist Christie Le joins me on our Radically Transparent podcast to disclose her employee advocacy secret sauce when it comes to launching and maintaining a successful program.

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SocialPilot

JANUARY 21, 2024

Influencer marketing has rapidly become a key strategy for many marketers. In fact, 80% of marketers now have a specific budget set aside for influencer campaigns. Marketers understand that people trust the words of influencers rather than their own. My recent influencer marketing campaign is a testament to that.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

With budget cuts, resignations and layoffs in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) departments, professionals and consumers alike have noticed a trend in companies backtracking on their social justice commitments made in 2020. Cassandra Blackburn , the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sprout Social points to several reasons.

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TrustRadius Marketing

JUNE 20, 2022

Social media is essential to building brand awareness and increasing sales. Social media analytics is indispensable for improving social media performance and business growth. If you’re a small business or eCommerce merchant, free social media analytics tools can boost your social marketing strategy.

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ClearVoice

MARCH 7, 2020

In the industry of social media marketing, jargon is used loosely and things can change quickly. Social media is the thing that every brand acknowledges they need, yet many companies struggle to crack the code of success or lead conversions on the platforms. General social media marketing terms.

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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%). The only difference is experience level (most people working in social aren’t entry-level or freelancers).

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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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Sprout Social

AUGUST 17, 2022

Is it time to step up your social media monitoring ? With so many networks and interactions across social media, tracking your engagement data can be tricky. According to the Sprout Social Index™ , 60% of brands analyze their social data daily. 10 social media monitoring tools that should be on your radar.

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Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Social media for financial services is a rapidly growing sector. In an industry that was previously slow to adapt to digital marketing, the pandemic sparked an economic downturn, which spurred a newfound urgency to meet customers online. Why is social media essential for financial services? billion in 2020.

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Bannerflow

JUNE 1, 2023

This unique feature, powered by generative AI, offers a fresh way to interact and create in the social media space. As it stands, the best uses we’ve seen on social apps are background alteration tools and chat enhancements. The future of social media and generative AI remains intriguing yet uncertain.

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Hubspot

DECEMBER 2, 2020

As marketers, we understand the importance of incorporating social media into our marketing mix. In fact, 74% of global marketers continue to invest in social media marketing. Why is social media important for business? Suppose you devise a marketing strategy for both platforms.

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TrustRadius Marketing

APRIL 13, 2022

The ace in the hole for many small business owners could be social media marketing. Social channels are some of the most important spaces to be because that’s where consumers spend most of their free time. We’re going to explore some of the most asked questions about social media marketing and its costs.

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Oktopost

APRIL 26, 2021

One of the big problems with social media today is that too many individuals and businesses are using it as a push channel. In contrast to traditional media, social media is more about developing relationships and trying to identify how you as a brand can add value to your customers.”. What do I mean by that?

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Oktopost

MARCH 25, 2020

It’s certainly been an interesting time for social media marketing strategy, and for globalization. As current events continue to unfold, we’re proud to bring you, ‘The Globalization of Social Media’, an Oktopost discussion series. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and stay tuned for our next episode.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Between running influencer programs and checking out the newest Instagram features, social media marketers in 2018 had a lot to handle. Personalize your marketing efforts. In 2018, we saw reports of social media networks misusing customer data and GDPR coming into play. What could you do better at in 2019?

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Brandpoint

JUNE 21, 2021

But, here are a few I thought of: being a digital native, understanding modern-day memes, thinking TikTok is “educational,” preferring mobile interfaces, not being afraid to show my face online and purchasing products after being ~influenced~ on social media. Read More: Content Marketing for Generation Z ]. The Power Exchange.

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Contently

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

For today’s content creators and content marketing teams, unique original content is always the best route to take. The difference between borrowing and stealing can be blurry on social media, where memes, sounds, and other types of content are widely redistributed by brands and users alike. Of that audience, 2.7

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Buffer

DECEMBER 17, 2018

When in doubt about your marketing strategy, turn to the social media experts. Social media marketing is becoming increasingly pivotal for businesses around the world. But where are marketers to go for reliable insights ? 13 social media experts share their biggest piece of marketing advice.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 26, 2021

So instead of trying to anticipate the next big thing for 2021, we’re going in the opposite direction and sharing what not to do on social media based on what we learned in 2020. From taking a stand on current events to embracing the rise of TikTok, here are six things to keep in mind when executing your 2021 social strategy.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 13, 2023

As a solutions engineer at Sprout Social, I work with our customers to help them uncover the power of social across their business, from optimizing digital workflows to making the most of the tools in their martech stack. Sprout removes the curtain of mystery between all teams that touch social media.

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