Sprout Social

AUGUST 3, 2023

In the span of 26 years, social media has transformed from a simple communication tool to a powerful marketing platform. And as a result, so has the role of social media managers. From content creation to community management, the responsibilities of social teams have expanded significantly.

Social Media 90

Social Media Media Content Storytelling 90

Webbiquity

AUGUST 2, 2018

At some point today, a social media marketer is going to get fired. They were hired to create socially engaging posts designed to elevate brand reach, skyrocket shareability, and go viral. The harsh reality is that most companies have absolutely no chance of dominating the social media landscape the way they envision.

Social Media 142

Social Media Media Marketing Management Allocation 142

Martech Advisor

JANUARY 3, 2020

Social media is recognized as one of the most powerful game-changer when it comes to branding and marketing for businesses. Social media marketing presents a plethora of opportunities to effectively connect with audiences, and offers practical ways to optimize branding, lead generation, conversions, sales, and much more.

Social Media 135

Social Media Social Marketing Media Planning 135

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Don’t expect to see any viral TikTok videos about data centers or enterprise software anytime soon. And understanding influence has a much longer shelf life of value than a viral TikTok video. It was easier back then because the networks were much smaller back then, and organic reach on social media was 100%.

Enterprise Management 315

Enterprise Management Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Work Management 315

ClearVoice

JANUARY 25, 2022

Stop us if you have heard this one before: “We want you to make a viral video.” ” [Cringe] Executives often direct marketers to create social media videos that will go “viral” or will make a huge impact in one fell swoop. How to create engaging social media videos.

Social Media 104

Social Media Video Marketing Media Tips 104

Bluetext

MARCH 19, 2024

As the seasons change, it’s the perfect time to breathe new life into your social media strategy. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore 15 dynamic ways to revitalize your social media presence across these diverse platforms. Contact us. Contact us.

Social Media 41

Social Media Linkedin Thought Leadership Media 41

Martech Advisor

DECEMBER 19, 2019

There are a few social media campaigns that go viral and make a real impact on society. We handpicked 20 social media campaign ideas to give you an edge when planning your social strategy for 2020. A well-planned social media campaign helps brands create awareness, build a community, and drives sales.

Social Media 118

Social Media Campaigns Media Top of Funnel 118

Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 24, 2023

Businesses invest in employee advocacy to expand the reach of their brands on social media, increase employee engagement, and generate new leads. Don’t expect to see any viral TikTok videos about data centers or enterprise software anytime soon. 82% of people trust social networks social networks to guide purchasing decisions.

Enterprise Management 200

Enterprise Management Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy B2B Marketing 200

Convince & Convert

MAY 17, 2013

Jonah Berger , Marketing Professor at the Wharton School , joins the Social Pros Podcast this week to discuss his bestseller Contagious: Why Things Catch on , the science behind those viral marketing hits, and the importance of setting realistic and helpful goals with a viral marketing campaign. Please Support Our Sponsors.

Social Media 161

Social Media Media Viral Marketing Skype 161

Navigate the Channel

JANUARY 8, 2024

If using micro-moments, storytelling and video aren’t part of your plan, let’s re-visit these digital marketing trends and their importance in every business strategy now. Storytelling in marketing involves crafting narratives that resonate with the audience. Human-centered content in marketing is an extension of storytelling.

Trends 123

Trends Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Paid Search Agency 123

Sprout Social

JULY 12, 2019

The situation is clear: you must create engaging video content on social media. Your videos must be interactive, transparent, innovative and topical, and the best types of social media video content blend all of these elements. Shinola: A 360 Tour of the Shinola Detroit Factory with Luke Wilson.

Social Media 104

Social Media Video Marketing Media Viral Marketing 104

Convince & Convert

MARCH 13, 2014

While you may know me from my social image of the week columns on Convince & Convert, I’m excited to share a new book I co-authored with Ekaterina Walter called The Power of Visual Storytelling. The concept of the book emerged when one of Ekaterina’s posts on the rise of visual social media went viral.

Storytelling 132

Storytelling Viral Marketing Social Media Media 132

Contently

APRIL 12, 2019

Instead of the big splashy commercial like Pepsi’s featuring really good looking people using hot-button topics as a way to sell soda, brands that thread their message into what they do very delicately, using social media as a needle, tend to do best. “We ” It was a huge deal to admit that in those pre-social media days.

Social Media 160

Social Media Media Paid Search Agency Terms and Conditions 160

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Try piggybacking on one of the latest pop culture or internet trends to get more attention to your campaign – you might even go viral! Use the power of storytelling to reach the people you’re ultimately marketing to. Harness the Power of Storytelling and Emotions. Experiment, Be Creative, and Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously.

Tactics 272

Tactics B2B Marketing Work Management Planning 272

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 7, 2020

As Adobe’s Social Intelligence report noted, posts that have images are 600x more likely to be shared on social media and to receive engagement elsewhere. While they also excel in the video and social media categories, their infographic game is also on point. This one might be the most viral infographic of 2015.

Content Marketing 340

Content Marketing Work Management Content Marketing Management 340

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

A social media company’s social team testing a new social channel is incredibly meta. As Reels became a fixture in our Instagram strategy , we decided reposting some of those videos was a low-lift way to test how TikTok can support our awareness efforts and determine which storytelling formats work best.

Marketing & Strategy 116

Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Peer-to-peer Work Management 116

ClearVoice

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Your content —and brand — go viral. Going viral pays. It may not be a coincidence that Kraft Heinz (KHC), the parent company of Haynes Baked Beans, saw a 15 percent jump in its stock price as the ad went viral after its release in December 2013. Combining analytics with creative storytelling paid off.

Creativity 52

Creativity Analytics Paid Content Marketing & Strategy 52

Sprout Social

APRIL 12, 2022

Between the pandemic, emerging technologies and an information landscape where a viral Tweet or TikTok can mean success (or scandal), the world of communications has seen massive change over the past few years. Knowledge of SEO, influencer marketing, social media campaigns, link building and trending topics all sit on the wishlist of skills.

Public Relations 107

Public Relations Stats Work Management PR 107

Sage Marketing

DECEMBER 5, 2023

With new social media channels emerging daily, LinkedIn marketing for startups is still one of the leading business platforms. This post by Ben Zlotnick does a great job of showcasing reality versus LinkedIn’s exaggeration: This post went viral since everyone who read it felt the kernel of truth it portrayed. Keep it fun !

Startups 52

Startups Linkedin Ideal Customer Profiles Viral Marketing 52

Onalytica B2B

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

When most hear the term ‘influencer’ they think of the social media influencers on platforms such as Instagram, Twitter and YouTube endorsing consumer products to their audience in return for a pay cheque. The concept of your employees being influencers may sound odd to some. Employees don’t quite fit this definition.

Peer-to-peer 279

Peer-to-peer Thought Leadership Social Media Work Management 279

Sage Marketing

JANUARY 20, 2022

With new social media channels emerging daily, LinkedIn marketing for startups is still one of the leading business platforms. This post by Ben Zlotnick does a great job of showcasing reality versus LinkedIn’s exaggeration: This post went viral since everyone who read it felt the kernel of truth it portrayed. Keep it fun !

Startups 98

Startups Linkedin Ideal Customer Profiles Viral Marketing 98

Martech

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

TikTok is well-known for viral videos (remember the longboarder sipping cranberry juice and lip-synching “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac?), TikTok is a storytelling engine Video content has been the number one consumed media globally for several years. Dig deeper: TikTok is setting the ground rules for social media 3.

B2B Marketing 109

B2B Marketing B2B Enterprise Management Paid Search Agency 109

Heinz Marketing

MAY 22, 2023

B2C videos typically focus on emotional storytelling, entertainment, and capturing consumers’ attention within a shorter time frame while making a lasting impression. The main objective is to drive immediate sales and create brand loyalty.

B2B Marketing 108

B2B Marketing Video Marketing B2B Thought Leadership B2B 108

SocialPilot

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Plus, AI can significantly save time and increase efficiency in this process by quickly sifting through social media platforms to find influencers who meet your criteria. Find influencers who are pioneers in utilizing new social media features or platforms, staying ahead in [specific niche or industry], to leverage cutting-edge trends.

Sales Management 89

Sales Management ROI Planning Work Management 89

Martech Advisor

JANUARY 24, 2020

Content marketing is a vast discipline under digital marketing that consists of strategizing, writing, storytelling, distributing content, analyzing results, and a little bit of search engine optimization (SEO) and design. The course curriculum covers the basics of blogging and storytelling. Conversion Copywriting 101 - Copyhackers.

Course 87

Course Top of Funnel Copywriting Content Marketing 87

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 16, 2023

Whether it’s through their massive YouTube library, engaging social media, or in-person sporting events, Red Bull has mastered the art of telling people how their product can make them feel — and making them want to experience it firsthand. As a result, we all know today that Red Bull gives you wings. It grabbed attention right away.

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Marketing Agencies 2 Lead Ranking Content Work Management 234

Sprout Social

APRIL 4, 2023

Most brands expect to drive engagement and generate leads with social media strategies. Ephemeral content in social media refers to any kind of content that is visible for a short amount of time, typically for 24 hours. In a study by Sprout Social , 64% of consumers say they want to feel connected to a brand.

Marketing Strategy 116

Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Planning Work Management 116

Oktopost

JUNE 14, 2021

It’s geared towards increasing brand familiarity and brand storytelling , curating brand introductions to new potential customers, as well as highlighting why your service or product is essential and unique. . This includes looking for keywords to target when publishing content and monitoring the conversation on social media.

Demand Generation Agencies 145

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Lead Generation Paid Content 145

Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

A little lightheartedness can go a long way when forging connections with your consumer base, and who better to learn this skill from than the Social Media Lead of The Onion, “America’s finest news source”? Eric Munn heads up the social programming at Onion Labs, the in-house advertising agency of The Onion.

Advertising Agencies 107

Advertising Agencies Viral Marketing Storytelling Business 107

Buzz Marketing for Technology

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

This week I moderated another Social Media Today webinar as part of their Best Thinker webinar series, this time on the topic of Social Listening: Harness Marketing Insights from Consumer Conversations. To get a copy of the slides or to listen to the replay, please click here.

Social Marketing 100

Social Marketing Conversion Viral Marketing Webinar Metrics 100

Hubspot

MAY 29, 2020

Grassroots marketing is similar to viral marketing because the goal is to create content that your audience wants to share. Focus on storytelling. While I might be biased because I'm a writer, the best grassroots marketing campaigns are focused on storytelling. In 2014, the ALS ice bucket challenge went viral.

Examples 101

Examples Campaigns Word of Mouth Paid Search Agency 101

Content Standard

JUNE 30, 2016

Brandon Stanton has created Humans of New York with the perfect recipe for digital storytelling. HONY has truly taken digital storytelling to a level all marketers should strive to achieve. HONY thrives on social media—Facebook Likes, comments and shares, and the same with Instagram and Twitter.

Storytelling 64

Storytelling Marketing & Strategy Social Media Facebook 64

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Some brands are leading the charge by creating initiatives and campaigns centered around content creation, storytelling and featuring Black talent. HOORAE Late last year, HOORAE—a media company led by Issa Rae—announced its partnership with Walmart: The Black & Unlimited Digital Development Program. Want to dig deeper?

Brand Identity 98

Brand Identity Branding Budget Programs Communities 98

Content Standard

MARCH 27, 2015

As an advocate for the power of original brand storytelling , I’m often skeptical about the need for paid amplification of these stories. It’s plain to see that many of you in similar positions are choosing to spend on social advertising. BI Intelligence reports total US social media ad spend will top $8.5

Paid Content 40

Paid Content Storytelling Paid Social Agency Mobile Advertising 40

Webbiquity

AUGUST 20, 2019

They also make for excellent shareable content, with the potential to become viral. They can be shared as individual social media posts or blogs, or can be combined with existing posts. Infographics are easy to absorb in a limited amount of time. They compress large amounts of information into bite-sized morsels.

Content Marketing 216

Content Marketing Content High Quality Lead Mobile Marketing 216

Brightedge

MAY 16, 2021

Storytelling is the focus of so many marketing books and assets in recent years that it is impossible to ignore; it's like a tidal wave washing over drab beaches cluttered with pale, self-promoting, feature-based marketing. The book is a good introduction to the role of social media marketing and PR.

Marketing AI 142

Marketing AI Planning Paid Search Agency Enterprise Management 142

Zoominfo

MARCH 14, 2018

You’re competing against your customers’ friends and family and viral videos and cute puppies. This book isn’t about how to “do” social media. Learn the seven shifts that make your company faster, smarter, and more social, each explained with case studies, useful tips, and actionable implementation advice.

Word of Mouth 164

Word of Mouth Planning Zoominfo Trigger Marketing 164