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TikTok is setting the ground rules for social media

Martech

They’re spending more time on TikTok too (44 minutes per user per day), busting Facebook’s record of 38.9 Facebook launches a Feeds tab. The first of those changes highlights Facebook’s commitment to growing short form video content. Ads on TikTok reach about 18% of adult internet users. million views.

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What is hashtagging and how to use it effectively

Sprout Social

According to 72% of our LinkedIn community , hashtagging impacts the overall performance of social media content. Forward-thinking brands use them with specific goals and intentional strategies in mind—whether they’re making their product go viral or gaining international press. Using hashtags on different social networks.

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Measuring the Best Times to Post on Social Media

Sprout Social

Let’s take a look at each major network and see what we found on the best times to post on social media: Jump to Facebook. Best Time to Post on Facebook. billion monthly active users , Facebook is king of social media. This leads brands to be more strategic with what time of the day they post to Facebook.

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How to Run Social Media Contests That Actually Increase Revenue

Sprout Social

With engagement being one of the most critical metrics for social media marketers, contests make a lot of sense. This is important because social networks use algorithms to help determine what content and profiles to suggest to other users. — Save Your Sole (@saveyoursole) October 11, 2016. Build Your Email List.

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16 Simple Ways to Get Better at Digital Marketing in 2016

LeadSquared

Presenting what I think are some ways in which you can plan well for 2016, some thoughts and perspectives which can help you shape your digital marketing strategies better for the year that lies ahead. Here are ’16 simple ways to become better at Digital Marketing in 2016? –. Never forget the 3Cs. Digital Marketing is not free.

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The Ultimate User-Generated Content Guide

Sprout Social

According to the Q2 2016 Sprout Social Index , about 75% of consumers say they will share a positive experience with a brand. While it’s nice to know sharing one person’s content on your social networks could have a great impact with that individual, you can’t share everyone’s content. What Works on Each Network.

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An Introduction to Social Media for Business

Sprout Social

Just in case you’re not completely sold on social–or have to convince higher-ups it’s worth it–here are some statistics that make it more than evident that social media is the way to go: 63% of millennials say they stay updated on brands through social networks. billion on social media advertising in 2015.