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Content Marketing and Social Media: 25 Insights and Stats from Three Research Reports

Webbiquity

Nearly three-quarters of companies plan to maintain or grow their content marketing teams over the next year. Social media managers are actually (slightly) happier working in the office rather than hybrid or remote. And lead gen campaigns on Facebook and Instagram are 10X more expensive than brand awareness advertising.

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Nine Benefits of Using Social Proof in Marketing

Webbiquity

Social proof is a powerful tool for marketers who know how to use it effectively. This psychological phenomenon has further expanded thanks to the growth of social media. People praising a product or brand through ratings and reviews increases its credibility and authority. What Is Social Proof In Marketing?

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Social Media Marketing Goals and How To Achieve Them — Five Tips

Webbiquity

Goal-setting is the foundation of any successful social media (or any other type of) marketing campaign. Having clarity on marketing goals is an important first step, but creating a realistic plan for achieving them is essential. Guest post by Ahana Basu. What’s the best approach for creating that strategic plan?

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The Marketing Book Podcast: “B2B Social Selling Strategy” by Julie Atherton

The Forward Observer

B2B Social Selling Strategy: Connect with Customers, Build Relationships, and Drive Sales by Julie Atherton About the Book Social media, when deployed strategically and effectively in B2B channels, offers a uniquely personal long-term networking opportunity for sales teams and business professionals.

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What The Decline of Social Media Means For Content Marketing

Marketing Insider Group

Social media isn’t the king of the castle anymore. That’s right – we’re first hand witnesses to the decline of social media as the go-to source for driving web traffic. It’s a wake-up call for content marketers and publishers everywhere. While social media continues to grow in user numbers (with over 4.80

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The Marketing Book Podcast: “Social Media Strategy” by Julie Atherton

The Forward Observer

Social Media Strategy: A Practical Guide to Social Media Marketing and Customer Engagement by Julie Atherton About the Book Social media marketing is no longer optional. This book unpacks the winning formula for effective social media marketing complete with comprehensive updates and the latest developments.

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Report: 69% of Marketers Use Social Media to Develop More Brand Awareness

KoMarketing Associates

Although social media marketing is still challenging for some marketers, new research suggests that it continues to help businesses grow brand awareness. Only 40% of respondents said that driving sales was the primary purpose of their social media marketing strategy. The Importance of Social Media Marketing.