Buffer

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Vertical networks — social platforms solely dedicated to niche interests — are there to support those interests. Reddit may come to mind as it is essentially several vertical networks (subreddits) in one horizontal network. What are vertical networks?

Verticals 89

Verticals Social Networks Paid Search Agency Network Marketing 89

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.

Social Media 140

Social Media Media Privacy Transparency 140

Trade Press Services

JANUARY 15, 2024

With 77 percent of businesses using social media to reach their customers and more than 90 percent of users following at least one brand on social media, marketers cannot underestimate the importance of social media marketing. In fact, the opposite is true.

Social Media 75

Social Media B2B Thought Leadership Media B2B 75

SocialPilot

JANUARY 21, 2024

Social media has evolved from a platform for casual interaction to a game-changer for hoteliers aiming to skyrocket their occupancy and revenue. Not only can it amplify your brand visibility, but it also holds the potential to fuel direct bookings and amplify brand awareness.

Social Media 92

Social Media Social Marketing Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 92

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. Thing is, those engagements are invaluable to your brand. According to the Sprout Social Index™ , 60% of brands analyze their social data daily.

Social Media 125

Social Media Tools Campaigns Media 125

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

With so many competing social media ecosystems, it can be overwhelming to keep track of all the features. But we’ll discuss the common social media features brands benefit from the most and a few untapped features to consider. How do you know which platform to prioritize to make the biggest impact on your business?

Social Media 101

Social Media Features Media Curation 101

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.

Social Media 143

Social Media Media Burn Rate Tagging 143

Trade Press Services Newsletter

APRIL 4, 2024

Some common goals for appearing on a podcast include networking and building relationships, creating content for your website and social media, boosting your personal brand, increasing visibility, and driving awareness around a specific topic. Preparation is key.

Impressions 297

Impressions Practices Best Practices Thought Leadership 297

Sprout Social

AUGUST 26, 2021

To stay on top of the latest trends and maintain a more accurate pulse on your audience, you need to incorporate social media market research into your strategy. What is social media market research? Social media market research is also: Affordable. 7 market research insights you can get from social media.

Social Media 144

Social Media Research Social Marketing Media 144

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.

Social Media 102

Social Media ROI Work Management Marketing Management 102

Martech

JANUARY 9, 2024

The $100 billion creator economy is changing how brands collaborate with influencers across social media and niche communities. Today’s brands recognize the value of authenticity and targeted reach for online consumers. Why pay attention to the creator economy? Either way, know what you want to achieve before diving in.

Advertising Agencies 135

Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 135

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

While you know the impact your social strategy can have on your brand’s business goals, sometimes it can be difficult explaining that impact to the rest of your organization. In order to contextualize and communicate the value of social back to your boss or team members, you need to embrace your social data.

Social Media 131

Social Media Media Paid Social Agency Ideal Customer Profiles 131

Webbiquity

JANUARY 30, 2020

Building a brand is more important than ever. Your brand is what differentiates you from your competitors. A solid brand identity can help you get more people to trust your products and/or services. So, how can you boost your brand’s value? Arguably the best channel is through social media.

Marketing AI 232

Marketing AI Brand Identity Branding Advertising Agencies 232

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.”.

Social Media 156

Social Media Media Ad Exchange Work Management 156

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Executing on a social media marketing strategy is like completing an obstacle course. Managing social through down markets requires an additional layer of focus, rigor and empathy. Keep reading to find out what you need to know to successfully navigate social media marketing through times of economic contraction.

Social Media 114

Social Media Work Management Marketing Management Social Marketing 114

Zoominfo

APRIL 10, 2018

From the time social media became a viable marketing channel, B2B companies have been looking for ways to automate social processes. Although social media tools have made this easier—with features like post scheduling, conversation monitoring, and hashtag tracking—some aspects of social selling can’t be pre-planned.

Social Media 188

Social Media Media Zoominfo Ideal Customer Profiles 188

Heinz Marketing

MARCH 4, 2021

Today’s post is all things Social Media. When I say social media, I mean by definition, websites or applications that enable users to create and share content or participate in social networking. Social media can be used for a variety of things, including: Expressing yourself. The Breakdown.

Paid Content 132

Paid Content Social Media Media B2B 132

Sprout Social

JANUARY 3, 2022

The great content marketer Ann Handley advocates for making your customer, rather than your company, the hero of your brand story. Getting that part right is as critical to a good brand story as it is to your favorite novel or TV show. How to create a buyer persona using data from social media. What is a buyer persona?

Buyer Personas 141

Buyer Personas Social Media Media Ideal Customer Profiles 141

Sprout Social

MAY 11, 2021

Social media optimization (SMO) is an entirely different ballgame. Because while businesses at large are on board with social media, many fail to make simple changes that could significantly boost their performance. In this guide, we’ll break down some easy social optimization techniques for brands big and small.

Social Media 132

Social Media Optimization Media Marketing & Strategy 132

Sprout Social

MAY 11, 2023

Operating on social media without brand safety tools is like browsing the internet without malware protection. Brand safety has traditionally been relegated to just protecting brands from advertising on or near inappropriate content online. What are brand safety tools?

Paid Content 131

Paid Content Tools Brand Identity Branding 131

Sprout Social

APRIL 27, 2020

Earlier this year, we presented our regular update with the latest data on the best times to post on social media. As daily routines changed overnight, more of people’s’ daily and work lives shifted to online, and social media became an even more important tool for connection. Changes in social media message volume.

Social Media 145

Social Media Media Work Management Network Marketing 145

Sprout Social

JUNE 27, 2023

In a world where star ratings can make or break a brand, review analysis is your north star. It gives you deep insights from customer feedback so you can uncover trends, make targeted improvements to your business and build a richer brand management strategy. Why should brands carry out review analysis? Let’s take a closer look.

Ideal Customer Profiles 128

Ideal Customer Profiles Brand Identity Branding Customer Satisfaction 128

Porch Group Media

JULY 15, 2021

If you aren’t investing in social media for your brand, you risk getting left behind. According to new research by Sprout Social , one in three consumers use social media to learn about or discover new products, services or brands. Additionally, one in four also use social media to purchase products.

Social Media 71

Social Media Product Media Marketing Budget 71

TrustRadius Marketing

MARCH 2, 2022

It’s an inevitable part of operating a business: eventually, you’ll have to start posting on social media. Maintaining a social media presence is more than a simple checkbox step in establishing your business’s credibility. 54% of social media browsers use social media to research products.

Small Business Marketing 98

Small Business Marketing Social Media Social Marketing Tools 98

Sprout Social

JUNE 17, 2020

Marketers need to take note of this if they want to plan on developing their video marketing strategy on social media. Luckily for us, there are many ways that video can be used in social media marketing. Follow our 7-step guide to creating a successful social media video marketing strategy.

Social Media 144

Social Media Social Marketing Video Marketing Paid Search Agency 144

EveryoneSocial

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

To better leverage this growing marketing strategy, it’s helpful to understand the different types of social media influencers that can work with your brand. And the more people that are talking about your products and sharing recommendations on social media, the stronger your brand will be in the digital age.

Social Media 102

Social Media Media Word of Mouth B2B Thought Leadership 102

Sprout Social

JANUARY 10, 2024

Turning a negative situation into a positive outcome will help win their loyalty and maybe even earn your brand public praise on social media. The higher the volume, the more overwhelming it can be for your team, but a complaint management system helps your brand respond and engage with unhappy customers at scale.

Work Management 106

Work Management Brand Identity Branding Customer Satisfaction 106

Sprout Social

MARCH 28, 2024

With over a billion members in 200+ countries and territories worldwide, LinkedIn is one of the most popular social networks for brands looking to reach a professional audience. Understand which hashtags compliment your brand Prioritize relevancy over popularity to reach the people most interested in what you’re sharing.

Linkedin 103

Linkedin Analytics Work Management Marketing Management 103

Optinmonster

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Do you want to learn how to increase sales with social media? Social media can be one of the best ways to connect with your audience and get your company in front of countless numbers of prospective customers. How to Increase Sales With Social Media. When do people use social media?

Social Media 80

Social Media Media Tips Ideal Customer Profiles 80

Martech Advisor

JANUARY 6, 2020

Real estate social media marketing is an essential process for realtors to reach out to their target audience. In this article, we discuss what real estate social media marketing is, advantages of using social media, and six best practices for realtors to follow while using social media to promote their brand and products.

Social Media 110

Social Media Social Marketing Practices Media 110

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JANUARY 4, 2019

The biggest failures small businesses encounter in social media come from not knowing who their customers are, who they’re competing against, which channels to target, and how to engage their audience. Brands with high engagement rates are typically the ones to watch. Tip #1: Know Your Competition. Use them to your advantage.

Small Business Marketing 134

Small Business Marketing Social Media Tips Media 134

Oktopost

JUNE 19, 2023

This is never truer than it is on social media. These platforms grant easy access to some of the most valuable audiences any B2B enterprise could hope to find – provided you know how to find them, and how to use social media publishing to your advantage. Social media is overflowing with market insights.

Lead Ranking 62

Lead Ranking Social Media Lead Generation Lead Scoring 62

Sprout Social

MAY 11, 2020

Social media and journalism are one and the same these days. Perhaps that’s because over 50% of people rely on social as a news source. That said, social media for journalists can be tricky. 9 best practices of social media and journalism. Put together a professional profile.

Social Media 121

Social Media Effectiveness Media Ethics 121

Sprout Social

MAY 19, 2021

Now, customers are shifting to social for praise, complaints and everything in between. Creating a social media interaction strategy is essential for long-term customer satisfaction. Most consumers expect brands and companies with a social media presence to interact with their customers in meaningful ways.

Ideal Customer Profiles 136

Ideal Customer Profiles Brand Identity Branding Customer Satisfaction 136

Sprout Social

JUNE 7, 2023

But an ever-crowded space filled with brands and creators means your relevancy is always at risk. When a brand experience is consistently good, it champions powerful brand recall, turns customers into advocates and builds credibility that ultimately increases your repeat business. What is brand experience?

Work Management 114

Work Management Marketing AI Brand Identity Branding 114

EveryoneSocial

JUNE 29, 2022

We make quick judgments and form first impressions upon meeting someone, and research shows that we do the same thing when browsing social media profiles. That can affect your personal brand , your effectiveness at social selling , and more. Luckily, every social channel tells you exactly what image sizes to use.

Ideal Customer Profiles 56

Ideal Customer Profiles Social Media Profiling Media 56

Sprout Social

JANUARY 13, 2021

Or it was a combination of newsletter information, social media posts, and word of mouth? There’s an attribution model for everyone that can help you get more out of your social metrics. Attribution modeling in marketing is assigning a value for the customer’s interaction points with the brand that led to the purchase.

Marketing Attribution 97

Marketing Attribution Multi-Touch Attribution Lead Ranking Social Media 97