The Forward Observer

MARCH 1, 2024

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.

Social Media 169

Social Media Social Marketing Enterprise Management Marketing & Strategy 169

Spiralytics

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

However, there are several avenues where social media automation can be a game changer. Sounds like a marketer’s dream, right? This comprehensive guide will help you understand the power of social media automation for your business. What is Social Media Automation? How Does Social Media Automation Work?

Social Media 126

Social Media Automation Marketing AI Marketing Automation Services 126

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 9, 2018

Let’s start with one simple fact: your business needs a social media presence. Social media is an essential piece of your business marketing strategy. The post Why Social Media Is Important for Business Marketing appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

Social Media 279

Social Media Social Marketing Media Business 279

Marketing Insider Group

MAY 30, 2023

Are you tired of spending countless hours manually creating content, following up with leads, and analyzing data for your small business marketing ? Have you thought about using AI for small business marketing to make your life a little easier? Here’s the scoop on AI for small business marketing.

Small Business Marketing 262

Small Business Marketing Marketing AI Paid Search Agency Marketing Automation Services 262

KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 22, 2023

As younger customers and prospects spend more time on social media platforms, new research suggests that social search is growing in importance to marketers who are focused on optimization. Additionally, 87% believe that customers will primarily search for companies on social media, rather than search engines, in 2023.

Social Media 243

Social Media Search Marketing Social Marketing Media 243

Webbiquity

APRIL 18, 2023

If your B2B business has plateaued and you’re struggling with new ideas to generate leads and grow sales, here’s good news. There are established, effective eCommerce marketing tactics you can use to increase base revenue and upsell opportunities in a very short period of time. What are B2B eCommerce Marketing Tactics?

eCommerce 294

eCommerce Social Media Tactics B2B Marketing 294

Martech

APRIL 19, 2024

Marketers who are judged by the number of leads they generate will push for quantity. But big-ticket purchases in B2C and B2B will help marketers see ROI with a small number of wins, which pushes some marketers toward quality. These purchase-minded consumers are also spending a great deal of time on social media.

Lead Gen 96

Lead Gen Paid Content Social Media Sales Qualified Leads 96

SmartBrief - Marketing

MARCH 7, 2024

Amidst tightening budgets in 2024, marketing teams are under extra scrutiny to prove that their work contributes to the bottom line. One area marketers can’t dismiss is dark social media activity. According to Capterra research , marketers say nearly half of their brand’s web traffic can be attributed to dark social channels.

Social Media 104

Social Media Social Marketing Peer-to-peer Media 104

Webbiquity

JANUARY 24, 2023

Social media advertising requires marketing professionals to proactively respond to continually evolving user habits and adapt to different trends. Image credit: Merakist on Unsplash The last year in social media saw consumer preferences shift, new technologies emerge, and certain social platforms flourish.

Social Media 304

Social Media Advertisements Advertising Spyware 304

Webbiquity

APRIL 22, 2021

Many small business owners spend time researching effective marketing tips to help grow their companies and aid with customer conversion. Personalizing your marketing strategies can widen and engage your audience more successfully. Personalizing your marketing strategies can widen and engage your audience more successfully.

Small Business Marketing 285

Small Business Marketing Personalization Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy 285

Webbiquity

MARCH 8, 2022

There are lots of helpful articles sharing digital marketing tips online. This guide focuses instead on some newer, lesser known digital marketing techniques you may not have used before. Five little-used digital marketing techniques for your business. Creating content is an essential part of any marketing strategy.

Small Business Marketing 294

Small Business Marketing Tactics Business Peer-to-peer 294

Webbiquity

MARCH 15, 2018

With so many different social media scheduling tools to choose from, there’s something for everyone. Every business has its own set of goals when it comes to social media marketing, so it makes sense that they’d use different tools based on those objectives. What are your goals from social media marketing?

Social Media 323

Social Media Tools Media Work Management 323

Webbiquity

DECEMBER 6, 2022

You can probably guess the top two social networks for B2B marketing pretty easily, but do you know which platform is #3? What the biggest missed opportunity is for B2B marketers? How your social media marketing budget stacks up to your peers and competitors? The Biggest Challenge in B2B Social Media Marketing.

Social Media 237

Social Media Allocation Social Marketing B2B Marketing 237

Convince & Convert

APRIL 12, 2024

The struggle is real for social media leaders, managers, and teams. Whenever you mention that you work in social media, from the outside looking in, people think that you take a photo and/or video and just hit “post” to make the magic happen. Nevertheless, we know it takes much more work to manage a brand on social media.

Social Media 135

Social Media ROI Media Cross-Selling 135

Martech

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Social data goes beyond mere numbers but produces actual, tangible business results. Leveraging data from social media can enhance each of these by enabling brands to stay ahead during increasingly competitive conditions. We don’t train every rep to handle social media work.

Social Media 112

Social Media Work Management Marketing Management Media 112

Sprout Social

MARCH 12, 2024

The 2024 US presidential election is several months away, but social media is already politically charged. A proof point that illustrates what many social marketers already know: Presidential elections make social media a hard place to navigate, even if your brand isn’t inherently political. Will brands sit this one out?

Social Media 114

Social Media Social Marketing Media Planning 114

The Marketing Blender

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The 4 essentials of social media marketing for businesses. Having a strong presence on social media is more important than ever. While it may seem intimidating at first, once you understand the basics of social media marketing, you’ll be able to make the most of the various platforms for your business.

Social Media 97

Social Media Social Marketing Planning Media 97

Martech

MARCH 6, 2024

Marketers are ready to embrace AI in the retail media space. A majority (53%) of marketers believe AI will “significantly enhance” the way shoppers are targeted and served relevant ads, according to a survey of 200 CPG advertisers commissioned by in-store media technology company Cooler Screens. Personalization.

Marketing AI 111

Marketing AI Media Paid Search Agency Privacy 111

Spiralytics

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

In the fold of digital marketing, companies that do not have or neglect an active. The post 8 Social Media Marketing Tips to Grow Your Business appeared first on Spiralytics Inc.

Social Media 118

Social Media Social Marketing Tips Media 118

Sprout Social

JUNE 17, 2021

Accelerated by the events of 2020, this wave of transformation marks a turn of the tide in how businesses and consumers view, use and value social media—and we’ve got the data to prove it. For businesses wondering when to start making greater investments in social, the time is now. Not convinced? Not convinced?

Social Media 145

Social Media Statistics Social Marketing Marketing Budget 145

Sprout Social

AUGUST 25, 2022

Investing in social media management increases your brand’s awareness, generates leads, drives traffic to your site and boosts community engagement. While that sounds great to executives and stakeholders, they may not understand how the costs associated with social media translate to business objectives. Let’s dive in.

Paid Content 124

Paid Content Social Media Work Management Marketing Management 124

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In this piece, the team behind Figo’s social media presence shared their tips for maintaining a regular social cadence and translating results to larger company goals. Why social media consistency matters for brands Consistency on social media isn’t just nice to have: it’s a non-negotiable for long-term success.

Social Media 110

Social Media Media Business Viral Marketing 110

Martech

APRIL 5, 2024

This week, JPMorgan Chase launched Chase Media Solutions, its new digital media business. It’s the first bank-led media platform, allowing advertisers to send relevant promotions to some 80 million financial customers. Dig deeper: Why we care about retail media networks Data. Non-retail media platform.

Advertising Agencies 107

Advertising Agencies Media Verticals Paid Search Agency 107

Spiralytics

JANUARY 31, 2023

For instance, marketers once only had a few options for advertising formats, which is incomparable to today’s vast digital prospects. As their popularity continues to rise, businesses are starting to leverage channels such as TikTok and Instagram Reels to showcase their content and products.

Statistics 160

Statistics Paid Search Agency Planning Advertising Agencies 160

Launch Marketing

APRIL 10, 2024

Social media has become an important marketing channel for B2B startups. 89% of B2B marketers use LinkedIn for lead generation and by 2025 it is projected that 80% of B2B sales interactions will occur on digital channels. Social media also provides access to a key demographic for B2B businesses, the decision-makers.

Startups 62

Startups Social Media Social Marketing B2B Marketing 62

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

Navigate the Channel

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Modern marketing is constantly expanding, and your audience will change, requiring new marketing strategies and tactics. To stay on top of your game, you need to spice up your social media marketing. There are multiple strategies that will work for your business.

Social Media 122

Social Media Social Marketing B2B Marketing Marketing Attribution 122

ClearVoice

JANUARY 26, 2024

Heck, not all marketing people are content people. So whether you’re here because you’re a content person looking to enhance your business case for more content dollars or because a content person wants you to understand their perspective on why content is (still) queen, you’ve come to the right place. Here we go!

Paid Content 92

Paid Content Top of Funnel Work Management Marketing Management 92

Buffer

JANUARY 23, 2023

Social media is always evolving – as should your strategies for creating content. While you may have tried and tested methods when it comes to your social media posts, testing out something different is a great way to stay on top of trends and potentially grow your following. I've been a little looser with Twitter recently.

Small Business Marketing 123

Small Business Marketing Social Media Media Marketing & Strategy 123

SendGrid

JANUARY 27, 2022

You probably don’t need statistics to understand how important it is for businesses to market on social media. But here are a few to give you an idea of social media’s reach: There are currently 3.78 billion users on social media worldwide—that’s almost half of the world’s population.

Social Media 84

Social Media Social Marketing Media Business 84

Optinmonster

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Are you looking for sustainable ways to market your business? Not sure where to start: email marketing vs. social media? Both email and social media marketing are promising channels to grow your business. In this post, we’ll share important insights into email and social media marketing.

Social Media 111

Social Media Email Marketing Social Marketing Marketing Budget 111

Search Engine Journal

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Neglecting to incorporate social media into your marketing plan can cost you. Here's why you should consider leveraging social media marketing for your local business. The post Social Media Marketing Is Essential For Local Businesses. Here’s Why.

Social Media 121

Social Media Social Marketing Planning Media 121

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Look, it isn’t essential to be funny on social media—but my goodness, it helps. Humour is a hugely powerful currency on social, but beyond likes and engagement, how does cracking a joke on social media actually impact your bottom line? The allure and reward of being funny on social media is significant.

Social Media 142

Social Media Media Top of Funnel Business 142

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Social media has become deeply ingrained in our daily lives, evolving from a novel tool to connect with friends into a central hub for entertainment, news, community building and discovery. Audiences are more receptive than ever to seeing businesses in their feed, but their expectations shift rapidly.

Social Media 121

Social Media Social Marketing Media CMO 121

Content Standard

MARCH 12, 2024

We’re living through the decline of mainstream media, and as marketers, we have a role to play in filling the void. No major media conglomerate has been spared. For years, Pew Research has reported a continual decline in the share of audiences following traditional media. Why does this matter?

Media 97

Media Brand Identity Branding Storytelling 97

Sprout Social

MAY 16, 2023

It’s been two years since we last partnered with The Harris Poll to understand how leaders view the state of social media and its impact on an organization. Emerging technologies, rising consumer expectations and a shifting social media marketing landscape have left many with questions on how to navigate this changing terrain.

Social Media 109

Social Media Media Business Marketing Management 109