Biznology

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Businesses striving to bring in that lucrative ROI with social media often fall into trap of thinking that the more followers you have the more success your social campaigns will have. Less can definitely be more when it comes to not only bringing in an ROI from social, but engaging with your social network of followers.

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DivvyHQ

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Have you ever thought about the distinct differences between content marketing and PR? Get the insights you need to build a successful marketing strategy that infuses the benefits of both content marketing and PR! Both heavily leverage content, but they serve very different objectives for most companies.

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Convince & Convert

AUGUST 18, 2010

But, under pressure from digital and advertising agencies each looking to be the driver of the social media express, PR firms are sometimes turning over inquisitional rocks that do not portray them as strategic caretakers of brands’ social presences. How can we find a social media guru to add to our team?

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 7, 2011

Social media marketing has progressed from radical new idea to widely adopted practice in a remarkably short period of time. Three-quarters of b2b buyers use social media at some point during their purchase decision process, and marketers are responding with increased spending on social media marketing.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

OCTOBER 19, 2011

It’s easy to get caught up in the buzz, and the hype, around social media. I’ve been working with many B2B companies to help them figure out when and how to use social media in their business. One area that few people have written about is how to use social media for solution marketing.

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Social Media Social Marketing Media Word of Mouth 100

Convince & Convert

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Dave Murray ‘s 12-person social media team handles content creation, social media management, and social media customer service for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. These blogs have their own bifurcated social channels, as well. Social Media Number of the Week: 27.

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Webbiquity

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Social media and PR would seem to be natural allies. So why do corporate PR and social media efforts so often appear disconnected and out of sync? To be sure, some agencies and companies get it, and do an effective job integrating social media and PR efforts. Since many (most?)

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

With Social Media Marketing: Strategies for Engaging in Facebook, Twitter & Other Social Media , the inimitable Liana “Li&# Evans has provided the definitive handbook for social media marketers. Don’t automatically assume they use the most popular social networks.

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Hubspot

AUGUST 29, 2019

One of my first jobs out of college was working as an entry-level PR associate. If you work in PR, you don't need me to tell you it's a hard field to get started in. We've put together a list of some of our favorite PR blogs (in no particular order) for you to get started. 7 Business Writing Sins PR Pros Commit Regularly.

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The Point

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Social media may be a hot topic in B2B marketing circles, but most of that buzz focuses on the role of social media advertising. After all, as earned media, the “cost” of organic social is basically zero. Are B2B marketers ignoring a huge opportunity? times higher.

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Biznology

AUGUST 8, 2016

90% of marketers say social media is important to their businesses. 68% analyze their social media activities. Only 41% are able to measure their social activities. Social Media Examiner ). Many providers have created tools to facilitate analysis of social media channels.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 24, 2024

Influencer marketing has grown beyond getting a viral moment. It has become a core element of marketing and sales strategies. Our Q3 2023 Pulse Survey revealed 81% of US-based social marketers consider influencer marketing an essential part of their social media strategy.

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Biznology

APRIL 5, 2016

When I pitch my influencer marketing services these days on behalf of my digital agency Gerris , I find that I am not competing against humans at other agencies, I am fighting it out with Google AdWords , Facebook Ads , Twitter Ads, Bing Ads and even Pinterest Ads. Much along those lines, earned media is still the best policy.

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Only B2B

APRIL 24, 2024

Among marketers, few topics spark as much debate as the comparison between demand generation and inbound marketing. Conversely, inbound marketing predominantly relies on passive techniques to draw in potential leads. Here are some metrics to consider: High-intent Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs).

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Convince & Convert

MAY 16, 2013

I’d like to let you in on a secret that most PR pros don’t think of: . It’s completely under-appreciated as a PR tool. After all, when you do things that other PR pros don’t think of doing, or don’t know to do, it puts you that much further ahead of the game, right? social media strategy' She blogs at [link].

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Webbiquity

AUGUST 25, 2010

Want to stay up-to-date on the latest social media news and thought-leadership commentary without visiting a gazillion different sites, relying on an RSS feed (or someone else’s filter) that inevitably misses important news, or following aggregation sites that regurgitate the same over-exposed content from a handful of popular sites?

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Sprout Social

APRIL 4, 2023

When a brand is able to create positive buzz around their brand by just mentioning a product enhancement or product drop, you know they have a great marketing strategy behind them. But how are some brands, like Apple, able to attract new customers and elevate their positioning in the market with a simple announcement?

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Brand Identity Branding Word of Mouth Social Media 121

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Social media marketing is all about potential audience. Social Supports Email in the Interactive Marketing Hub Indeed, email marketing and social media marketing are spiritually and procedurally similar. Social media connectivity is digital bumper stickering.

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Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

But the problem with email and social media is that too many people are positioning it as an either/or scenario. Several blog posts have foolishly been written about social media “killing&# email. Social Outposts Without the Mystery I’m often asked by corporate clients where they should engage in social media.

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Social Media Email Marketing Social Marketing Paid Search Agency 128

Webbiquity

JULY 28, 2010

Despite its airy title, Social Media Marketing: An Hour a Day by Dave Evans is anything but a lightweight treatment of this topic. Later, he founded his own marketing technology consultancy. The book begins with a fascinating trip through the early days of the web and the foundations of social media.

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Biznology

MAY 21, 2018

Did you notice the buzz about Avengers: Infinity War on various social media platforms? This social media strategy helped Marvel get the right hype for the movie across the globe, leaving their fans anticipating for more. The Role Played by Social Media Platforms. That’s simple. Response Rate.

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Social Media Service Ideal Customer Profiles Media 96

Sprout Social

JANUARY 2, 2019

For social marketers, this is the most exciting time of the year. Because coming up with a social media marketing plan means making some big decisions well before the new year gets into full swing. And after all, the social landscape took quite a few twists and turns in 2018. Welcome to planning season!

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Paid Content Social Media Planning Campaigns 111

Hubspot

AUGUST 8, 2017

Ask any social media manager what they stress out about on any given day, and the answers you receive may vary. But almost all social media pros will agree upon one: news feed algorithms. We've started experimenting with different ways to leverage content on social media. Instagram Comment Contests.

Social Media 76

Social Media Hubspot Media PR 76

Bluetext

MAY 28, 2024

In today’s digital age, the realm of influencer marketing has evolved dramatically. Enter the micro-influencer: a more relatable, authentic, and highly effective force in the marketing world. Micro-influencers are individuals with a following typically ranging from 1,000 to 100,000 on social media platforms.

Campaigns 41

Campaigns Public Relations Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency 41

Convince & Convert

MAY 13, 2010

While my social media speaking engagements vary enough that I alter my material quite a bit from event to event, there is definitely a batch of one liners that I tend to incorporate. Everyone says social media is a unicorn, but maybe it’s just a horse? Focus on how to be social, not on how to do social.

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Webbiquity

MAY 30, 2010

From social media cartoons and contextual advertising gone wrong to dysfunctional agency-client relationships and the best (and worst) online ads, here are some of the most amusing, creative and remarkable blog posts and videos of 2009. Social Media. Top 30 Social Media Jokes, Clips and Cartoons!

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

However, a lot of people making that news have created expectations and beliefs about social media that aren’t true. Social Media is Inexpensive False. As Charlene Li said recently, social media trades media cost for labor cost. Social Media is Fast False. Absolutely.

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Webbiquity

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Your PR team was aware of most of these as it often had a hand in generating those placements. The explosion of social media has led to a corresponding need for more sophisticated monitoring tools that can crawl the hundreds of social networking and bookmarking sites and millions of blogs across the globe. Social Mention.

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 3, 2010

Sorry Works Contrast that with the guts and class (and good crisis management sense, despite having zero PR counsel) shown by umpire Jim Joyce in the immediate aftermath of his blown call, robbing Armando Galarraga of a rare perfect game. A coven of PR practitioners. The whole ad just came off as incredibly insincere and self-serving.

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Social Media Media PR Webinar Metrics 157

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

I presented today at Social Media AZ , a new conference for Arizonans interested in, and practicing social media. This presentation: “Why Before How: The Keys to Developing a Social Media Strategy in 7 Steps&# also formed the basis for my recent MarketingProfs Webinar. Because tools will change.

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Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 167

Convince & Convert

JULY 6, 2010

She leads the agency’s social media group, and has more than 20 years experience in consumer, technology, B2B and social media marketing. Take a look at the company’s philanthropic endeavors and cause-related initiatives, especially in the area of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Don’t be Shy.

Social Media 138

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Paid Search Agency 138

Optinmonster

DECEMBER 21, 2023

If you answered yes to both of these questions, you’ll benefit from learning how to do pre-launch marketing. Drawing up a pre-launch marketing plan can help you attract customers to your brand-new business even before the actual launch day. It can generate a buzz around your product and get people to notice it.

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Campaigns Ad Building Planning Paid Search Agency 88

Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

The grandmotherly maxim, “The good Lord gave you two ears but only one mouth for a reason&# applies to social interactions in general, but is nowhere more critical than in social media marketing. Tag them on social bookmarking sites. Focus on being social, and on being an industry resource.

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 12, 2011

Social media marketing, online PR and SEO are three tactics that are all powerful on their own, but have far more impact when used in a coordinated, synergistic manner. How can you amplify and extend new releases through social media? Which online tools are most helpful for PR pros?

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Convince & Convert

AUGUST 19, 2010

All of these tactics can work together seamlessly to create a robust, optimized content marketing engine that pays real dividends in increased website traffic, and conversions. More Work Upfront, Less Ongoing What I love about this program (in addition to the eye-popping results): It’s rooted in helpfulness, not marketing.

Social Media 142

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 142

Sprout Social

APRIL 19, 2017

ROI has always been one of the most debated topics in the marketing department. Social media ROI is no different. These are the types of questions that often come up when you’re trying to figure out how social pays off for your business. However, those questions don’t speak to the true value of social.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Social media marketing activity exploded in 2009, and so did coverage of these practices. Every social media consultant , corporate marketer and PR professional was challenged to keep up with the latest writing on the topic. Social Media Measurement. ROI Is Dead by StraightUpSearch Blog.

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