Oktopost

JUNE 4, 2020

A decade ago Zappo’s had a social media policy for employees that was more or less the industry standard: “Be real and use your best judgment”. But with the metaphorical and literal explosion of social media, defining “best judgment” and “be real” has gotten a lot less straightforward. Use of company social accounts.

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EveryoneSocial

AUGUST 18, 2020

Social media management is now an essential job and something that every brand needs to excel at. While it is possible to still do well as a brand without social media, you put your company at a huge disadvantage when it is not taken as seriously as it should. billion social media users worldwide.

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Lake One

OCTOBER 19, 2023

B2B social media strategy is all about standing out. Employee advocacy is the unsung hero of social media success. Getting employees engaged produces truly staggering social media marketing outcomes, raising performance by as much as 200% and pushing posts more than 500% farther.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 26, 2020

In the last decade, social media has rapidly evolved and become a major element of marketing in all industries. As a result, social media practitioners now play a role in more business initiatives than ever. Those demands coupled with the “always on” nature of social media make burnout a very real challenge. .

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Sprout Social

JUNE 25, 2019

Social media has become so ingrained in our daily lives that most social media icons are instantly recognizable. For marketers and business owners, this offers an excellent opportunity to implement social media icons into their marketing strategies. The benefits of using social media icons.

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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

With the shifting world of marketing and the ever-increasing use of social media by brands, marketing advocacy strategies are imperative. One of the most important parts of advocacy marketing, besides your loyal customers, is your employees. First, What is Advocacy Marketing?

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Oktopost

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Unlike other industries, the financial sector operates under the watchful eye of regulatory bodies such as FINRA, SEC, IIROC, FCA, and PRA, imposing strict guidelines on communication and transparency. In fact, 81% of socially engaged sellers in the financial services industry report increased business prospects. It’s a numbers game.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2017

In this blog, I’ll give you 5 tips to prevent a social media nightmare as well as strategies to ease the pain should something go wrong. . It’s easy to go into panic mode if your brand is suddenly flooded with negative social media coverage. The same applies for social media crises. Be Prepared.

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Spiralytics

APRIL 18, 2018

Social media continues its reign as a top choice for marketers and businesses looking to reach their target audience in the Information Age.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

These weekends were filled with networking events, guest speakers, and industry leader presentations. It's important to keep that concept in mind when you're learning about social media target audiences. Below, let's review what a social media target audience is and how to find it. What are their jobs?

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BenchmarkONE

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Employee advocacy is contemporary influencer marketing. It has been around for decades in various forms, but the internet and social media have revolutionized it. Yet, there are plenty of companies that haven’t been activating their employees as marketing, sales, and recruiting assets. Employee Advocacy on Social Media.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 15, 2020

Is there a link between GDPR and social media? However, the impact of GDPR on digital marketing is ongoing and businesses in the EU aren’t the only ones affected. However, the impact of GDPR on digital marketing is ongoing and businesses in the EU aren’t the only ones affected. What is GDPR, anyway?

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EveryoneSocial

JANUARY 26, 2021

People are spending more time on social media and relying on their networks for recommendations and reviews of products and services. In fact, 75% of B2B buyers use social media to make purchasing decisions. Best B2B Social Media Strategies. Define goals.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 18, 2020

Quick Takeaways: Successful employee advocacy programs are planned strategically and implemented only after employee engagement is high and a content marketing strategy is in place. Don’t use your program purely as a marketing technique. Use Social Media the Right Way. Think about what’s in it for your employees too.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 19, 2020

Whether providing full-service social solutions, specialized brand marketing or stepping in for a specific campaign or project, agencies cater to their clients first and foremost. But with a client-first mindset, some agencies forget to prioritize their own marketing efforts as well. . What do you do better than everyone else?

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Sprout Social

MAY 11, 2023

Operating on social media without brand safety tools is like browsing the internet without malware protection. Keep reading for actionable ways you can use brand safety tools and examples of effective tools that will help you minimize risk on social. What are brand safety tools?

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 21, 2017

If I refer to social media as a lead generation tool, what comes to mind first? Maybe because the scars are still healing from a past failed social media campaign. Maybe it’s from reading one too many faux-advice columns on optimal social media posting times. Run a Photo Contest.

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Sprout Social

MAY 8, 2017

Social media goals operate in the same way. Social media marketing spending in the US is expected to more than double from $7.52 A key to justifying your social media work is setting up measurable goals that can showcase improvements in your digital presence. Why You Need to Set Social Media Goals.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 3, 2017

The early days of social media marketing were like the Wild West. Whether it was spamming people to death, Tweeting 50 times a day or trying to figure out the all of the social media image size guidelines , nothing was off limits. Identify Your Social Media Competitors.

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Webbiquity

JUNE 20, 2019

However, unless they’re already actively reading and sharing industry insights through their social media presence, that may not be the case. Exhortations from the marketing team can only go so far. Choose leadership that is already engaged on social media and ask them to start sharing the company’s content on LinkedIn.

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Hubspot

MARCH 31, 2020

There are so many rules and guidelines and so much planning and preparation involved. Facebook is the most widely used social media platform , so running a contest on Facebook makes sense. To learn more about Facebook’s contest rules, visit their Page Guidelines. How to Run a Contest on Facebook.

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Biznology

AUGUST 25, 2014

Walmart also has a big social media presence. Here are 10 lessons on Walmart’s social media strategy for every business. Because the company is often a target for controversial press, a second objective is to use social media to protect, defend and enhance Walmart’s reputation.

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In today’s social media-driven world, information about customer behavior, public sentiment, and user preferences is at the tip of any business’s fingers. But when it comes to social data, it’s not about how much data you have but rather how you leverage it. It’s not just about networking anymore.

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Hubspot

MAY 15, 2017

Most of us know that social media is an essential part of a brand’s marketing strategy. After all, 92% of marketers say that social media is important to their business. That’s understandable -- there are many moving parts to a successful social media strategy. As it turns out -- no.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Once thought of as just a passing fad, social media has had a tremendous impact on business over the past decade. Social platforms like Twitter and Facebook have transformed the way that people communicate and, in the process, have changed the way that businesses interact with customers. Developing a Social Media Strategy.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Social media contests have been used by brands of all sizes to get more followers, increase engagement and generate buzz. With organic reach becoming increasingly difficult to earn, social media contests offer a great way to get more eyes on your social posts and boost engagement. Why Create Social Media Contests?

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Sprout Social

JULY 19, 2022

That’s the question frustrating social media marketers today. Hashtags are an essential asset in your digital marketing toolbox. According to 72% of our LinkedIn community , hashtagging impacts the overall performance of social media content. Using hashtags on different social networks.

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Martech

JUNE 21, 2023

But let’s face it — the “publish and pray” era of content marketing is long gone. Maybe you’re wondering, “Should I be mixing professional content into my colleagues’ personal social media worlds? Decoding employee advocacy Employee advocacy isn’t just a fancy marketing term.

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Digital B2B Marketing

JUNE 19, 2012

of B2B technology buyers say social media has influenced their purchase decisions or interactions with vendors. So should B2B organizations shutter their social media efforts or reduce their investments? Stepping back from the details, the research from IDC reaffirms two key guidelines for B2B social media.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 4, 2021

With growing competition, the best way for your brand to stand out on social media is through engagement. In fact, according to the Sprout Social Index™ , 40% of consumers believe that memorable content makes a brand’s social best in class. And creativity is the top reason why a brand’s social presence stands out.

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The word can spread quickly on social media. If your employees air their thoughts on social media (which they do), they may occasionally mention your brand in the process. These guidelines can include how your employees should react to positive or negative feedback about your company.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In the business world, AI automation equips companies to create impactful product and marketing strategies and enhance operations to increase productivity. AI automation has revolutionized how brands approach their business and marketing strategies. Take for example, Sprout’s AI-driven Social Media Listening solution.

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Convince & Convert

JULY 17, 2012

Did you assume this post is all about regulations and company policies that may limit your use of social media for promotions, marketing programs and corporate communications? Brands in this camp have throttled up their social media programs without taking into account the risk to reputation and cost of non-disclosure.

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B2B Marketing Traction

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Organizations large and small are finding that employees, divisions and other factions have jumped into social media without guidelines or social media strategy from the central organization. Without a strategic social media plan or guidelines, the social media horse has already left the barn.

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Martech

JULY 12, 2023

Threads has become the fastest-growing social media platform in history since it launched on July 5. The buzz around Threads is huge news for marketers as many have been taking a step back from Twitter following Elon Musk’s takeover last year, resulting in a 59% drop in ad spend in the US. Is Threads safe?

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EveryoneSocial

OCTOBER 8, 2019

As your company explores employee advocacy for the myriad of benefits it provides, it’s important that there is a social media training plan in place. Many employees will already be well-versed with social platforms and others not as much. But how do you plan out a social media training program for your employees?

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Sword and the Script | B2B

APRIL 19, 2022

A survey of 2,500 journalists finds Twitter is still their favorite social media network – here are time tested PR tips for B2B to earn some traction on the platform. It’s no secret that media relations gets harder every year. 39% plan to spend more time on Twitter this year – the highest of any other social network.

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