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What is viral marketing (and does it actually work in 2020)?

Sprout Social

If you’re still itching for your business to “go viral,” we don’t blame you. This explains why so many businesses look toward viral marketing as an opportunity to catapult themselves into social media superstardom. The concept of viral marketing definitely deserves some revisiting as we enter a new decade. Good question!

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The Psychology of Viral Content

Contently

Considering that two of the most recent internet sensations involved a pair of white sneakers and a Wookie mask, it’s easy to write off viral content as pure luck. Some marketers might argue that no one can predict content’s viral potential. Nearly 1,300 press mentions and more than 100,000 social shares. The result?

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5 Reasons GE’s Content Goes Viral on Reddit (and Everywhere Else)

Contently

The blog has hundreds of thousands of devoted readers, its stories regularly go viral on Reddit and in the press, and coverage of it ultimately ties back to the GE brand. Going viral is tough to predict, but GE’s success isn’t by accident. You need to retire the press release. Images via GE Reports.

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How to put the "Viral" in B2B Marketing Viral Campaigns?

Ambal's Amusings

Does viral work for B2B marketing? We asked B2B Marketing experts: What are the components of a "good" viral B2B Marketing Campaign? Every B2B marketer wants their content to be so widely acclaimed that it goes “viral.” In my opinion, that’s a successful B2B campaign due to a viral response.

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10 metrics to track influencer marketing success in 2024

Sprout Social

Influencer marketing has grown beyond getting a viral moment. They no longer expect accidental virality by hiring an influencer. Earned media/press mentions Earned media refers to the publicity a brand receives through organic channels, such as press coverage or media mentions, rather than through paid advertising.

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The Most Underrated Skill in Content Marketing? Fact-Checking

Contently

“It’s about bulletproofing your work,” said Amy George , former Associated Press reporter and founder of By George Communications. AP Fact Check, Associated Press : The AP provides helpful accountability resources for journalists. Below are a few of the most common and helpful.

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How To Build A Successful Pre-Launch Marketing Campaign

Optinmonster

The pre-launch campaign quickly went viral all over the world because of the high-octane drama built into it. You can also create viral articles or epic guides. Prepare a Press Kit If you want media to cover your product launch, you should prepare a press kit. But why stop there?