Sprout Social

DECEMBER 7, 2021

So who better to predict the future of social media marketing than the people behind the profiles? That’s why we asked SMMs across industries what they think is next for social media as both an industry and a profession. More senior-level marketing roles will call for social media experience.

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 18, 2024

It’s time to take your first steps into social media marketing. billion people are social media users. Worldwide, social users spend almost two and a half hours on social platforms each day. Find more eye-popping stats about social media here !) Your mind is ready. Your body is ready.

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Buffer Marketing

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Social media marketing has become a necessity in most businesses' toolkits today. If you’re saying, “But we sell to other businesses, not individuals, why do we need to practice social media marketing?” Here’s why: B2B social media marketing is more complex.

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Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 22, 2025

Lets go over what organic marketing is, how it compares to paid alternatives, and how to create your strategy. Table of Contents What is organic marketing? Organic Marketing Channels Organic Marketing Examples Organic Marketing vs. Paid Marketing Organic Marketing Strategy So, wait does organic marketing still work in 2025?

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SocialPilot

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Many of our users have enjoyed immense bookings by prompting their travel agencies on social media the right way. We have bought the secret strategies they have implemented in their social media marketing plans to gain success. You need a reliable, holistic social media management tool to achieve this.

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Sprout Social

MAY 24, 2022

Ten-cent text messages, AIM chat rooms with your best friends and glittery MySpace pages with bulletin boards are just a few nostalgic elements from the early days of social media. Soon enough, features like direct messages and @-mentions arrived, changing the trajectory of social media forever.

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Martech

JULY 10, 2024

Today, you would get no argument on the importance of building relationships with influencers across social platforms, as social media marketing ROI and KPIs have become well-established within strategic frameworks. I wish it were that simple when it comes to AI.

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Hubspot Marketing

JULY 22, 2024

Do you take a good, hard look at your team's marketing strategy every year? Without an annual marketing plan, things can get messy — and it's nearly impossible to put a number on your budget for the projects, hiring, and outsourcing over the course of a year if you don't have a plan. You should. Conduct a situation analysis.

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Pinterest marketing is a type of social media marketing where brands aim to build awareness and reach new audiences for their products or services on Pinterest. How to build a smart Pinterest marketing strategy Step-by-step, here’s how to build a results-driven Pinterest content strategy.

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Buffer Marketing

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Build an Instagram marketing strategy 7. No one should have to manually go and search for you on Instagram if they already follow you in other places. A small Instagram icon or your QR code works for most places. Embed keywords into your username and name 3. Optimize your Instagram bio 4. Write compelling captions 8.

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Hootsuite

MAY 15, 2023

Fear not, franchisor: Here’s how to plan, execute, analyze, and maintain a successful franchise social media marketing strategy that all your franchisees will get excited about. Bonus: Get a free, customizable social media guidelines template to quickly and easily create recommendations for your company and employees.

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SocialPilot

JANUARY 21, 2024

So, if you want to attract more guests to your hotel, strategic social media marketing is key. Dive in to learn how to do hotel social media marketing. Why Hotel Social Media Marketing is Essential in 2023? This can lead to valuable partnerships and collaborations.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Facebook analytics also enables social media marketers to dive deeper into content performance and engagement to see what’s working and what isn’t. For social media marketers, Facebook monitoring allows you to keep a pulse check on your brand. Do you have a large social media marketing team?

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Hootsuite

DECEMBER 1, 2022

A well-thought-out LinkedIn marketing strategy is the best way for you to stand out in that crowd. LinkedIn is a very different beast from the other social platforms. Building an effective strategy will require some planning and perseverance. What is a LinkedIn marketing strategy? Set clear goals.

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Businesses Grow

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

So of course, I wanted to talk to the owner about marketing (can’t help myself). The proprietor had a lovely place filled with antiques and art — such an interesting, visual environment! In fact, she didn’t use social media at all, a personal decision that certainly goes against the grain.

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Buffer Marketing

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

tied for third place.  percent How to find the best time to post on LinkedIn for  your  audience As mentioned above, these numbers can form a helpful guide if you’re just building your LinkedIn  social media marketing strategy.   ⏰ When to post on LinkedIn on Wednesday: 2 p.m.

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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

However, it doesn’t matter if you’re promoting a small startup or a well-established brand; online marketing can be overwhelming, and you’ll need a strategy in place to thrive. As you focus on SEO, social media, content creation, and PPC campaigns, it’s easy to overlook critical steps.

Digital Marketing 121

Digital Marketing User-Generated Marketing Marketers 121

Sprout Social

MARCH 28, 2025

Video content is key to your Instagram marketing strategy in particular, and requires a certain level of creativity to standout. If the video doesnt take off with your non-followers, youll still gain valuable insights for your video marketing strategy. How do you see your new video ideas supporting your objectives?

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Buffer Marketing

AUGUST 26, 2024

  With the rise of the LinkedIn personal brand , decentralized networks , the launch of Threads , and even long-form posts on X, the power of text-based posts on social media platforms shouldn’t be overlooked. That said, there is a time and place (and platform) for link-only posts. Link post ideas 27.

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Buffer Marketing

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

You need to do the following five tasks to create a useful social media strategy. Deeply understand your target audience Understanding your target audience deeply is crucial not just for social media marketing but for your overall business — whether you’re a creator or a small business owner.

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Why every marketer needs a social media analytics tool Social media analytics tools help you figure out what’s working and what’s not. They should also provide the historical data you need to assess your social media marketing strategy on both macro and micro levels.

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Buffer Marketing

OCTOBER 2, 2024

a) If you’re in the early stages of forming your social media marketing strategy , I’d argue you don’t need to focus on what your competitors are doing at all. Peeping at the competition’s marketing strategies should come (if it comes at all) much later.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 21, 2025

Paid social posts are often designed for specific campaigns, and are boosted through paid advertising. Though the two approaches differ, you dont have to think of it as organic social vs. paid social. Both have a place. While ads and paid social media are meant to raise awareness or increase sales.

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Source: Statista Ready to dive into Reddit marketing? Here are 9 tips to get started with this often weird and wacky place. Tips for Reddit marketing (that Redditors won’t hate) Lurk and learn Before you clickity clack and hit Post, take a good look around. With social listening. Helping others = builds community.

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 24, 2022

This tool makes it easy to find people, places, events, and conversations associated with your customers. Adjust your marketing strategy to better target them. You’ve built your perfect Twitter toolkit… and now it’s time to level up the rest of your social media marketing tools to match. Congratulations!

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Marketing Strategy Analytics User-Generated Marketing 145

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Those who see social media marketing as a key part of their customer engagement strategy and those who view it as a nice to have. The importance of social media in UK retail has only grown. In a 2022 report, it was found that 78% of consumers in the UK have upped their social media usage in the past year.

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Neil Patel

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Mobile is a big part of that and so are social media and video. Targeted Google and Facebook Ads have their place, but there are plenty of free ways to market online. I’m going to share a list of all the free tools and strategies that can help you compete with major conglomerates through content marketing.

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Buffer Marketing

JANUARY 20, 2025

With the help of machine learning, the algorithm ensures that users see content they’re most likely to be interested in, and that means business accounts are more likely to find their target audience (with the right  social media marketing strategy ).

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Buffer Marketing

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Where do you turn for meaningful stats on your social media marketing ? I'm grateful for the insight from some truly incredible tools that help make sense of the actions I take on social media. Social media analytics tools are usually used to complement social media management tools.

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Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

With D2C business sales predicted to reach nearly $230 billion by 2025, here’s what you need to know about the model and marketing within it. Table of Contents What is D2C marketing? If you’re running a D2C business or considering it, familiarize yourself with D2C marketing strategy.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Any dips could indicate a need to step up your social media marketing strategy for Threads. This helps you understand what to post on each social media platform , including Threads. The Post Performance Report takes the load off your plate and puts all your post-specific insights in one place.

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Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Our spotlight shines on the freshest data from the recent years, peppered with some evergreen insights, ensuring your marketing strategy remains both current and informed. So, let’s jump right in and explore these 300+ digital marketing stats to supercharge your marketing strategy. billion by 2025.

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Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Sponsorships and cross-marketing. Work with industry groups or local partners to cross-market your event to similar audiences. or can incur a sponsorship cost, like placing an event ad in a relevant email newsletter. Integrate with your marketing tracking. This can be free (the best!) Agencies and consultants.

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SocialPilot

JULY 12, 2024

Deciphering all this data helps marketers and businesses understand how their social media campaigns perform and impact their business goals. This leads us to an important question: Why is Social Media Analytics Important? Let’s be real; as social media marketers, we all crave that “aha!”

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 10, 2025

Once upon a time, there was this magical beast called data that social media managers slayed. And that time is now, because data storytelling isnt a fairytale: its an effective visual marketing strategy that can help you build trust, engagement, and sales for your brand. Try it free today.

PR 118

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Sprout Influencer Marketing empowers you to go beyond surface-level metrics like follower count and dive deep into the data to understand the true impact of your influencer collaborations. Go beyond vanity metrics and prove the value of your influencer marketing strategy with detailed reports and actionable insights.

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Orbit Media Studios

OCTOBER 30, 2024

And long before AI came along, marketers who focused solely on marketing through algorithms (social and search) were easily disrupted. The best marketing strategies may leverage social and search, but they also focus on relationship-focused channels, such as email marketing, referral partners, events and webinars.

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