From snapping selfies with friends to tagging favorite brands in our Stories, social media has become a large part of our everyday lives. Consumers expect brands to have an active online presence and the ability to answer any questions they have fast. But a poorly timed or worded social post could harm your brand reputation. … Read more
If there’s one thing we love to check on at the end and beginning of any year, it’s the trends. Who got what right — or wrong? What did no one see coming? It’s all fascinating to witness. Perhaps antithetical to my love for trend-watching, the biggest lesson I’ve learned from predictions is that no … Read more
Your brand is so much more than a logo, tagline or advertising campaign. It’s defined by the people whose diligent work builds and maintains it: your employees. This is your sign to create a “meet the team” social media post series to highlight employees who play a crucial role in shaping your brand—from your culture … Read more
“Life finds a way.” The quote, delivered by Dr. Ian Malcolm in Steven Speilberg’s 1993 adaptation of Jurassic Park, is in reference to a lab-grown dinosaur’s will to survive. While the context is incredibly specific, the overall sentiment is not. Despite the hurdles, life—whether that be dinosaurs or people—always finds a way. And what is … Read more
TikTok, Reels, Stories, livestreams—there’s a reason why video content is everywhere. Capturing that attention pays off. Up to 84% of consumers say that they’ve been convinced to buy a product or service by watching a brand’s video. Video is just downright popular; 66% of consumers say short-form video is the most engaging type of content. … Read more
Ah social media. As the old saying goes, “can’t live with it, can’t live without it.” As social media platforms have changed over the years (RIP, Vine), so too have the pros and cons of social media. Not so long ago, brands and executives were still wondering whether they should be on social media at … Read more
Question: I’m worried that I don’t have a distinct enough voice or style as a content creator on social media – but I am not sure exactly how to go about creating one in the first place. Do you have any tips for finding my voice online? Your audience on social media follows you for … Read more
For small businesses, a little visibility can go a long way. And there’s no better time to show off your small business or the ones in your community than Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday is an annual event that takes place on the Saturday after Thanksgiving in the United States. It was pioneered by … Read more
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Social media is an undeniably powerful channel for marketing in 2020. In fact, social networks are the biggest source of inspiration for consumer purchases, with 37% of consumers finding purchase inspiration through social channels. However, if you’re using social media as a tool for organic exposure and brand awareness, rather than just a channel for … Read more
One of the most important marketing and promotional skills you should focus on in 2022 would be improving your social media game. Many people don’t realize the importance of this skill, but did you know that 59.3% of the world’s population use social media, which is more than 4.5 billion? If you are an entrepreneur, using … Read more
These days, it’s easy for businesses to create a presence on social media. But the truth is that social media marketing is more than just uploading regular content. The real question is whether users are engaging or even seeing these posts. Optimization refers to specific actions taken by online businesses to ensure that a social … Read more
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Which metrics should be you paying attention to? This infographic looks at at the essential KPIs to track on seven major platforms: Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, TikTok, and Twitter. Read the full article at MarketingProfs
At some point in your growth as a business, you encounter the need to increase your follower numbers and engagement rates. This area remains a ‘grey zone’ among marketing experts as they advise you to ‘set and measure your KPIs’ or ‘work on the quality of your content’. These recommendations are inherently blurry since they … Read more
Social media. Whether you love it, hate it, or are on the indifferent side, these platforms are here to stay. To stay in the social media world, you need to apply some of the social media tactics. For businesses to thrive in 2022 and beyond, they need to have some form of an online presence. … Read more
On August 10, Elon Musk teased a bit about starting his own social media site X.com on Twitter. He used the microblogging platform Twitter to post about his plans as he replied to another user’s comment. In case you were wondering about the meaning behind X.com, it was the name of the domain associated with … Read more
If you asked someone 20 years ago what their favorite social media platforms were, chances are they wouldn’t have an answer for you. Although the common consensus is that the earliest social media platform was developed in 1996, the number of people using those platforms is nothing compared to the billions who use social media … Read more
When you are running a business, it might be hard to keep up with everything that needs to be done on social media. This is where social media templates can help you out! Let’s dive into the topic and learn more about social media templates and how they can help you with your business. What … Read more
Knowing you have to create new content for multiple social media channels every day can feel a little daunting, especially when you consider the range of disciplines needed to be successful. Nowadays, every marketer and business owner has to be part designer, photographer, videographer, copywriter, and editor, among other jobs. Thankfully, there are now a … Read more