We’re at the last part of our series focused on preparing your 2017 budget for social media marketing. After going through a variety of subjects including advertising, analytics, reachability, and training for employees, you may find your head spinning a bit. That’s entirely understandable as social media marketing can be a complex subject. One last […]
Read More4 Elements Of Social Media That Need Your Attention
14Aug
When companies create a budget, they want to make sure they are paying for the most efficient tools, products, and services available. Companies are gradually starting to realize that social media fits into these categories. Unfortunately, you can’t just buy a box labeled “Social Media Marketing” once a year and call it a day. There […]
Read MoreHow To Heat Up Your Hashtag Game
11Aug
One of the most important elements of social media marketing is to spread your content as far as possible. To achieve this goal, we have hashtags as handy tools. These little guys allow our posts to appear when someone searches for that hashtag. They’re basically the advanced version of a keyword. Simple, right? Hashtags are […]
Read MoreIs Facebook Adding Commercial Breaks To Your Videos?
9Aug
It looks like we are going full circle with advertisements. TV gave us ads mid-program and the internet provided uninterrupted entertainment. Now, however, Facebook is about to try a nostalgic business tactic by testing “mid-roll” ads on Facebook Live. The social media giant is trying to find a way to incorporate advertisements during live broadcasts […]
Read MoreWhat The Presidential Election Can Teach Us About Social Media
8Aug
You may not have noticed if you’ve been in outer space for the past two years, but it’s time for the Presidential Election again. Everyone knows who the two major candidates are and what they stand for. By the time November hits, most of us will be able to recite the many commercials by heart. […]
Read MoreGo For The Gold! How The Olympics Affect Your Social Media
6Aug
If you can believe it, it’s time for the 2016 Olympics! Yesterday, the opening ceremonies commenced, and the whole world watched with their flag of choice waving in their hands. These flags were also waving on Twitter thanks to a new development the social media giant implemented especially for the games. You can see the […]
Read MoreYes, Even YOU Need Social Media Marketing
4Aug
Have you ever said, “Yes, I know about social media, but it’s not really for my business.”? What about “We just don’t see the point in that stuff.”? We’ve heard it all before and guess what? Social media is for everyone. Professionals from a wide variety of industries are benefiting from using social media marketing […]
Read MoreWhy You Need To Be A Social Media First Responder
2Aug
It may not be a surprise to anyone that the world is getting faster. Too bad we still only have 24 hours to complete everything. Social media is no exception to this acceleration as we see articles drop down to the bottom of news feeds faster than a falling brick. If you want to […]
Read MoreDon’t Wait To Make Your Social Media Marketing Plan
2Aug
The world of social media is not the place to be unprepared. Yes, the time may come when you have to publish a post on the fly as a situation unfolds, but for the most part, you should have a solid strategy at your content’s core. Planning is what separates success stories and failures when […]
Read More4 Approaches To Educate Your Social Media Audience
28Jul
A lot of people use social media for entertainment. It’s not hard to find funny pictures, videos, or lighthearted stories all over the internet. But there are still many of us with a thirst for knowledge. Where do we turn? Social media. One of the most significant ways businesses can engage with customers is educating […]
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