Remember when the only marketing was word of mouth? Neither do we. But testimonials from those who utilize your products or services and trust your brand are one of the most powerful tools you can use. This is still true in the world of social media marketing! People trust their peers more than they do […]
Read More6 Ways Your Social Media Might Look Like Spam
17Aug
Let’s face it. Nobody is a fan of junk mail. It doesn’t get much love thanks to the nature of the message it sends and tends to wind up in a trash bin. The same applies to social media marketing. There is a TON of content on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the other platforms, but […]
Read MoreLeave It To The Pros! The Benefits Of Outsourcing Social Media
16Aug
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 MorePlanning Your 2017 Budget? Don’t Forget Social Media Advertising!
13Aug
2017. It seems so far away, doesn’t it? By the time the new year comes, the election will be behind us, the holidays will be over, and we’ll even have a new Star Wars film! It seems like a distant future. Yet in truth, it’s only a few short months away and businesses need to […]
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 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 […]
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