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One of the pitfalls of social media marketing is blindly chasing trends without careful incorporation into your strategy or measuring whether they are effective. A strategy based solely on trend-following would likely miss the mark for your brand. But you still have to be current, and that means choosing the best trends that are a […]
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You’re familiar with the idea that you can make purchases directly on a social media site, without clicking through to a company website. But you may not have tapped into the potential for social commerce yet because you didn’t realize what an opportunity it holds for your brand. Here are three facts you may not […]
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The popularity of TikTok is influencing new trends in video, specifically driving companies in creating videos for social media that are super short. Does that mean you should stop putting effort into longer videos? Not necessarily. Here are a few ways that social media is handling the new trend and why you may want to […]
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You’re fully aware that Instagram is out there, and that Instagram marketing is an important tool for a lot of businesses. So how can you know whether it’s worth your time? Here are four reasons you should consider giving it a try: Your Audience is Made of People, and People Love Visual Marketing: This may […]
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With 2021 about to make its exit, it’s time to take stock of recent social media marketing trends and better position yourself for 2022. Which platforms rose to the top in 2021 and will they continue to be influential in 2022? Can Facebook (Meta) make a comeback after taking a public relations thrashing? Who Got […]
Have you been wondering if social media should be a part of your B2B marketing strategy? You don’t have to wonder anymore. New research from Octopost shows the growth of social media as a B2B marketing tool and the value it brings for companies. “The 2021 State of B2B Social Media Marketing,” found that social […]
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Facebook, YouTube and Instagram might rank among the top in daily user activity, but don’t rule Pinterest out as a part of your social media marketing. With an estimated 450 million monthly active users, your strategy could have an audience with Pinterest users. The raw data shows that a wide span of generations use Pinterest, […]
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There is a lot of information (and controversy) about how social media can’t truly have an impact on SEO because social media is constantly updating and the search algorithms aren’t exactly taking input from social media. Google has kept mum on the issue, but we already know a “like” on Facebook doesn’t factor in search. […]
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Most people are surprised to learn that the Pony Express lasted only a short 18 months and completed a mere 400 runs. It has a lasting legacy during a pinnacle moment in American communication, so it seems impossible that it was a short-lived, unprofitable venture. But the typical Pony Express rider embodies qualities that Americans […]
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Instagram has been a fast-growing and ever-changing social media platform. It used to be favored by visually-aesthetic brands, but companies are becoming more creative in using it to showcase a wide range of products and services. If your Instagram marketing approach is feeling a few months out of date, or if you have never quite […]
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