The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) tools by marketers wasn’t always a foregone conclusion. As recently as January 2020, half of the respondents to an Advertiser Perceptions survey said they had no plans to use AI to support their marketing efforts. Fast-forward to today and opinions have shifted. Organizations now use AI and machine…
It’s practically impossible for a business to operate without a social media presence in today’s market. Despite this fact, many business owners and marketing teams are missing the experience or resources to strategically manage their social media presence. More and more businesses are outsourcing their social media management to freelancers, consultants, or agencies. This shift…
As marketers, we have more data at our fingertips than ever before. Yet research from Sprout Social reveals that proving ROI is consistently one of the biggest challenges for social media teams. Image source Demonstrating the impact of your actions is all about monitoring the right metrics for social media marketing — metrics that speak…
Higher education marketers are busy, so finding the time to keep up with the latest industry developments can be challenging. Have you missed an important update to a key tool? Is there a high-performing tactic, channel, or platform you’re not currently using? How are external trends and events going to affect your broader marketing strategy?…
Influencer marketing has always been one of the most effective strategies for reaching new audiences. But it isn’t just about engagement; influencers can drive real action. Almost half of consumers say they’ve bought products promoted by influencers, while over one-third believe influencer posts are the best way for brands to persuade customers to try new…
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional networking site, with over 930 million members in more than 200 countries and territories. As LinkedIn has matured, it has become a cohesive platform that allows professionals to connect, build their networks and identify new opportunities seamlessly. But LinkedIn isn’t just about finding a new job (or talent). As a…
Marketing campaigns sometimes encourage consumers to do something new, something they may have yet to consider. But often, especially in the world of public sector marketing, they’re more about reiterating and reinforcing messages that people are already familiar with — persuading us to adopt actions or behaviors we already know are the right thing to…
Social media marketing is tough. There are plenty of roadblocks that could stop you from delivering the results you want to see. The seemingly simple processes of planning and posting content are the biggest challenges. Indeed, one in eight social media marketers at small businesses say they struggle to post content consistently, while one in…
In just over a decade, Instagram has transformed from a convenient way to share pictures of your lunch to a staple of many brands’ social media marketing strategies. That’s largely down to its reach and engagement. According to Pew Research Center, four in ten Americans are on Instagram. About three-fifths use the platform at least…
Instagram has evolved from a photo-sharing site into a powerful social and commerce network with two billion monthly active users. While Instagram is no longer the new kid on the block, it’s still extremely popular. Instagram users spend an average of 30.6 minutes daily on the platform – more than on Facebook and Reddit. Instagram…
