For years, marketers have debated the benefits of social media versus email marketing. However, in today’s omnichannel world, the reality is that brands must use both to engage and retain their audiences. According to the Marketing Rule of 7, consumers need to “hear” a message at least seven times before taking the desired action. Combining…
Remember when Cinnabon posted that insane tribute to Carrie Fisher? Or when Burger King UK tweeted, “Women belong in the kitchen”? The internet is littered with examples of brands receiving backlash after failing to read the room. But for every high-profile failure, there are countless instances where brands got it exactly right when hopping on…
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…
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…
It’s fair to say 2022 has been a busy year for social media marketers. According to McKinsey, inflation has put a dent in consumer confidence, with shoppers feeling twice as pessimistic about the economic outlook as during the pandemic. This pessimism has prompted a change in shopping behavior as consumers look to “trade down,” with…
Facebook has a whopping 2.9 billion monthly active users, with an estimated 71% of internet users in the US using the platform regularly, from college students and young professionals to seasoned execs and stay-at-home moms. Just because everyone is hanging out there doesn’t mean posting for free will help you achieve your marketing goals. Nor…
Brands in the US are expected to shell out more than $56 billion on social media marketing in 2022. But it’s not necessarily true that the highest spenders will see the best results. With the average internet user having 8.5 social media accounts, marketers must invest in the right platforms and create the right content…
As a marketer, it’s important to balance how much time you spend on social media and the results you get. That’s where time-saving strategies for social media management can help you. Expert marketers use these strategies to get the most out of their social media marketing efforts. But why do you need to optimize your…
Want to know why social media listening should absolutely, 100% be part of your marketing plans right now? Well, let me give you an example. Imagine you own a bookshop. One day, you overhear two customers chatting. The first says: “I love this place!” “Me too,” says the other. “I just wish they sold food…
Image via Pixabay Social media is a fun and dynamic place where nothing remains constant. One day everyone is obsessed with a silly social media challenge and the next day everyone forgets about it and moves on to something else. Given that social media trends keep changing constantly, it is important to keep up with…
