Social media isn’t just a current trend – it’s been a goldmine for millions of brands for over a decade. With 27% of all internet users actively searching for products to buy while scrolling through their favorite social media feeds, it’s a massive opportunity you can’t afford to miss. But getting started can feel quite…
Once upon a time, social media marketers had a choice between the slow but sustainable growth of organic strategies and the quickfire results of paid. Today, that choice no longer exists (at least not for most brands and industries). Social has increasingly become a pay-to-play environment, with platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter slashing organic…
Did you think Pinterest was just for moodboarding your latest hairstyle or that exotic overseas trip you’ll never actually end up taking? Think again. The #1 reason people use Pinterest is to find new products and brands, which makes the visual social media platform an absolute gold mine for social media marketers looking to drive…
Today’s consumers are fast-paced, overloaded with information, and short on time. We skim content, interact with chatbots, and gravitate toward convenience and instant gratification. We spend 6.5+ hours a day online, including almost 2.5 hours on social media. Image source In this new reality, it’s imperative that brands humanize and connect with their audiences more…
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional social network, with over one billion people using the platform. But it’s not all about quantity; the quality of those users is pretty impressive, too. LinkedIn audiences are 6X more likely to convert and have double the buying power of the average online audience. LinkedIn has become essential to…
The latest data from January 2024 shows that 93.2% of internet users aged 16 to 64 use social media, spending an average of 2 hours and 23 minutes daily browsing social networks. Combine this with the fact that social media represents the go-to source of pre-purchase information for 44% of Gen Z and 36% of…
Organizations often worry about their employees posting about work on social media. What if they make us look bad? But, with the proper guidance and support, they can be one of your most powerful marketing assets. How powerful? According to LinkedIn, the average employee network has 10X more connections than the company they work for….
You spend time planning and creating content for multiple social media platforms. The last thing you want is for all those posts to be seen by the wrong people — those with little or no interest in the product or service you sell. This is a massive issue for many brands. When HubSpot asked social…
It’s fair to say 2023 has been a busy year in the social media world. So much has happened that Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter in late 2022 feels like ancient history. So we thought it was a good time to round up some of the biggest social media moments of the last 12 months,…
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…
