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…
Over four-fifths of marketers who run influencer campaigns believe working with influencers is an effective way to achieve their marketing goals, according to research from the Influencer Marketing Hub (IMH). But there are no guarantees in marketing. Running a successful influencer marketing program is difficult, so it’s vital you use the right tools to find…
Have you ever woken up in a blind panic because there’s a campaign going live tomorrow, and you forgot to schedule a post? Or logged onto Instagram while eating your dinner to check the engagement on your latest Reel? For social media managers, being “always on” has long been a challenge of the job. But…
Customer care isn’t just a way to keep existing customers happy. Used wisely, it can be one of your most valuable sales and marketing channels, with research revealing that: 79% of Americans trust a brand more if it delivers an excellent customer service experience 52% of Americans will pay more if they know they will…
Marketers spend up to 20 hours a month on content ideation. That’s a massive chunk of their workload. And the more time they dedicate to developing ideas, the less they have for other vital tasks — like creating high-quality content and measuring the results. Some days, ideation feels especially tough. To help you out when…
