Hootsuite

OCTOBER 18, 2024

A social media marketing strategy is a summary of everything you plan to do and hope to achieve on social media. We’ve even got expert insights from Amanda Wood, Hootsuite’s Senior Manager of Social Marketing. What is a social media marketing strategy? The more specific your plan is, the more effective it will be.

Social Media Marketing 114

Social Media Marketing Marketing Strategy Marketing Marketers 114

SocialPilot

JULY 24, 2024

Tracking KPIs such as website traffic, lead generation, and conversions originating from social media helps you understand the true ROI of your social media efforts. 16 Social Media Metrics That Businesses Always Look For Every team has its business priorities; based on them, they curate their marketing strategy.

Key Performance Indicator 111

Key Performance Indicator User-Generated Analytics Advertising 111

SocialPilot

OCTOBER 20, 2024

After creating thousands of posts and generating 170K followers on Instagram, I understood that virality isn’t about luck or hopping on the latest trends; it is about understanding how the Instagram algorithm works , how your audience behaves, and crafting relatable content that strikes the right chord on both fronts.

User-Generated 109

User-Generated Analytics Promotion Branding 109

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

While we’ve structured this influencer marketing plan template into weeks, the actual timing may vary depending on factors like influencer availability and contract negotiations. What is an influencer marketing strategy template? The post 7-week influencer marketing strategy template appeared first on Sprout Social.

Influencer Marketing 100

Influencer Marketing Marketing Strategy Marketing Marketers 100

Marketing Insider Group

JULY 24, 2024

3) Lead Generation Generating leads through content marketing is essential for turning interested visitors into potential customers. Effective lead generation drives business growth and increases revenue. Regularly analyze these metrics to refine your strategy and improve results.

Content Marketing 119

Content Marketing Customer Acquisition Marketing Marketers 119

Hubspot Marketing

JULY 10, 2024

Though keyword stuffing — or shoving all the keywords into your site regardless of the effect on user experience — isn’t the way to optimize your website efficiently, high-ranking keywords can still increase your website's visibility when done right. The platform recently integrated ContentShakeAI, a generative AI browser extension.

Price 130

Price SEO User-Generated Management 130

Hubspot Marketing

JULY 29, 2024

Enter AI-generated search engines. AI search engines are search engines that use some combination of web crawlers, innate artificial intelligence, and user data to improve users’ search experiences and provide more pertinent responses. Still, Gemini is a separate tool that can be used for specifically AI-generated responses.

Price 129

Price User-Generated Place Product 129

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In this end-of-year lineup, were sharing the best brands on social media in 2024, according to members of Team Sprout. Without further adieu, here are our choices for best brands and campaigns of 2024, listed by industry. In 2024, Grimace (and McDonalds) partnered with the New York Mets baseball team.

Gen Z 92

Gen Z Branding Retail Education 92

Search Engine Land

AUGUST 1, 2024

This will be even more true in 2024, given how rapidly AI and tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot are building a presence in how people find information and how much they trust it. Applying AI within SEO The AI market is expected to reach $407 billion by 2027 , and to date, half of U.S. mobile users use voice search every day.

SEO 98

SEO PR User-Generated Education 98

Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Quick Takeaways: From content creation to customer interaction, AI marketing tools streamline tasks, allowing marketers to focus on strategy and creativity. AI analyzes user behavior and campaign data in real-time, enabling smarter, more targeted social media strategies.

Social Media Marketing 71

Social Media Marketing Transform User-Generated Customer loyalty 71

Buffer Marketing

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Build an Instagram marketing strategy 7. The right strategy is to use hashtags with a mix of popular and niche — this way, you don’t get lost in a sea of spam or remain hidden in your little corner of Instagram. Use  free hashtag generators  to help you find relevant hashtags for your Instagram post.

Social Media Marketing 119

Social Media Marketing Education Analytics Entertainment 119

SocialPilot

JULY 16, 2024

Twitter (now X) wants its users to post more because of its ephemeral nature. But now, citing users’ feedback, Twitter allows people to switch their feeds from “Top-ranked post” to “Latest post post” in a click. A reverse-chronological feed means Twitter (now X) users see a post as they are being posted. Isn’t that overwhelming?

Analytics 106

Analytics User-Generated Social Media Marketing Branding 106

Buffer Marketing

JULY 22, 2024

How does social media advertising fit into social media marketing? Social media advertising is a part of your social media marketing strategy. But you can also incorporate social media advertising into your social media marketing strategy regularly when you have the budget and resources for it.

Advertising 102

Advertising Advertisers Gen Z Social Media Marketing 102

Buffer Marketing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

At Buffer, we recently embarked on an ambitious project: uncovering the best times to post on every major social network in 2024.  Specific timeslots see more engagement than others, which is an important consideration in your  social media marketing strategy. Posts shared on the social network on Monday at 10 a.m.

Analytics 115

Analytics User-Generated Social Media Marketing Education 115

Martech

JULY 30, 2024

Generative engine optimization (GEO) is how marketers can catch this wave. Take our brief 2024 MarTech Replacement Survey Why GEO is important Impact on organic search Evolution in user search behavior What is GEO? Keyword strategy : Both involve using keywords to improve discoverability and relevance.

Transform 111

Transform User-Generated SEO Digital Marketing 111

Buffer Marketing

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The social network currently has a staggering 3 billion active users — so almost a third of the world population has a Facebook account they use regularly.  Luckily, you have plenty of high-engagement times on Facebook to choose from as part of your marketing strategy. on Friday, according to Buffer data.

User-Generated 117

User-Generated Analytics Social Media Marketing Place 117

Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Case in point: Pinterest users spend twice as much time shopping every month as non-Pinners. pic.twitter.com/mQ1l5jbaJm — Stallion Stats (@MegansStats) April 10, 2024 The question is, should your brand tap into Pinterest’s unwavering potential in 2025? The strategy? One-of-a-kind, trackable links attached to Pins.

Gen Z 122

Gen Z Affiliate Marketing Fashion Social Media Marketing 122

Martech

JULY 10, 2024

New tech always breeds resistance There are similarities between the birth of social media marketing and the latest advances in generative AI. In both cases, brand-new technology caught on like wildfire, affording marketers the opportunity to reach audiences in new ways. I wish it were that simple when it comes to AI.

User-Generated 129

User-Generated Social Media Marketing Marketing Marketers 129

Hootsuite

APRIL 9, 2025

With nearly 139 million Instagram Reels watched every minute and TikTok turning almost half its users into buyers, short videos arent just populartheyre powerful. Influencer marketing is taking the lead In 2025, brands are expected to spend more on influencer marketing than on digital ads a big sign of shifting trust and impact.

Gen Z 114

Gen Z Social Media Marketing Millennials User-Generated 114

Search Engine Land

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The continued flood of purchase-ready visitors makes Amazon lucrative for sellers who can stand out and generate sales from the platform. Here are six marketing strategies to help you grow your sales on Amazon in 2024. Cover the basics Tips and tricks still don’t replace solid marketing fundamentals.

Marketing Strategy 124

Marketing Strategy Shoppers eCommerce Advertising 124

Orbit Media Studios

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Generally, these keyphrases focus on search terms where users are actively looking to visit a website rather than getting answers directly from the search engine result page (SERP). Disruption : The flood of AI-generated content will overwhelm both users and algorithms. Disruption one! Source This is not going to improve.

SEO 107

SEO Branding User-Generated PR 107

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Feeds and timelines have become entirely unique to the individual, based on user preferences. These networks include: Instagram According to the 2024 Social Media Content Strategy Report , 84% of social media users have an Instagram profile, making it the most popular social media network across ages.

Gen Z 124

Gen Z Branding Millennials Entertainment 124

Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Understanding key YouTube stats and figures is the best way to develop a YouTube marketing strategy that works and lasts. Read on for the YouTube user, usage, and business stats you need to know to hit the ground running (and get that camera rolling). YouTube user statistics Wondering what YouTubes user base looks like?

Gen Z 109

Gen Z User-Generated Marketing Marketers 109

Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 13, 2024

Estimates by Statista suggest the global travel and tourism industry will bring in more than $900 billion in revenue in 2024, so you’ll want to ensure you get a piece of that pie. Types of Content for Travel Marketing Learning about the various content formats your marketing strategy can integrate is a solid starting point.

Content Marketing 125

Content Marketing Transform User-Generated Marketing 125

SocialPilot

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Despite the saturated market, your travel agency faces the significant challenge of distinguishing itself from competitors and generating leads. Even on social media platforms like Instagram, where over 90% of users follow at least one business, you struggle to convert passive likes and shares into actual sales.

Promotion 107

Promotion Social Media Marketing User-Generated SEO 107

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Global social media marketing strategies and new tools are empowering more brands than ever before to reach a worldwide audience. Going global effectively requires investing in a carefully crafted social media marketing strategy. What is a global social media marketing strategy?

Social Media Marketing 132

Social Media Marketing Marketing Marketers User-Generated 132

Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Now, when I lecture marketing students at my alma mater, I couldn’t imagine not thinking holistically about marketing. The marketing function keeps expanding, as Deloitte’s Spring 2024 CMO Survey affirmed. And marketing must help other departments and the entire company accomplish its goals and objectives.

CMO 120

CMO Traditional Marketing Communications Marketing 120

Martech

DECEMBER 16, 2024

SEOs must now account for conversational search, generative AI, and their integration into a growing array of products. While this might seem daunting, adapting your SEO mindset and strategies can ensure you stay ahead and help your clients and teams thrive. This means traditional keyword-focused strategies are no longer enough.

Transform 114

Transform User-Generated SEO Communications 114

Sprout Social

APRIL 28, 2025

But unlike other social platforms, where engagement might be more straightforward, Reddit’s community-first culture requires brands to earn users’ trust by providing real value. Lets dive into Reddit statistics youll want to know to inform your Reddit marketing efforts to be even more effective.

Branding 85

Branding Gen Z Pharmaceutical Health 85

Martech

JULY 29, 2024

I am the first generative AI chatbot for marketing technology professionals. When content creators or marketers need to use these assets in their web content, they can easily access them from the DAM. Additionally, considering other technology options can further enhance your marketing operations and drive better results.

Management 117

Management eCommerce CRM User-Generated 117

Sprout Social

MARCH 28, 2025

Video content is key to your Instagram marketing strategy in particular, and requires a certain level of creativity to standout. A/B testing is a traditional marketing approach that can work well on social media, too. Users who follow your account wont see these particular reels on your account page or in their feed.

User-Generated 103

User-Generated Traditional Marketing Social Media Marketing Branding 103

Martech

JULY 30, 2024

Achieving success, especially when competing against large corporations, hinges on implementing effective marketing strategies that provide a competitive advantage. Transitioning marketing as the business grows As your business expands, your marketing strategies must keep pace.

CRM 112

CRM Marketing Marketers Customer loyalty 112

Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 22, 2025

Lets go over what organic marketing is, how it compares to paid alternatives, and how to create your strategy. Table of Contents What is organic marketing? Organic Marketing Channels Organic Marketing Examples Organic Marketing vs. Paid Marketing Organic Marketing Strategy So, wait does organic marketing still work in 2025?

Gen Z 117

Gen Z Social Media Marketing User-Generated Inbound Marketing 117

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Yet, this presents a challenge—brands must create marketing strategies that are effective across different platforms and resonate with diverse consumer preferences. To truly harness the potential of social media , retailers should consider adopting the tactics and strategies that leading brands have successfully employed.

Retail 122

Retail Shoppers User-Generated Customer Journey 122

Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Content makes the world go 'round (at least for marketers), but it can’t create itself. This week we’re exploring the top creator economy predictions for 2024 that marketers need to know. Here are the top predictions of how the creator economy will evolve in 2024. Two years later, Shorts continues to grow.

Gen Z 134

Gen Z B2C User-Generated Branding 134

Search Engine Land

AUGUST 14, 2024

Lead generation advertisers today have access to tools like broad match keywords and offline conversions – powerful when used right, but chaotic and expensive if left unchecked. Marketing strategy. Here we’ll answer three questions: What is your ad strategy? I love the challenge of learning something new. Sales process.

Advertising 116

Advertising Advertisers Branding CRM 116

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

For social media professionals in the UK or targeting its highly engaged user base, staying ahead of the game requires a solid grasp of the latest stats and trends to make smart decisions. Average daily social media use: In 2024, people spent an average of 1 hour and 37 minutes per day on social media, an 11% decrease from 2023.

Gen Z 87

Gen Z Millennials Social Media Marketing User-Generated 87