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7 ways to use social media for market research

Sprout Social

As marketers, it’s our job to know our target audience’s needs and preferences. It’s why we conduct market research every year to better understand what our customers want and uncover new business opportunities. But sometimes market research alone isn’t enough, especially when consumer preferences can change overnight.

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How to edge out your competition with market research

Sprout Social

Be honest: when’s the last time you conducted market research? So much of modern marketing is about taking action and chasing immediate results. And taking the time to do research might not seem like much of a priority. Why is market research so important, anyway? First, let’s define what market research is.

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Making the Case for Content Marketing: Research & Statistics

Rock Content

As the digital landscape evolves, it can be hard to stay on top of the best ways to reach your target market. Whether you’re focused on a B2B or B2C audience, chances are you’re considering a shift toward content marketing.

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Marketing Strategy: 13 Steps To A Perfect Marketing Strategy 

SMEI

Developing a buyer persona is an important part of your target market research. A buyer persona is a fictional representation of your target audience. Creating buyer personas in your marketing plan can help you to better understand your target audience and create marketing materials that appeal to them.

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20 Tools & Resources for Conducting Market Research

Hubspot Marketing

With market research, you determine whether the opportunity exists, how to position the product or service, or what consumers' opinions are after the launch. Here are 21 of the best tools for conducting market research, including a few recommendations directly from HubSpot market researchers. Let's dive in.

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10-Step Guide to Building a Concrete Marketing Plan

Calvyn Lee Blog

Study Competitors’ Marketing Research how leading competitors market their businesses. Define Your Target Market Truly knowing your audience is essential for communicating value. Build one or more customer avatars outlining the demographics, challenges, goals, and values of each target market.

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Marketing Strategy: 13 Steps To A Perfect Marketing Strategy 

SMEI

Developing a buyer persona is an important part of your target market research. A buyer persona is a fictional representation of your target audience. Creating buyer personas in your marketing plan can help you to better understand your target audience and create marketing materials that appeal to them.