Social Media Examiner

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Are you up to date on changes from TikTok? Wondering which TikTok updates are important to marketers? In this article, we explore TikTok changes that affect your marketing. #1: 1: TikTok Shop TikTok has officially launched TikTok Shop in the US, opening up major new ecommerce opportunities for brands and creators.

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Hubspot Marketing

MARCH 12, 2024

I was scrolling through the “For You” page on TikTok when something caught my eye — a TikTok from the clothing brand Foxblood showcasing a black, flowy mesh cloak. TikTok made it easy for me to check out the product and add it to my cart. TikTok Shop is fairly new, having launched in Sept.

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Hubspot Marketing

JULY 30, 2023

Let’s face it - social media marketing in 2023 is harder than ever. Making good content isn’t even half the battle for brands today. Marketers also need to share it across a bunch of different apps and tweak it to fit the aesthetic and tone of each platform. Brands with an engaged social media community will win audiences.

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Sprout Social

MAY 7, 2024

Harnessing the power of TikTok is crucial for staying relevant and engaging with many audiences. The TikTok comments section alone is ripe with information brands can use to form stronger connections and improve their product or services. But navigating the dynamic landscape of TikTok can be challenging.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 26, 2023

If you’re considering running an influencer marketing campaign, it’s a good idea to have a basic understanding of the industry, platforms to use, access to influencers and more. To help you get an idea of what to expect from the industry, we’ve put together 22 influencer marketing statistics across six different categories.

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SocialPilot

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Imagine you have the keys to a powerful marketing channel that boosts authenticity, expands reach, and drives engagement. Enter “Influencer Marketing,” an effective way to reach your target audience and generate leads. Global Spending on influencer marketing has increased to USD $34.08 billion USD in 2023.

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Rock Content

APRIL 29, 2024

Looking for essential social media marketing tips? Social media marketing is a powerful field that nearly every business leverages to connect with its target audiences. But, social media marketing varies. You can work with influencers, run a Facebook page, make TikTok videos, or take other steps to connect to your audience.

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Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 31, 2024

If you’re a marketer, you cannot ignore meme culture. They might seem silly on the surface but– when timed right– jumping on the right meme can mean marketing magic. A TikTok trend that’s helping brands tap a $465 million global market. A TikTok trend that’s helping brands tap a $465 million global market.

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Search Engine Land

APRIL 23, 2024

TikTok is no longer just an entertainment platform – it has rapidly evolved into a powerful search engine, particularly for the younger generation. With a staggering 74% of Gen Z using TikTok as their go-to search platform in 2024, brands can no longer afford to ignore it. Dig deeper: Is TikTok a search engine?

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Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 28, 2023

91% of people want to see more video marketing efforts from brands — but knowing where to start can be intimidating. We’re sharing 22 video marketing examples and advertisements from the past two years to help inspire you. Expect impactful stories from real people, quirky TikTok clips, interactive video ads, and more.

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illumin

APRIL 11, 2024

When you think of TikTok, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? As TikTok gained momentum, a notable shift occurred with users providing candid recommendations for products and brands within their content. This sentiment isn’t limited just to TikTok. This authenticity didn’t go unnoticed. And here’s a success story!

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Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 22, 2024

But have no fear – here, I've rounded up seven data-backed strategies for nailing Q1, as well as Q1 marketing tips from HubSpot experts. Interested in influencer marketing? Half of marketers plan to increase their influencer marketing investment in 2024. Ah, quarter one. It's an exciting time but also a bit overwhelming.

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Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

When I think of influencers, I think of smiling content creators posting unique, relatable content promoting a service or product and how their work helps humanize brands and tap into audiences. So, how could artificial intelligence change influencer marketing if the goal is to humanize a brand or organization to boost awareness and profits?

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Martech

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The rise of TikTok has been nothing short of revolutionary. With an engaged and diverse user base, it’s no wonder marketers are looking for ways to leverage TikTok to reach their target audiences. Let’s explore why B2B marketers may want to rethink TikTok as a viable option. Google knows this.

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Search Engine Land

APRIL 12, 2024

TikTok is reportedly developing AI-powered virtual influencers that will be able to compete against human creators for lucrative advertising contracts. The new AI avatars can allegeldy read scripts for video ads created from prompts submitted by brands and TikTok Shop sellers. What TikTok is saying. Impact on sales.

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Buffer Marketing

APRIL 4, 2024

TikTok has become the go-to platform for brands looking to let loose and connect with their audience in an authentic and fun way. From jumping on meme bandwagons to pulling back the curtain on company culture, TikTok offers endless opportunities for creative expression. of its US user base to be exact.

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Hubspot Marketing

MARCH 4, 2024

As a content creator and marketer, I often see creators and brands clamoring for verification checkmarks on TikTok — and I understand the excitement. To be verified on TikTok is like getting a golden ticket to the chocolate factory. But how do you get verified on TikTok? What does TikTok verification mean?

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Search Engine Land

APRIL 11, 2024

TikTok introduced two new controls to give advertisers more choice regarding where their content appears: Category Exclusion. Additionally, the social media platform is merging account-level controls for all brand safety and suitability solutions within TikTok Ads Manager (TTAM) to make using these new tools even easier.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Social marketers rate influencer marketing as having a significant impact on their brand’s marketing efforts including customer loyalty (87%), awareness (89%) and reputation (87%), according to our Q3 2023 Pulse Survey of 307 social marketers in the United States. What is an influencer marketing campaign?

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Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 16, 2023

Influencer marketing harnesses the power of word-of-mouth — and scales it via social media. As a result, it's become a leading marketing strategy in 2023. The Influencer Marketing Landscape. Influencer Marketing Effectiveness. Influencer Marketing on Instagram. Influencer Marketing on TikTok.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In late 2021, TikTok surpassed 1 billion monthly users , making it one of the internet’s favorite applications. Gen Z popularized TikTok, but the app has become a multi-generational channel where even senior influencers have entered the space. 5 top TikTok marketing agencies (with case studies).

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Sprout Social

MARCH 21, 2024

Looking to build buzz for your UK-based brand? There’s never been a better time to invest in influencer marketing —especially UK TikTok influencers. The platform, known for its fast-moving trends and authentic content, is often tough for brands to break into. Here are a few tips to help you discover the right creator.

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Martech

APRIL 2, 2024

What’s the key to B2B marketing success? B2B influencer marketing involves collaborations between creators and brands to develop and share content that promotes the brand’s products or services. The same influencers you see on your personal social media feeds could be the missing link in your B2B marketing strategy.

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Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Channels like Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, and WhatsApp already have thousands of businesses marketing on their platforms, and many have adopted shopping and payment functions that allow people to buy a product or service directly on the platforms. HubSpot ) 67% of consumers have already bought through social media platforms.

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Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

According to Hubspot Blog Research, 44% of marketers currently leverage TikTok. As the short-form video platform continues to grow, some brands are struggling to figure out where they fit in. In fact, a 2022 report by InVideo shows that around 50% of brands like Google and IKEA still aren’t leveraging the platform.

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Sprout Social

MAY 26, 2022

We have some exciting news: As of today, Sprout Social is partnering with TikTok to launch a first-of-its-kind integration. Sprout users now have the ability to schedule and publish TikTok videos, manage and reply to comments and measure how their TikTok videos are performing compared to other social networks. TikTok boasted 1.2

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Hubspot Marketing

MAY 2, 2023

Welcome to HubSpot Marketing News! Tap in for campaign deep dives, the latest marketing industry news, and tried-and-true insights from HubSpot’s media team. Lemon8 is owned by ByteDance, the China-based parent company that owns TikTok, and it’s had a buzzy debut in the U.S. billion users), and TikTok (1.6 billion users).

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SmartBrief - Marketing

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The livestreaming market is estimated to grow from $1.49 With more than doubling in five years, livestream marketing can be a successful business strategy for your next campaign. By livestreaming events, you can expand possibilities for real-time engagement with a global audience, significantly extending your brand’s reach.

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Search Engine Land

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Brands have focused most of their PPC budgets on these two search titans. Platforms like TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube, Reddit and Instagram offer exciting new opportunities for savvy advertisers looking to expand their reach. This allows you to get your brand and products in front of massive new audiences beyond just Google and Bing.

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Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 18, 2022

It’s a fun time for consumers and an even better time for brands that get to be playful with their audience. Below, you'll find examples of Halloween marketing campaigns, from ad spots and seasonal products to social media posts and influencer campaigns. Disney Parks & TikTok. Left or right, either is a good decision.”.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 27, 2022

Each month, 80 million people spend an average of 24 hours on TikTok. This new opportunity has revolutionized how B2C brands interact with their customers. Can TikTok for B2B marketing unlock the same potential? Quite a few brands are trying to answer that question for themselves. Published on Categories.

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Search Engine Land

MARCH 1, 2024

TikTok is providing a roundup of the latest trends gaining traction in the app with a new Trends Digest series. TikTok’s Trends Digest series offers an easy and cost-effective way to find out what’s trending, however, the advice obviously will not be tailored to your brand or channel, and so some information may not be relevant.

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Martech

JANUARY 9, 2024

The $100 billion creator economy is changing how brands collaborate with influencers across social media and niche communities. Today’s brands recognize the value of authenticity and targeted reach for online consumers. Creators on platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Instagram have loyal followers who trust their opinions.

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Hubspot Marketing

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The ultimate goal of social media marketing is to generate revenue, and a crucial step to generating revenue via social media is creating engagement. Social media communities are incubators for brand awareness, loyalty, and trust. Social media communities are incubators for brand awareness, loyalty, and trust.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 1, 2023

It’s no secret that video has taken over the world of digital marketing. From brand storytelling to product demos, we’ve all seen how quickly video has revolutionized the way businesses communicate with their customers. And if you want to compete with the big dogs, video is an essential tool to keep in your content marketing arsenal.

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Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 18, 2022

It’s a fun time for consumers and an even better time for brands that get to be playful with their audience. Below, you'll find examples of Halloween marketing campaigns, from ad spots and seasonal products to social media posts and influencer campaigns. Disney Parks & TikTok. Left or right, either is a good decision.”.

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SmartBrief - Marketing

MARCH 7, 2024

Amidst tightening budgets in 2024, marketing teams are under extra scrutiny to prove that their work contributes to the bottom line. One area marketers can’t dismiss is dark social media activity. According to Capterra research , marketers say nearly half of their brand’s web traffic can be attributed to dark social channels.

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