Calvyn Lee Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Doing marketing without a strategic plan leads to failure. As a business owner, you need a clear, actionable marketing plan guide to reach your goals. This comprehensive guide walks through the 10 essential steps for crafting an effective marketing plan from scratch. Marketing without a plan equals planning to fail.

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Hubspot Marketing

JULY 30, 2023

Let’s face it - social media marketing in 2023 is harder than ever. Marketers also need to share it across a bunch of different apps and tweak it to fit the aesthetic and tone of each platform. The biggest change social media marketers have seen in the past year is the growing importance of building active social communities.

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Calvyn Lee Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Are you wondering how digital marketing, advertising and sales will evolve in 2024? In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the top 5 key digital marketing trends that are poised to dominate the industry next year. Knowing and anticipating future marketing trends is crucial for developing an effective strategy.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Think about it: From personal brands run by individual creators to large-scale corporate marketing efforts, the competition is heating up. Tools like Creator Studio for Facebook and Instagram can help. In this guide, we cover what it is, how you can access it and what features you can use to build a powerful creator profile.

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Buffer Marketing

APRIL 10, 2024

In 2014, making money on social media was a feat for a select few people like travel creator Gabby Beckford ( @packslight ), who made $2,000 for six Instagram posts in the same year. Top Instagram influencers reported earning as much as $92,000 per post (on the low end) and as much as $2,000,000.  Let’s get into it.

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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. It's an exciting time but also a bit overwhelming. Let's dive in.

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SocialPilot

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Digital marketing is rapidly taking over the marketing industry, with influencer marketing being the most popular form. One of the best online marketing platforms is Instagram. As per the latest reports, Instagram has the highest number of influencers, and 80.8% What is Instagram Influencer Marketing?

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Rock Content

APRIL 12, 2024

Marketing is like a living organism, constantly evolving and adapting. And, as marketers, we need to stay on top of best practices and trends. So, let me present you with the top 5 insights from the newest State of Marketing Report. Because AI is on the edge of becoming a marketer’s best friend.

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Martech

APRIL 16, 2024

If you’re like most marketers, you’ve been hearing the term “real-time” a lot lately. And you’ve probably been wondering, what is real-time marketing? It can sound like marketers need to live in the world of the Oscar contender Everything Everywhere All at Once. What do marketers mean when they say “real-time”?

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Hubspot Marketing

AUGUST 8, 2022

Video marketing isn't "quick." To get the most traction out of your work, it's essential to pick the best video marketing channels to leverage. Here, we'll list the best video marketing channels for your long-form, short-form, and live videos — based on ROI, engagement, and lead generation. Instagram Video.

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Buffer Marketing

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

BFCM — Black Friday and Cyber Monday — is an exhilarating but often daunting time of year for business owners and marketers.  But capturing market attention is well worth doing over this high-spend period. billion in the U.S. billion in the U.S. They even closed their stores and sent their employees home.

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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. Creators on platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Instagram have loyal followers who trust their opinions. Today’s brands recognize the value of authenticity and targeted reach for online consumers.

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Hubspot Marketing

JUNE 28, 2022

More than ever, social media channels are putting video content front and center on their feeds , as audiences increasingly turn to TikTok, Reels, and live videos to be entertained, discover products, and even learn about exciting new brands. Immediately, the effectiveness of video marketing became obvious. How to Make Viral Videos.

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Rock Content

APRIL 24, 2024

Marketing is one of the industries most significantly impacted by this trend. We’ve seen AI being used to answer simple questions, write content according to specific needs and prompts, provide ideas, and make analyses, which makes marketers’ lives easier and reduces costs — I am not getting into the quality realm for now.

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Sachs Marketing Group

MAY 1, 2024

Mental health professionals must leverage Mental Health Awareness Month in their May marketing strategy. However, without the right mental health marketing strategies, many professionals miss the chance to align their practice with potential patients during heightened awareness.

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Hubspot Marketing

APRIL 19, 2022

If you’ve been on Instagram lately, you’ve probably noticed that the app looks a bit different every time you log on. While these changes seem arbitrary, they're the crucial next steps in Instagram's evolution into a video-centric social shopping platform. Top Instagram Marketing Survey Findings.

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Buffer Marketing

MARCH 26, 2024

Picture this: the perfect idea for a TikTok, Instagram Reel, or YouTube Short strikes. It’s a simple, thought-provoking quote or statement in line with the text-over-simple-clip trend on Instagram and TikTok.    All you need now is the background footage to go with it.  I kept doing it for my mental health.

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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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Digital Marketer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

As we gear up for 2024, the marketing and sales landscape is evolving at breakneck speed, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) at its core. We’ll also explore real-world case studies of how other digital marketers are leveraging these concepts for unparalleled success.

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Search Engine Land

APRIL 16, 2024

en wondering, what is real-time marketing? It can sound like marketers need to live in the world of the Oscar contender Everything Everywhere All at Once. Real-time marketing is not so much having all the answers all the time, but giving customers what they need, when they need it. Are we delivering content in seconds?

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 18, 2024

It’s time to take your first steps into social media marketing. But whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned pro stepping into the digital landscape for the first time, we know that starting a social media marketing strategy from scratch can feel intimidating. Learn how to identify your unique audience and niche here.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 4, 2022

It’s no secret that video is becoming a staple in innovative brands’ marketing strategies. The sheer number of available formats and venues for social media video illustrates the point well (think TikTok, Instagram Reels and Facebook Stories, just to name a few). Social media video marketing statistics.

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Many Chat

JULY 17, 2022

It’s no secret Instagram is a powerful marketing tool for businesses of all sizes. With over 500 million daily active users , Instagram offers substantial potential that’s worth unlocking. To help, this article will cover some of the most important Instagram features marketers can use to grow their audience.

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Hubspot Marketing

APRIL 5, 2024

From hair straighteners to trendy blouses to jewelry, QVC would display everything during its 24/7 live broadcast. Fast-forward to 2024, and I thought the live QVC era was long gone, thanks to the rise of online shopping. However, it looks like it is making a comeback via TikTok Live Shopping.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 29, 2024

Need to increase your share of voice in the UK market? You need UK Instagram influencers. And so, partnering with local influencers for influencer marketing enables you to tap into their deep understanding of local trends, cultural nuances and audience preferences. Interested in influencer marketing, but unsure where to start?

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Businesses Grow

APRIL 8, 2024

The world is going bonkers over a bombastic claim implying that AI is the doom of marketing. The interview is behind a paywall, but Paul relayed this specific quote about the doom of marketing and Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Will we be losing 95% of our marketing jobs?

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Sprout Social

JUNE 28, 2023

Optimizing your Instagram presence doesn’t have to be a guessing game. Anyone with an Instagram Business account can use the network’s in-app reporting feature, Instagram Insights. This guide will show you how to access and use Instagram Insights to analyze your data. What is Instagram Insights?

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Hubspot Marketing

APRIL 10, 2023

Here’s what we found out: Social Media Usage in 2022 vs. 2023 While 84% of US adults unsurprisingly use social media, where are they going when they use it? Facebook (69%), YouTube (57%), Instagram (45%), TikTok (33%), and Twitter (30%) are the most popular social media apps. But, the real story is how it's taken off with Gen Z.

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Neil Patel

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

And that’s what I am going to help you do today. So, let’s first go over the trends we are seeing, and then we can go over how you need to adapt. So, let’s first go over the trends we are seeing, and then we can go over how you need to adapt. So, what are marketers doing? Search trends.

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Hubspot Marketing

AUGUST 21, 2023

Do you take a good, hard look at your team's marketing strategy every year? Without an annual marketing plan, things can get messy — and it's nearly impossible to put a number on the budget you'll need to secure for the projects, hiring, and outsourcing you'll encounter over the course of a year if you don't have a plan. You should.

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Buffer Marketing

JANUARY 3, 2024

I had a lot of free time between graduating from college a semester early and starting my full-time job, where I'd eventually pursue a career in design and marketing in the tech world. And, in 2022, I finally decided to put aside my corporate career and go full-time on the business.

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Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 30, 2024

I’m fortunate to live in a city that has a thriving restaurant scene (it’s most known for its barbecue and Tex-Mex, if that gives you any hint). And because my marketing brain never shuts off, I can’t help but be curious about these restaurant marketing strategies. How well do they work?

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SocialPilot

JANUARY 15, 2024

With 93% of marketers using video marketing in their overall marketing strategy, the share of video in the marketing pie has increased manifold over the past few years. For marketers who have second thoughts about investing in video marketing, we have covered the latest trends reported by several studies in this article.

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Customers.ai

JUNE 8, 2022

Today I’m going to show you how to build a digital marketing funnel so you can attract your ideal prospects, nurture qualified leads, and automate sales outreach. If you don’t have a funnel, you run the risk of wasting money and marketing resources on the wrong prospects. Do digital marketing funnels really work?

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Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The Definitive Guide To Instagram Marketing written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Jenn Herman. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Jenn Herman. Jenn is a social media consultant, speaker, and globally recognized Instagram expert.

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Buffer Marketing

APRIL 16, 2024

View this post on Instagram A post shared by KESTAN (@hellokestan) Seeing this more authentic side of the brand has really helped drive home what we stand for, make it clear who a KESTAN customer is, and create a consistent experience no matter where people shop with us. Our stores are baby pink and full of light and flowers.

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Businesses Grow

JANUARY 8, 2024

This post covers 10 non-obvious social media trends: Marketing speed Why social media will upend search The big new platform on the horizon Why influence is everything Social listening platforms in trouble The essential role of community Social commerce Designer commerce Watermarked content Local content hubs 1. What’s going to be next?

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