James Scherer — November 24, 2017 — November 24, 2017 Online contests are nothing new. Businesses have been running them since the internet began, and to great effect. They have, for years now, been a huge driver of many business’ social media Following, engagement, lead generation, and (for those businesses who really know what they’re … Continue reading 10 High-Impact Hacks to Get More From Your Contest
Coming up with an effective content promotion strategy can be trickier than you might think. Columnist Andrea Lehr highlights three common mistakes marketers make and offers tips on how to avoid them. Andrea Lehr on June 21, 2017 Think about the last great piece of content you saw. Did you find it directly at the … Continue reading D’oh! Three common content promotion mistakes
by James Potter Follow @thelinkedinmanOctober 21, 2016 LinkedIn has taken time to ensure that a wide range of third-party rich content providers can integrate with the platform, for the benefit of LinkedIn users. Using these rich content providers the right way will have a positive impact on your profile in search results, your credibility, and … Continue reading Don’t Forget the Bells and Whistles
by Kevin Ho Follow @mayoshrimpAugust 7, 2016 Running a social promotion is one of the best ways to attract a targeted list of leads for your business. That’s because social promotions are fun, and users find them easy to understand and easy to engage with. If setup correctly, contests also have a natural element of … Continue reading What Makes a Successful Contest?
by Jeff Bullas June 14, 2016June 14, 2016 Running a social marketing campaign is a great way to build your email list and generate more engagement with customers and fans. A social media contest could be as simple as running a small sweepstakes, or as complex as running a photo contest that includes social sharing, … Continue reading The Top 5 Apps For Your Next Social Media Contest
by Suzanne Hoenig December 8, 2015December 8, 2015 We’ve talked before about social media contests, particularly the hashtag contest: To generate momentum for your brand’s social properties To raise engagement with your brand To develop relationships with your would-be brand advocates Now, let’s talk about contests that do more. Contests that bring in some of … Continue reading Engage Your Audience With Social Media Contests
Maddy OsmanSeptember 2, 2015 So, you want to run a contest on your social media channels? We don’t blame you. Contests tend to be one of the most cost-effective ways to gain followers, increase overall engagement and acquire email addresses. But, as with every piece of the social marketing puzzle, there’s certainly a right and … Continue reading Enter to Win: How to Run a Successful Contest on Social
Melissa MegginsonAugust 30, 2015 As you build your social media marketing strategy on Instagram, don’t overlook the potential of contests. Not only are Instagram contests a fantastic way to quickly grow brand awareness and increase your reach, they’re also an extremely effective tool for generating engagement. This guide will show you how to create and … Continue reading Instagram Contest Guide: How To Make Your Campaign A Success
Alex DittyJune 5, 2015 Are you looking for a platform to manage your next Instagram campaign? Instagram contests are a valuable asset for your overall social media marketing. Managing contests on Instagram enables you to generate authentic user-generated content to promote your brand, engage your community, and learn about those individuals. But in order to … Continue reading How To Select The Right Instagram Contest Management Tool
Sue ReynoldsMay 14, 2015 Social media contests can drive customer engagement According to social media scheduling tool Buffer, 35 percent of fans like a company’s page on Facebook so they can participate in a contest. Contests drive customer engagement, increase your social media influence and collect valuable feedback from your target market. Even businesses with … Continue reading Social Media Contests: Ideas, Prizes and Customer Engagement
