Bonnie HarrisAugust 23, 2015 If you are still letting an intern run your social media accounts, you are doing it wrong. There was a time when Facebook and Twitter seemed like low-stakes methods to self-promote and interact with customers. So some businesses were quick to hand off tasks that nobody else wanted to do to … Continue reading Hiring a Social Media Manager: 3 Must-Have Traits
John DoyleAugust 23, 2015 “I just want to talk with you for a minute about your fascination with 20th century communications tactics.” The last time I hitchhiked, I got picked up by a cop who ended up racing me back to my apartment at burglary-in-progress speed—with the sirens blasting and the lights a-flashing—because there really was … Continue reading The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy of Social Media Myths
Keith GriffisAugust 23, 2015 Most of us on Facebook spend a lot of time interacting, but when we post things on our Facebook wall about our business it’s like crickets. Post a picture of your baby are your dog and you get 30 to 50 likes. So basically everyone on your Facebook friends list is … Continue reading 3 Tips to Rock the Hell out of Your Facebook Timeline and Turn Yourself Into a Social Media Maven
VerticalResponseAugust 21, 2015 So you want to define a social media strategy for your business? The place to start is with a full understanding of the most widely-used social platforms, their unique purpose, and whether or not your business will be able to reach its target audience. Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest all trend highly with small … Continue reading Social Media & Your Business: Choosing the Best Platform
Kate BoyceAugust 21, 2015 Social Media Marketers are a lucky bunch. Especially when it comes to analytics. There’s a gigantic number of free tools available, paid tools with insight beyond your wildest dreams and even software that can connect the dots between your social media platforms and your website. There’s tons of information at hand. … Continue reading 5 Essential Social Media Metrics You Need To Know
Meredith RiceAugust 21, 2015 Here at Social Media Beast it’s important that we’re always on top of the latest in social media and technology for our clients. Make sure you’re ahead of the curve with these popular trends. Video & Visuals It’s no secret video is popular but it’ll start to dominate as the social … Continue reading The Future of Social Media: What Your Business Needs to Focus On
Bob HutchinsAugust 21, 2015 What do social media marketing, professional wrestling, and magic all have in common? Trompe-l’œil, to borrow from the French. It’s all a “trick of the eye” – a play on perspective. We are led to believe we see something one way, when what’s going on beneath can be rather different. When … Continue reading Social Media Marketing, Magic Tricks & Professional Wrestling
Columnist Paul Shapiro explores the myriad of ways social networks can be utilized in your link-building efforts. Paul Shapiro on August 21, 2015 at 11:00 am I recently asked a room of experienced marketers how they thought social media marketing could assist their SEO efforts. The answers were more or less what I had expected … Continue reading How to Leverage Social Media for SEO: Link Building
Kevin DolanAugust 20, 2015 I’ve spent the past 5 years talking to digital marketers, social strategy teams, media buyers and community managers and one thing that still remains very top of mind is “ What is the ROI of Social Media?” It is no longer a question for big brands- they need to have a … Continue reading The Currency of Social Media Insights: 4 Things You Need to Know
Govind AgarwalAugust 20, 2015 Social media has taken the internet world by storm. Businesses of all sizes make use of various online platforms to build strong networks. However, many users still get stuck while creating content on social platforms. Just as any place has its own rules or trends, your posts are more likely to … Continue reading 8 Effective Ways To Get More Shares On Social Media Without Galling Readers
