Monitoring your brand’s mentions is not an option these days. It’s a must. The web is open and public. Someone is discussing your brand and you better be there to listen and participate. But is there any way to get more out of a necessary task? Yes. Consider these three ways to turn those brand […]
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Ever had that sinking feeling? You hit the publish button and … Nothing. Tumbleweed. It doesn’t have to be that way. There are countless ways to get eyes on your content. However, Facebook is one of the most powerful. Best thing? Promoting your content on Facebook doesn’t have to break the bank. You can start
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If you’re a permanent Instagram resident who spends your days outlining Insta-strategies, researching hashtags, and making content plans, time flies quickly. New features debut almost every month and discerning trends is challenging. Instagram Stories are on many brands’ radar for good reason. Over 300 million view Instagram Stories every day and one-third of the most
Did you know Andy Crestodina spends 150 hours on his annual blogger study? (This truly blew my mind – and it’s just one of the many insights I gleaned from a recent podcast with Andy on the Inbound Success podcast on original research. Absolutely worth a listen!) While I can’t quantify how much time I
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No matter how much time and care you put into building your strategy, outlining your editorial plans and processes, or crafting persuasive, engaging, high-quality copy, your brand’s potential for success often lives or dies by your distribution and promotion choices. Though a lot of work must happen before you reach this point, the distribution phase
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Influencer marketing is a well-known, and perhaps, mature channel for many content marketers. Unfortunately, though, a significant swath of marketers is not leveraging influencers in the marketing mix. This is ill-advised because studies show that every dollar invested in influencer marketing returns $6.50 in value. Studies show that every dollar invested in #influencermarketing returns $6.50
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Conversational interactions between content consumers and brands – via SMS text-style messaging and chatbots – are redefining how marketing teams can engage their audiences. When communication technology provides greater immediacy and convenience to content consumers like this, changes in expectations are likely to follow — many of us who manage brands learned this lesson through
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Editor’s note: This post was co-written by Clare McDermott, Mantis Research co-founder and chief research officer. Keeping up with what’s new and exciting in social media can feel like a sprint. Just as you’ve mastered a new tactic or tool, one of the major social networks announces a new feature you need to wrap your
It’s obviously not enough to create an account on Instagram and start shooting photos to share. Successful content marketers on this social platform tailor their content to take advantage of the channel’s strengths, from hashtags and Stories to advertising and live video. Let’s explore how to use these features to maximize your content marketing strategy.
Sitting in a staff meeting, my boss asked if there were any questions. I mentioned seeing a job posting online for the marketing department and wondered if the team was expanding. Several co-workers quickly interjected, “Why were you reading that? Are you looking for a new job?” “No,” I replied. “I just like to keep
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