The Science of Social Media

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(SSM Selects) 11 Content Creation Hacks: Strategies & Tools to Take Your Social Media to the Next Level Dec 26, 2018

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A special episode from the SSM archives! This was the most popular episode from 2018 - voted on by our listeners. Content is the golden ticket to social media success. People know, love, and trust your brand on social because of the content you share across each of your channels. But how do we as brands create consistently great content that our audiences love and keep coming back to? 11 content creation hacks that will help to save you time and increase your reach on social media.

13 Social Media Experts Share Their Biggest Piece of Marketing Advice Dec 17, 2018

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Often the best way to learn about a craft is from someone who has been in your shoes before. That's why we turned to 13 social media experts for their biggest piece of marketing advice. Social media marketing is becoming increasingly pivotal for businesses around the world. More emails are being sent and more blog posts are being published on a daily basis than ever before in history. These social media and marketing tips should help!

How to Use Video Content to Raise Brand Awareness and Sell Your Product Dec 10, 2018

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Video content is one of the most popular mediums for businesses today, and for good reason. Video is more engaging, more memorable, and more popular among consumers than any other type of content. There’s data, too! For example, did you know that 76% of businesses say it helped them increase sales? Or that 80% of marketers say video has increased time spent on their website? This week we’re looking to help you increase awareness and sales using the highly-engaging format of video.

A Marketer's Guide to Decoding Social Media Algorithms in 2019 Dec 03, 2018

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Social media algorithms play a very important role in the ability for marketers and business owners to make an impact online. Yet they remain a mystery on so many different levels. We're fortunate to have an inside look at the various algorithms that power the world's biggest networks. Today we're covering everything you need to know about decoding social media algorithms in 2019 and what brands can do to thrive moving forward.

We Analyzed 15,000 Instagram Stories from 200 of the World’s Top Brands (New Research) Nov 26, 2018

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We gathered never-before-seen data from more than 15,000 Instagram Stories posted by over 200 of the world’s top accounts and brands. This is one of the largest studies ever conducted on Instagram Stories and this week we're breaking down everything we learned (and what you need to know) from our research. You'll learn the best times to post to Stories, the most effective Stories length, how to increase reach and impressions, benchmarks for different industries, and lots more. Enjoy!

Instagram Stories Strategy: How Businesses Can Create Thumb-Stopping Stories Content Nov 19, 2018

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More than 400 million people use the Instagram Stories every day - making Stories an amazing opportunity for your business to reach your customers on social media. Today we're sharing tips, hacks, and strategies that you can use to create thumb-stopping Instagram Stories content that will WOW your audience. Whether you’re using Stories to build awareness, for advertising purposes, or are simply looking to get started, this episode has something actionable for everyone.

Your Go-To Small Business Marketing Guide for 2019 (New Tips and Ideas) Nov 12, 2018

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According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, an incredible two-thirds of small business owners and entrepreneurs are personally responsible for three or more areas of their business, including marketing. That's where we hope to help! We teamed up with Mailchimp, Square, and WooCommerce to bring you a brand-new small business marketing guide for 2019. Today, we'll be covering specific and actionable marketing strategies that you can use to grow your business in meaningful ways.

7 Invaluable Marketing Skills That Help Top Teams Produce Consistently Great Content Nov 05, 2018

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Marketing skills and career growth do not come easy in a field that moves at the speed of light. It seems like every single week companies are demanding an evolved skill set out of their marketing team. Brands that can successfully bring a variety of people, marketing skills, and unique perspectives together have a huge advantage in providing value to their customers. We're breaking down 7 invaluable marketing skills that help the world's top teams produce consistently great content.

9 Marketing Ideas That Don’t Include Blogging (Plus How to Identify Big Opportunities) Oct 29, 2018

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Great marketing ideas are hard to come by. Which is why many businesses resort to blogging as their go-to marketing strategy. But there are so many great opportunities out there to expand channels and attract customers. But, focus is key when developing new ideas and exploring opportunities. This week, we're diving into 9 effective marketing ideas that don't include blogging such as: podcasting, video series, events, and more! Plus, we're sharing how to focus on the RIGHT opportunities.

How to Launch on Product Hunt Like a Pro, Lessons from 17.2 Million Twitter Impressions, 4 Key Facebook Trends for 2019, and More! Oct 22, 2018

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Looking to catch up on the latest social media news and trends, but short on time? This week we're covering everything you need to know to get caught up on social media: - How to launch your product on Product Hunt like a boss and generate tons of awareness, traffic, and feedback. - Lessons learned from 17.2M impressions on Twitter and the science behind what makes for a good Tweet. - Key Facebook trends for 2019 that businesses should keep their eye on to be successful. And more!

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