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Your Outdated Social Media Strategy Isn’t Working

May 15, 2019Rachel SteinmanSocial Media MarketingNo Comments

Does it feel like social media “best practices” are changing all the time? That’s because they are. Social media marketing tactics have been nothing less than a rollercoaster in recent years. As social media platforms have matured, so has our profession and competition. As new apps come and go every day, people shift between which platforms are the most engaging, user-friendly, and trustworthy. It’s difficult for social media marketers to keep up with all of these shifts. So how can we know the best social media channels and best practices for distributing content when the platforms are in constant flux? Below we’ll discuss why quitting outdated practices and embracing new opportunities will help your brand remain at the top of its game.

Social Media Marketing Lessons From A 9-Year Pro

April 24, 2019Rachel SteinmanSocial Media, Social Media MarketingNo Comments

Do you remember the first time you joined a social media platform? I do! It was 2005 and I had finally received my college email address which gave me access to Facebook. Throughout college, Facebook was a way to recap the weekend festivities and connect with new friends. While Facebook has remained a way that friends stay connected, almost 15 years later, the platform has drastically evolved. There are also a number of other social media platforms available now, and each has solidified its own unique space in the digital marketing world. Five years after I first became acquainted with Facebook, I joined Twitter at the recommendation of my boss and my introduction to social media in a professional setting commenced. Nine years later, and I’ve scrolled my Facebook newsfeed, Twitter feed and Instagram stream thousands and thousands of times, inevitably learning some valuable lessons along the way. Below, join me as I dig into the top 5 social media marketing lessons I’ve learned over the past 9 years. I can’t remember what life was like before!

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HELLO Conference Series: Chris Penn Digs Deep Into AI and What It Really Means for Marketers

February 6, 2019Rachel SteinmanArtificial Intelligence, HELLO Conference, Social Media MarketingNo Comments

As some of you may know, B Squared is hosting the first annual HELLO Conference on March 28, 2019. We’re super excited about this. We’re excited not just because we’re hosting our first ever B Squared event, but because we have an incredible line-up with seasoned pros like Christopher Penn of Trust Insights. Chris was kind enough to sit down for a session of B2TV with us ahead of the HELLO Conference where he explained Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in a way we can all understand. Yes, it’s possible! Are the robots coming to take our jobs? Can AI really help us scale? Chris, the go-to guy for machine learning and marketing analytics, answered these questions for us and gave us a sneak peek at what he’ll be discussing at the conference. If you’re interested in learning more about AI, but are overwhelmed by the concept, check out our interview with Chris.

7 Deadly Instagram Marketing Mistakes That Will Get You Unfollowed

January 23, 2019Antonija BozickovicInstagram, Social Media MarketingNo Comments

Instagram is the most visual of all the social media platforms and has become critical to the success of small businesses everywhere. Customers go there to like, comment and otherwise engage with brands just like yours. And because it takes a lot of effort to build up a following, it can be dispiriting to see follow count dwindle. The platform is rife with minefields, and even the simplest Instagram marketing mistakes can cause people to press that unfollow button. According to stats, visual content gets shared 40X more than any other type of content. This increases brand exposure, generates leads, and helps build trust among customers. So when you gain new followers, you want to keep them around. Read on to learn 7 deadly Instagram mistakes that will get you unfollowed and how they can be rectified.

How To Create A Social Media Campaign For The Holidays (And Beyond)

November 14, 2018Brooke B. SellasSocial Media Marketing, Social Strategy2 comments

With Q4 comes the end-of-year anxiety associated with sales and the holidays. Using social media to fuel both of those things is smart. When it comes to creating your holiday-specific social media campaign or campaigns, what do you need to do? Where do you begin? Here’s the three-step process you need when setting up a social media campaign. (And it will take you beyond the holidays!)