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Social Media – 37 Tips for Increased Engagement, Creative Content and Better Writing

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You’ve started your social media accounts. You’re posting. You’re tweeting. You’re pinning. Starting to get proficient at Facebook. Even used a #hashtag in a tweet. Great! What more should you know about social media? Start with these 10: Top 10 Things to Know About Social Media Marketing Written for musicians but applicable to any industry, the author demystifies social media and gives some concrete advice on how to manage it. Also take in these facts: Social Media Trends-Which Platforms and Content Types Are Gaining Favor? The Social Media Marketing Industry Report offers some insights into marketers’ shifting preferences surrounding platforms and content. Now to tips… 

21 Creative Facebook Post Ideas

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You have a goal to post on Facebook everyday, but wow! 260 ideas!? Invariably one of two things happen. After a period of consistent posting, the page goes quiet. You’re reminded to post something but instead of daily, it’s once a week or so. The other possibility is you “do the easy” and post a product. Then another product. Another product. Another. And the page becomes sell, sell, sell. That turns off those that like the page and engagement drops. With a little planning and enough ideas, you can mix up your posts. We teach the 70/20/10 rule when it… 

Tourism Best Practices – DMOs Leading Destination Development

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Tourism professionals at Convention and Visitors Bureaus – CVBs (or Destination Marketing Organizations – DMOs) are implementing some innovative programs to increase visitation in their destinations. We call them Tourism Best Practices. Destination marketing isn’t just placing ads. It’s developing the product. Examples of DMOs leading destination development: Hot, Sizzling Pickleball’s a Hit on Facebook A Florida CVB’s Facebook promotion leads to commissioners’ decision to move ahead with a sports park suitable for regional and national tournament play in a variety of sports. Tourism Leaders Propose Building New Concert Hall The Brown County (IN) CVB leads vision and discussion of a… 

Social Media – 14 Tips to Help Your Business Prosper and 4 Mistakes to Avoid

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You’ve started your social media accounts. You’re posting. You’re tweeting. You’re pinning. Starting to get proficient at Facebook. Even used a #hashtag in a tweet. Great! But is it really helping your business? Can Social Media Marketing Actually Help My Business? Having a social media presence is simply expected of any reputable firm these days. But if you’re still looking for more proof, here are six ways social media can immediately start helping your business. Let’s help improve your social media practices: 8 Effective Ways to Promote Your Business on Social Media Getting started with social media marketing can be intimidating,… 

Social Media – New Research and 22 Mistakes to Avoid

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You’ve started your social media accounts. You’re posting. You’re tweeting. You’re pinning. Starting to get proficient at Facebook. Even used a #hashtag in a tweet. Great! Let’s take it to the next level. Here’s new research related to the importance of visuals in your social media, tips to double your results, and examples of what not to do. Visual Content and Social Media Marketing: New Research Are you wondering how important visuals are in your social media posts? Do you want to know how other marketers approach visual marketing? In this article, you’ll discover new research that reveals why you should… 

Email Marketing – More Than 40 Tips; How Often, Best Days and Times to Send

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Email marketing is consistently ranked as the best channel in terms of return on investment. 68% of companies rate the channel as ‘good’ or ‘excellent’. (1) For every $1 spent, email marketing generates $38 in ROI. (2) Email is 40 times more effective at acquiring new customers than Facebook or Twitter. (3) Those three statistics not enough? Digital Resources answers Why Does Your Small Business Need Email Marketing? And do you Want to See Higher Marketing ROI? Email Delivers Best Oh, if you want to compare Email to Social Media, Email Knocks Social Out Of The Park, Again Email vs. Social: Which… 

Social Media – Best 8 Reads Week of May 29

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We do the reading for you. Here’s 8 of the best reads this past week on social media. That being said, these first two aren’t articles. They’re reports. You’ll have to subscribe or at least provide an email address I’m sure but consider the 2017 Social Media Marketing Industry Report In Social Media Examiner’s ninth-annual social media study, more than 5,700 marketers reveal where they’ll focus their social media efforts. This industry report also shows you which social tactics are most effective and how content plays a role in social media marketing. Also, The Digital Trust Report, a brand new report from… 

Social Media – 10 Best Reads Week of May 22

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We do the reading for you. Here’s 10 of the best reads this past week on social media. With Many Social Media Options, Small Businesses Need Focus Great summary of social media outlets with the summary: “What (social media) does is give us a sense of credibility and gives our customers confidence in us.” The Basics Of Generating Real Business Value From Social Media Your customers hang out online. That’s where you should be too — engaging and building a relationship with them. Here are some tips to boost your company’s profile and be on the forefront of your potential customers’… 

Tourism Best Practices – Three Programs to Drive Tourism

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  Tourism professionals at Convention and Visitors Bureaus – CVBs (or Destination Marketing Organizations – DMOs) are implementing some innovative programs to increase visitation in their destinations. We call them Tourism Best Practices. Memphis CVB Using BBQ Contest To Promote Tourism The Memphis CVB is launching the “Memphis Barbecue Challenge”. The contest is simple. Go to your favorite barbecue joint, take a picture, and post it on Instagram with the hashtag #MemphisBBQChallenge. New Program Encourages Visitors To Become Louisville #LandmarkLovers Visitors can pick up a special pass that can be validated at each of the National Landmark Sites (in Louisville)…