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Social Media – Strategy, Targeting Demos, ROI and Video

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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. You’re getting proficient. Next steps – strategy. Targeting each demographic through social media. ROI. And video. We’ve compiled articles on each. How To Boost Your Brand Through An Effective Social Media Strategy So how can you implement an effective strategy in our current social landscape? While there’s definitely no cookie-cutter approach to this, (the article above has) some tips to keep in mind. How to Market to Each Generation on Social Media [Infographic] There are huge… 

Social Media – Video Tips and 13 Things Not To Do

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You’ve started your social media accounts. You’re posting. You’re tweeting. You’re pinning. But the phone isn’t ringing off the hook. (We realize it’s 2016 and mobile phones aren’t on a hook and thus, can’t “ring off the hook.” Go with the ole phrase.) Your email inbox isn’t being flooded with business requests. “I thought this social media thing was the golden ticket, silver bullet!” Great reminder from Vincent Spivey of What Social Media Can and Can’t Do For You. Now, let’s improve your marketing… 9 Big Small Business Social Media No-Nos Social media marketers point out some of the biggest… 

Tourism Best Practices – Sunny TV, Convention Subsidies and More

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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. Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau Launches A Destination First: Hello Sunny TV Network Network casts spotlight on growing appeal to affluent and millennial audiences with weekend debut during riptide music festival on Fort Lauderdale Beach Luzerne County Tourism Video in the Works Luzerne County’s Convention and Visitors Bureau is putting the finishing touches on a new video promoting the area’s amenities and attractions. Omaha Could Create… 

Social Media – Recap of 2016 and Tips to Help in 2017

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How well did your social media perform in 2016? CNBC spotlights some of the top social media campaigns in 2016: These Are the Social Media Campaigns that Actually Led to Business Success Buffer Social compiled The 10 Best Social Media SlideShares of 2016 to Get You Ready for 2017 So that’s the good. Here’s the bad. The Top 5 Social Media Marketing Mistakes Your Small Business is Making More tips: Proven Strategies To Boost Social Media Shares And Conversions The goal in this guide is to share five simple ways on how to improve social shares and conversions (clickthroughs), two vital… 

Social Media – 2017 Trends and 18 Other Tools and Tips

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It’s December 1. While most of us are thinking Christmas, marketing professionals are thinking 2017. What changes in the year for 2017? What trends do you need to be aware of? Consider these: 5 Social Media Trends That Will Change The Game In 2017 Tom Ward spotlights five aspects or tools of social media that will continue to evolve in the year ahead. 7 Ways to Run Better Social Media Contests in 2017 The methods in the article above can help your contests become even more powerful in 2017 and beyond. 5 Ways Millennial Social Media Habits Will Change In… 

Tourism Best Practices – Mobile VC, Social Media Contest and Sheep Videographers

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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. Clock Tower Brick Sales Extended to Christmas The Rome, Georgia CVB leads the fundraising to repair an historic clock tower. Mobile Visitors Center has Tourism Staff Pumped The Tahlequah, Oklahoma CVB goes mobile with their visitor center. Convention & Visitors Bureau Holds Social Media Contest to Win Denver Broncos Swag Bag The Rapid City, South Dakota CVB is holding a drawing to win a Denver Broncos swag bag. To enter,… 

Social Media – Tools, Tools and more Tools

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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. You’re getting proficient. Now you’re ready to up your game and explore tools to aid in your social media marketing. Great! We have 47 tools and resources to comb through: 11 Helpful Social Media Tools for Marketers Third-party apps that can help you build your brand and audience through social channels. 21 Best New Social Media Tools to Try in 2017 The latest trending social media tools; a list of 21 products for marketers and teams… 

Tourism Best Practices – Autopods, Walking Tours and Santa

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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. Huntington (WV CVB) Rolls Out New Way to Get Around Town Autopods are zero-emissions, three-wheeled, electric power-assisted bicycles. The CVB partnered with the city to offer the alternative mode of transportation. Newark Walks: This Self-Guided Walking Tour Explores Over 80 Historical Sites The Greater Newark Convention and Visitors’ Bureau debuts walking tour of historic places in country’s third oldest city. Lanterns to Brighten Festival Path The Gahanna Convention… 

Social Media – 21 Tips and 5 Metrics to Track

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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. You’re getting proficient. Take your social media to a new level with the tips and suggestions from these reads: (VIDEO) How to Build Up Your Small Business on Social Media 75 seconds and great introductory tips on using Facebook and Twitter. 6 Tips to Managing a Successful Social Media Channel 7 Tips for Making Your Brand More “Likeable” on Social Media 3 Social Media Tactics for Businesses That Struggle With Social 5 Ways B2B Marketers…