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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 – Newsjacking, Videos, Photo Contests, & Event Marketing

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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. Kentucky Dept. of Travel & Tourism Creates Webpage For Eclipse Tourism In anticipation of the Great American Eclipse, Kentucky is out front with a website promoting the Bluegrass State. Well done! Manitowoc Visitor Bureau Seeks Photo Submissions An ‘oldie but goodie’ another DMO with a photo contest to generate more images for their library. Citywide Yard Sale in Murray set for Sept. 17 Some contend CVBs shouldn’t be… 

Social Media – Pinterest Contests, 5 Management Tools and Maximizing ROI

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You’ve started your social media accounts. You’re posting. You’re tweeting. You’re pinning. Take your social media campaign to a new level with a contest on Pinterest. Here’s How to Win With Pinterest Contests Pinterest contests can increase your followers, boost engagement, and promote your brand and products. In the article above, you’ll discover how to easily host and manage a winning contest on Pinterest. 5 Up-and-Coming Social Media Tools You Should Know About We want to show you five incredibly powerful up-and-coming social media tools you should be using to enhance your campaign. A CEO’s Tips for Maximizing Social Media ROI The… 

Social Media – Checklist, Acronyms, Budget and Helpful Apps

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You’re told you can market your business for no money on social media. (In this collection, we have a link to a video that says that.) So you want to get started. Start here: Your Essential Social Media Checklist Replace “actor” with your industry and go through the “essential social media checklist… (that) will help you create social media accounts that more clearly reflect who you are, help grow your fan base, and build lasting industry relationships.” Now learn these: Social Media Acronyms That All Marketers Should Know (The) comprehensive list of the latest social media acronyms will help you survive your… 

Social Media – 37 Hacks and Tips

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You’ve started your social media accounts. You’re posting. You’re tweeting. You’re pinning. But are you doing it right? This week we share more than 35 hacks, tips, suggestions and how tos: 20+ Social Media Hacks and Tips From the Pros In this article you’ll discover 25 ways to improve your marketing and save time. Tips for Creating Impactful Videos for Social Media #SproutChat dove into key tactics and tips for successful videos for social media. Here are a few pointers to get you started. 8 Ways Social Media Can Help Launch New Products How you can leverage social media in your product launch?…