3 Key Things Marketers Overlook These Days

Chief Revenue Officer of The New York Times, Meredith Kopit Levien, recognized that the newsprint industry was being challenged by digital content. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

7 Innovative Ways to Use Texting for Your Business [Infographic]

Texts can be used to attract new clients, provide customer support, book appointments, and more. Take a look at this infographic for more texting ideas. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

5 Actionable Steps to Earn New Followers, the Creative Way!

In 2017, I think it’s safe to say we’re sick and tired of being told what to do on social media platforms. Experts are a dime a dozen, and it’s likely you’re already familiar with all...read more | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

Live from Atlanta, It’s…Social Shake-Up!

SNL cast member Cecily Strong wrapped up an invigorating day at social media conference The Social Shake-Up. Here's a complete summary of Day 1. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

How A Top 10 Digital Marketing Professional Uses Influencer Marketing to Boost Content

Today it is all about strategic marketing. Someone who is more than aware of that need, is Lee Odden, the CEO of TopRank Marketing. He is constantly mentioned in leading publications, including Forbes, The Wall...read more | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

3 Hard-Learned Lessons From the World of MarTech

When Tom Libretto came to Pegasystems as Chief Marketing Officer in 2016, he recognized that the tech company was in the midst of a big change. Leadership was challenging many of its preconceived notions and...read more | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

5 Ways Brands Are Failing to Engage College Students

Where do brands fail when it comes to marketing to college students? Here are 5 things to consider if college kids are in your marketing demographic. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

5 Questions That Will Challenge Your Assumptions About Marketing

Curiosity may have killed the cat, but nary a marketer—let alone one of the renegade variety—has succeeded without a deeply inquisitive nature. Here's why. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

4 Common Mistakes That Cripple Your Social Marketing Efforts

You’ve read the statistics. You’ve read personal case studies, and you’re very well aware that social media is effective and growing — rapidly. It just isn’t working for you. Perhaps all these people who are...read more | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

This Is the Biggest Blindspot in Your Sales Funnel [Infographic]

The biggest blind spot in your sales funnel is not what you think it is. Check out this sales funnel infographic from Prezi to find out exactly what it is. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

Calling out the Kardashians: How the FTC is Crashing the Influencer Marketing Party

It would seem that free money does indeed come at a cost. For the past couple of years the FTC has taken a keen interest in the Influencer Marketing space; fining big brands such as...read more | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

The 3 Keys of Successful Employee Engagement

If you’re wondering how you can increase employee engagement in your own company, consider these three key principles from Patti Newcomer-Simmons of Intuit. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

8 Tips for Influencer Marketing on a Budget

Influencer marketing seems to slowly be taking over in terms of ROI. Consider these 8 tips when planning your next influencer marketing campaign. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

Why Social Networking Is Key to a Brand’s Success

Federico Cella, CEO of social networking platform Lynkos, shares his thoughts and advice about why social networking is key to a brand's success. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

FTC Continues Crackdown on Ambiguous Influencers

Many influencers violate the FTC's Endorsement Guide by not being fully transparent about their relationships with brands. Here's are some of the issues. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

How Social Media Managers Should Approach Facebook’s Jobs Feature

Recently, social media giant Facebook announced the release of a new feature designed to connect its users with employers seeking new talent. Facebook began hinting at the service late last year, and finally started rolling...read more | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

Wendy’s Sets A Social Media World Record

If you've ever needed a sign from the social media gods, here it is. Wendy's proves that a love for chicken nuggets can take you anywhere on Twitter. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

How to Game the Facebook Algorithm

Are you worried that the more you post on Facebook, the less content your audience will see? Turns out there may be a workaround, and it’s painfully simple. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

How Much Should You Pay for a Professional Social Media Marketer?

Social media marketing is tough to do alone; you’ll need to understand your audience intimately, remain familiar and up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices, and be on call 24-7 to respond to customer...read more | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

3 Key Insights for Marketing on a Budget

Despite her shoestring budget and limited resources, Dara Royer led Mercy Corps to success while increasing its brand awareness and revenue. Here's how. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

What SMBs Need to Know About Social Before Diving In

Here's how SMBs can maintain a robust digital presence, gain the same exposure as larger brands, and what SMBs need to know about social before diving in. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

Will Live Video Save Twitter?

At NewFronts 2017, Twitter announces live video content partnerships with more than a dozen sports, news, and entertainment brands. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

How to Upload GIFs to Facebook

Ever wonder how you’ve been seeing gifs on your Facebook News Feed, but not a “post GIF” option for your posts? Here's how to upload GIFs to Facebook. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

Top 6 Best Practices for B2B Sales Enablement

Increasing the efficiency of a company’s sales and finding ways to increase time actively selling is not always easy. However, one person that has been through the dark tunnel of sales improvement and seen their...read more | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

The Three-Pronged Approach to Modern Marketing

Modern marketing is a diverse ecosystem, and technology alone is no longer enough to address its complexity. Instead, you need a multi-pronged approach. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

Finding Your Voice: How To Create Quality Social Content  for Your Startup

If you (or anyone you know) has ever worked at a startup, then you know what the grind is like. Early mornings, late nights, sprints, scaling…and the list could go on. With the massive amount...read more | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

The Anti-Algorithm: The KIND Foundation Wants to Pop Your Facebook Filter Bubble

Only 5% of us see social media posts that differ from our world view. See how you can use The KIND Foundation's social experiment to pop your filter bubble. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

The Dilemma of the Personal Brand

Are you really a brand? Do you need to be? Listen to any digital marketing consultant type these days and they’ll tell you that you won’t be able to get a job in 3-5 years...read more | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

5 Questions You Should Ask Your Creative Self

Creativity is not instantaneous. Sure, you may have your “Aha!” moments, but true creativity is a constant, active process and takes effort to achieve. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

Highlights from Facebook F8 Conference 2017

Facebook announced a ton of new projects and features at F8 2017. Here are some of the most interesting revelations made at the conference. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

Tumblr Launches New Video App Called “Cabana”

Tumblr has just released a new video viewing app called Cabana, which allows you to watch videos and video chat with your friends in real time. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

The Best Email Marketing Infographic You’ve Ever Seen

No matter what type of marketing tactics you may have tried, there's one medium that consistently outperforms all the others: email marketing. [INFOGRAPHIC] | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

6 Major Marketing Trends to Start Budgeting for Today [Infographic]

If you’ve been in marketing for more than a few days you’re likely all too familiar with the never-ending barrage of ‘hot trends’ popping up by the minute. *Cough* Mastodon *Cough*. It can be overwhelming sorting...read more | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

4 Reasons to Embrace Engagement Marketing

Rather than creating a one-size-fits-all campaign, companies need to listen, learn, and engage with their consumers to drive lifetime value. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

Google Is Not Happy With Burger King’s Latest Ad

Burger King's latest commercial gives customers information on their famous Whopper burger in a pretty unconventional way: Google Home. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

5 Creative Tips to Drive E-Commerce Sales with Social Media

It may have taken longer than originally thought, but social media and e-commerce websites are finally integrating into ways that can help boost a business’ sales and improve a customer’s shopping experience at the same...read more | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

The Social Media Storm Surrounding United Airlines

By now, we're all too familiar with the controversy surrounding United Airlines. Here's how the incident exploded on social media. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

What Works: Words of Wisdom from 6 Top CMOs

Often, you don't realize it while it's happening, but wisdom materializes out of experience and hard work. See what wisdom these top 6 CMOs can offer you. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

3 Things Every CMO Needs To Know About Chat Bots

In case you haven’t noticed, chatbots are having a moment right now. It’s easy to see why. Chatbot building tools make them easy to try for free. A Bit of Background In their simplest form, chatbots...read more | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

6 Tips for Keeping Your Company’s Social Media Accounts Secure

Hacked social media accounts can be inconvenient and annoying for anyone, but for a business, it can be devastating and ruin the brand’s credibility. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

Niche Live Events: What Does it Take to Get a Huge Audience?

Carl Landau, a 30-year veteran of magazine publishing, event organizing, and more,  share his insights into hosting a live niche event. As the brain behind the infamous Camp Niche, Niche Digital Conference, and Super Niche...read more | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

3 Ways To Boost Your Instagram Feed

Making the most of your brand's presence on Instagram all starts with elevating your feed. Here are some tips to help you out. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

How Emojis Can Increase Push Notification Opens : 2.6 Billion Notifications Analyzed!

Data from the Emoji Consumer Science team (yes, they exist) recently revealed that 92% of the world’s population now use the visual icons at least several times a year. While there are numerous online reports...read more | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

Twitter: It’s Not Just for Breakfast Anymore

Yes - Twitter is about people tweeting about their breakfast (and a whole lot more). But here’s how that can be good for your business. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

How To Use Facebook Chatbots to Market Your Business

Interested in bringing your customer service to the next level? Chatbots are the newest release in the quest to revolutionize customer service. Here's how. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

Here’s What to Do After Finding Your Buyer Persona

Adele Revella returns to share her insights on where to go after the buyer persona is established. Revella, the CEO of the Buyer Persona Institute, has made it her mission to offer companies unique perspectives...read more | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

Facebook Releases Camera And Stories Tools (Just Like Snapchat)

Yesterday's release of Facebook Camera and Stories marked the platform's largest attempt at ripping off competitor Snapchat. Here are the details. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago

How Patrón Uses Target Marketing for Growth

Patrón tequila uses target marketing and personas it calls "The Bros" and "The Knows" to precisely target its products to the right audience. Here's how. | Continue reading


@socialmediaexplorer.com | 7 years ago