Your audience is on social media. Recent studies show nearly 70 percent of people living in the United States and Canada use at least one social media network. If you’re an entrepreneur in this digital era, you need to be on social media. Creating a viral marketing campaign is a great way to create brand awareness…
Unless you have been living under a rock since 2012, you know just how much Instagram has changed and how it is now a major player in the world of social media. From its humble beginnings in 2012 to the powerhouse it is today, it is safe to say Instagram has completely changed, It has now…
Social media’s presence in the sales world is an old story by now, but the latest figures suggest its power in the space is stronger than you might think. It makes sense when you think about how drastically social has changed other areas of work and life. The question is, how can we use our…
LinkedIn is one of the best social media platforms. Not only does LinkedIn enable companies to connect with their audience, but it’s also one of the fastest growing networks among small business owners and entrepreneurs. LinkedIn is professional, it provides a wide array of networking opportunities, it has huge reach and potential application for business, and it’s fairly simple to…
Small businesses have personality, and that’s why customers love to buy from them and shop locally. So play up your business’s personality, using social media. How can your small businesses leverage content tools and brand messaging to support your growth? Here are several strategies and software packages that every business owner should consider part of an effective marketing plan.…
How to use social media to promote your brand without risking your company’s reputation It’s important for businesses to stay engaged on their social media accounts so they can respond quickly to negative feedback and keep customers happy. Here are the rules for engaging on social media as a CEO. 1. Monitor social media using listening rooms CEOs…
There are many qualities that make small businesses highly desirable to consumers. The personalized customer service, hard-to-find products, or unique stories help small businesses succeed amongst a sea of competition. Here are some social media marketing tips to help your small business become more noticeable online. Be bold: Social media and boldness can be an…
More often than not, companies are faced with unexpected events that cause frustration and dissatisfaction among clients. Knowing how to manage this kind of social media crisis can help prevent escalation and, in many cases, save the reputation and brand of a company. Daniel Forman, founder and president of the Montreal-based social media agency Ensuite…
With social media taking the lead as a major source for consumer information, your brand’s reputation on social networks will impact your customers’ impression of it. In 2015, Facebook influenced 52 percent of consumers’ online and offline purchasing decisions, up from 36 percent in 2014. If your brand’s image on social media is bad, users will…
If you aren’t using social media for your business, you’re doing something wrong. To put it into perspective, Statista reported that of the 3.17 billion people using the internet, 2.3 billion are active social media users. However, simply creating an account on the most popular social media platforms won’t instantly move you out of the fools’ category.…