Tag Archives: Media

Facebook CEO Says Group Will Not Become a Media Company

Facebook CEO Says Group Will Not Become a Media Company Facebook will not become a media company, its founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Monday, telling students the firm would remain a technology platform. An increasing number of users are turning to social media networks, such as Facebook and Twitter, to find their news, but Zuckerberg said his firm ... Read More »

MEA Launches Facebook App to Integrate Its Social Media Handles

HIGHLIGHTS The app will help people connect with Indian missions abroad and the Ministry of External Affairs Currently over 165 Indian missions and posts are on Twitter and 172 on Facebook Facebook has made the app for free Expanding its digital presence, the External Affairs Ministry today launched an app, bringing websites and various social media handles of over 170 ... Read More »

8 Types of Posts to Use for Your Social Media Marketing

If you’re like most small business owners, you are probably well aware of the power of social media marketing for your organization. You may have signed up for a variety of social media accounts, and you may even post a few things here or there about your organization. There are specific types of posts that have been known to help ... Read More »

Improving Your Social Media Strategy

Social media is the main connection of the 21st Century, and businesses are tapping into it’s powerful potential. Social media can (and should) be used for more than status updates and sharing your meatloaf dinner with family and friends. When utilized correctly, social media can help you connect with your customers, build your business, and link with potential customers as well. However, social media ... Read More »

Social Media Marketing Copyright Rules for Businesses

If you use Facebook, Twitter, and other social media marketing tools to promote your business (and who doesn’t these days?), then you know there are social media etiquette rules that your business should follow. Break the rules, and your marketing results will plummet. But did you know there are also copyright rules for social media that your business needs to ... Read More »

How Social Media Analytics Improve Social KPIs

Can you really measure social media ROI? You have an excellent team of social media marketers and copywriters. You know they blog and post regularly on channels like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and others. But, how do you know if the effort is really paying off? Can you track social KPIs to see trend charts that coincide with your business growth? Most businesses new to social media ask these questions ... Read More »

Average Number of Social Media Followers for B2B? LinkedIn Kills It

If you run a B2B company (i.e., a business that sells to other businesses), have you ever wanted to benchmark your company’s social media efforts? See how you’re doing compared to others? TrackMaven recently conducted a study of B2B brands and their social media activity. The study found that LinkedIn just kills it when it comes to the average number ... Read More »

7 Insider Tips to Rock Your Social Media Presence

Social media is a blessing for small business entrepreneurs to spread the word about their business without spending a huge amount of advertising dollars. Nevertheless, a majority of small businesses are not able to capitalize on this opportunity. A recent ProOpinion poll found that many small business professionals don’t use social media or a social media calendar on a regular ... Read More »

12 Ways B2B Companies Can Use Social Media to Their Advantage

Sites like Twitter and LinkedIn’s communication features aren’t only beneficial for small businesses with a specific client base. B2B companies can use them to their advantage as well. That’s why we asked 12 members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) the following question: “What B2B social media tips can companies use to communicate with potential customers?” Here are some YEC community members’ B2B social media tips: ... Read More »

How to Optimize Contests in a Social Media Campaign

To be successful in a social media campaign, you need to have a mechanism for audience growth. Most of your tactics, such as posting new content regularly and engaging with your audience on a regular basis, will carry this effect to some degree, but if you’re interested in scaling your strategy up, or if your traditional methods have led you ... Read More »