Nobody could have predicted the surge in social media usage throughout 2020, as consumers turned to social platforms in order to stay connected (and entertained) during the pandemic.
So, how will social evolve in the next year? We spoke to the experts to find out what 2021 might bring…
Econsultancy’s Social Media Advertising Best Practice Guide provides an overview of the major social media channels and the most pressing considerations for marketers looking to generate the most value from social media advertising.
1. Introduction This guide has been written to complement Econsultancy’s Social Media Advertising Best Practice Guide, Social Media Platforms Overview, Social Media Platforms Trends Report, B2B Social Media Best Practice Guide and Social Selling Best Practice Guide. The purpose of this guide is to provide a framework for developing a social media strategy, as well […]
1. Introduction This guide has been written to complement Econsultancy’s Social Media Advertising Best Practice Guide, Social Media Strategy Best Practice Guide, Social Media Platforms Trends Report, B2B Social Media Best Practice Guide and Paid Search Best Practice Guide. The purpose of this guide is to provide an overview of some of the world’s major […]
1. Introduction Social media has grown exponentially. In January 2020, there were 3.80 billion social media users, with this number increasing by more than 9% (with 321 million new users) since January 2019.[1] But the term is misleading: social media has become as important for business as it has for social interaction, reflecting the changing […]
1. Introduction Customer centricity is at the heart of any successful business today. Digital has empowered consumers in numerous ways, giving them greater choice and convenience when they shop, but also offering a platform for them to share their views at the touch of a button. There are a host of platforms enabling consumers to […]
Brands and businesses must constantly recalibrate how they work with influencers as social platforms change. This briefing covers the latest trends in influencer marketing, including Covid-19, ad spend, trust and TikTok. It is an edited version of the influencer section in Econsultancy’s new Social Media Platforms Trends report, authored by Michelle Goodall. Reduced adspend is […]
The start of the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in a downturn for influencer marketing, as brands and agencies suspended campaigns and sponsorship deals.
The influencer marketing industry is estimated by Business Insider research to be worth up to $15 billion by 2022.
The UK brand Gymshark has reached unicorn status, after an investment deal with global growth equity firm General Atlantic brought its valuation to over $1 billion.
During Day One of the Festival of Marketing 2020, Ella and Matthew Mills, founder and CEO, respectively, of Deliciously Ella, spoke about how the brand has dealt with the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic by rediscovering its start-up roots.
In the face of persistent uncertainty, and with demand for digital services and experiences at an all-time high, customer service has become even more crucial for businesses. This has accelerated a number of trends taking place across sectors, from automation to social messaging, AI-powered technology to bespoke digital customer service.
How have alcohol and drinks brands adapted to the highs and lows of Covid-19? We spoke to Tom Harvey, co-founder of “grain to glass” marketing agency YesMore, about direct-to-consumer sales, adapting marketing strategies, and how to be more human on social media.
The GIF is still seeing a surge in popularity with the rise of emojis, memes and stickers. And while its cousin, short-form video, is having its time in the spotlight thanks to the rise of TikTok, GIFs remain nonetheless a very viable and popular alternative for brands looking to quickly convey messages.
On day one of this year’s Festival of Marketing, Industry Manager for Console and XP Gaming at Facebook, Ciaran Norris, provided insights into the evolving gaming industry and the changing face of its most engaged consumers.
How to effectively manage online communities and respond to problems professionally.
How brands can give themselves the best chance of having their content shared.
What influencers are, how brands can work with them, and the common pitfalls.
Learn the role content plays in social media and why you need to pick your metrics carefully.
Get practical insights on planning your social media channel strategy.
From major trends to key planning considerations, this module provides a great introduction to the social media ecosystem. Plus, targeting options and how to future-scape for social media.
What is affiliate marketing? What is influencer marketing? In this module you’ll gain an understanding of how they work and how to align this with your customer journey.
The fast food chain uses criticism of its old fries to build a platform for its new offering, gaining 66,000 more customers.
The magazine worked with RocketMill to boost year-on-year subscriptions and cut CPA by 62% by targeting new users with Facebook Ads as well as Instagram in-feed and Story ads.
To reach a new target audience with its premium car rental service, Hertz invites influencers to an exclusive launch event, who created live stories to share on social media.
Knowing how to identify the right influencers to avoid the many pitfalls, and planning, implementing and measuring successfully, is more crucial now than ever before.
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1. Introduction This guide has been written to complement Econsultancy’s Social Media Advertising Best Practice Guide, Social Media Platforms Overview, Social Media Platforms Trends Report and Social Selling Best Practice Guide. The purpose of this guide is to provide a framework for developing a B2B social media strategy, as well as a summary of the […]
Social media campaigns play a key role for charities in building awareness, generating engagement, and crucially, helping to raise funds.
Mudit Jaju, Wavemaker’s Global Head of Ecommerce, explains the role of headless architecture and its importance in social commerce and multichannel content production.
Every December, we look at our Google Analytics dashboard and share the top 25 posts (by simple page views) over the course of the previous year.
We stand on the brink of a much-anticipated new year. Vaccines are rolling out, positive change is inching forward in areas of racial equality and climate action, and it’s fair to say that most people are feeling cautiously optimistic about 2021. For marketers, 2021 planning will look a little different than in previous years. While […]
Nobody could have predicted the surge in social media usage throughout 2020, as consumers turned to social platforms in order to stay connected (and entertained) during the pandemic.
At Econsultancy Live 2020, a two-day virtual conference focused on the opportunities and challenges of the ecommerce boom, Colin Lewis broke down the key trends in Chinese ecommerce that western marketers need to be aware of.
The Internet Statistics Database contains thousands of charts and statistics related to social media, for you to browse, save and export.
