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Which terms related to content marketing are searched most on Google? Which hashtags are used most alongside #contentmarketing on Twitter? more![Seven Social Media Content Trends for 2020 and Beyond [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/200121-infographic-lg.jpg)
If "go to where your customer are" is good advice—and it most likely is—then social media is a potentially invaluable medium for us marketers. Content is how we reach customers on social; this infographic lays out seven social media content trends you need to stay on top of. more
Micro-influencers overwhelmingly cite Instagram as their favorite social network for brand-sponsored collaborations, according to recent research from SocialPubli. more
Most people say they don't have an opinion on whether Instagram should hide likes, according to recent research from The Manifest. more![Social Video in 2020: The Viewpoints of Marketers and Consumers [2 Infographics]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/200109-infographic-lg.jpg)
What are consumers' viewpoints regarding video on social media, and do marketers' social video approaches and priorities mesh with those viewpoints? These two infographics highlight trends and insights from both camps. more
Most people are OK with social media influencers' promoting products—as long as the influencers actually use those products, according to recent research from Influence.co. more![A Detailed LinkedIn Guide for Small Businesses [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/191203-infographic-lg.jpg)
With its 645 million users, LinkedIn is a powerful business social media platform, but many of today's small businesses never get around to signing up. This infographic provides tips on how to set up, optimize, and manage your small business account on LinkedIn. more![The Most Annoying Types of People on the Internet [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/191127-chart-lg.jpg)
Internet users say multi-level marketers are the third-most annoying type of people online, after trolls and racists, according to research from WhoIsHostingThis.com. more
The average engagement rate on Instagram posts published by brands has been steadily declining since November 2018, according to recent research from Socialinsider. more![TikTok: The Next Big Thing in Video Marketing? [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/191126-infographic-lg.jpg)
One of the fastest-growing social media platforms in 2019, TikTok surpassed Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat in monthly installs. Can marketers can use this rising video-based social network as an innovative way to promote brands and products? more
These days, e-commerce businesses have more marketing options at their fingertips than ever before. It can be easy to choose the wrong ones. As a result, many e-commerce companies are losing out on some seriously lucrative revenue streams. more
Paid search and social are both performance channels with particular strengths and weaknesses. Used intelligently together, these two channels combine for a powerhouse multichannel campaign. Here's what you need to know to successfully integrate your search and social campaigns. more
Americans of all ages tend to now use social media daily, but platform preferences vary significantly among the various generations, according to recent research from The Manifest. more![How to Use Live Video to Market Your Business [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/191119-infographic-lg.jpg)
Fully 80% of people say they would rather watch a live video than read a social media or blog post, yet relatively few businesses are using live video. This infographic highlights the benefits of live video and outlines how to get started. more
For 20+ years, shoppers have bought stuff online. But people don't just buy, they also like to shop—reveling in the experience of discovery. And they have now begun to extend that shopping behavior online. Brands need to capitalize on this shift—because it's the inevitable future of e-commerce. more
We know that serious social media influencers can create an "unfair advantage" for you because they are trusted and their audiences listen to them daily. The big question for marketers isn't whether influencers create value for brands. It's what that value is—or, more specifically, how do we measure it. more
Younger employees are more likely to oppose to companies regulating how they discuss politics on social media while at work, according to recent research from Clutch. more
More than 1 billion Stories are shared every day across the Facebook family of apps: Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Stories as a social media format are here to stay. Marketers and brands that invest in this trend will reap the rewards. more
Social media tools can help build your audience and attract sales. Usually, popular tools come to mind when you need a solution. But there are lesser-known, yet amazing, tools that can significantly improve your social media campaign results. Here are five such social media tools. more![Facebook Image Sizes and Dimensions Cheat Sheet [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/191010-infographic-lg.jpg)
Facebook's algorithm gives preference to visual content—photos, GIFs, and videos—allowing marketers to engage audiences effectively. To ensure your Facebook efforts pay off, use the right image sizes and dimensions. more
If you're going to run a successful marketing campaign on Instagram, you need to understand it and its audience inside and out. Here are tips as well as tools to help you succeed on Instagram with video marketing. more![How to Set Up and Use Your Small Business Instagram Profile [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/191003-infographic-lg.jpg)
A social media strategy is crucial for most businesses today. For many small businesses, Instagram seems an obvious choice because it's well-suited to brand-building and promotions. Before all else, though, you need to set up a killer profile—then follow these best-practices. more
You want a guaranteed method of going viral? Have an A-list celebrity with a massive following retweet you. Even then, it's got to be the right message and the right time. Such was the case with me. Twice. Here's my story, along with advice for going viral that doesn't rely ... more
Marketers say search is the most effective pay-per-click (PPC) digital advertising channel and display is the least effective PPC digital advertising channel, according to recent research from Hanapin Marking. more
There are various types of influencers, and they deliver varying degrees of success to what your business wants from its investment in influencer marketing. Knowing the differences among the different types can help you define the goals, activities, and measures of success for your influencer marketing. more
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