Taking a social media marketing course will help you level-up your existing skills or jumpstart a career in marketing management. And this is a good time: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a 10% rate of job growth is expected for marketing managers from 2020 to 2030. To help you stand out from your competition in the hiring process, as well as feel entirely confident in your ability to perform in your social media role, you’ll want to take a social media course. In this blog post, we’ll cover some of the best social media marketing courses that are […]

Back in July, Mark Zuckerberg announced a change to Facebook’s news feed — it’s been split in two! Facebook now has a Home tab and a Feeds tab. The Home tab includes content recommended to users based on their actions on the app. The Feeds tab shows content from people, pages, and groups the user is following. Zuckerburg said the goal is to make it easier for Facebook users to see their favorite content and make new discoveries. It’s also meant to keep Facebook competitive with TikTok. TikTok’s For You page also shows recommended content from across its platform based […]

Are you finally giving TikTok a shot? If you’re new to the app, there are a few mistakes you’ll want to avoid at all costs. While some can apply to any social media platform, most are specific to TikTok and its audience. 1. You’re not joining trends. When I think of TikTok, trending sounds and challenges immediately come to mind. That’s what the platform’s known for, after all. In fact, many see TikTok as the fun, unfiltered, uninhibited friend to the more uptight, polished Instagram. With this in mind, succeeding on the platform does mean using special effects, dubbing trending […]

TikTok just announced a new feature in its Ads Manager platform, which allows advertisers to customize their attribution window for better tracking and performance. Let’s break down how the attribution manager works, how to access it, and the benefits of using it. Breaking Down Key Attribution Terms Before we get into this new TikTok feature, let’s first get a refresher on some key terms: Attribution – A reporting strategy that allows advertisers to know the path users are taking after clicking or viewing an ad. Attribution window – The time between when a user clicks or views an ad and […]

In 2018, Musical.ly, music sharing app, was purchased by Chinese tech firm Bytedance and merged with the firm’s new app, TikTok. It started out as a video-sharing social network where users shared short clips of themselves lip-synching and dancing to trending music. It has since expanded to house more diverse videos and become a creative outlet for brands. After the merger, TikTok’s active user base grew by almost 800%. Today, the platform has over 1 billion monthly users and brands use TikTok ads to reach them. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about TikTok’s advertising platform […]

Since launching in early 2018, TikTok’s been covered by seemingly every major news publication and racked up millions of downloads globally. Despite its popularity, the app can still feel like a bit of a mystery to marketers, especially since TikTok doesn’t always disclose key app metrics.  As someone who’s gotten sucked into the app, blogged multiple times about it, hearted hundreds of posts, and even made a few videos of my own, I’m fairly certain that this platform will stick around for quite some time.  But, luckily, with mounting data and statistics about TikTok, you don’t just have to take […]

Did you know TikTok is the most engaging social media app with an average user session of almost 11 minutes? Now add to the mix a staggering 1.2 billion monthly users. To state the obvious, TikTok is dominating the social media landscape, becoming a gold mine of short, snackable content. While that sounds exciting – how can you get started? Here’s a a handful of steps — with photos — to walk you through setting up your profile, filming your first video, adding special effects, and using challenges or duets to engage with other users. Setting Up Your Account 1. […]

Shopping on social media has become increasingly popular over the past few years. In fact, 57% of consumers report social media as their preferred method for discovering new products — over television ads (56%), YouTube ads (49%), and retail stores (42%), and only surpassed by “searching on the internet” (58%). And as someone who now purchases the majority of her skincare products from “Swipe Up to Buy” links, I can attest: Social media shopping tools are effective. Here, let’s explore how three companies have grown their revenue using shopping tools from Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. 1. Facebook Shops and Pink Tag […]

It’s getting difficult for marketers to ignore the popularity and influence of TikTok. Brands on TikTok are reaching younger audiences, increasing brand awareness, and going viral — all by leveraging the power of short-form video. Of course, it also helps that TikTok has over 1 billion active users and a fantastic engagement rate — far exceeding any other social platform today. In this post, we’ll discuss why you should leverage TikTok marketing in 2022 and how smaller companies can build a scalable, fun, and creative strategy on the platform. We’ll also cover eleven brands that have gone viral on TikTok. […]

POV: You’re new in the market and you’re wondering just how your small business can stand out among the millions of brands currently on social media. In this article, you’ll learn how to use social media for small businesses and which (free) software you should have in your toolbox. Why social media is important for small businesses? The biggest benefit to using social media is that it’s a low-cost strategy to increase your brand awareness. While you, of course, have to invest time and resources in building out your content, you can create high-quality content with a reliable phone and […]