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Why are many social media marketers still working from the 2015 playbook?

Communications Conversations

Let’s look at four big shifts that have been happening in 2020 so far, and how I would argue most social media marketers have reacted: Shift #1: Customers don’t want ‘storytelling’–they want exceptional customer service. YouTube and LinkedIn were a distant third and fourth.

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Why should brands use social media for their business?

Landis PR

From brand storytelling to new commerce opportunities, social channels offer companies an unmatched opportunity to reach and engage consumers: Engage with your target audience. Social channels supplied companies with real-time feedback on customer behavior. Customer Service. Analyze trends in real-time.

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15 Social Media Trends to Follow in 2019

Critical Mention

Today, nearly 90 percent of companies are using social media marketing and Dreamgrow reports over 60 percent of customers expect companies to offer customer service through their social channels. Brands should also remember that YouTube and WhatsApp are projected to launch their own stories in the near future.

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F8 Update: Two Upcoming Facebook Changes PR Pros Should Care About

Rock the Status Quo

The same way YouTube videos are uploaded then embedded or shared, this me-too gesture of Facebook expects users to upload a video to Facebook, which will then host the original video, then share it on other platforms. Why do that on a platform that has laughable reach when I can already upload to YouTube with zero reach restrictions ?

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How Social Media Drives B2B PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

We associate social media platforms with splashy consumer campaigns, but social is increasingly important in B2B public relations. That’s where tech services that cater to small businesses, like Hubspot and Zendesk, have done a great job. The video stories are shared on all other social channels. It’s all about video.

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5 Reasons to Network Across all Social Media Sites

Critical Mention

So, it’s important for all organizations to acknowledge and react to the impact social media has on consumers. Social Media Improves Customer Service. Oftentimes, consumers rely on social media reviews and online customer service to finalize purchasing decisions. Share Tweet Share. Until next time!

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Creating Contagious Content for Moms: What Brands Need to Know

Polaris

In the predictable category: moms are active on social media; 90% of those surveyed share content on social networks; and, most of the time, moms hang out online on Facebook (although half also visit YouTube, blogs, Pinterest, and Twitter at least weekly). Brand: HelloFlo, a tampon subscription service. Social Media Platform: YouTube.

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