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The latest developments in Social Media (Quarter two) [Webinar]

The latest developments in Social Media (Quarter two) [Webinar]

In this webinar, Julia and Christina will be presenting a social media round-up of the new developments in social media over the last quarter. Julia attended Social Media Marketing World Summit in San Diego in March 2018, and this webinar will be reporting on the new best practices for social media for the next quarter…

Should You Launch A Group on Facebook or LinkedIn?

Should You Launch A Group on Facebook or LinkedIn?

My official answer to this question should be “it depends on your target audience”, but if I am completely honest with myself I think that the days of active LinkedIn groups are over.  I also believe that with the introduction of the new hashtag/community facility that this will be the nail in the coffin for LinkedIn…

How to Leverage Social Media to Amplify Word-of-Mouth Marketing

How to Leverage Social Media to Amplify Word-of-Mouth Marketing

Another killer presentation at Social Media Marketing World was by Jay Baer.  I was in awe when he entered the stage as I have read all of his books, including Youtility and Hug Your Haters.   Jay took us back to basics as he talked about the power of Word of Mouth Marketing and explained how…

Content Writing - the Cinderella of marketing

Content Writing – the Cinderella of marketing

Words. Do you remember them? Those little squiggly things, line after line, neatly laid out across the page. I’ll tell you something. They matter. They really do.

A Secret Social Media Tactic That Works!

A Secret Social Media Tactic That Works!

Eyeballs!  Why have I not figured this out before?  I have been working in the world of social media for the last ten years and it was only during social media marketing world summit did the penny drop.  Eyeballs are the secret key to success online.

Right. Let’s write!

Right. Let’s write!

So there you are, laptop at the ready and a new blog posting needed for your website. And the words just aren’t really flowing. Break for a coffee. Try again. You get 500 words done and read it through. It’s all right you say to yourself and post it on the site. Days later still…

How To Claim A Facebook Page That Someone Else Has Created

How To Claim A Facebook Page That Someone Else Has Created

Updated May 2018. If you find duplicate Pages for your business when you search for its name, you may be seeing Pages for the locations people made when they checked in. Once you create an official Page for your business, you can claim and merge duplicates to keep your customers’ likes and check-ins in one place.

How to Implement an Effective Time Saving Instagram Strategy [Webinar]

How to Implement an Effective Time Saving Instagram Strategy [Webinar]

What if I told you it only takes me ONE DAY to plan, create, and execute a MONTH of Instagram posts… well, that is exactly what I do for one of my Instagram accounts and it is working like a dream.

The Nine Key Ingredients to the Twitter Algorithm (Webinar)

The Nine Key Ingredients to the Twitter Algorithm (Webinar)

Are you struggling to get more reach, engagement, and clicks on Twitter? In this webinar, be prepared to be wowed as Julia Doherty reveals content strategies for getting engagement and reach on Twitter. Come away from this high-energy session with a huge smile on your face and a renewed focus and strategy to truly get…

Why You Should Implement A Facebook Story Strategy Now!

Why You Should Implement A Facebook Story Strategy Now!

In my opinion, Facebook stories are going to be HUGE for businesses in the next twelve months, and I am gobsmacked that no-one is utilising this feature.

How Supporting Your Community Will Benefit Your Business

How Supporting Your Community Will Benefit Your Business

You’ve probably heard quite a lot about the city that I live and work in recently! Salisbury, and the unfortunate events involving a former Russian spy and his daughter have been international news for several weeks now. While the world looks in on us via the numerous news crews that have descended upon us from…

15 Social Media Mistakes You Should Avoid [Webinar]

15 Social Media Mistakes You Should Avoid [Webinar]

Right now, more than 90 percent of businesses use social media. We can all open a Twitter account and start sending out tweets, or create a page for our business on Facebook and post daily, but this is no longer enough to make a social platform a viable one. If you want a profitable marketing…

Christina on a green background holding her phone

How To Use WhatsApp As A Marketing Tool

Are you using WhatsApp? I imagine most of you are, given that it is now one of the most used social apps across the world ...
HR Technologies UK Event Poster ft Christina Robinson

How to build a rock solid employer brand – HR Technologies UK

One of the fabulous things about being known in the recruitment marketing world is the exciting opportunities it gives me to speak at events. On ...
The GU team and George the Giraffe

We Had A Blast! – Recruitment Agency Expo

This is a slightly different article from the usual opinion and educational pieces I write. The first half of this week was spent in London ...
LinkedIn No-No's

LinkedIn Message No-Nos! STOP sending these LinkedIn messages

It's no secret that I see personal LinkedIn messages as the ultimate way to align your Linkedin Marketing and Social Selling strategies so that you ...

How to generate leads using social media

In today's digital age, social media continues to be a powerhouse for businesses, offering unparalleled opportunities to connect with potential customers and drive sales. For ...

How to use Instagram and Get the Results that Matter!

It would be far too obvious for me to kick this blog off by saying that 'everyone' uses Instagram - that would be an absolute ...

Facebook Marketing in 2024

Remember when it was really easy to use Facebook as a marketing tool? When I look back, I think, 'Wow - we had it SO ...
content ideas and where to find them

Content Ideas and Where to Find Them

Having spent most of the last few weeks hanging out at events and with various groups of aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners, both within the ...
Social Media - Features vs Benefits

Features vs. Benefits in Social Media Marketing

Nothing is more powerful in marketing, and especially in social media marketing than promoting the benefits of your products or services over their features. And ...
Recruitment Marketing Congress

Recruitment Marketing Congress February 2024

This virtual event will help recruitment marketers focus their time, energy, and resources on the activities that really make a difference. Over an afternoon of ...
Speak to your audience

Multi-Generational Social Media Marketing – How to speak to everyone in your audience on social media

2024 is set to be a year of learning curves to ensure you’re reaching the right people, especially for those of you marketing in the ...
Is your website copy boring?

How to Improve Website Copy to engage your audience

The way you communicate online plays a pivotal role in connecting with your audiences, the language you use is a crucial element that can significantly ...