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Effective social media marketing strategies include creating engaging content, leveraging paid advertising to increase reach, and collaborating with influencers to boost brand visibility. Actively engaging with your community by responding to comments and messages fosters loyalty, while using the right hashtags enhances discoverability. These strategies help businesses improve their online presence, reach targeted audiences, and drive meaningful engagement, leading to increased brand awareness and growth.
Karan Shah
Founder and CEO at IIDE
Updated on: Jan 7, 2025
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We have created a list of the five most effective social media marketing strategies:
- Using chatbots
- Personalised communication
- Influencer marketing
- Create a community for your audience
- Live sessions
The most powerful social media marketing strategy is remarketing or retargeting. It reminds a user interested in your product or service to purchase or convert. It also helps with brand visibility.
>Here is a list of the 8 best social media marketing strategies:
- Set Objectives
- Start with a Plan
- Competitor Research
- Social Media Audit
- Social Media Calendar
- Use Influencer Marketing
- Know Who Your Audience Is
- Expand Your Audience
Effective social media marketing strategies for small businesses include:
- Setting clear objectives
- Conducting competitor research
- Using influencer marketing
- Creating a content calendar
- Managing online reputation
- Utilising chatbots
Video content can significantly enhance a social media marketing strategy by increasing engagement and attracting a larger audience. Creating videos that showcase products, services, or behind-the-scenes footage helps to capture viewers' attention. Platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok are ideal for sharing engaging video content, which can lead to higher interaction rates and improved brand visibility.
To create a social media plan that delivers results, start by setting clear, measurable goals. Ensure that your plan includes organic and paid social media marketing. A structured social media calendar and competitor research can help guide your approach and keep content aligned with your objectives.
To boost engagement, focus on engagement strategies for social media, such as posting interactive content, conducting live sessions, running contests, and using social media advertising strategies to increase reach. Regularly analyse your metrics to refine your approach and ensure your content resonates with your target audience.
Founder and CEO at IIDE
Karan Shah is the Founder and CEO of IIDE – The Digital School, Asia’s premier digital marketing institute. With over ten years of hands-on experience in the digital marketing industry, Karan has played a pivotal role in empowering thousands of students to forge successful careers in this ever-evolving field.
His vast expertise encompasses various areas such as paid search, social media marketing, programmatic marketing, and much more. Karan's passion for education, teaching, and public speaking led him to establish IIDE, where he offers world-class digital marketing education designed to meet industry standards.
To date, he has trained over 60,000 students and worked with more than 25 corporates, sharing his knowledge through both online and offline platforms. A Harvard Business School alumnus with a specialisation in E-commerce, Karan is also an accomplished Tedx speaker. His industry insights and teaching excellence have earned him a prestigious role as a visiting faculty member at India’s top management institutes, including the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs).