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When we write blog posts about social media in general, you’ll find those posts here. It doesn’t necessarily have to be about social media platforms that we specifically support, but we typically do try to focus more on the ones supported within Everwall—like Twitter, Instagram, Slack, etc.

How to Use a Live Twitter Feed Display to Create Fan Frenzy

Use a live Twitter feed display so your fans can keep up with all the action at your next game

It only takes a few seconds to score a goal, to catch that runner trying to steal a base, or for a gymnast to land that perfect 10. Your fans don’t want to miss any of that high-drama action. More than that, though, they don’t want to miss the chance to celebrate with other fans. That’s why a live Twitter feed display is so valuable.

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10 of the Best Tips to Get Twitter Followers at Trade Shows

Don’t miss out on these tips to get Twitter followers before you head to your next trade show.

There isn’t much that matches the excitement of a trade show. It’s a chance to immerse yourself in your chosen industry. Everyone can share your joys, your frustrations, your story about that customer who surprised you with an invitation to their wedding.

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The Social Media Charity Toolbox: 10 Tools to Attract Donors and Increase Engagement Online

To do the job right, you need the right tools. What’s in your social media charity toolbox?

You are undoubtedly familiar with the ice bucket challenge, even though it’s been a few years since celebrities like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Katy Perry dumped buckets of ice water on their heads. This viral sensation wasn’t limited to stars, though. Before long, the campaign had videos of wedding parties to video artists to kids taking on the challenge.

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How to Attract Foodies With Restaurant Social Media Campaigns On Instagram

Is your restaurant social media campaign bringing in customers? Or could it use a little hot sauce?

It’s Saturday morning. You have a full night of reservations, including a private party. You check messages and find out your biggest customer needs to move their catering order up and would like it today. Your produce delivery is running late because their truck broke down, and the credit card processor is on the fritz. How do you and your team handle this?

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How to Improve Fan Engagement at Sporting Events with Hashtags

Want to boost fan engagement at sporting events? Look no further than your favorite hashtag.

You could argue that professional wrestling has some of the most active fan engagement at sporting events, no matter what the sport. Twitter hashtags associated with the WWE offer a steady stream of comments and opinions from fans. In fact, the fan activity on WWE’s Twitter feed (comments, likes, retweets) is roughly equivalent to that of the NFL and the NBA (who have 14 million more followers and 17 million more followers, respectively). From a percentage standpoint, the WWE is absolutely rockin’ it.

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The Little Known Hotel Social Media Strategy You Should Try

Looking for an inexpensive and effective way to promote your hotel? Having a hotel social media strategy works wonders—when you do it right.

Hotels have two kinds of guests: new guests and returning guests. As a business that relies on a steady stream of bookings, your marketing strategy has to reach both of them. That’s good news for your hotel. Social media marketing can connect you to your guests with minimal extra effort on your part.

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3 Sports Marketing Trends That Are Changing the Game

From the stylized posters of the last century to modern “smart” arenas, sports marketing trends are always on the leading edge of the game.

Some sports marketing trends are timeless. In the 1870s, tobacco companies used baseball cards to promote brand loyalty and boost sales. Today, those cards are an industry of their own and plenty of big brands partner with star athletes to promote their products.

Instead of tobacco, you have Nike sponsoring basketball star Michael Jordan or the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team’s Alex Morgan. Olympian Mary Lou Retton appeared on the front of the Wheaties cereal box. Nascar driver Danica Patrick starred in commercials for internet hosting company GoDaddy.

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How to Make an Impact with Social Media for Conferences

If you’re planning the social media for conferences, trade shows, or other big events, make sure your efforts are impactful.

The energy is palpable. There’s a buzz of excitement and expectation. It’s conference week, and your company is hosting one of the most anticipated events in your industry—and you’re in charge of social media. For conferences this big, managing the social media can be a full-time job.

You want people to engage, to value your work, and you want them to share. Your social media presence is the hype!

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Why Using Hashtags for Business is So Important

The hash (#) symbol has served many purposes, but using hashtags for business is the newest way to boost a company’s influence and reach.

The hashtag we all know and love has had a few different lives. Before it was the hashtag, it was called a “pound sign.” The # symbol has been used to abbreviate weights, it was added to the telephone keypad to send instructions to the operating system, and it’s a sharp symbol on sheet music.

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What is Social Media Digital Signage?

Social media digital signage is the integration of social media feeds with digital signage displays for real-time audience engagement.

In recent years, social media has emerged as a dominant force in the marketing world, and it shows no signs of slowing down. One of the latest innovations in this space is social media digital signage, which is revolutionizing the way customers interact with brands through social media in physical locations.

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Social Media Use in Restaurants: Maximizing Engagement and Sales

Boost restaurant engagement and sales with effective social media strategies and optimize your restaurant’s online presence.

In the digital age, social media empowers restaurants to connect with diners and elevate the dining experience. Smartphones at meals have transformed the restaurant scene, emphasizing the need for businesses to leverage social media. Here are some effective strategies for restaurants to optimize their social media presence and capitalize on this growing trend.

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Everything You Need to Know About Digital Signage in Restaurants

A decade ago, if you went around telling people that one day, everything from their fridge to their TV to their coffee machine would connect to the Internet, they’d look at you like you had two heads. And yet that’s exactly the world we live in. We bring more aspects of our everyday lives online with each passing day, enabling extra functionality and a level of interaction none of us could have imagined.

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A Step-By-Step Guide to Planning a Social Media Timeline

A ton has already been written about the power of social media as a marketing tool, especially in the event industry. Few other fields can make such extensive a use of social networks, and few other industries have as much to gain from doing social right. While I’m sure you already know that social media is important, you might not yet be clear on how to create a social media timeline that ensures your next event gets the biggest boost possible from social.

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Everything You Need to Know About Instagram’s New Algorithm

With more than 400 million users, Instagram is now bigger than Twitter. While the social media platform has remained relatively the same since day one, things are now getting interesting in a hurry. So, what do you need to know about Instagram’s new algorithm? It doesn’t matter if you are an avid user or simply visit the platform to stay current with your favorite celebrities, you are likely to recognize the changes brought forth by the new “feed algorithm.” Announced by the company on March 15, 2016, the new Instagram algorithm shifts the order of photos and videos. Here is […]

Boosting Social Media at Events

Stay up-to-date with platform algorithms and tech, engage attendees and non-attendees, and make the most out of your marketing efforts. Last week, we delved into the world of ticketing for your next event. Today, we’re shifting our focus towards leveraging social media to boost engagement and amplify your event’s marketing efforts. In the ever-evolving landscape of social media, staying up-to-date with platform algorithms and utilizing the latest technologies is crucial for maximizing your event’s potential. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll reveal our secret tips on how to effectively boost social media at events, while also linking out to some of […]

Identifying The Three Major Types of Influencers

In a conversation about social marketing, there’s one subject that seems to surface more than anything else: influencers. By attracting the right influencers to your brand, experts say, you’ll pretty much guarantee free marketing for your business. Thing is…not many of them actually talk about how to tell whether or not someone is the right type of influencer. As with anything else, there are different breeds of influencer, each requiring a slightly different approach if you’re to succeed in courting them. That’s why today, I’m going to offer up a brief guide on identifying the three major types of social […]

Acing Social Media On a Bootstrap Budget

Learn how to establish a strong social media presence for your brand. Social media on a budget is possible!

It’s a familiar song-and-dance, especially among small businesses. Everyone’s constantly offering advice on how you can make your brand more mobile; advice which often involves “get yourself established on Facebook/Twitter/Google +/Instagram.” There’s only one problem – you’ve genuinely got neither the time nor the budget necessary to succeed in doing so.

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