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4 Social Media Marketing Metrics That Provides High ROI

 

Social media advertising is one of the best channels to promote your company these days.

 

Analytics plays a crucial role in understanding which marketing techniques provide better ROI. But how will you understand which marketing technique is more successful? Your answer lies in the following questions.

 

  • Are you communicating with the correct target audience?
  • Does your marketing content reach the right group of people?
  • How many people from your target audience ask about your products and services?
  • How many of those people convert to customers?

 

Let’s break down these questions to understand why they are crucial for analyzing the performances of your marketing campaigns.

 

Engagement

 

Engaging with the correct audience is the first step toward a successful social media marketing campaign. Don’t go pitching utensils to dentists. That wouldn’t work at all. Instead, spend time in finding your target audience. It is tough to have a group of followers immediately after starting a company. You can rely on third-party websites that sell followers. Famoid is one of the popular companies that sell genuine followers. Ask them to spread your company’s brand name to their friends, colleagues, and relatives. It will help you build a laser-targeted audience quickly.

 

4 Social Media Marketing Metrics That Provides High ROI
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Reach

 

How do you know that your promotional video or image is reaching the right group of people? How do you calculate the number of viewers? This is where you need to analyze social media marketing metrics, such as likes, clicks, shares, and brand mentions. For example, compare two promotional posts based on the shares they get. Count how many people shared a video post. Then count the people who shared a post with an image or GIF. This helps you understand which marketing technique works better for your brand.  

 

Leads

 

How many people inquired about your products and services after sharing your promotional posts? You not only need to make a list of these people but also send them reminders urging them to try your products. You can drive your sales by offering them discounts on their first purchase. Merely uploading a promotional post doesn’t end your marketing campaign. Tracking your leads is equally important. If you want a higher ROI for your promotional posts, don’t forget to send personalized messages to people who inquired about your products. 

 

Potential customers like to feel noticed. A personalized message or email can go a long way toward making them feel special. This will help to convert your leads into customers.

 

Conversions

 

Which marketing technique or campaign provided the maximum number of conversions? Compare this metric to identify what type of campaign to use in the future. Yes, following the same promotional method and pattern can become monotonous. That’s when you can use your second-most successful marketing campaign. You need to list all your campaigns and their responses according to their success rates. This will help to find leads that are more likely to convert to regular customers.

 

Measuring your social media metrics will streamline your marketing campaigns. Instead of focusing on a lot of things, you can concentrate on a specific path that provides better ROI.

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BTS on its sold-out Mar. 23 & 24 shows at the Prudential Center, K-Town, New York artists & what’s coming up

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BTS — short for the Bangtan Boys — is a seven-member boy band from South Korea. The group debuted in 2013, going on to win awards within a year’s time from the MelOn Music Awards, Golden Disk Awards and the Seoul Music Awards. BTS also made history with its second full-length album Wings charting at #1 on iTunes in nearly 30 countries and debuting at #26 on the Billboard 200; previously a K-pop album had never charted so high in the U.S. Forbes recognized BTS as the most retweeted artist on Twitter in March 2016, while Billboard placed BTS in the #1 spot on its Social 50 chart in October 2016. Earlier this year, BTS ranked at #5 on the Power Celebrity list of Forbes Korea.

2017 has not only brought the release of a new BTS album, You Never Walk Alone, but also a world tour. 117,000 tickets have been reportedly sold for this tour, which includes New York area stops at the Prudential Center on Mar. 23 and 24. Following the pair of sold-out concerts in Newark, BTS has sold-out arena shows in Chicago and Anaheim. In celebration of these major events, Downtown conducted Q&A with all of the BTS members — Rap Monster (Kim Namjun/Team Leader, Rapper), JIN (Kim Seokjin/Vocalist), SUGA (Min Yoonki/Rapper), J-HOPE (Jung Hoseok/Choreographer & Rapper), JIMIN (Park Jimin/Choreographer & Vocalist), V (Kim Taehyung/Vocalist) and JUNG KOOK (Jeon Jungkook/Vocalist, Rapper, Choreographer) — via e-mail.

For more on BTS, visit http://bts.ibighit.com. BTS can also be tracked via Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

BTS toured New York in 2015 as part of the 2015 BTS Live Trilogy Episode II: The Red Bullet. Was that your first time in New York?

Jung Kook: Yes, it was our first time in the city. We were very excited to go back with even bigger shows packed with new songs and performances.

Did you try any restaurants while in New York? Any sightseeing experiences that were especially memorable?

Rap Monster: I loved Shake Shack last time I was in New York. Best burger yet! Thank god we have Shake Shack in Seoul now. I was enchanted by the scene at Times Square because it was my first time as a tourist.

J-Hope: I tried a Korean restaurant in New York back then and the meal was some of the best Korean food in the world. I also loved walking around Midtown area and Times Square. Awesome!

V: I had the best Korean food at Korea Town in New York!

Will you have any time to explore New York during your tour dates?

Jung Kook: Our tour schedule is very tight this time since we have other shows coming up in Chicago and the L.A area. We hope we can find some time to explore New York during the stay to check out the beautiful night skyline and everything else.

Do you have a favorite musician from New York?

Rap Monster: Nas, Biggie, A$AP Rocky, Lady Gaga.

V: Maxwell.

Jin: Jay-Z.

What is your favorite song on the You Never Walk Alone album?

Suga: “Spring Day,” the lead single. I wrote the lyrics based on my very personal story that involves my old friends.

Jung Kook: “Not Today.” It has very intense lyrics that excite people and I especially love choreography of the song. It is one of the best and coolest of BTS.

Aside from your upcoming tour, what is coming up for you and BTS?

Jung Kook: The upcoming tour is the most important event for us in 2017. We’re trying to go to as many cities as possible this year. We’re also planning to write more music on our own.

What is your favorite part of touring?

Jimin: Favorite part of touring is that we get to meet thousands of fans from around the world. Wherever we go, fans are passionate and they show us lot of unconditional love. It is very special experience for all of us to sing and perform in front of people who are singing the song in Korean together.

When not busy with BTS, how do you like to spend your free time?

Jin: When not practicing, I’d stay home and take rest. I like playing games with other members and watching TV.

J-Hope: I write lyrics or play around with tracks I’ve made. I also try to study foreign languages during my free time.

Jung Kook: I work out from time to time and play games with my BTS brothers at home.

Rap Monster: I usually read books in my free time. I go out and meet my friends sometimes. But most of the time, I wander around the city listening to music.

What was your favorite album of 2016?

J-Hope: Mac Miller’s The Divine Feminine.

Jin: Gallant’s Ology.

Rap Monster: dvsn’s dvsn, J. Cole’s 4 Your Eyez Only, Chainsmokers’ Collage EP, Justin Bieber’s Purpose, and Flume’s Skin.

Finally, any last words for the kids?

Jung Kook: Hey, BTS is coming to New York! We’ve been waiting for this tour for a long time. We’ve got so much prepared for the shows, so expect the unexpected of K-pop!

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Great News From Foursquare, Uber, Amazon, and Twitter

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This morning, a wonderful “Week In Review” e-mail came in from Patrick Lupinski at Seiden & Friends featuring some helpful tech-related tidbits that can help us as New Yorkers.

Among the highlights linked by Patrick and team:

– Twitter users will now be able to tweet out more than 140 characters. Or at least, the 140-character limit no longer includes replies, re-tweets, or media attachments. Also new is that users no longer have to follow the “.@” convention to mention other users in posts.

– Foursquare will now be providing Points Of Interest (POI) data to Uber. In turn, Uber riders can now enter in the name of the destination into the app more easily, rather than the address. This will surely make things easier for a lot of riders.

– Amazon’s voice-powered assistant Alexa is now able to provide medical advice. Boston’s Children Hospital is the first major hospital to utilize this service, which is called KidsMD. Any device that is Alexa-enabled — including Amazon Echo, Amazon Tap, Amazon Fire TV and Echo Dot — can download this app, which reportedly does not store any personal information.

Thanks to Seiden & Friends for spreading the good news about how tech can make things better.

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Fashion

Fashion Houses Seek New Media

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Designers work their whole lives to take their inspiration and turn it into something amazing. Fashion houses have allowed for them to display their high-fashion looks in a creative way. Not only does this allow for designers to say something to consumers, but it allows them to make a name for themselves. As media has becomes more frequent and more valued by consumers, they have strayed away from relying on word of mouth and the reputation of a name. Designers have turned to many different platforms of new medias ranging from social media to reality TV as ways to promote their name and designs.

Social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook have become the normal way to inform the public. If someone is scrolling through their explore page and stumble upon a picture that catches their eye, they are bound to find more posts that they enjoy, leading them to follow the account. Similarly so, designers have used their Twitter accounts and Facebook page to promote new items, popular items, sales, and images of celebrities wearing their designs. The beauty of social media is the ability to share. This creates network of people highly interested in following and supporting the designer. While this happens to be the fastest, most convenient way to reach the public, designers do not feel it is always enough.

The most recent form of media that fashion houses seem to be considering is reality TV, with House of Harlow as most likely to have a reality TV show. This is based on Nicole Richie’s past in reality TV. Since she has both fame and fortune, this will only help. She has much to be credited for aside from House of Harlow 1960, including Winter Kate, A Pea In the Pod, and The Nicole Richie Collection. It is past the point of wondering if Richie will have a show, but more of a matter of when her show will air.

The next fashion house in the running is said to be Paper Crown by Lauren Conrad. With her appearances on “Laguna Beach” and “The Hills,” she will be ready for the cameras and to be the star of a slightly-scripted show. Mary Kate and Ashely Olsen’s line, The Row, is also a contender with their high-fashion label and comfort in front of the camera from their “Full House” days. The ever so talented singer/producer and fashion designer, Pharrell Williams, is also kept in mind for a reality TV show. This would help keep his name out there as a designer with Billionaire Boys Club/Ice Cream Clothing during his hectic schedule.

As for designers who have been around for longer, Vera Wang desired a reality show based on her life and career back in 2009. Although nothing came from it then, she is still interested and has the name and the networking that is necessary for success. The least likely designer to star in a reality TV show is said to be Gwen Stefani. Although incredibly fashionable and chic, her line, L.A.M.B., is considered the dark horse of fashion houses. Although Stefani tends to be more of a private person, a reality show would help boost her established and well-respected company.

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The fashion and style section of the NY Times considers this to be “fashion 2.0”  and states that we live “In a world of Instagram and YouTube, where everybody wants a reality TV show or documentary (and is, seemingly, getting it), how you come across on screen is increasingly part of the job description.” Marie Claire covered Diane Von Furstenberg’s take on her desire to be on screens again as a reality TV star and designer. ‘I knew the show would be a lot of fun and it really has been. It is really about reaching an entire new generation of women and showing them what it is like behind the scenes at a big fashion company… and I manage to get a few good messages in.” She reflects on her personal experiences and how her name and brand has grown through media.

As reality TV continues to be prominent in our culture, the addition of fashion will skyrocket the designers who decide to go through with the process of starring in a show. Keep your eyes opened for the next fashion house to hit the television. The crossover between social media and reality TV will be sure to enhance every aspect of these designer lines, especially if they are respected in both the world of fashion and media.

-by Deirdre McAndrew

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A FirstLook At Luxury

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It is that time again, the start of a new year, and the third annual Luxury FirstLook: Strategy 2015 conference. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, January 13th for at the inside scoop from speakers from the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Buccellati, Baume & Mercier, Christie’s, Lancome, Douglas Elliman, Twitter, Hunton Powerboats, SANDOW, Luxury Portfolio, Sleuth and The Luxury Institute.

Luxury Daily has made this daylong New York event a must-attend for brands, retailers, ad agencies and publishers that specialize in luxury marketing and retail strategies. The event will take place at the National Museum of the American Indian, directly across from Battery Park in downtown Manhattan and at the beginning of Broadway. Here, marketers and retailers will teach the luxury-interested community about the tactics necessary for a successful 2015. Luxury brands are anticipated to grow immensely this year.

Mickey Alam Khan, editor in chief of Luxury Daily New York, explains, “The world of luxury is an island amidst global geopolitical and socio-economic upheaval.” He believes the consumers are what matters, “What is key is paying attention to the luxury customers wants and needs, and adapting to behavior as external events and media usage shape consumer response to marketing and retail efforts,” he said. “That is what this event will address, how to be prepared for increased or slackened demand in the year ahead and with what types of overtures that will garner the appropriate response.” Khan hopes this event will be a success with help and networking from luxury marketers and retailers.

-by Deirdre McAndrew

 

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Life’s A Picnic in Grand Central Station

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Let’s face it: New York is stressful. With the constant city hustle and bustle, everyone’s longing to find the perfect place to relax, snack on some treats, and enjoy light entertainment. But contrary to popular belief, New Yorkers needn’t go far to find this kind of haven. In fact, relaxation can be found in one of New York’s busiest hubs: The Grand Central Station.

From August 18th to the 22nd, Grand Central Station will be set with picnic tables covered in white tablecloth, creating a re-imagined Vanderbilt Hall. While enjoying food, guests will have the opportunity to watch live performances, including “Broadway Hour,” featuring performances from hit musicals Chicago, Motown, Pippin, and Cinderella. Additional dance and musical artists include iLuminate, Revolution in the Elbow of Ragnar Agnarsson Furniture Painter, the Big Apple Circus and musicians from the MTA’s Music Under New York program. Food will be served thanks to Café Spice, Ceriello Fine Foods, Ciao Bella Gelato, Financier Patisserie, Junior’s Bakery, Li-Lac Chocolates, Magnolia Bakery, Manhattan Chili, Murray’s Cheese, Pescatore Seafood Co., Tri Tip Grill, Two Boots Pizza and Zaro’s Bakery.

Don’t miss out on this special affair. Stay updated about the events and performances, by following @GrandCentralNYC on Twitter and Grand Central Terminal on Facebook.

What: Life’s A Picnic in Grand Central Station.

When: August 18th to the 22nd.

Where: Grand Central Station.

-Angelica Gianni