e’re not going to sugar coat it, managing social media for marketing isn't easy as pie. Yet, there are steps you can take to make it feel more like a no brainer process.
Create Content Buckets
Brainstorm types of content that your audience wants to hear about. This could range from project showcases to employee highlights, you could talk about machine capabilities including upgrades or unique use cases. This can turn into multiple monthly posts no problem! For example:
You can repeat this process each month to quickly come up with specific posts from your topic buckets.
Leverage Content Used Elsewhere
If your company is producing content being used anywhere else, it should also be a part of your social media message. If you maintain a blog, then post your blogs on social media - not just once, but a few times. Tweak the text you use to call attention to the blog each post, and sprinkle different posts in between. If you work on a new sales brochure, you can piece this content into a few social media posts, too. Now you’ve got it …
Social Media Can be Used for Sales
Don’t be shy about periodically posting promotional content as well! Let people know how to get in touch with your sales team or request a quote. The more they love your engaging content from above, the more likely they will be to bite on this ask.
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