5 Holiday-Themed Social Media Contest Ideas to Attract Customers

Christmas is the season for giving, and in the case of social media marketing, giveaways can also result in you getting: increased engagement, new fans, a boost in sales, and lots more. Running a successful holiday-themed contest can be quick and simple, so check out some of the following cool ideas and consider incorporating them into your own strategy.

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6 Ways to Brand Your Images For Social Media (And Why You Should Start Today)

Social networks, more and more, are becoming a visual as a medium. With so much competition for eyeballs, it is important  for brands to ensure that their images are as eye-catching and recognisable as possible in order to get noticed. High quality images are one thing, but having fans instantly recognise when an image has been posted by you as they scroll through their visually-saturated news feeds, is also crucial.

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10 Amazing LinkedIn Statistics For 2013 [INFOGRAPHIC]

May 5th, 2013 marks the 10th anniversary of LinkedIn's official launch. Since then, the social network has grown to become the  place for professionals around the world to gather online. It's changed the face of business - and job hunting - forever. To celebrate this birthday milestone, check out this infographic that highlights 10 Amazing LinkedIn Statistics For 2013.

Has LinkedIn changed the way you and your company do business over the years? Let me know in the comments below, and don't forget to share and pin this infographic with your friends! 


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Christmas Explained With Social Media [INFOGRAPHIC]

For a bit of fun during the holiday season, and in the style of similar infographics that have popped up this year, here's Christmas Explained With Social Media. Please like, share, and pin to let your friends see!

Christmas Explained With Social Media [INFOGRAPHIC]

33 Social Media Video Tutorials [INFOGRAPHIC]

As you may know, I post up regular social media video tutorials over on my YouTube channel, covering tips and tricks for all the major social networks. Since been given the ability to create custom thumbnails, I've added them to every new video (and some of the most popular old ones). In my quest to re-purpose social media content in as many ways as possible, it struck me that the thumbnails looked quite infographic-y all together on my YouTube Channel page, so I stitched some of them together (and muddled the order a tad in places) to create what you see below. What do you think?

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