Over the past few years, it’s become clear that establishing a strategic social media presence for a company’s executives is just as crucial as marketing the company itself. Yet, ask any marketer and they’ll tell you there are not enough hours in the workday to give both digital marketing strategies the attention they deserve. That’s where executive branding services come in. In this article, learn about the different types of digital content creation services that marketers can access and how bringing on a partner agency can help fill much-needed gaps in a company’s digital marketing funnel.   Strategic Thought Leadership Writing One of the most time-consuming activities is also one of the most important in any successful executive social media program: thought leadership writing. This includes researching, drafting, and editing social media copy. That’s why strategic thought leadership writing is one of the most...

In our previous article, we shared how executives in the healthcare industry can navigate industry regulations while still using social media effectively. In this article, we turn our attention to another industry with just as strict compliance rules: finance. Whether an executive is in the private equity space, banking, investments, or another finance-related sector, just like healthcare executives, finance executives must be careful about what they share online through social media. However, there are ways to effectively establish a social media presence to support company objectives. Keep reading to learn more about content that finance executives should stay away from, content ideas they can post, and how using social media in the highly-regulated financial industry is more accessible than you think.   Financial Compliance and Regulations Certain industries have regulatory bodies that oversee what type of information can or cannot be shared on social media...

While many businesses today are on social media, executives on social media can help their company reach key business objectives through their own strategic online presence. Marketers can use a variety of different platform tools in order to effectively promote their executives and position them in front of an even larger audience. Read our nine tips on how your company’s social media accounts can improve executive visibility.    How To Improve Executive Visibility On LinkedIn Many companies have established their presence on LinkedIn, but the same can be said for executives as well. Our findings show that out of the 352 Fortune 500 CEOs on social media, 97% of them have a LinkedIn account. Here’s how marketers can leverage their company’s LinkedIn content to improve executive visibility and positioning.   Reshare an executive’s post  Many social media sites — LinkedIn included — offer a variety of...

The founder and CEO of Box Inc, Aaron Levie, is an innovative leader in the tech world — and online. On Twitter, Levie is a conversation starter and uses his platform to share his thoughts, opinions, and advice on software, technology, and crypto. He effectively uses his social media platform to authentically engage with his followers. Keep reading for our analysis of Levie’s online presence.    An Engaged Conversation Starter on Twitter On Twitter, Aaron Levie has a large audience with over 2.4 million followers. He has gained a large following by sharing his opinions, experiences, and even some jokes every now and then. Levie is a conversation starter and isn’t afraid to share his opinion and openly engage with other users. It's clear that he views this platform as a space to share his insights and interact with his followers and other...

Chief Executive Chair at Ann Summers and Knickerbox, Jacqueline Gold CBE is considered by many to be one of the most inspiring and successful executive women in the UK. In 1981, Gold wanted women to be able to purchase lingerie and sex toys in a high class environment. By 1987, Gold was appointed CEO of Ann Summers and turned a sex shop run by men into a multi-millon pound business run by women, for women.  On social media, Gold has created a women-centric and business-centric community by advocating for women’s autonomy and sharing her business advice throughout her content. Gold uses a comprehensive strategy across Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. In this article, we will be looking at how effective Gold’s influential presence is on Instagram in particular.    Authenticity and Inspiration on Instagram At the time of this article’s publication, Jacqueline Gold’s Instagram...

Maintaining an executive’s social media presence is no longer just a nice-to-have for organizations and their leaders. It’s becoming an essential part of every company’s business model. Still, far too many executives are avoiding social media altogether — and it could be costing them in more ways than expected. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of having your executives on social media, as well as how it should be positioned differently from the brand’s social media. ...

Social media is a powerful tool. When used correctly, it can help CEOs connect with their audience, build their personal brand, and help their company reach its business goals. However, social media is a public platform, and sometimes an executive's message may be misconstrued by the general public, or a spur of the moment Tweet might hurt their company. That being said, the benefits of having your company's leadership team on social media far outweigh the risks. To learn more, take a look at Managing the Risks of Executive Social Media Presence, an article written by our CEO, Elissa Liu. In this article, we look at three different topics that CEOs will want to be careful talking about on social media. We also look at examples of how social media posts have hurt brands in the past, and offer tips on how to...