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...

Social media has become one of the most effective platforms for creating and fostering connections. Many consumers use these platforms to interact with brands and even company executives. On the other hand, more CEOs and business leaders are establishing their online presence to take advantage of all the benefits social media has to offer. One example is the senior vice president of loanDepot, Alec Hanson, who has leveraged the power of building relationships on social media. His success across several platforms has led to a Forbes feature, How Every Leader No Matter The Industry Can Adopt Social Media, which details how he is effectively using social media for his business. In this article, we analyze Hanson’s social media strategy and explain what makes his online presence so successful.    Creating Connections Authentically  Alec Hanson has a comprehensive strategy across every major social media platform you...

In 2020, we published a guide on which social media apps CEOs should use and how executives can use these platforms effectively. The apps we analyzed included LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook — all of which are still the top platforms for executives in 2022.  In this article, we look at some new and increasingly popular platforms that more CEOs and executives are establishing themselves on.   What are the benefits of each platform? First, let’s start with a recap. Read part one for these insights:  LinkedIn to build professional connections Twitter to share relevant bite-sized content Instagram to create media that captivates Facebook to reach a large audience Keep reading this article for these insights: TikTok to share short-form video content YouTube to repurpose podcasts and share longer videos Pinterest to create personal connections through sharing your interests    TikTok  Executives should use TikTok if: They want...