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Only the best in the game are
using social media to build
a community of brand advocates.
Nearly every small, medium and large business is today using one or more social media channels as part of their marketing mix to reach more consumers. But only some businesses are using social media to “connect” with their consumers, even fewer to “engage” with them, and only the best are using social media to build a community of brand advocates.
In this spectrum, where is your business?
Or, are you one of those few remaining businesses that has so far stayed clear of social media marketing because you fear negative comments/ publicity about your products and services?
Either way, it’s time to change.
If you haven’t participated in the social media revolution for fear of backlash, isn’t it time you challenged your organization and upped your product/ service levels, so that instead of fearing negativity, you look forward to positive feedback? On the other hand, if you are confident of your product or service, then why fear and miss out on what could potentially be a great additional avenue of gaining and retaining customers?
And if your business is already into social media advertising, isn’t it time you improved your utilization of the social channels and moved towards creating a community of brand ambassadors?
Which social media channels should you be on?
Let’s start by listing the most popular social media channels internationally:
- Snapchat
- TikTok
- YouTube
Besides these global platforms, there are dozens of other smaller, niche social media channels, some that are international, and some that are popular only in select countries (such as WeChat in China).
Should your business be present on all the popular channels? For most businesses, the answer is no. You should choose which social media channel/s would work best for your business and objectives, and then optimize and maximize your presence on those channels.
While it is free to create an account/ page/ profile on all the social media channels above, it is time-consuming and demanding to have an effective presence. It also ceases to be free when you start paid advertising on these channels in order to maximize your reach. That’s why you need to make your time and money work smarter for you by wisely choosing your social media strategy.
So, what should be your guiding factors to determine which social media platforms are best for you?
- Nature of business: Is your business B2B or B2C? For example, a B2C company might find more benefit via Facebook and Instagram advertising, as compared to a B2B company, for which LinkedIn may be a better alternative.
- Your advertising goals: Each platform has its own strengths based on what you are trying to achieve – do you want to create brand awareness, show product features and performance, network with business professionals, create a conversation with your customers, sell via your e-commerce website, or do you have some other goals or a mix thereof?
- Where’s your target audience: If your business sells products that appeal to teenage girls and young women, Snapchat might be a better fit for you, as its demographic is heavily skewed towards 18-35 year old females.
- Product/ service type: Some products, such as female fashion products might perform well on Pinterest; but if you are a beauty salon, Pinterest might not be the right medium for you.
- Human resources available: Since it is time-consuming to have an impactful social media presence, you need to consider the size of your team to create meaningful and quality content across multiple channels; or if you hire a social media agency, to oversee and decide strategy for the various platforms.
- Budgets: As mentioned previously, content creation can be expensive – for example, shooting slick automobile videos; creating numerous posts, creatives and videos for different channels will add to the costs, and then advertising the content for expanded reach also requires a budget.
Your social media marketing agency should be able to understand your business dynamics and advise you fairly on which social media platforms you should be on and the order of priority.
Factors to consider when choosing a social media agency
Since social media advertising is most likely to be a core component of your overall marketing plan, it’s obviously important that you choose your social media agency with care. Do take the following key factors into account when selecting a social media marketing company.
• Is the agency trying to understand your business and goals?
As already mentioned above, the first thing to consider is whether the agency is trying to understand your business, its nuances, challenges, competition, etc.. Is the agency asking about and understanding your goals and expectations from social media marketing? An agency that does not take the time to understand your business is unlikely to offer you a custom plan and your results might be compromised.
• Do they have case studies, references and testimonials to prove their performance?
An established social media agency should be able to provide you with case studies about the performance of their social media campaigns. You should also review and consider their client testimonials and references.
Why choose Gr8 Services as your social media agency
- We meet the essential requirements listed above for the best social media agencies.
- Our proven results speak for themselves.
- We have in-house design capabilities for the social media creatives needed; end-to-end campaign management is in-house, and we do not outsource any aspect thereof.
- We are passionate about the campaigns we run and the results we deliver – we constantly optimize, test, assess and adapt our campaigns to achieve the best results possible.
- We are hugely analytics-driven. Along with Facebook insights (or similar details from other social channels), we also enable end-to-end tracking in Google Analytics of your social campaigns to get more detailed insights based on which we can evaluate performance and ROI, and determine actions needed.
- We do not restrict ourselves to advice on just the social campaigns, we act as overall business consultants and will constantly advise you on overall business matters – strategy, marketing, competition, trends, etc.
- We keep an active eye on competition and global trends in your business and keep you updated thereon.
- We keep ourselves abreast of the changes in social media platforms and best practices via regular trainings and subscriptions, so we are always current and can implement the best and latest in your campaigns.
- You will get a dedicated Account manager to be your regular point-of-contact, and there will be constant supervision, direction, and strategizing by the senior management.
- You will find us to be in regular communication, always approachable, and constantly rethinking and innovating for your social campaigns.
Check out our Social Media Success Stories
Social media management costs
Our costs for social media management are based on various factors.
- Channels/ platforms to be used – Facebook/ Instagram/ Snapchat etc.
- Whether it involves content creation (posts), or advertising only
- Whether it includes creative production by us (images/ videos), and the type of videos to be produced
- Frequency of content posting and creative refresh
- Number of products/ services to be promoted
- Advertising languages
- Target geographies
- Objectives from social media advertising – awareness/ lead generation/ traffic/ sales or a mix of one or more of these goals
- Responsibility for community management – whether we will respond to comments from customers
It is for this reason that we do not have standard packages, as the social media management plan for each business is customized after discussions and the specific needs of the business.
In addition to the above factors that determine our fees, social media advertising will also need an ad budget will be payable to Facebook or Instagram or other channel, as applicable. Without an appropriate ad budget, the social media content created will have a very limited reach. The ad budget could be either determined by you based on what you wish to spend, or it can be recommended by us based on some of the factors outlined above.
As a ballpark, for content creation and creative production for 2 posts a week, in English language only, for Facebook and Instagram, promotion of posts via ads, for one geography – you would need a minimum monthly budget of AED 8,000 p.m. including ad spend, our fees and standard creative design.
For Facebook/ Instagram ads only (without content), you would need a minimum monthly budget of AED 5,500 p.m., including ad budget and our fees for ad management and standard creative design.
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Here are some examples of social media creatives we've done
Some examples of social media posts we’ve created can be seen here.
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Ask Questions to Social Media Marketing Agency in Dubai
Is it worth hiring a social media marketing agency in Dubai?
Certainly, hiring a social media marketing agency in Dubai offers valuable advantages, leveraging their local insights to create tailored strategies that amplify brand presence and engagement. Partnering with a dedicated social media marketing agency ensures targeted campaigns, consistent growth, and a stronger online impact within Dubai’s dynamic digital landscape.
How do I plan a social media marketing agency?
To effectively plan for a social media marketing agency, outline your goals, target audience, and desired platforms, then collaborate closely with the agency to devise tailored strategies that encompass content creation, scheduling, and performance analysis. By partnering with a specialized social media marketing agency, you can tap into their expertise to ensure cohesive planning, execution, and optimization, driving successful campaigns and online growth.
What does a social media management agency do?
A social media management agency specializes in curating and implementing strategic plans for your brand’s online presence, encompassing content creation, scheduling, engagement, and performance tracking. By partnering with a proficient social media marketing agency, you benefit from expert guidance that ensures consistent, engaging content, effective audience interaction, and measurable results in line with your business goals.
Is it worth paying for social media management?
Absolutely, investing in professional social media management through a reputable agency yields valuable returns by ensuring strategic content creation, consistent posting, and effective audience engagement, leading to enhanced brand visibility and growth. Engaging a trusted social media marketing agency optimizes your efforts, enabling you to focus on core business activities while reaping the benefits of expertly managed online presence and increased customer interactions.
Do you need a social media agency?
Engaging a social media marketing agency becomes essential to leverage their expertise in crafting targeted strategies, creating engaging content, and maximizing your brand’s online impact, ultimately driving business growth and customer engagement. Partnering with a proficient social media agency ensures effective management, optimized campaigns, and staying ahead in the dynamic digital landscape.
Gr8 Services – Agency of WSI
We, Gr8 Services, based in JLT, Dubai, are the agency of WSI for the UAE and the larger GCC region. Founded in 1995, and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, WSI is the world’s oldest and largest digital marketing agency with 1000+ offices across 80+ countries.
WSI has the largest global footprint of any Google partner, and has global alliances with the who’s-who in the world of digital marketing. WSI has pioneered innovative methodologies for marketing success in today’s digital world and has thrived on the performance and results delivered. A spate of global awards are the recognition of those results – including the Top Agency Award by WMA (Web Marketing Association) for 2019 & 2020.
WSI always customizes their digital strategies to the specific needs of their clients and spends time and effort understanding the client’s business. With WSI, you get the benefit of global experience that is adapted to the local markets. WSI’s promise is that we will never recommend a marketing service that does not contribute to your business growth.
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