Marketing Managers Let's Talk 📣 What is one rookie mistake you wish people stop making?

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From mistakes you have made yourself to mistakes you've seen your younger peers make, what is something that should be avoided when managing social media campaigns, analyzing metrics, or even posting content?

Summer Ward · Accepted Answer

forgetting the basics like proofreading

Ronald Walker · Answer

One mistake is jumping into paid ads without validating the product's demand organically first. It's a costly way to learn a lesson.

Upendra Kumar · Answer

One might make one big mistake when I do not include a clear call to action (CTA) in every post.

Hassan Sajjad · Answer

I never used A/B testing early on. Testing different approaches helps figure out what works best.

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I wish more people to take time to understand their audience before posting.

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I often see putting too much emphasis on on vanity metrics like likes and shares as one rookie mistake.

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I've noticed that some don't engage with their community after launching a campaign. It's an easy way to lose credibility.

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Lack of collaboration wit other teams, like sales or product development, often leads to fragmented campaigns that miss the mark.

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I wish i would stop over complicating my messaging. Simple clear communication always wins

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I think many rookie marketers overlook the importance of truly understanding  the customer before launching campaigns

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Such a great topic. I agree focusing too much on the product and note enough on the audience is a common misstep

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A big mistake I see is ignoring customer feedback. Listening to my audience is key to effective makreting

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Focusing on vanity metrics like likes can be misleading. I’ve learned it’s better to track conversions and real impact.

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I’ve noticed campaigns fail when data is ignored. It’s so important to constantly analyze insights and adjust the approach based on what the numbers are telling you.

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Lack of collaboration with other teams, Like sales or product development, often leads to fragmented campaigns that miss the mark.

Marketing Managers Let's Talk 📣 What is one rookie mistake you wish people stop making?

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