Convince & Convert

JULY 27, 2017

As of 2015, about half of all Instagram captions and comments included at least one emoji. Understanding why consumers have adopted this new language so quickly can give your marketing efforts a competitive edge. What Emojis Mean for Marketers. Brands that use emojis are considered more relatable and trustworthy.

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Rebekah Radice

MAY 9, 2015

As a business or brand, how do you strike the perfect social media balance? How to Create the Perfect Social Media Marketing Mix. Marsha Collier (@MarshaCollier) May 6, 2015. pic.twitter.com/SJdQ9VwC3Y By @MarshaCollier h/t @adamsconsulting #InfluencerChat ✋ — Shire Hakel (@ShiCooks) May 6, 2015. influencerchat https://t.co/wn4tl4g18e.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

In the midst of 4th quarter marketing campaigns and the race to end 2018 with a bang, marketers should also start looking ahead to the new year. It’s a good time to take stock of your social media marketing strategies to assess what’s working and where you have room to improve. So how is a social media marketer to decide?

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Watch the recording: Want to hear more from renowned marketing leaders? Eric is the Chief Marketing Officer at Fuze , responsible for setting the company’s global marketing strategy and overseeing demand generation, brand, and product & customer marketing. Catch all episodes here. Meet Eric Hanson.

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Ignite Social Media

JULY 14, 2017

We’ve previously discussed how and when brands should engage with certain holidays through their social media presences. Today, we’re exploring how these brands in the know play their hand and jump on board some of the strangest holidays out there. — Pete Zaroll (@totinos) May 4, 2015. Star Wars Day – May the Fourth.

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Twist Image

DECEMBER 26, 2015

2015 ushered in a bunch of gems that captured my attention. Here are 11 business books that shaped 2015 (in alphabetical order). Can your brand innovate? The Brand Flip by Marty Neumeier. A wonderfully small book about the power of branding, with a massive idea and tons of insights. best business books 2015.

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Janet Fouts

DECEMBER 30, 2014

I can’t count the number of times I’ve sat in meetings with brands large and small and heard the marching orders. “Just get us the millennials” This mind set is short-sighted and mindless old-school marketing at best! Shop locally and prefer hand-made and authenticity to mass production. Tweet this.

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Audiense

MAY 10, 2016

Airbnb was recently awarded as the Most Meaningful Brand by The Drum and Havas Media Group in The Drum’s Marketing Awards. In the past few years, Airbnb has become a force to be reckoned with, especially in their marketing campaigns. Holly Clarke , EMEA Marketing Manager, Airbnb. Rainforest. Volcano. 'Nuff

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Buffer Social

OCTOBER 17, 2017

If you do Facebook marketing , one thing that you might want to understand is the Facebook algorithm. Authentic communications: Facebook prioritizes genuine stories over misleading, sensational, and spammy ones. Here’s a summary of all the changes that are relevant to social media marketers, in reverse-chronological order.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 21, 2020

Lyst used Good On You ratings to define what makes a sustainable brand. Meanwhile, searches for “eco-friendly living” and “zero waste products” have grown 93% and 108% respectively on Pinterest —leading the platform to launch a brand new sustainable product collection in the Pinterest Shop in honor of Earth Day.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 25, 2022

Although anytime can be a good time to switch up your marketing strategy, the start of the new calendar is one that resonates with us quite a bit. With that in mind, we talked to 10 small business owners to learn about what they're changing in their marketing this year.

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Webbiquity SMM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

The smartest companies are always looking to reach untapped markets. By communicating with online customers in their languages of choice—on their devices of choice—businesses can sell to more markets than ever before. Marketers can face challenges during such expansions, however. They also need cultural fluency. On Social Media.

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Research shows that interaction — even briefly — with your brand on social media leads to increased brand awareness and loyalty , and influences purchasing behavior. Over 2 hours a day , in fact, which is 30% more time than in 2015. 44% of all internet users regularly look up brands on social media networks.

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Buffer Social

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

But REI, an outdoor clothing and equipment brand, does Black Friday differently to other retailers. REI’s CEO, Jerry Stritzke believes that the relationships between consumers and brands are changing — whilst you used to be able to win people over with deals, you now need “something more”, he told Business Insider.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

As social media continues to evolve and users continue to experiment with different apps and websites, marketers will need to have a clear understanding of where their social media resources are going and what platforms are generating the greatest return on investment. Source: PEW Surveys conducted 2012-2019.

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Convince & Convert

JULY 27, 2017

As of 2015, about half of all Instagram captions and comments included at least one emoji. Understanding why consumers have adopted this new language so quickly can give your marketing efforts a competitive edge. What Emojis Mean for Marketers. Brands that use emojis are considered more relatable and trustworthy.

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Ignite Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2016

This is very exciting for a brand because it creates easy to manage, authentic Pages which allow users to find the brand’s various locations on Facebook. Once the request is approved, Facebook will create individual Pages for each location and link them to the main brand Page within 48 hours. I know I did! You sure can!

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Later

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Diversity and inclusivity should always be at the forefront of your Instagram marketing strategy, but finding diverse stock photography can be a challenge! Here are 3 Black-owned stock photography websites that are changing the stock photography game: Why Brands Should Use Diverse Stock Photography. Look no further. CreateHER Stock.

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Kikolani

MARCH 13, 2015

Fetching Friday is back for week eleven of 2015! Each week, I’ll share with you the top posts on online marketing and productivity. Content Marketing. Content Marketing Landscape 2014 – Top 200 Brands and Influencers by Arthur Hilhorst. Why Branded Content Is Poised to Take Over by Michelle Castillo.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

And while focus remains a critical fundamental in photography, Flory and Lutze have learned it’s also integral to the success of a brand. When the two men first released VSCO in 2012, it was the app’s focus on creators that helped it stand out from others on the market. Campaign Analysis. — VSCO (@vsco) August 7, 2020.

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Pixlee

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

Influencers have become an integral part of many brands’ marketing strategies as today’s consumers trust peer recommendations above all other forms of marketing. So, where do you start as a brand? How do you find the right influencers to represent your travel brand? million monthly followers.

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Buffer Social

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Especially if you’re a small business owner whose personal brand is closely linked to your company mission, LinkedIn shouldn’t be ignored as part of your social media strategy. “With LinkedIn, I am personally connected to huge CPG founders and people who are running brands I really admire,” she says.

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Socialmedia.biz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Target audience: Businesses, brands, digital marketers, advertising agencies, PR pros, SEO specialists, entrepreneurs, educators, journalists, Web publishers. The event, called “Growth Hack Your Sales & Personal Branding!” 10 rules of personal branding. Authenticity is the coin of the realm.

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Talkwalker SM

JUNE 2, 2016

This generation’s perpetually connected consumers have taken a stronghold on the marketer’s’ message. Brands are constantly aiming to be where the conversation is happening, and consumers are holding the loudspeaker. Social media users decide when, where, and how they want to engage with brands.

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Socialmedia.biz

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

With 1 billion users worldwide , Instagram’s rapid user-growth since its inception in 2010 has undoubtedly changed the way brands interact with their existing and potential customers. For example, Glossier, the NYC-based beauty company, recorded a 600% year-over-year growth (2015-16) when micro-influencers on Instagram (not celebrities!)

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Pixlee

MAY 29, 2017

It just so happened that the four friends had addressed a problem that many consumers faced with brand values that consumers liked. In 2015, the company was valued at $1.2 In 2015, the company was valued at $1.2 What can brands old and new learn from Warby Parker’s explosive success? and Canada. Focus on Core Values.

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Rebekah Radice

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

This means incorporating a Facebook marketing strategy is critical. 11 Facebook Principles That Will Improve Your Marketing. One of the best, if not the best ways to market your business on Facebook is to practice what you preach. This video humanizes the brand through the eyes (and thoughts) of the team. Embrace Heresy.

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Audiense

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

“ True brand connection is now more important than ever as we navigate the world. Good storytelling is how people will care about your brand. It connects with us on a human level that even the most cynical marketing hack is susceptible to (even if they won’t admit it). ” Find The Set-up That Works For You.

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Ignite Social Media

JUNE 6, 2016

This week we see Pinterest testing new features to help recommend even more relevant products to pinners, and new Instagram research shows over 2,500 branded profiles are dropping in follower and engagement rates, all in this week’s Social You Should Know. Measuring a Return on Influencer Marketing. Image courtesy of AdWeek.

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Pixlee

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Is it possible to completely revamp your brand through one Instagram marketing campaign? When you create a social media marketing campaign as colorful and appealing as Reynolds Kitchens’ #EndlessTable, it’s more than possible, it’s probable. Who knew a tinfoil brand could become so popular? Launch Your Brand Campaign.

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Convince & Convert

JANUARY 27, 2015

What if you could keep your job, score awesome word-of-mouth for your brand, and turn some of your content production over to someone else? Spending efforts on brand ambassador networks are where many marketers are seeing their most epic outreach marketing results. Image via Bhakti Chai. Key Takeaway. Opt-In Power.

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Janet Fouts

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

US: #1 Marketing for Small Business. #1 1 Direct Marketing. #9 9 Marketing. #15 15 Marketing and Sales. #20 Canada: #1 Direct Marketing. #8 8 Marketing. #10 10 Marketing and Sales. #12 Old school marketing is on it’s way out. Generosity simply attracts people to you and your brand.

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Pixlee

JANUARY 17, 2017

These examples of vertical commerce (or v-commerce for short)—also known as digitally-native vertical brands (DNVB) —are quickly becoming forces to be reckoned with. Marketing expert and CEO of Bonobos, Andy Dunn coined the phrase “digitally-native vertical brands” for companies that have essentially been born to function online.

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Rebekah Radice

AUGUST 10, 2015

Brand Your Business. If you want to create a memorable brand on Facebook, you must clearly articulate who you are, what you do and how you help your fans and customers. Not only that, you must keep your branding consistent. Better branding equals heightened awareness and that translates into better engagement.

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Talkwalker SM

JULY 28, 2016

A good hashtag can redefine your online brand identity, provide you with new ways to interact with your customers and help you promote product and services to new audience segments. The hashtag was originally created at the beginning of 2015 but is still very popular today with over 19,700 mentions over the last three months.

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Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Cannes PR Lions 2015: Looking Back on New PR’s Bright Future. Why: “It is a challenge for luxury brands to find the right CSR strategy; often a campaign is short-term and an add-on to an existing platform and not clearly defined. Is Your Content Marketing Strategy Painful for Prospects? From Jean-Michel Dumont.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 2, 2016

Employee advocacy is increasingly becoming an integral part of B2B marketers’ social media strategies, and for good reason. Your employees are a valuable asset you should be leveraging as part of your marketing efforts from the day they start working at your company (or even before they start). It’s true that 72.6%

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