Sherrilynne Starkie

APRIL 26, 2021

Almost 90 per cent of users are on the app multiple times a day delivering high engagement rate and content visibility. How a Brand can Make a Presence On TikTok. Embrace User-Generated Content (UGC) to maximize Tik Tok impact. It gives brands authenticity, familiarity and builds trust. Tik Tok for Business.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 24, 2024

What was it about the person and content that convinced you to pause or even inspired you to try a new product or service? Let’s explore the layers of influencer-brand partnerships so you can build and nurture successful collaborations—and create content worthy of interrupting your audience’s scrolling time.

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Pixlee

JUNE 29, 2020

In June of 2020, it became abundantly clear that any individual or brand with a platform must use it constructively or face public scrutiny. This concept is increasingly more important: brands cannot fake authenticity and diversity. The Duty to Represent Authentically. Authenticity here is key. Aspiring for Better.

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Ignite Social Media

MAY 29, 2020

So now that all eyes are on TikTok, how do brands create an active presence that drives business results? While the dances, voice-overs, and makeover content are extremely entertaining, there’s now more opportunity and diversity in the TikTok content that exists. note, this sound is also used for organization content as well!).

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

We skim content, interact with chatbots, and gravitate toward convenience and instant gratification. In this new reality, brands must humanize and connect with their audiences more meaningfully. Enter brand storytelling. Influencers are a great fit for telling a brand story because they’re real people. Image source.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 21, 2018

The combination of these two developments has resulted in what is know as “authentic advocacy.” ” More than just a fancy marketing term, authentic advocacy encapsulates the heart of marketing strategy today: building a strong, influential brand by connecting with people. Tip #1: Seek Out Employee Evangelists.

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Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2022

million users who “BeReal,” and other brands taking the format of the app onto other platforms (we’re looking at you, Instagram!), here’s some information to consider before your brand joins the quickly growing platform. This demographic is unsurprising, as the app caters to the generation’s desire for authenticity on social media.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 21, 2024

Looking to build buzz for your UK-based brand? The platform, known for its fast-moving trends and authentic content, is often tough for brands to break into. If you’re a brand looking to reach Gen Z or Gen Alpha consumers, you’ll likely be a hit on UK TikTok. For example, this video from creator @angelinina.pj

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Mindjumpers

MAY 26, 2016

Because of its “in the moment” nature, Snapchat began as a more personal and authentic alternative to Instagram and all its filters. And somehow, the further development of Lenses has been successfully implemented and hasn’t damaged the spontaneous “here and now”, authentic feel – it has combined filters with real-time.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

APRIL 21, 2023

Whereas you may have brainstormed your “regular” content weeks (or months) in advance, a well-timed response to a viral post or topic can be a shortcut to tons of impressions and engagement. Trends mean different things to different brands. Consumers crave authenticity.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Social advocacy empowers employees to amplify your brand message in a way that’s consistent with your business’s voice and tone. Kick off your process by taking inspiration from these four brands that have mastered the art of employee amplification. And yet, social advocacy examples continue to be the exception.

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Ignite Social Media

MARCH 4, 2024

And do brands using influencers need to worry? To some, these fast-talking influencers come off more as “Shill Anything Barbies” than authentic recommenders. And they increasingly demand more thoughtful consumption from both brands and influencers. However, the impact on brands involved in influencer marketing varies widely.

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Oktopost

MAY 11, 2022

We build a product and tend to focus more on the product itself rather than the identification around how our customers value our brand. Meet Christopher Willis, an AI content governance and brand alignment strategy expert who is currently serving as CMO/CPO at Acrolinx. Make no mistake, a solid product matters.

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Pam Moore

MAY 30, 2018

Do you need a personal brand as a working professional or business owner? Or is a personal brand only for narcissistic “online gurus” who yearn to be rich and super famous? News Flash: You have a brand regardless if you plan it or not. Your brand is what others think and say about you.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Even the most well-known legacy brands need to adapt to attract audiences over the years. A strategy that made a brand successful years ago may be obsolete in the future, that’s why building brand awareness remains critical for established and upcoming businesses alike.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

There isn’t much that gets consumers more excited than seeing a collaboration between their two favorite brands. Marketers are learning more about their target audiences and some of the most valuable information is what other brands they have their eyes on. What is a brand collaboration? How do brand collaborations work?

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Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Every week listeners get to hear directly about what is working, what is failing, and how different brands are adapting to the ever-changing nature of social media. If formal approval is needed before content can go out, leaders need to create an organizational culture that supports this need. What other brands peak their interests?

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Sprout Social

APRIL 4, 2023

When a brand is able to create positive buzz around their brand by just mentioning a product enhancement or product drop, you know they have a great marketing strategy behind them. But how are some brands, like Apple, able to attract new customers and elevate their positioning in the market with a simple announcement?

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The Realtime Report

JANUARY 6, 2022

Why Should a Brand Include AI Voice into Their Audio Content Strategy? The voice tech boom is here and is changing the content landscape. Brands that want to stay ahead need to leverage AI Text to Speech convertors to develop the perfect audio content strategy. When to Use a Synthetic Voice for Your Brand?

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Social Media Strategies Summit

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Here are ten brands demonstrating the potential of non-fungible tokens for building awareness , promoting campaigns, and driving sales. For many brands and consumers, the value of NFTs doesn’t come from the token itself but the sense of community built around it. Clinique: Support Your Brand Values. Image source.

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Ignite Social Media

JUNE 10, 2022

Social holidays are a fun way for your brand to engage with your followers, spread a little cheer, and show some personality. In fact, there are some things your brand should absolutely not celebrate on social. . When determining which holidays are right or wrong for your brand, consider how they relate and resonate with your brand. .

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Ignite Social Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

With its infinite scroll functionality, thumb-stopping content, and the high possibility of video virality, TikTok has taken the world by storm and it’s a no-brainer to infer that retailers and CPG brands alike should be thinking of ways to integrate the platform into their social media mix. BMW Fuses Content with Innovation.

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Sprout Social

MAY 3, 2022

The cannabis industry is booming, which means more brands are leveraging social media as a channel to promote their products, share educational information about cannabis use, and advocate for decriminalization, social justice and destigmatization. Now more than ever, brands are fighting for higher visibility amongst cannabis consumers.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

From memes to videos, behind-the-scenes (BTS) content gives a glance into the people behind our favorite products, services and social content. Behind-the-scenes content humanizes brands, strengthens their online presence and nurtures customer relationships. What is behind-the-scenes (BTS) content?

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Pixlee

JULY 28, 2021

Marketing content mixes are more diverse than ever before. And while agencies are still playing a vital role in content creation, brands are getting creative with campaign creatives. While larger brands are sometimes able to create content in-house, it’s often time-consuming and expensive.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 3, 2023

From the early days of Six Degrees to the rise of TikTok and the introduction of Threads, brands have had to adapt to this constantly changing landscape. From content creation to community management, the responsibilities of social teams have expanded significantly. Enter lo-fi (low fidelity) and personality-driven content.

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Pixlee

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Brands who embrace diversity in their campaigns, content, and hiring practices are representing a wide range of races, genders, orientations, and abilities, to name a few things. More than ever before, consumers are holding brands accountable to make key marketing changes to showcase different faces and voices. ThirdLove .

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Pixlee

MAY 17, 2021

In the past year, many brands prioritized building an online presence to connect with customers in light of social distancing. Luckily, with user-generated content (UGC) , many brands are finding ways to provide social proof for their products. How to Make Your UGC Shoppable. Tie UGC with your ecommerce ads .

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Ignite Social Media

MAY 25, 2021

Studies have shown Reels can serve as a valuable tool for your brand whether they are used as a testing space for TikTok or to add a little spice into your brand’s newsfeed. It’s especially worth keeping a close eye on for brands considering Reels ad options are on the horizon. Increasing Discoverability of Reels Content.

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Ignite Social Media

APRIL 15, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of retail marketing, it’s often the unexpected brands that deliver the most inspiring and effective influencer campaigns. In 2023, the brand worked with over 100 influencers, generating an astounding 168 million true view impressions and boasting an engagement rate of over 9.5%.

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 13, 2022

Whether you know it or not, both of these examples are user-generated content (UGC). What is user-generated content? User-generated content (also known as UGC or consumer-generated content) is original, brand-specific content created by customers and published on social media or other channels.

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Social Media Today

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

What types of content drive the most consumer action on social? The team from Stackla recently conducted a survey on the effectiveness of different approaches.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Influencer marketing has long been a staple for business-to-consumer (B2C) brands looking to cultivate more authentic connections with their audience. It’s time for B2B brands to embrace the power of influencers. It finds the accounts with relevant audiences on platforms that are right for your brand so you don’t have to.

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Buffer Social

JULY 3, 2023

When did you last pay attention to a generic brand video that wasn’t for research purposes? Many social media users share my perspective, so many brands struggle to create content that connects with their audience in popular formats like short-form video. People want people, not brands or ads. The probable reason?

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Pam Moore

JUNE 12, 2019

Twitter is one of the most powerful social networks to help business and marketing leaders increase brand awareness, establish thought leadership, ignite personal brands and nurture relationships that bring great benefit in both business and life. Developing your own personal Twitter brand persona.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 29, 2023

No matter how you slice it, risk-taking has always been a hallmark of strong brand marketing. In the world of social today—where generating organic reach feels like a moving target and production budgets are limited—pursuing smart risks can be the deciding factor in your content’s success. Enter: lo-fi content.

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Your Escape From 9 to 5

JUNE 27, 2022

Unfortunately, it is very rare that a demographic will only be inundated with advertising from your brand. Competing brands will also be targeting the same niche and will be making an effort to take their business. Unusual Content. This creates far more opportunities to find untapped growth potential and success.

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