Pam Moore

JANUARY 14, 2019

As many marketers and business owners are challenged to make their brands become human a few of the questions we hear most are: What do I talk about? Do people really want to know what I ate for lunch? ” To understand this, let's first dig into the definition of authenticity and transparency. Authenticity. Transparency.

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Ignite Social Media

JULY 6, 2023

In today’s digital age, personal branding on social media is more important than ever for thought leaders and executives. A well-crafted personal brand not only enhances credibility but also establishes a strong connection with your audience, and ultimately drives business success.

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Pam Moore

JUNE 8, 2017

As many brands are challenged to become human, engage with their community of customers, prospects, stakeholders, and competition a few of the questions we hear most are: What do I talk about? What if our board of directors is watching us? ” To understand this, let's first dig into the definition of authenticity and transparency.

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Sprout Social

MAY 15, 2024

When you think of a social media manager’s job, you probably picture them planning and posting content all day. Social media managers brainstormed those ideas, wrote captions, designed visuals, researched hashtags and scheduled posts for the best engagement. But there’s much more to the job description.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

With its ability to get in front of a wide array of consumers, social media may be the darling of retail and B2C brands, but it is increasingly difficult for ANY business to ignore the power of social media marketing. This is likely due to the fact that decision makers across industries are active on social media.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

hours on social media. In this new reality, brands must humanize and connect with their audiences more meaningfully. Enter brand storytelling. Brand stories help otherwise faceless organizations build an emotional connection with their audience, leading to higher engagement, loyalty, and sales. Image source.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 21, 2018

Around one third of the world is on some form of social media. With social media on the forefront of many people’s minds, it has naturally also come to weigh on the minds of marketers. The combination of these two developments has resulted in what is know as “authentic advocacy.” Tip #2: Utilize Social Media.

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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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The Realtime Report

APRIL 11, 2019

Does Organic or Paid Social Media Work Better for Small Businesses? Over 70% small businesses use social media , meaning most recognize the value of social media as a channel for customer engagement. Or does relying on authentic and organic engagement have the most impact?

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Social Media Strategies Summit

APRIL 21, 2023

Viral trends and cultural moments can be a social media marketer’s best friend. But tapping into buzzworthy conversions isn’t a silver bullet for social media success. Trends mean different things to different brands. Consumers crave authenticity. Does this make sense in the gaming and eSports ecosystem?

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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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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

As more concerns of performative activism arise, consumers are watching to see if those same brands are staying true to their word or if they’ve already moved on and are investing less in their DEI efforts. Cultural heritage months like Black History Month are a cornerstone to many DEI initiatives for brands.

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Ignite Social Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

In this case, we are talking specifically about social media strategies and trends for brands. What are some brand practices that need to be left behind and what are some strategies that still need improvement going forward into 2022? Let’s dive in and see what our experts here at Ignite Social Media have to say: 1.

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Oktopost

JANUARY 26, 2022

But when it comes to building an authentic employer branding strategy, it can be challenging to align the expectations of what new and existing talent want with what a brand can realistically offer. Holding back nothing, Gabriela focuses on how organizations can do recruitment marketing authentically.

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Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Invigorate your strategy with insights from marketers at TikTok, Glossier, Zillow, lululemon, and more Convince & Convert started the Social Pros Podcast back in 2012 as a way to get to know the “real people doing real things” in social media. Iconic beauty brand Glossier swears by this approach, and it has served them well.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Having a CEO with an active presence on social media can be beneficial for the organization for several reasons. According to research from Brunswick Group , 63% agree they would prefer to work for a company where the CEO uses digital and social media. For one thing, it seems employees like it. Only 12% disagree.

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Ignite Social Media

JUNE 14, 2023

Finding it hard to compete with social algorithm changes using hashtags? Here are tips to make sure you can outsmart social media search and get in your audience’s feed. Given that, we need to think about in a search engine optimization (SEO) mindset as we create social content.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 22, 2024

But something about 2024 makes me think it stands poised to redefine the social media landscape and the creator economy.  So, in this article, join me in exploring five themes for social media in 2024 through the lens of industry experts, unraveling their predictions and the reasons behind them.

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Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

It can be difficult to evaluate the success of your social media marketing initiatives when social media is just one of the many marketing tactics you oversee. Empowering yourself with the right questions can help you understand if you have the right team managing your social media marketing. Glad you asked.

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Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 15, 2023

User behavior is changing, and studies show that around 31% of consumers use social media channels to find answers to their queries. If you’re growing your business and footprint online, this is the best time to understand social media SEO. What is social media SEO?

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

There are few sure bets when it comes to organic reach on social media. And yet, social advocacy examples continue to be the exception. Social advocacy empowers employees to amplify your brand message in a way that’s consistent with your business’s voice and tone. It piques interest.

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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. Full disclosure : Big Lots is an Ignite Social Media client and we work together on the influencer program. Watch the video below.

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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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Pam Moore

MARCH 26, 2019

Franchise organizations are built on the foundation that there is power in a tribe. It's in the DNA of successful franchisor founders to empower their tribe of franchisees and customers to be the best brand evangelists in the world. Many franchisors will state they are a big fan of digital and social. .”

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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. Norwegian Cruise Line: Align with Social Good. Notably, it donated all proceeds to the non-profit organization Teach For America. Clinique: Support Your Brand Values. Image source.

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Ignite Social Media

MARCH 18, 2024

million followers across major social platforms, Duke Men’s Basketball has the largest following of any college sports team – even bigger than Duke University itself. Their social media presence is truly in a league of its own. So how have they built such a commanding social media empire? With over 5.4

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 18, 2024

It’s time to take your first steps into social media marketing. billion people are social media users. Worldwide, social users spend almost two and a half hours on social platforms each day. Find more eye-popping stats about social media here !) Your mind is ready. Your body is ready.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

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. There is a lot of chatter about emerging social media sites, and where brands should make investments in 2019. So how is a social media marketer to decide?

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Oktopost

JANUARY 10, 2022

Jennifer Gutman, Director of Social Strategy goes Behind the Post to break down common social media misconceptions . Can you actually measure the ROI of social media? Can you hire a millennial to run your social and be successful? Jennifer Gutman is Oktopost’s Director of Social Strategy.

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Ignite Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2021

While we have stepped into the new year of 2021, there is one trend that will not be going away anytime soon: social media live events. Live videos provide a way for an authentic connection to your target audience, and they are especially imperative with the world still battling COVID-19 and as a result, holding fewer in-person events.

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Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In today’s digital world, your social media strategy lives and dies by captivating visual content. We’re sharing four stellar examples (and a bonus) any brand can learn from to spark your social content creation. This imaginative video content intrigues audiences and immerses them in the brand’s world.

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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 11, 2021

Look, it isn’t essential to be funny on social media—but my goodness, it helps. Humour is a hugely powerful currency on social, but beyond likes and engagement, how does cracking a joke on social media actually impact your bottom line? Hear me out: Authentic humour drives real results.

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The good news: There are so many ways to make money on social media! The bad news: There are so many ways to make money on social media…. And brands… As you know, social media changes constantly. What’s working to drive sales from social media right now? Partner with brands.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In this article, we’ll take you through 6+ social media listening examples and the strategies real brands use to inspire you to get more from listening. Check out these social media listening examples employed by other brands to start building your social listening strategy and playbook.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In marketing, brand awareness is a significant focus—in fact, it’s likely one of your main goals. In this article, learn how to build your own customer marketing strategy, how it creates customer trust and see some stellar customer marketing examples from brands who are getting it right. This is where customer marketing comes in.

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Oktopost

DECEMBER 19, 2022

There’s no denying that social media has become an important part of a B2B marketing strategy. No other channel goes further in creating real relationships with your customers, and a community around your brand. However, no business can reap the benefits of social media if it’s not able to protect its accounts from hackers.

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