Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

With budget cuts, resignations and layoffs in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) departments, professionals and consumers alike have noticed a trend in companies backtracking on their social justice commitments made in 2020. Cultural heritage months like Black History Month are a cornerstone to many DEI initiatives for brands.

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Oktopost

MARCH 26, 2024

In a world where authenticity, transparency, and efficiency are not just valued but expected, direct communication between brands and their customers is the heartbeat of modern-day business. What’s in it for you?

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2023

This year, in an effort to put out more authentic and organic-looking content, companies are stepping up to collaborate with smaller content creators to help generate brand awareness and loyalty. The success of live video initiatives makes it clear that consumers want to see the faces behind their favorite companies.

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Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 21, 2022

According to recent statistics, 57% of companies in the U.S. However, while most focus on brand awareness, it’s crucial to understand that brand awareness alone doesn’t create conversions and sales. This landscape is in constant flux, which presents companies with a huge challenge in increasing their influencing power.

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Mindjumpers

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

The following post is part of the Mindjumpers Network series and written by our Community Manager, Sara Hansson. For international brands and companies, it can be a challenge to control and maintain product perception worldwide. Talk to your fans in their language.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 22, 2024

He says, “With new and emerging to established creators building up audiences on LinkedIn, thanks to its strong organic reach, this year, we will see more brands looking to capitalize on this and tap into this pool of talent for influencer marketing campaigns, especially companies wanting to get in front of B2B audiences.”

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Pixlee

APRIL 26, 2021

Only 22% of businesses are satisfied with their conversion rates. Needless to say, identifying your website’s primary conversion drivers is crucial. Without identifying and later, testing, you can’t expect to improve conversions on a larger scale. Define Your Conversions. Identifying Conversion Points.

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agora pulse

AUGUST 22, 2019

People are forming real relationships on this platform—but managing all those relationships within a community of peers, employees, potential job applicants, and potential clients can be tricky and overwhelming. Personal and Professional Profiles: Why Both Make Up Your LinkedIn Community. Enter Agorapulse.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

And that makes social the perfect outlet to grow your customer marketing strategy through three of the big social media “C’s”: content, conversation and creators. Reposting user-generated content (UGC) rewards customers who post it while also boosting authenticity on your channels by putting your audience at the forefront of your brand.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Meet our experts Kikora Mason Laurise McMillian Greg Rokisky Cassandra Blackburn Algorithm Name: Kikora Mason Pronouns: She/Her Company: JPMorgan Chase Title: Vice President, Community—Chase Social Media Bio: Kikora Mason currently oversees social listening and community management strategy at JPMorgan Chase.

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 26, 2013

Brooks Thomas , Communications Specialist at Southwest , joins the Social Pros Podcast this week to discuss the progressive setup of the Southwest social media team, the widespread success of a long-running corporate blog, and keeping an authentic voice for a large brand. This, they hope, keeps it authentic. Listen Now .

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Sprout Social

JUNE 18, 2019

Does the person who post as your brand on Facebook also work to develop the community that the company is part of? Social media in a mid-sized company is no longer one person. Typically, most companies find they need at least a social media manager and a community manager. Where do they fit in a company?

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Meryoli Arias , Senior Social Media and Community Manager, and Daniel Cmejla , Senior Director of Community, Customer Marketing, Events, PR, and Social, of Chili Piper gave us an inside look into how they approach social selling. Create authentic relationships with prospects. Personalize sales pitches and provide added value.

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Pixlee

MAY 8, 2019

Building relationships with current and potential customers is a cornerstone for social media marketing in the digital age, and creating thriving communities has to be the center of your marketing strategy. But what is community-driven marketing and how can brands use it successfully? What is Community-Driven Marketing?

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Janet Fouts

JULY 13, 2020

This week Janet facilitates a conversation with 4 individuals who have their fingers on the pulse of the issues, to offer some insights into what’s been going right, as well as what we can certainly be working on as conscious, mindful, and engaged marketers. linkedin.com/company/flourish-marketing-co/.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

During his opening keynote at this year’s Social Media Strategies Summit NYC, Connor LeBas, Director of Marketing and Social Media at OWN, explained how she was able to make this transformation while still maintaining the authenticity that has earned her the respect of millions. The Know: An OWN Community. Super Soul Sunday.

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 13, 2022

In this article, you’ll learn what user-generated content is, plus a few other things: understand the benefits of using UGC in your campaigns, see how big and small brands execute UGC, Get actionable tips to help transform your user-generated content into more engagement and conversions for your brand. Takes authenticity to the next level.

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Pixlee

JUNE 30, 2020

What can often feel like a zero-sum game between database subscriptions and conversions, finding the right balance that engages your subscribers without pushing too many away is a challenge. The email also includes UGC that not only adds to the visual appeal of the email but also makes the subscribers feel part of the brand’s community. .

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Ogilvy research shows that 75% of B2B companies have already jumped on board, realizing its immense potential. It’s also important to align influencer activities with platforms that drive high engagement and conversion rates. Plus, the three critical components of an effective influencer marketing strategy you need to know.

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Buffer Social

MARCH 5, 2021

By approaching every conversation with genuine interest, they are leveraging social media to drive a remarkable and unforgettable customer experience that has fans coming back over and over again. The best marketers today are building loyal fans by engaging with their audience in the comments and in messages. Tell us more about you!

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Pixlee

APRIL 6, 2020

As competition is picking up, brands are battling it out to create a unique identity as well as remain successful with their community. Moreover, by removing physical distances, they can create a sense of belonging to a digital community. Why do businesses need to build a brand community? Improves communications with customers.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Find relevant and authentic influencers for partnerships According to a Q3 Sprout Social Pulse Survey of 307 marketers, 81% of respondents say influencer marketing is an essential piece of their social strategy. This was particularly helpful for software company Goally. This is especially important when your company makes big moves.

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Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Set your marketing team up for success by trusting them to make the right judgment calls on when and what to post on company channels. This requires setting cross-functional team expectations around quick and clear communication that extends beyond the marketing team. to get through. How do they do this? due to these efforts.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 12, 2024

million conversations about the presidential election which garnered almost 45 million engagements and more than 103 billion impressions. Of these conversations, less than half were positive. During the election we will use social listening to tune into conversations that could impact our brand health and image.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 3, 2023

Hien focuses on growing creators and conversations on LinkedIn by helping make content creation approachable, nudging & nurturing creators along their journey towards being a consistent creator. What kind of conversations make the most sense for the platform? LinkedIn should reflect real-life conversations in the workplace.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 29, 2024

They simultaneously hopped on blink-and-you’ll-miss them trends, while championing authenticity. With major changes at the company and new platforms like Threads, users are diversifying their time across platforms while remaining loyal to some legacy networks. Many B2B companies build their social marketing strategy around LinkedIn.

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Oktopost

MAY 4, 2020

After all, companies are marketing to people. In our fifth episode of Oktopost’s original discussion series, “The Globalization of Social Media”, Colin Day , Oktopost ’s Managing Director EMEA hosts B2B marketing legend, Steve Lucas , former CEO of Marketo , an Adobe company and current CEO of iCIMS. Make it Authentic.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 31, 2023

To quote the company founder, Leon L. Some skeptics wondered if it was an authentic gesture, or just a way to generate positive PR. It was clear that leading by example and honoring Mental Health Awareness Month with an authentic gesture was the only way to do it. Bean, “Being outside brings out the best in us.”

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Sprout Social

APRIL 4, 2023

Why brand advocacy matters for your company How to determine if brand advocacy is effective What is a brand advocate? For employees it’s about loving their work, the company culture and, of course, the product. Their user generated content (UGC) is considered to be much more authentic than brand messaging.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 27, 2021

But following a year of racial justice protests and more companies than ever taking a stand on social and political issues, brands are under pressure to get Black History Month 2021 right. Woodson, an American historian, grew frustrated with the underrepresentation of Black people in conversations that shaped American history.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

But as consumers become increasingly savvy, we’ve seen a rise in more authentic influencers — people who care passionately about their hobbies, interests, and the content they post. Importantly, this isn’t just a one-and-done exercise for McDonald’s, which runs a host of programs designed to support its communities, crew, and customers.

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Pixlee

JANUARY 12, 2022

Instead of shouting into the void why their product is the best, leading brands now build a brand identity and community through the creativity of their customers. With the consumer shift toward values like transparency, social responsibility, and customer focus, the rise of community-driven brands makes sense.

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Oktopost

JANUARY 31, 2024

Since 84% of consumers trust endorsements from friends and family over traditional advertising, Employee advocacy has become an increasingly popular tactic for fostering authentic relationships with a broader audience and infusing a human touch into your brand by leveraging the influence and expertise of your employees.

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Ignite Social Media

JULY 5, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, creating a social media presence for executives can be a powerful tool to shape a company’s brand, build credibility, and engage with a broader audience. We’ve summarized the conversation below. No worries.

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Buffer Social

DECEMBER 19, 2023

I didn’t want to dance, figured the Gen Z audience of TikTok wouldn’t be interested in seeing me on screen, and didn’t think entertaining videos would lead to sales for my company, PerfectDD , which designs clothes specifically tailored to fuller busts. Either way, I move on to the next idea and keep trying.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Tapping into social media conversations points to customer insights that go beyond surface-level metrics and unearth the real needs, desires and pain points of your audience. For example, a customer who participated in the Dutch Bros’ conversation complained about the brand not being present in Michigan.

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Pixlee

JANUARY 24, 2022

The advent of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and decentralized avenues to create and build digital assets where the creator has control of the community is called Web3. Brands like Nike and Redbull entering the metaverse and NFT community can be examined as a blueprint for brands exploring how to get involved in Web3.

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