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.

Social Media 109

Social Media Authentication Communities Campaign 109

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.

B2B 62

B2B LinkedIn Authentication Loyalty 62

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Even the majority of our own team fit within that demographic. She is an experienced social media strategist passionate about helping brands and companies tell compelling and culturally relevant stories on social. Kikora Mason, Vice President of Social Listening and Community Management of Chase Social Media , anticipated this result.

Social Media 120

Social Media Survey Education Team 120

Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In this video, Community Managers AnnE Ford and Dervon Thompson will explore how to identify relevant trends for your brand, when to join in on viral trend conversations, and tips for putting your unique spin on trending topics. Can we authentically connect it back to our brand mission and values?

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Trends Social Media Brands Meme 167

Sprout Social

MARCH 1, 2023

Obviously, creators won’t ever man your customer care lines, but their in-depth knowledge of their communities (a.k.a. For example, creator Emma Chamberlain launched her own coffee company in 2020, garnering a $7 million Series A round in the process. Forge a new kind of focus group Creators’ communities are living focus groups.

Products 89

Products Team Focus Group Collaboration 89

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? As the social media industry has evolved, each role in the marketing team has developed along with it. As the social media industry has evolved, each role in the marketing team has developed along with it.

Social Media Management 112

Social Media Management Communities Social Media Skills 112

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?

Brands 148

Brands Marketing Real Estate Collaboration 148

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.

LinkedIn 105

LinkedIn Communities How To Applications 105

Sprout Social

JANUARY 29, 2024

They simultaneously hopped on blink-and-you’ll-miss them trends, while championing authenticity. When charting a path forward, social media teams must orient their strategy around network white space, following the lead of influencers and creators breaking through on new channels. Retailers go all-in on Instagram and TikTok.

Social Media 110

Social Media Strategy Exercises Retail 110

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. Building a Social Team. Holy Social!

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Authentication Nielsen How To Case Study 137

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. Some important foundational questions to ask include: How many executives are on your team? What is everyone’s role on the team?

Social Media 91

Social Media How To Authentication Embedding 91

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

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. Clothing brand Aerie has made authenticity a core part of its brand—and naturally, this includes featuring posts from their real customers.

Strategy 121

Strategy Brands Content UGC 121

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.

Communities 100

Communities Platform Video Fashion 100

Social Media Strategies Summit

JULY 14, 2022

Please briefly describe the structure of your team. How many people are on your team, and where does it sit within your agency? I am a Consultant working with PE funds seeking to invest in businesses or directly with companies seeking to raise capital. Leveraging your community of students or employees can be very powerful!

Education 205

Education Case Study Overview Upcoming 205

Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 16, 2015

John Oechsle has built an incredibly successful career by nurturing brand culture through the stories he crafts and shares with his team. He engineers opportunities for his team members to live their true brand story, creating an authentic and personable brand identity that both customers and employees want to be a part of.

Authentication 60

Authentication Brands Small Business Team 60

Buffer Social

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Their strength is in their community. They’ve identified a powerful marketing channel to help these women bring their visions to life: digital community. Read on for a behind-the-scenes look at how IFundWomen integrates their marketing and community building to foster inclusive digital spaces. It’s a great tactic!

Communities 81

Communities Engagement Community building Instagram 81

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.

Examples 119

Examples Social Media Sentiment Influencer 119

Social Media Strategies Summit

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Many organizations — including conservation charity WWF and video game company EA — have faced backlash from fans and supporters for launching (or even just planning) NFT initiatives. For many brands and consumers, the value of NFTs doesn’t come from the token itself but the sense of community built around it. Image source.

Examples 177

Examples Brands Avatar Authentication 177

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.

Tips 131

Tips Authentication LinkedIn Groups 131

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The challenge for brands is creating authentic and impactful, culturally-focused Hispanic marketing campaigns–without pandering, stereotyping or over-generalizing. The most powerful technique social teams have in their corner this month is working directly with Latinx and Hispanic creators. Linking up with Latinx creators.

Strategy 107

Strategy Marketing Authentication Communities 107

Sprout Social

MARCH 12, 2024

The key is being quick to the draw when it comes to sharing their unique POV on timely topics, and understanding which issues are important to their community. So, if you take the “influencer loophole” in your approach to this year’s election, make sure you do it thoughtfully, authentically and with your brand’s larger goals in mind.

Social Media 111

Social Media Marketing Sentiment Influencer 111

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Our survey shows expanding brand reach to new audiences (68%), boosting engagement rates (50%) and enhancing brand authenticity and trust (47%) are considered to be the three most valuable benefits of influencer marketing. Gymshark Gymshark’s partnerships team scouts talent to post content featuring their products.

Examples 124

Examples Influencer Campaign Marketing 124

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.

Communities 52

Communities UGC Marketing Newsletter 52

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.

Campaign 304

Campaign Brands Influencer Collaboration 304

Buffer Social

MARCH 5, 2021

She's the Social Media Manager at Southern Elegance Candle Company (SECC), a home fragrance and budding lifestyle brand that captures the warmth and hospitality that the South is known for. Southern Elegance Candle Company is a home fragrance and budding lifestyle brand that captures the warmth and hospitality that the South is known for.

Company 89

Company Social Media Instagram Social Media Management 89

Sprout Social

MARCH 29, 2023

In fact, according to The Sprout Social Index™ 2022 , roughly one-third of HR teams already partner with their social team on the organization’s social strategy. Yet, each team brings unique skill sets and expertise to the table. It’s important for recruitment teams to lean into these platforms.” It’s a win-win.

Social Media 98

Social Media Strategy Team Review 98

The Realtime Report

DECEMBER 15, 2020

This way, we can speed up the production and let you earn money and traffic right away while your development team keeps upgrading the product and building additional functionality. The working process improves due to reusable code, pre-made functions, clear documentation, and strong community support. Leave small projects to Yii!

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Project Construction Authentication Library 211

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 16, 2023

What younger consumers want from brands Depending on your company and industry, appealing to younger consumers doesn’t always mean marketing to Gen Z or Gen Alpha. Brand authenticity It’s easy for brands to default to hopping on timely trends and challenges or creating a social-specific brand voice because it aligns with the zeitgeist.

Brands 112

Brands How To Authentication Collaboration 112

Hootsuite

JANUARY 13, 2022

For example, photos of employees packing or making up orders or a video of your team talking about why they love working for your company. This behind-the-scenes content helps establish brand identity and works across social and ads to showcase authenticity. Takes authenticity to the next level. And with consumers 2.4

UGC 145

UGC Content HootSuite Authentication 145

Sprout Social

JANUARY 12, 2023

Leading to an ever-increasing emphasis on how corporations reflect these values when communicating with their audiences. With a documented brand strategy that incorporates a set of core values, companies are better positioned to engage with their audience on a regular basis as well as respond to unexpected events when they inevitably occur.

Brands 127

Brands How To Authentication Exercises 127

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

But how do you create content around diversity that resonates and feels authentic? Steph Hermanson Strategic Services Consultant, Sprout Social Women’s History Month is especially important for women holding positions that simply wouldn’t have been possible even 60 years ago, such as CEO at legacy companies like Carol B.

Social Media 115

Social Media Team Groups Groups 115

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Reach new audiences If your business is looking to appeal to a new target demographic, such as younger consumers like Millennials or Gen Z, partnering with another company that has an established customer base enables your brand to get in front of audiences that you haven’t been able to reach before.

Collaboration 109

Collaboration Brands Fashion Sports 109

Oktopost

APRIL 9, 2024

59% of marketers attribute revenue growth to marketing-generated leads , so demand-generation tactics remain a non-negotiable among marketing teams. Just look at companies like HubSpot, who freely provide informative articles, engaging webinars , and no-cost versions of their tools.

B2B 62

B2B Marketing ROI Hubspot 62

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.

Brands 126

Brands ROI Authentication UGC 126

Sprout Social

AUGUST 4, 2022

They turn to social platforms to learn new skills, network, research companies and search for jobs. To build a strong social recruitment strategy, determine how your team’s needs and your ideal candidates’ requirements intersect. If your company has a remote work policy, show how your team members work effectively from anywhere.

Examples 99

Examples Social Media Skills Team 99

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Ogilvy research shows that 75% of B2B companies have already jumped on board, realizing its immense potential. This authentic promotion attracts attention to the brand’s content, products and services, and can lead to higher conversion rates and direct traffic increases. It’s all about authenticity and relatability.

Influencer 104

Influencer Marketing Collaboration ROI 104

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The stakes are high, but that doesn’t mean financial companies can ignore social altogether. Their team responds to customer needs thoroughly and professionally—while protecting consumer privacy and remaining compliant. Engaging with posts and comments in a way that feels genuine and authentic. The opposite is true.

Report 64

Report Atlassian Brands Sentiment 64