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What the heck are social media consultants and what do they do all day?

Sherrilynne Starkie

Social media consultants are not masters of the dark arts. They are highly-qualified professionals with specific digital marketing and communications skills and experience. Companies often call a consultant in because social media is not working. Companies often call a consultant in because social media is not working.

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Become the Pied Piper of Community Building

Waxing UnLyrical

Communities have been around for centuries, however online communities have only been around for a few decades. According to Computerworld the first “online community” came about in 1973 when Talkomatic for the PLATO time-sharing system released a text-based group chat. Let’s get right to it, how to build your brand’s community.

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How to Build an Influential Brand Through Authentic Advocacy (including Social PR)

Waxing UnLyrical

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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What Does it Really Mean to Build a ‘Community’ on Social Media? (And Why You Should)

Buffer Social

Both creators and marketers alike are tapping into the power of fostering communities — and with good reason. We asked both online community experts and community-building creators to share their expertise, so you can tap into this powerful approach. What is a community? So how do you do it? And is it worth it?

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The Power of Authenticity

Convince & Convert

When you’re authentic, you’re true to yourself. When your brand is authentic, it is true to its mission and purpose. The power in authenticity, whether in your brand or person, is that it leaves no questions unanswered. Authenticity helps you define how they see you, without risking they’ll be confused.

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Big Announcement! THE Social Media Training Academy and Member Community for Business is Here!

Pam Moore

We have been working the past year on a game changing online social media training academy and member community to help solve your biggest problems and challenges related to social media marketing, digital marketing, and branding. Step 2: Enroll / buy your virtual seat and you will be inside the academy and community within minutes!

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Celebrating Black History Month: Best practices for celebrating on social media and beyond

Sprout Social

But in a landscape where consumers and professionals alike are skeptical with top companies reneging on their previous commitment, how can brands celebrate Black History Month authentically? The recognition and acknowledgement of diverse communities is so important for employees to feel seen, heard and included in the company culture.