Sprout Social

APRIL 21, 2020

And while the retail industry has weathered significant change lately, sustainability is one trend that just keeps rising. Worn Wear uses Instagram to not only raise awareness of upcycling clothes but to share the personal meaning behind the clothes consumers bring in for repair and the impact recycling has on the community.

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Pixlee

MARCH 30, 2022

With 250+ speakers, 600+ sponsors, and unlimited networking opportunities, Shoptalk 2022 reinvigorated in-person events, creating a space for the retail community to talk technology, trends, and consumer behavior in today’s increasingly digital world. Trend #2: The Best Social Videos Are Diverse and Authentic.

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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. Make TikToks.” Followers: 49.8k.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 18, 2019

Influencers are a critical component of an effective communications campaign. Your community, your influencers and your customers define your brand. This encourages a high level of authenticity and transparency, something Goodwill needed to effectively reposition its brand. Influencers and brand. Influencer approach.

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Pixlee

MARCH 5, 2019

You can thank the community-driven marketing efforts from leading ski resorts for the mental image you’re painting right now. Leading ski resorts have mastered the art of community-driven marketing thanks to their brilliant understanding of their audience. Big Sky and Big Community Wins.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

For many brands and consumers, the value of NFTs doesn’t come from the token itself but the sense of community built around it. As a creative brand, the NFT launch felt like a natural, authentic extension of what Mid-Day Squares was already doing. New product drops, exclusive merch, ultra-rare art, and retail deals.

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Pixlee

APRIL 25, 2019

Coachella (and other music festivals) might be a microcosm of the community-driven economy – but some brands are missing the bigger picture. But the success of influencers of all sizes isn’t limited to music festivals, and brands that don’t align with this strategy year-round won’t appear authentic to millennials.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Every generation has a different relationship with social , but regardless of age, there are some common factors all ages are looking for from brands: responsiveness, authenticity and entertaining content. But at the end of the day, everyone is seeking brand authenticity. They want businesses to be true genuine and true to themselves.

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Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

million Facebook fans, and 176,000 forum followers, HSN is a giant in the retail television world. With those simple questions, Matt has built a solid community for his customers and brand ambassadors like Nicki Minaj that improves relationships and closes sales. It’s All About Her. With 1,600 brands, 1.2 Who is she?

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Pixlee

MAY 2, 2019

Glossier has built their entire model on succeeding through community-driven product development. As detailed in the Glossier Playbook , Glossier kept a laser focus on their community at their core for growth. For many retailers, it takes millions of dollars and years testing, tweaking, and focus-grouping before coming to market.

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Pixlee

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Intensely passionate communities have formed around types of exercise and activities, and members share details of every training session and achievement across all forms of social media. Community is a competitive advantage because members encourage, motivate, and help one another. Community Needs To Be Part Of The Company’s DNA.

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Pixlee

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

A leader to watch in inclusive marketing, this brand not only tackled representation but reflected their diversity-related goals authentically through engaging with a target community. The campaign’s goal is “to unite and inspire people to take action in their communities” using the power of sport. .

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Pixlee

JULY 12, 2021

Influencer marketing allows your brand to work alongside a trusted community leader, paving the way for more engaged followers and greater credibility for your brand. This is helpful for brands with in-person retail locations or selling area-specific products. Designing a Summer-Specific Influencer Campaign.

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Pixlee

JUNE 13, 2019

Pride, which began in the wake of the Stonewall Riots against police discrimination towards the LGBT community in New York, has evolved since 1970. As the movement for equal rights and protections has matured and gained support, brands and organizations alike have moved towards showing their support for the LGBT community.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Fantastic Furniture is an Australian retailer that’s a favorite for furniture and bedding. Australian beauty retailer Mecca wanted to identify long-term, high-performing TikTok content that would authentically connect with their current and prospective audiences to increase their ROI. Case study: Fantastic Furniture .

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Mindjumpers

JUNE 13, 2012

Mindjumpers Network is a global network of local country community managers enabling international companies to execute and maintain brand communities in a structured, quality assured and cost effective way across markets with the aim of creating effect and value.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 25, 2022

The team will also be rolling out a robust retail education and sampling program and nurturing long-term paid partnerships with new brand ambassadors to make sure they’re sharing this value with as many potential customers as possible. “Half of the value people get from Dance Church is in the class.

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Pixlee

JULY 23, 2019

These five micro-influencers are all about fashion, style, and most importantly, authenticity – brands marketers have a lot to learn from these up-and-coming stars in the influencer space. Samantha Brown has been an influencer for over three years and has grown her community of followers to over 30K on Instagram. Samantha Brown.

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Pixlee

JULY 20, 2020

While on the one hand, brands saw their foot traffic come to an unthinkable halt, ecommerce has flourished, and influencers have proven to be essential in maintaining and increasing community engagement. . Influencers will Reconnect with Authentic Content . During the lockdown, businesses saw a 129% increase in their online sales.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The thing is—consumers trust content from creators because it feels authentic. When we were ready to find creators, I found that looking to our community and third-party platforms was the most helpful. Look within your community. Your community is comprised of your customers, superfans and partners.

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Sprout Social

MAY 3, 2022

However, due to strict community guidelines from several social media platforms, and government regulations around the promotion of marijuana products, many brands are having a hard time building their communities. My model was to find creative ways to promote our products without pushing a sale. Weed For Black Women.

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Buffer Social

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The increasing adoption of vertical networks and popular social networks’ efforts to replicate them (Twitter’s Communities and Super Followers features come to mind) show that audiences are increasingly looking for community online. The key is to be genuine and authentic to build trust with potential customers.

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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. The Shutterfly Collective Shutterfly, an online retailer specializing in personalized products, launched The Shutterfly Collective, a limited collection designed by influencers in July 2022.

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Pixlee

OCTOBER 27, 2021

One of the attractions for influencers has been the fact that most are just passionate content creators looking to grow their community around a common interest. Palladio Beauty uses video content like makeup tutorials and unboxing videos from influencers using its products to present reliable and authentic content to customers.

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Keyhole.co

JUNE 19, 2023

This allows them to enhance brand awareness, stimulate engagement, and foster a sense of community around the brand. Authenticity and trust: UGC is perceived as more authentic and reliable than traditional marketing methods since it originates directly from users, not the companies trying to sell their products or services.

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Hootsuite

JULY 6, 2022

Within those billions of users, Instagram fosters niche communities. Shared common interests bring these smaller communities together. People feel much more connected to a brand that actively engages their community. It makes their recommendations authentic, and their followers are more likely to have a shared interest.

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Small Business Mavericks

AUGUST 19, 2014

This latest wave has anyone who has done business with part of the Community Health network worried, but even those not affected yet wonder when they will be. HTTPS, advanced authentication steps, and other security features are visible, concrete ways that a site is safe. People Want To Feel Safe On Your Site.

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Sprout Social

JULY 6, 2020

However, as God-is Rivera, Twitter’s Global Director of Culture and Community, recently wrote: This is not a fad or a ‘moment.’. This community wants to know that you’ll show up for them even when it’s not popular to do so. How can we be there for those in our brand’s community who are looking for support or resources from us?

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Engaging with posts and comments in a way that feels genuine and authentic. Chewy: Melting pet parents’ hearts For help crafting this article, we turned to Sprout Social’s community, The Arboretum , to learn which brands inspired other social pros. You should respond to customers in a way that feels authentic to your brand.

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Pixlee

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Kirkland’s, a popular housewares retailer, collects images that display their products in real customers’ homes. This collection provides a gallery of authentic images that connect with customers and inspires their own interior design ideas. Build A Stronger Community. Take Personalization To The Next Level.

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Pixlee

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Athletic clothing retailer HYLETE found the ability to do just that. Their success lies in the customer-centric community they’ve built. “ Authentic customer reviews are displayed alongside visual UGC, providing a highly interactive and rich experience. Here’s how it works.

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Pixlee

DECEMBER 15, 2021

User-generated content (UGC) refers to media created by individual users (on social media or shared directly) rather than by a company or organization, and is a powerful content type for brands looking to add social proof and community focus to their marketing efforts. A post you or your friends share on Instagram would be considered UGC.

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Pixlee

AUGUST 22, 2020

UGC offers a way for brands to build more authenticity into their marketing and often leads to more sales. Here we’ll look at how you can reflect in-store experiences online during shutdowns and how UGC can bring an authentic look to your brand. Build a Brand Community with Social Media. Implement Live Chat.

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Pixlee

JULY 30, 2019

Marketers within these industries are always looking for ways to authentically scale their content to relate to consumers. Learn how these up-and-coming travel and food influencers built niche communities of followers who are passionate about experiences and see what marketers stand to learn from their success. . Luisa Ruocco.

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Sprout Social

JULY 30, 2020

Throughout the pandemic, the 123 Internet Group’ s top priority was ensuring that their clients are staying connected with their customers and communities on social. Retail is an industry that has faced major disruptions during 2020 like store closures, production plant shutdowns and drops in sales. Connection is the new currency.

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Pixlee

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Digitally-Native cosmetics retailer Morphe hit the online makeup scene in 2008 and rapidly established themselves as a cosmetics powerhouse. Morphe co-opts traditional photography with “Inspiration Galleries” derived from UGC that provides an authentic look at their products in action. Here’s How it Works.

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Hootsuite

JULY 4, 2022

While TikTok users favor authentic, low-production content, there’s still an investment involved in executing clever and engaging videos. 38% of TikTok users said a brand feels authentic when teaching them something. with its funny, authentic videos that feature its staff, mascots, and trending audio tracks.

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