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Viral and Cultural Moments: How and When Brands Should Tap into the Conversation

Social Media Strategies Summit

But tapping into buzzworthy conversions isn’t a silver bullet for social media success. For GoFundMe, they’re usually tied to a significant news moment or a cultural conversation — like noticing a surge in violence against Asian Americans and figuring out what they can do to help. Consumers crave authenticity.

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New Social Media Advertising Strategies for 2023

Webbiquity SMM

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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We wanted to explore consumer misconceptions of social media professionals: Instead, it sparked a dialogue about the need for greater diversity

Sprout Social

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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4 Ways to Nurture Prospect Relationships and Close More Deals

Oktopost

In fact, statistics reveal that 63% of leads who inquire about your company won’t make a purchase for at least three months, and another 20% will take more than a year to complete the sales cycle. You should also engage in meaningful conversations by responding to comments, asking questions, and sharing your expertise.

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

Sprout Social

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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Social selling: What it is and 10 expert-level tips for success

Sprout Social

They use the insights gained from social listening to authentically connect and build relationships through social conversations that matter most to their audience. Social selling challenges the transactional experience customers and companies traditionally experience, leading to more natural relationships with leads.

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How 7 brands use customer marketing content strategies to deepen audience connection

Sprout Social

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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