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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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The Key to Finding Balance between Authenticity & Performance on Social Media

Oktopost

Being authentic has become the key to creating meaningful social media content and building a loyal audience. But what happens when authenticity is staged – or even strategically calculated to fit a marketing strategy? Is it even authentic at all? Listen to the podcast: Or catch us on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or YouTube.

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Revolutionizing Online Conversation: Meet Hedgehog, the Platform Rewriting the Rules of Civil Discourse

Bill Hartzer

Developed over two years by an experienced executive team, Hedgehog isn’t just another social network—it’s a sanctuary for real conversations and a genuine sense of community. Join the conversation today and become a part of this transformative journey towards a more inclusive and enlightened society.

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Snapchat – Proof That Simplicity & Authenticity Wins

Mindjumpers

CEO Evan Spiegel describes Snapchat’s messaging as “conversational”, rather than “transactional”, which gives the impression you’re just talking to a friend. Because of its “in the moment” nature, Snapchat began as a more personal and authentic alternative to Instagram and all its filters.

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Brand Humanization: Transparency vs Authenticity

Pam Moore

” To understand this, let's first dig into the definition of authenticity and transparency. Authenticity. authentic — adj. not false or copied; genuine; real: an authentic antique. Transparency is how much you share and authenticity is the truth of your words and actions. Transparency. transparency — adj.

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Personal Branding: Authenticity vs Transparency – Do You Know the Difference?

Pam Moore

” To understand this, let's first dig into the definition of authenticity and transparency. Authenticity. authentic — adj. not false or copied; genuine; real: an authentic antique. Transparency is how much you share and authenticity is the truth of your words and actions. Transparency. transparency — adj.

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4 social advocacy examples that prove authenticity pays off

Sprout Social

Me, launching my employee advocacy program and having people actually get excited and join the conversation pic.twitter.com/OicDYdwU93 — Caroline Salis (@SocialSalis) July 8, 2021 And why wouldn’t it be? The support and excitement you get from your teammates is natural and authentic. That’s an incentive in itself.”