Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

In fact, brands should be prepared for other changes that could impact their social media marketing performance. But first, what are the core issues raised by The Facebook Files? If the current Instagram product is leading to mental health issues for those over the age of 13, what might it do for those even younger?

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Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Invigorate your strategy with insights from marketers at TikTok, Glossier, Zillow, lululemon, and more Convince & Convert started the Social Pros Podcast back in 2012 as a way to get to know the “real people doing real things” in social media. Be aware that your organization might not completely understand nuanced aspects of DEI issues.

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Mindjumpers

MAY 3, 2013

Sometimes you don’t have to have enemies to get issues. Spelling mistakes, incorrect facts, or unhappy customers can turn into a big issue, and worst of all a crises that can damage your company and it’s reputation. In this way, you give your message authenticity and take responsibility, which is very important.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

When the two men first released VSCO in 2012, it was the app’s focus on creators that helped it stand out from others on the market. And while the app has evolved over the past 8 years, the company’s main focus remains the same: giving creators the tools, spaces and connections to express themselves authentically. Campaign Analysis.

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Ignite Social Media

APRIL 2, 2020

As of May 2019, eMarketer found that only 4% of US social media marketers are currently involved with the platform. Authenticity matters here, so let your hair down! Stories over news –Users on TikTok are there to be entertained, not spoken or marketed to. What is TikTok?

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Sherrilynne Starkie

AUGUST 29, 2018

And, we see how women are leading the world of content marketing. In addition, Instagram has announced support for third-party authenticator apps has begun rolling out. They seem a little late to the game, but these new initiatives should go some way in dealing with Instagram’s spammy issues. Facebook introduces 3D posts.

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Jon Loomer

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

There are plenty of reasons to take issue with the Meta Verified subscription product , which allows creators (for now) to pay a monthly few to get access to benefits that include account verification, increased visibility, access to support, and more. But there’s one huge issue that everyone’s missing. Are you an imposter?

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 19, 2023

As the digital market space rapidly evolves, customers are seeking authenticity and human connection from brands like never before. To meet this rising demand, your marketing team needs to be agile, think out of the box and keep up with deadlines—all while operating within limited budgets and constrained team bandwidths.

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Ignite Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

As Generation Z grows to be a large part of consumers, it’s important to understand what kinds of marketing they are receptive to. Want to know how not to market to Generation Z? Want help with your marketing efforts? This is a wide range of ages, which makes creating a one size fits all marketing strategy difficult.

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Sprout Social

MAY 9, 2023

And the world of marketing is going through a tremendous change right now. Artificial intelligence (AI) marketing is taking on a bigger role with the advent of intelligent marketing tools and generative AI like ChatGPT, creating an abundance of opportunities for marketing teams to do more of what they already do best.

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Oktopost

MARCH 10, 2021

Solving complex marketing and marketing ops challenges is hard. One of the biggest issues is aligning marketing and sales processes. We’re tackling this and more with one of B2B marketing’s rising stars. Keep your eyes peeled for our latest episodes, and look back on previous seasons here.

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Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In that time, I had never been to Content Marketing World. My Greatest Takeaways from Content Marketing World 2023 The Monday after returning home, my boss asked me a simple question: What were your biggest takeaways from the conference? Heck, why does content marketing even exist if not for this very reason? The takeaway?

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Sprout Social

MAY 24, 2022

Today, social media marketers aren’t solely focused on strategizing content for posts and social feeds. Consumers don’t want to wait hours or several business days, they want instant gratification when resolving order issues or asking product questions. You have to put yourself in your audience’s shoes.

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Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 12, 2018

And this percentage is growing with every passing year, which means digital marketing should be at the forefront of any promotional strategy because it is universal, affordable, and will only grow in importance. Influencer Marketing Going Micro. As of June 2018, 4.2 Real-time Communication. In 2012 he founded a creative design agency.

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Pixlee

OCTOBER 24, 2018

The holidays are the most important time of year for your eCommerce business—and authenticity is on the top of every consumer’s mind right now. One reason for this is that consumers trust in marketers and brands is at an all-time low, according to a recent Forrester report. Nothing is more authentic than photos of your product in use.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Despite more frequent business pledges, consumers remain skeptical– 52% believe brands that take stances on societal issues are just trying to drive sales. We need some skepticism to keep businesses accountable , transparent and authentic. Add that to growing the list of reasons social media marketers can’t operate in a silo.

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yMarketingMatters

JUNE 4, 2013

As we reach the half way mark for 2013, I wanted to bring you updates on the top marketing trends this year, and what you should be incorporating into your marketing mix to give your marketing a boost. Consumers rely on social media to research and make buying decisions and for customer service issues.

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Keyhole.co

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

67% of companies increased their influencer marketing budgets from 2022 to 2023. However, the focus of influencer marketing is shifting towards actual influence, not just likes and followers. As a result, the influencer marketing metrics you track will play a crucial role in your business success. Let’s get started!

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

“Authenticity”—there’s no question that it’s one of the biggest social media buzzwords. But don’t be fooled—authentic marketing is only becoming more important. But at the same time, the Index also found that authentic, non-promotional content is the number one thing consumers don’t see enough from brands.

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Ignite Social Media

JANUARY 12, 2021

The spring of 2020 challenged marketers to publicly identify where their brands stood on these words and the issue of social justice. The spring of 2020 challenged marketers to publicly identify where their brands stood on these words and the issue of social justice. Be Authentic. Unconscious bias.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

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? Recognizing Black History Month means brands need to go beyond marketing messages that preach solidarity but offer little action.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 24, 2019

On the marketing dance floor, influencer marketing is all the craze-because it works. In fact, 58 percent of brands have seen improved brand awareness and perception from influencer marketing campaigns. This is great news for marketers looking to increase the impact of their campaigns. Authenticity. Engagement.

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Pixlee

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

That’s why your brand’s role in social media marketing is so critical. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t talk about pressing issues or current events at all. This is why your role as a social media marketer should also involve nurturing a strong and inclusive community by sharing user-generated content (UGC) from your brand community.

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Sprout Social

MAY 26, 2020

Remote work and safer-at-home orders are shifting digital transformation plans everywhere into warp speed, and marketers are along for the ride. In the context of marketing and business, progressions in television, radio and internet-based communications repeatedly demonstrate the advantage held by media-literate brands. Let’s dig in.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

So it’s hardly surprising that marketers are waking up to the possibilities of NFTs. Coca-Cola: Align NFTs With Your Wider Marketing. Any time a shiny new toy comes along, marketers often feel they should use it in their campaigns. The adoption of NFTs as a marketing tool is already pretty high. Image source.

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Pixlee

OCTOBER 27, 2021

2021 was a unique year in the world of influencer marketing and ecommerce – and 2022 is shaping up to be similarly transformative. for every dollar spent on influencer marketing. As the influencer market and the integrity conversation grows, today’s influencers are less of a personality and more of a content creator.

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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. Younger audiences, especially Gen Z, are not afraid to call out customer care issues on social media, so responsiveness is critical—whether the feedback is positive or negative.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 3, 2024

Through influencer marketing , these digital trendsetters captivate the target audiences brands look to connect with. They also embody what consumers seek most from brands on social media: authenticity, which is ranked as the number one thing consumers want to see from brands in The Sprout Social Index™.

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Jon Loomer

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

In an effort to increase authenticity and (let’s be honest) diversify revenue opportunities, a test Meta Verified subscription product will begin in New Zealand and Australia this week. And the more people who get verified (actually verified with governmental ID), the more authentic the platform becomes. And here we go.

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Likeable

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

It might sound preemptive to think about reaching and marketing to people younger than Gen Z; after all, as recently as two years ago , some critics argued it was still too soon to even identify a post-Zoomer generation. The post How You Should Be Marketing to Generation Alpha first appeared on Likeable.

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Buffer Social

MARCH 15, 2023

Every early stage founder like myself dreams of the day when we have the ability to activate high performing targeted online ads, a dedicated social media team, and other tried-and-true marketing techniques that would put us on the same playing field as long-standing heritage brands. Is it the most efficient way to market?

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Social Media Strategies Summit

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Admittedly, Danielle Morrill isn’t technically a current CEO –– right now, she’s CTO and co-founder of FirstParty , which does marketing automation for developers. Particularly on Twitter and to a lesser extent on LinkedIn, Morrill speaks at length about the challenges of securing venture capital funding to bring a new tech product to market.

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Sprout Social

JULY 7, 2022

It’s also a powerful video marketing tool that lets you tap into real-time data, manage your content, and optimize it for greater visibility and engagement. For marketers, YouTube analytics offers valuable insight into how their current videos are performing, who is watching them, and how they can improve engagement in the future.

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Convince & Convert

AUGUST 11, 2021

This basic sales tenet has not changed much since, but the role of sales and marketing has definitely moved on (for the better). In some cases, the marketing department is even funding the cost of the technology used by sales to do social selling. But the marketing department has an important role to play in most organizations.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

G2’s annual Best Software Awards rank products based on authentic reviews from real users, informing the decisions of 90 million software buyers each year. This information helps to shape our company’s marketing, sales and operational strategies. I have immense gratitude for our more than 30,000 customers—we’re here because of you.

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Likeable

OCTOBER 14, 2020

The unrest over the May 2020 killing of George Floyd was nationwide, and condemnation of the police officers involved was so nearly universal that for a flash it looked like an issue that might bring America together. Be authentically you, as you hopefully were before and will be in the future. If you think it’s a fit, don’t quit.

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Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 3, 2020

TikTok has had a myriad of security concerns since launching, and the announcement of Instagram Reels has many marketers wondering if it will be enough to replace the viral video app. This would allow for increased success with influencer marketing and the possibility of finding new ways to draw in customers.

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