Sprout Social

AUGUST 15, 2019

When it comes to brands and entities on social media, that validation typically comes in the form of verification. As you’d expect, securing something like a verified badge on Instagram is not easy and not available to everyone, for obvious reasons. Your verified badge sets you apart as the one-and-only you.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 16, 2020

As a brand or business, building credibility with your online audience should be part of your overall marketing strategy. This includes public figures, brands and companies to name a few. The blue checkmark or verification badge on Facebook is for people or Pages that are of public interest. Let’s take a look: Blue checkmark.

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Ignite Social Media

MARCH 16, 2021

As one of the world’s top 5 most popular social networks, Twitter has long been an important platform for brands to include in their marketing plans. Almost since the beginning of the social network’s life, Twitter competitor Facebook has allowed for what they call Groups. Communities.

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Sprout Social

JULY 12, 2022

It’s important for your brand to prove credibility every chance it gets—and on social media, that often means getting verified. Verification comes with a little blue checkmark on your name, a distinction that’s similar across all social media platforms. Getting verified helps demonstrate your brand’s authority.

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Mindjumpers

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Myspace has got a brand new design and now enables their users to Connect with Facebook to transfer likes and interests. Another new feature that we know from Foursquare is earning badges. The more you use Myspace, the more badges you’ll earn. The more you use Myspace, the more badges you’ll earn.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 22, 2024

So, in this article, join me in exploring five themes for social media in 2024 through the lens of industry experts, unraveling their predictions and the reasons behind them. A new frontier for influencers and brands on LinkedIn LinkedIn hasn’t been the place to go “just to get a job” in a long time.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

This is especially true for branded channels. In this guide, we’ll highlight how to get more YouTube subscribers and inspiration for brand channels starting from scratch. Keep in mind that there are a few features of YouTube that are exclusive to brands that’ve managed to grow their subscriber base. Think about it.

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Sprout Social

MAY 26, 2022

Sprout users now have the ability to schedule and publish TikTok videos, manage and reply to comments and measure how their TikTok videos are performing compared to other social networks. 74% of users say the app inspired them to discover more about a product or brand. Learn more here. Fourteen hours. TikTok generated around $4.6

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Saying It Social

JUNE 22, 2010

Saying It Social Your Social Media Marketing Resource Home About Polls Our Services Testimonials How Businesses like Sylvan Learning Center and Computer Explorers Can Use Foursquare Depending on where you live you may be seeing more and more businesses advertising that they participate in Foursquare. Get creative!

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Bare Feet Studios

AUGUST 28, 2008

You can use FTP to create a custom directory for your badges or you can also use the image up-loader that comes with your blog site. This is what you would place in your Event’s Badges page (assuming you replace the appropriate URLs and file names as outlined above: Step 5. See the PodCamp Hawaii Badges page for examples.

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The Realtime Report

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

A prize of up to $5,000 for readers who create a “Best Thanksgiving Ever” Pinterest board, pin the official badge of the campaign, and pin at least four other Thanksgiving photos inspired by Better Homes and Gardens or Allrecipes.com. The incentive? the popularity of food, crafts and home decor on the site.

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Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Will Google+ be a “Facebook killer” or just Google’s next failed social network? “Ghost town” or not, many experts agree that Google+ is here to stay, and it’s valuable for b2b marketing, SEO , personal branding, and reputation management. Google+ Guides and Tips.

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Diva Marketing Blog

MAY 1, 2010

Recently Four Square and cool participation badges have made it onto the social media playground. Our customers are beginning to except direct engagement with brands that go beyond interacting with the people behind the brands or playing games on social networks or solving customer service concerns.

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Almost Savvy

MARCH 31, 2010

Posted by Irene Koehler in Facebook , Social Media , Tips , Twitter on March 31, 2010 | 16 responses Hey, you! The great thing about using technology and social networking platforms is that we can easily connect, no matter where we happen to be. No badge, no mayorship, no virtual prize, no free sandwich is worth it.

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Ignite Social Media

JULY 20, 2016

As the Original Social Media Agency®, we’re frequently asked about how to get verified on Twitter. While verification may just be a blue check mark to some, to many celebrities, notable accounts, and brands, being verified brings credibility to their account. DON’T: Campaign publicly for a verification badge. Just don’t.

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Keyhole.co

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Every growth-focused business today needs a thriving social media presence, from small local businesses to big brand names. billion people , social networking sites are a goldmine of sales and marketing opportunities. That’s where reliable social media automation tools can help you. With a user base of over 4.59

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Sprout Social

JULY 11, 2016

One of the earliest brands to successfully adopt the hashtag was South by Southwest. One of the greatest things about the hashtag is that originated from a Twitter user–not a marketing agency, not a brand and not a social platform. When to Use a Branded Hashtag. Create a branded hashtag for: Product launches.

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Saying It Social

JULY 13, 2010

You would think that one of the first features Facebook would have added when the hype around creating Facebook Pages for business sprung up would have been a one (or two) click maneuver to easily post a link or a badge to your Facebook Page on your personal profile. Not as pretty as the Page Badge but still a way to promote your Page.

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Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 13, 2019

They’ve adapted to using online social networks (namely LinkedIn) to identify passive candidates in the last few years and it’s serving them well. When I log onto LinkedIn, it’s hard to look at five profiles of marketing professionals and not see a “marketing maven” badge on at least one of their profiles.

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Keyhole.co

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Linkedin has become the cornerstone of professional social networking for businesses and employees alike. It saw an incredible 22% increase in engagement in 2022 and now has 900 million members, making it the perfect place to cultivate your personal brand. LinkedIn audits are a fundamental part of any yearly brand spring clean.

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Pixlee

MAY 3, 2021

When your social media account is verified, it serves as immediate credibility. Verification also serves as proof that your account is the real, certified account for your brand, eliminating any questions about potential fake accounts. Your channel must represent the real creator, brand, or entity it claims to be.

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Mindjumpers

JULY 5, 2010

One of the most i interesting networks to pay attention to is the location-based service Foursquare, which I think Roskilde Festival made clever use of even though they didn’t have any official badges or business deals. The festival had its own Foursquare profile and had added tips for the different stages.

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Buffer Social

APRIL 29, 2019

Live video remains a core feature of the top social networks , but have you noticed that the live video buzz may have cooled? How should you be thinking about live video and your social media strategy in 2019? Live video seems to have gone from front-of-mind to back-of-mind for marketers and for the social networks themselves.

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Buffer Social

JULY 13, 2023

Features like Creator Mode and LinkedIn Top Voices have made the platform a destination for many looking to grow their personal and business brands. Carve out space in your niche on LinkedIn with your unique perspective On LinkedIn, the term 'creator' is no longer a novelty but a badge of honor.

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 11, 2014

Google+ campaigns are a great way of building trust and relationships with the people who may well become your brand advocates. Here are some key considerations: Google+ is a global, open network; as such people value openness, transparency and disclosure. fundraising), and Social on Google+ leading into key Search results.

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Adam Cohen

JULY 16, 2010

This post was mentioned on Twitter by Adam Cohen and Joshua Titsworth, Vijay Kaundal. More about this blog here. Thanks for dropping by.

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Laurel Papworth

APRIL 26, 2011

Many social media guidelines have a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to addressing negative criticism in social networks, but assessing the situation and the potential positive vs negative outcomes of responses is a skill that comes from experience. Educate one, usually means educating many in social networks online.

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Mindjumpers

AUGUST 3, 2010

At Mindjumpers we highly value attracting the right interns, because we truly believe they are a big part of bringing value to us and our clients, being part of the digital generation and being social media natives.

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Hootsuite

MARCH 8, 2022

And, 98% of all Pinterest users say they’ve tried a new brand they found on the platform. How can brands benefit from Pinterest shopping? Social commerce is exploding. In 2020, shoppers spent $560 billion USD directly on social media platforms. 48% of Americans purchased something on a social network in 2021.

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Rebekah Radice

MARCH 9, 2015

Creating a successful social media presence is one of the most important elements to branding your business online. As recent statistics show, social networking is now the top online activity in the U.S. But it’s not just the amount of time spent on social media. Update your profile. Pretty smart, right?

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Social Media Network Marketing

OCTOBER 15, 2010

Infact Social Media enables CRM to increase the brand and customer connect, get interactive and be more receptive. Thus increasing the brand awareness, creating a positive brand perspective and thereby encouraging loyalty. This then leads to more sell and up sell.

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Convince & Convert

JULY 17, 2012

This post is about optimizing your social media activities for improved engagement and increased ROI by building your reputation and trustworthiness in the eyes of those in your social networks. Social media is off limits for incentive programs, paid endorsements, contests and even certain employee social media messages.

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Mindjumpers

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

For long, Google’s message to business has been to “hold your horses”, while they were creating a proper solution for businesses and brands. Of course the reasons for having a Page on Google+ are those that we already know from Facebook: To build relations and to connect with your network.

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Kikolani

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

If you feel overwhelmed by people battling for mayorships or checking in to earn badges, not to worry – we will walk you through the basics of using geolocation on your website or blog and how to prepare your business for the new service! 8 Ways Businesses Should Use Social Media. Becoming More Accessible on Social Networks.

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Adam Cohen

JULY 12, 2010

Are they fickle with the brand of toothpaste they buy? Do they use social platforms and if so, how often and why? While we’re at it, how do our customers use social media vs. the mainstream population? Understanding the Effectiveness of Current and Historical Marketing This applies to branding initiatives too.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 25, 2019

Now that you have learned about the importance of social media icons, let’s dive into where you can find free social media icons, while also following brand guidelines: Brand guidelines on social media icons and where to find them. Source: Facebook Brand Guidelines. Source: Instagram Brand Guidelines.

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Buffer Social

MARCH 6, 2017

We will also cover the seven social media analytics dashboards from the social networks themselves and five paid multipurpose social media analytics tools. Chapter 1: 19 Free Social Media Analytics Tools. Chapter 2: 7 Social Media Analytics Dashboards from the Social Networks Themselves.

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