Sprout Social

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Think of content as the connection point between brands and consumers. Whether it’s an email newsletter, a video on TikTok, the words on a billboard or a photo on social media, it’s what drives customers to either make a decision about your brand or, at the very least, makes your brand memorable. Look within your community.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Welcome to the Social Spotlight, where we dive deep into what we love about a brand’s approach to a specific social campaign. From strategy through execution and results, we’ll examine what makes the best brands on social tick — and leave you with some key takeaways to consider for your own brand’s social strategy.

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Pixlee

APRIL 6, 2020

Customer interactions with brands are becoming increasingly digital, and CPG brands are at the forefront of this digital transformation. As competition is picking up, brands are battling it out to create a unique identity as well as remain successful with their community. Why do businesses need to build a brand community?

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Communities Brands Reputation Authentication 56

Webbiquity SMM

MAY 9, 2023

Goal-setting is the foundation of any successful social media (or any other type of) marketing campaign. With 93% of marketers leveraging social media for increased brand exposure, it’s vital for businesses to identify ways to stay ahead of the curve. Guest post by Ahana Basu. What’s the best approach for creating that strategic plan?

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Sprout Social

JUNE 7, 2023

But an ever-crowded space filled with brands and creators means your relevancy is always at risk. When a brand experience is consistently good, it champions powerful brand recall, turns customers into advocates and builds credibility that ultimately increases your repeat business. What is brand experience?

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2023

More TikTok campaigns Image credit: Solen Feyissa on Unsplash TikTok’s appeal stems from its short-form videos, which often mix entertainment with information in an easy-to-digest format. These small communities share interests and requirements, making them more inclined to purchase the items and services the microinfluencer vouches for.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

3 elements to a successful influencer marketing strategy An influencer marketing campaign uses individuals with a strong social following to promote a brand. Align with the right influencers Align with the right influencers for your brand. When you do, your brand’s message resonates with an already engaged audience.

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 12, 2024

Nevertheless, we know it takes much more work to manage a brand on social media. This includes the importance of social media for discovery, reputation management, community building, and brand awareness and engagement. 55% of consumers discover brands for the first time on social media, according to Sprout Social.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Welcome back to the Post Performance Report (PPR), a series where we compile and analyze social media posts and campaigns inspiring us, and breakdown what makes them so genius. We unpack how your brand can use these examples to spark your own scroll-stopping ideas—while maximizing your budget and doing more with less.

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Hootsuite

MARCH 2, 2022

Let’s talk about why it’s important to understand social media marketing for retail brands. Those people are engaging with retail brands on social. Nearly a quarter ( 23% ) of social media users follow a brand or company they already purchase from. follow companies and brands they’re thinking of purchasing from.

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Oktopost

MAY 18, 2021

Here you will find a summary of our latest webinar, “From the Experts: What’s in a Brand: Managing your Brand’s Reputation” with Kevin Mulrane, VP, Head of Sales, US at ProQuo AI. What Makes Up Peoples Relationships with Brands. Flip the Switch on Your Brand’s Relationship.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

And this is the potential that ecommerce brands are capitalizing on. Plenty of small brands were built for Instagram, or rather, it was Instagram that helped build them in the first place. Ecommerce brands need to make the most of this opportunity. It allows brands to showcase their products on posts and Stories.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 4, 2023

When a brand is able to create positive buzz around their brand by just mentioning a product enhancement or product drop, you know they have a great marketing strategy behind them. But how are some brands, like Apple, able to attract new customers and elevate their positioning in the market with a simple announcement?

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Keyhole.co

AUGUST 16, 2023

Running a successful marketing campaign requires a dynamic approach that attracts your audience and keeps them engaged. Social media platforms offer unparalleled reach and real-time interactions with your audience, while email marketing allows for personalized, direct communication.

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Keyhole.co

JANUARY 20, 2024

Small businesses don’t have the budget for national ads, hiring celebrities, or creating flashy campaigns. Anyone can market on Facebook–big brands, small businesses, and individuals alike. In fact, surveys show that the majority of Facebook users follow at least six brands. And you could be one of these brands.

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Pixlee

MAY 28, 2021

Lending itself to images and videos exclusively, the highly visual platform attracts users and visual brands alike. Conversely, non-visual brands, like insurance, software, and other similarly abstract brands can struggle with Instagram as a channel. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible for non-visual brands to do the same.

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Pixlee

AUGUST 25, 2021

From influencer marketing to video-sharing, Instagram now offers marketers creative space to grow brand awareness on a channel their audience already loves. 90% of brands have a business account on Instagram, which means that this platform is really the center for building a successful brand.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 25, 2022

What does it take to build brand awareness? Today, we have brand mascots faking forbidden romances, sponsored dance challenges and internet beefs over—ironically enough— chicken sandwiches. Building a memorable brand takes some big swings but you have to walk before you can run. What is brand awareness? Our advice?

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 19, 2013

Communicators often find themselves torn between the desire to embrace innovation, and the need to give their clients responsible advice. Criticisms against the dizzying array of marketing tools vying for communicators’ attention and loyalty reminds me of journalists’ gripes about “what not to do in PR.”. apologies, Shonali!).

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Pixlee

MAY 8, 2017

Is there a product that you use from one brand that you would never, ever buy from another business? It’s because they’ve developed loyalty to the brand. . So how do you build brand loyalty , especially when you’re an online business without the personal interaction of brick-and-mortar stores? Share it Everywhere.

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Pixlee

MAY 8, 2017

Is there a product that you use from one brand that you would never, ever buy from another business? It’s because they’ve developed loyalty to the brand. . So how do you build brand loyalty , especially when you’re an online business without the personal interaction of brick-and-mortar stores? Share it Everywhere.

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Loyalty UGC Brands Content 40

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The risk isn’t just a misalignment with customer expectations but also the missed opportunity to cultivate brand loyalty and advocacy. In this article, we explain how you can use social listening to increase customer advocacy and, in doing so, level up your brand. Social listening plays a vital role in this area.

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Keyhole.co

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Do you lie awake at night worrying about what PR disaster will derail your brand image online? So, it’s fair to say that a positive online brand reputation is a business’s greatest asset today. Your brand reputation management must consistently improve to sustain a good name. You are not alone. For that, follow these steps: 1.

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Pixlee

JANUARY 20, 2022

For brands looking at social media channels to enhance their reach, esports has proven to be a massive opportunity. While there is considerable profit to be generated if you’re part of the esports industry, brands not directly in the gaming industry can also leverage esports viewership to their advantage. Image Source.

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 23, 2024

Image credit: Mohammad Metri on Unsplash Effective customer retention methods can enhance loyalty and generate better word-of-mouth advocacy, ultimately boosting profits. Social listening, and more broadly online brand monitoring, is essential. Monitor brand mentions. What do you need for better customer retention?

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Nike and Colin Kaepernick said that in 2018 , and even in the short time since then, consumers’ expectations for brand activism have continued to evolve. Yet, since the wave of black squares and transformative commitments, many brands haven’t had much to say publicly. It’s sharing how your brand is making good on its promises.

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Pixlee

AUGUST 25, 2021

From influencer marketing to video-sharing, Instagram now offers marketers creative space to grow brand awareness on a channel their audience already loves. 90% of brands have a business account on Instagram, which means that this platform is really the center for building a successful brand.

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Instagram UGC Brands Hashtag 68

Keyhole.co

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Coca-Cola has developed a reputation as an iconic global brand owing to their purpose — Refresh the world. Source: Coca-Cola Instagram Carousels offer a dynamic approach to storytelling, making it possible to delve deeper into brand stories, collaborations, or product launches. Because of this, they have earned brand loyalty and trust.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 19, 2024

Artificial intelligence-driven analytics tools sift through massive datasets to identify patterns, trends and insights humans might overlook—allowing brands a distinct competitive edge by making strategic decision-making easier and improving customer experiences. As an example, let’s look at a bank that wants to improve its customer service.

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 13, 2022

In this article, you’ll learn what user-generated content is, plus a few other things: understand the benefits of using UGC in your campaigns, see how big and small brands execute UGC, Get actionable tips to help transform your user-generated content into more engagement and conversions for your brand. Brand loyalists.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Building brand reputation and loyalty is the top business priority for leaders in the current economic climate, according to the 2023 State of Social Media report. Influencers play a growing role here—these digital trendsetters help brands establish credibility with target audiences while extending their reach.

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ROI Influencer Marketing Survey 107

Oktopost

MARCH 26, 2024

In a world where authenticity, transparency, and efficiency are not just valued but expected, direct communication between brands and their customers is the heartbeat of modern-day business. In parallel, when your customers feel heard, their satisfaction and loyalty increase, only fueling business growth.

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agora pulse

DECEMBER 1, 2020

When you provide social media strategy, you can work with clients on positioning their brands effectively, building audiences on the right platforms, and aligning their social media marketing with their business goals. Community management. Are your clients eager to increase their brand awareness or improve customer loyalty?

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Sprout Social

MAY 19, 2021

Most consumers expect brands and companies with a social media presence to interact with their customers in meaningful ways. As social continues to evolve, the ways audiences engage with brands will grow alongside it. Choose a brand over the competition (77%). Recommend a brand (76%).

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Mindjumpers

AUGUST 16, 2012

There has never been more gamers on Facebook than there is at the moment, and it thus seems that now might be a really good time to start thinking apps and games into your social marketing campaigns in order to entertain your fans and keep them coming back. The new App Center is boosting Facebook gaming.

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Pixlee

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Whether you’re a new startup or a seasoned company, this post will walk you through how you can build a wildly successful brand strategy for your ecommerce brand in 2022. What Defines an Ecommerce Brand in 2022? Brands are defined more by their community than by who they say they are. Technology.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 9, 2024

According to The Sprout Social Index™ , consumers across age groups agree the most memorable thing a brand can do on social media is respond to customers. Consumers want to feel like your brand is speaking directly to them, addressing their unique preferences and needs. Consumers expect that same level of service online.

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