Sprout Social

AUGUST 30, 2022

Discord is the future of online communities. Gen Z, in particular, is opting to spend time in smaller, private online communities. Marketers, creators and community builders looking to future proof themselves should take a moment to reflect—are you part of that “digital campfire?” Instead, it is a community platform.

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Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

However, not all trends are created equal when it comes to brand marketing. In this video, Community Managers AnnE Ford and Dervon Thompson will explore how to identify relevant trends for your brand, when to join in on viral trend conversations, and tips for putting your unique spin on trending topics.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 4, 2019

Communities have been around for centuries, however online communities have only been around for a few decades. According to Computerworld the first “online community” came about in 1973 when Talkomatic for the PLATO time-sharing system released a text-based group chat. Let’s get right to it, how to build your brand’s community.

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Sherrilynne Starkie

APRIL 26, 2021

How a Brand can Make a Presence On TikTok. It gives brands authenticity, familiarity and builds trust. In fact, people will enjoy the brand experience more fully through other people’s content. TikTok also offers branded hashtag challenges as an advertising option. Engage With Your Community . Be On Trend.

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Ignite Social Media

JULY 13, 2021

A lot of us think that way because we’re used to social media being a place for audiences to interact and engage with brands in a fun and loving way, but a recent study shows that consumers want to see brands provide customer service on social. Social media is meant to be one thing and one thing only – and that’s social, right?

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In marketing, brand awareness is a significant focus—in fact, it’s likely one of your main goals. In this article, learn how to build your own customer marketing strategy, how it creates customer trust and see some stellar customer marketing examples from brands who are getting it right. This is where customer marketing comes in.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

APRIL 11, 2024

However, the one mistake brands make is using social networks to talk at their audience instead of communicating with their followers. Moreover, research shows that: 79% of consumers favor brand messaging that develops a relationship. Social media is an excellent platform for raising brand awareness and engaging your audience.

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Pixlee

MARCH 28, 2022

As the metaverse continues to grow and brands begin designing marketing strategies that align with it, it’s important to remember that social media is not the only approach to community-building. Hence, it is of the essence that you build your brand community closest to conversion. So if not social media, then where?

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Even the most well-known legacy brands need to adapt to attract audiences over the years. A strategy that made a brand successful years ago may be obsolete in the future, that’s why building brand awareness remains critical for established and upcoming businesses alike.

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Later

MARCH 6, 2019

Have you spotted Instagram comments from huge brands or celebrities popping up in your feed as you scroll through the latest posts? . It used to be that brands wanted to receive Instagram comments from followers to grow their account. Instagram comments are going through a big change.

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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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Mindjumpers

AUGUST 21, 2012

Having a community such as a Facebook brand page equals engagement! The key element is not only to promote your brand or a new product launch, because if you had no community, where would your business actually be? Monitor what they are saying and discussing with both you and other fans within the community.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Sprout’s Tagging feature has changed the reporting game for many brands. In this article, we’ll show you how 3 brands have created a Tagging strategy for marketing campaigns, cross-org reporting and better insights. Luckily, there is a light at the end of the ask-hard-questions tunnel: Tags in Sprout reports. Let’s dive in.

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SocMed Sean

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Having worked in online community management for the last 15 years, I have had the privilege of putting together some amazing teams. The roles on a digital community team varied, ranging from digital strategists, to graphic designers…and everything in-between. Community management is not easy. is for Attention to Detail.

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Buffer Social

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Join Buffer’s open beta anytime and pop over to our community to let us know what you think of the latest features.)    With that, here are 11 ways to utilize this beautiful new feature to its fullest potential, five directly from our team and community.  😉

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Sprout Social

APRIL 29, 2024

Homegrown content creators engage their communities more deeply and get more impactful brand endorsements because of their strong, authentic relationships. This shows that when influencers showcase a product or brand, their followers trust their recommendations and take action based on their endorsements.

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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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Sprout Social

MARCH 25, 2024

The short-form video format has quickly become a favorite of both brands and consumers. We’ll also talk about the value of using Reel hashtags for Instagram and share tips for finding the best hashtags for your brand. This not only gets you more exposure, but also positions your brand as relevant and up-to-date. Let’s dig in.

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Buffer Social

AUGUST 30, 2023

Both creators and marketers alike are tapping into the power of fostering communities — and with good reason. We asked both online community experts and community-building creators to share their expertise, so you can tap into this powerful approach. What is a community? So how do you do it? And is it worth it?

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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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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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. According to The Sprout Social Index™ , the most memorable thing brands can do on social is respond to their customers. The play: Social customer care isn’t just for digital-first brands.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 1, 2023

Digital content creators are reshaping brand strategy for the better. Obviously, creators won’t ever man your customer care lines, but their in-depth knowledge of their communities (a.k.a. It might be time to think about integrating them into another key function of your business: product development. Don't wait!

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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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Ignite Social Media

JUNE 27, 2019

As a business, you’re trying to build a community of people who share a similar passion for your brand or the products/services you provide. While creating a group for your brand may be intimidating, below are some parameters you can follow to generate a sense of community and maximize engagement. If XYZ Company.

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SocMed Sean

MAY 15, 2012

Dear Brand Managers, Let’s face it…engaging online isn’t always easy. Sometimes product updates don’t go as we plan. But, as with most things in life, honesty is the the best policy when it comes to communicating with your online community. I’d love to hear about it in a comment!

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

That growth, combined with 40% of Gen Z searching social platforms for info instead of Google, makes Reddit a unique opportunity for brands. Users create posts in topic-based communities — called subreddits — and interact in comment threads. Reddit is all about fostering community by encouraging users (a.k.a.

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agora pulse

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

As a Facebook community manager, you need to know how to comment on a Facebook Page as your Facebook Page. If you do, you can expand your reach and engagement, and develop a stronger brand voice. If you do, you can expand your reach and engagement, and develop a stronger brand voice. Comment on Other Pages.

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Later

AUGUST 10, 2021

We spoke to Annabel Okeya, founder of Seventh & Oak , an independent brand of handmade and eco-friendly home fragrance goods based out of Ontario, Canada. . Annabel shares the inspiration behind the brand, why she’s passionate about sustainability, and how she’s built an engaged digital community — all during a global pandemic.

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The Realtime Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

to Strengthen your Brand. You need to have a presence in TikTok if you want to boost your brand’s sales. It would be best to incorporate several tips when using TikTok to strengthen your brand. Tiktok Strategies That Will Help in Strengthening the Brand. Community Building. How to Strategize TikTok.

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Pixlee

AUGUST 2, 2021

Well-researched and authentic content will always get more followers than pitching products. How Can Podcasts Help Your Brand? The best brand podcasts aren’t simply descriptions of your industry or what products you have to offer; they follow industry-related topics episodically to educate and entertain listeners.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JANUARY 3, 2019

In April, the platform saw changes to its API that resulted in the death of Instagram bots, apps that help brands analyze their followers and limitations on the ability to repost UGC. As we move into a new year, brands will need to continually assess and adjust their Instagram strategies to stand out. 2018 was a big year for Instagram.

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Oktopost

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Branding is crucial for every business. However, before you can form a strong brand image, you first need to make sure that your brand is visible to the right audience. In this article, we’ll explain what brand visibility is and why it needs to be a critical part of your overall branding strategy in 2022 and beyond.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JANUARY 28, 2021

When it comes to using Instagram to market your brand, your follower count isn’t the be-all-end-all. Your Instagram captions are an opportunity to connect with customers and build brand trust and awareness. Clarify Your Brand Voice. Your brand voice is the core of boosting engagement on Instagram.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 22, 2023

In doing so, they have leveled the playing field for brands of all sizes and industries. Within these tools, conversational analytics harnesses the power of customer conversations and discussions by identifying and tracking hidden brand insights. Here is a closer look at the key benefits.

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Unmetric

AUGUST 2, 2019

Which are the most followed brands on Instagram and how did they get there? Luckily, we have an Instagram analytics tool that tracks, among other things, which brands have the most followers. Instagram has proven to be a great platform for brands to market their products. Top brands on Instagram.

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Sprout Social

MAY 11, 2023

Operating on social media without brand safety tools is like browsing the internet without malware protection. Brand safety has traditionally been relegated to just protecting brands from advertising on or near inappropriate content online. What are brand safety tools?

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Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The “One-Man” Social Media Team Regarding internal social media team structures, the proverbial One-Man Show is the most common, even among larger brands. They also must rely on the company’s customer care roles to manage community engagement. Therefore, content production is one of the largest challenges.

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