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. But Reddit isn’t the best place for every company. Users create posts in topic-based communities — called subreddits — and interact in comment threads. What is Reddit? How does Reddit work?

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Ignite Social Media

MAY 4, 2020

With the content capabilities across social showing no signs of slowing, many brand marketers are wondering how these new features may be beneficial. The feature was the first step towards community sharing on the app, allowing users to post public content for friends to view for 24 hours. Instagram. Source: Statista.

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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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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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Social Media Strategies Summit

APRIL 8, 2021

What’s more, its parent company also owns three of the other four platforms to appear in the top five, including Facebook, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger. You can create and edit short (30-second) videos, adding music and effects, then share them with your followers and the wider Instagram community (provided you’ve got a public account).

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2023

While this platform has already played a huge role in social media trends over the last couple of years, brands will likely continue to utilize it for advertising purposes this year, despite serious security concerns. The success of live video initiatives makes it clear that consumers want to see the faces behind their favorite companies.

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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

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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Later

JANUARY 27, 2021

In this blog post, we’re sharing 6 brands with shoppable Instagram feeds and what you can learn from them: Why Your Business Needs a Shoppable Instagram Feed . 6 Brands With Shoppable Instagram Feeds. Read our case study with the beverage brand. #2: But don’t just take our word for it. The best part? 2: Well+Good.

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Later

MAY 28, 2021

With over 756 million users , it’s full of opportunities for brand marketing. In this blog post, we’re sharing five ways you can use LinkedIn to market your brand and reach relevant audiences. How to Use LinkedIn for Marketing Your Brand . Share Your Brand Voice. Ready to get started? Let’s dive in!

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 12, 2023

External communication, marketing and public relations (PR) have been tricky for brands over the last few years. Leading to an ever-increasing emphasis on how corporations reflect these values when communicating with their audiences. What are brand values? Why it’s important to have and share your brand’s values.

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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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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 10, 2018

Yet, health and wellness brands refuse to let them go. These communication approaches popup from healthcare companies, to athletic wear, to fitness apps. When the masses are using the same communication strategies, it’s time to stop and pause. Positioning: Lärabar as a Lifestyle Brand. Be stronger. Get fit faster.

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Later

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

More than ever, brands are setting themselves apart on social media with creative campaigns — and seeing big results. In this blog post, we highlight 7 brands with awesome social media campaigns to inspire your content strategy in 2021: . 7 Social Media Campaign Ideas to Inspire Your Strategy in 2021: Knix ’s Community-building.

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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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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Now an essential tool for all marketing efforts, it has changed how brands reach their customers, build awareness, and foster connections with their audiences. And it’s not just about engagement and branding – social media strategies can speed up lead generation and conversions, directly impacting your business ROI.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Members also include 92% of Fortune 500 companies, 90 million senior-level influencers, and 63 million decision-makers. These demographics make LinkedIn an enticing and important channel for brands. But given its professional nature, brands need to stay in tune with what their LinkedIn audiences crave.

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Buffer Social

MARCH 5, 2021

She's the Social Media Manager at Southern Elegance Candle Company (SECC), a home fragrance and budding lifestyle brand that captures the warmth and hospitality that the South is known for. It can make or break a brand. One marketer that has mastered the art of social media to drive a better customer experience is Bryanna Evans.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 5, 2023

“Who do consumers think runs brand accounts?” What does it say about the way brands co-opt BIPOC culture? She is an experienced social media strategist passionate about helping brands and companies tell compelling and culturally relevant stories on social. Even the majority of our own team fit within that demographic.

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Later

MAY 13, 2021

We spoke to Marissa Grootes , founder of STIL , a purpose-led company that sells organizational products and planners. . Marissa shares the inspiration behind the brand, why consistency matters, and how her team has grown an Instagram community of over 30K followers. . And this isn’t by accident. . Marissa: Consistency is key.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Brands have made headlines for their gestures of goodwill—like when Calm paid Naomi Osaka’s fines for skipping press meetings to protect her own mental health and Airbnb introduced temporary housing plans for Afghan refugees. Consumers are quick to see right through hollow brand activism. Responsive brands breed trust.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

That’s exactly why brands are integrating video into their content strategies and racking up huge viewership in the process. Consider below why Instagram’s video platform is so brand-friendly. Instagram’s video formats are fair game for any brand. What makes Instagram video marketing so compelling? Short-form?

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Buffer Social

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Their strength is in their community. They’ve identified a powerful marketing channel to help these women bring their visions to life: digital community. Read on for a behind-the-scenes look at how IFundWomen integrates their marketing and community building to foster inclusive digital spaces. It’s a great tactic!

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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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agora pulse

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Partnering with social media influencers can help you grow your brand and build a community of engaged fans. Unlike branded posts and advertisements, influencers produce content that delivers their sponsors’ messages in a less invasive way. In many cases, you don’t have to look far to locate the best influencers for your brand.

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Ignite Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2016

As election day draws nearer, naturally we can’t help but to think about how brands may incorporate election-themed content into their mix as a way to find relevancy, or engage in conversations related to it. Or whether or not brands should talk elections is about as controversial as the two leading candidates themselves.

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Keyhole.co

JANUARY 20, 2024

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. Create a separate Facebook group and community page Your first task is to set up your Facebook business page.

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Sprout Social

JULY 7, 2020

Throughout 2020, brands have been challenged to maintain their social media presence as audiences invest their attention into major social movements and changes to their way of life. Consistently, the message has been that audiences seek brands’ participation on social issues. Why do audiences look to brands on social issues?

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Sprout Social

JUNE 27, 2022

This new opportunity has revolutionized how B2C brands interact with their customers. Quite a few brands are trying to answer that question for themselves. Not all B2B companies may not be able to capitalize on those instant #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt B2C conversions, but that doesn’t mean they won’t get any value out of the network.

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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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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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Ignite Social Media

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Participants were able to send a free box of mac and cheese to a friend, ostensibly to encourage community during the pandemic. As our team caught wind of the campaign, it became obvious this program was damaging the brand more than it was helping it. We’ve been managing social media programs for billion-dollar brands since 2007.

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Mindjumpers

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Earlier this year a study revealed that the organic reach for brands declined to 2-6%. Is your company considering content amplification on Facebook? Is your company considering content amplification on Facebook? Instead focusing on creating an ongoing dialogue with the community has repeatedly proven more profitable. ?.

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Akamai Marketing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Two of those words are “audience&# and “community.&# The maestro directs, he coaxes, he makes the orchestra the best it can be, that’s what a good community manager’s job as well. Why should you care if you have community vs. audiences? Interested in a community vs. an audience? Guess what?

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SocialFish

MARCH 3, 2011

This post is the second in a two-part series where guest blogger Garry Polmateer , former association executive currently working at NimbleUser helping organizations with Salesforce, looks at two online brands through the lens of the concepts in our book, Open Community. Read Part 1 here. See [link] for a quick overview.

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Likeable

MARCH 31, 2021

Brands (and people!) About half ( 51 percent ) of brands utilize social listening in any capacity. However, only 8 percent of brands that leveraged a listening solution used it for competitive research and analysis. How Can Social Listening Help Your Brand? Brand Health & Customer Insights.

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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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