Firebelly

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Quickly, right now, think of a few social media brands that you follow through social media. There’s probably at least one brand above the fold in your news feed right now. What is that brand saying? Brands constantly use the flawed thinking that consumers are actually interested in useless dribble.

Communities 189

Communities Brands Discount Survey 189

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Influencer marketing has long been a staple for business-to-consumer (B2C) brands looking to cultivate more authentic connections with their audience. It’s time for B2B brands to embrace the power of influencers. However, influencer marketing is not only viable for B2B brands; it can play a crucial role in B2B social media strategies.

B2B 119

B2B Influencer Brands Marketing 119

Social Media Strategies Summit

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

However, the harsh truth is that creating winning social media content for your brand can be challenging. So, if your marketing goals include optimizing your brand’s social media presence, here are the seven crucial considerations you have to make to produce winning content guaranteed to wow your potential customers.

Social Media 130

Social Media Brands Content UGC 130

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?

Brands 129

Brands ROI Authentication UGC 129

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?

Strategy 131

Strategy Brands Hubspot Survey 131

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 5, 2023

“Who do consumers think runs brand accounts?” That’s the question we set out to answer when we surveyed 1,623 consumers from the US and the UK. But after running a follow-up survey of our own audience and comparing our findings to third-party data, we realized consumer views about social marketers were mostly spot-on.

Social Media 123

Social Media Survey Education Team 123

Oktopost

JUNE 19, 2020

Only 50 of the 501 CEOs surveyed are on Twitter and 57 are on Facebook. The social executive community isn’t a complete wasteland; outside of the Fortune 500 bubble, 80% of CEO s around the world, are adopting a social presence. Humanizing the Company. Of those active on social media, 70% use only LinkedIn.

Company 124

Company B2B Loyalty Survey 124

Mindjumpers

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

The findings are based on a survey, conducted among 469 marketers from wide varieties of industries, company sizes and levels of social marketing expertise. Interesting is that for next year, 66% of survey respondents are planning to invest in increasing presence across all social media platforms. Monitoring.

Survey 225

Survey Report Social Media ROI 225

Sprout Social

JANUARY 19, 2023

According to a Sprout survey of 300 marketers responsible for their brands social media strategy, 64% cite data, privacy and brand safety as concerns within the metaverse. And with metaverse investments surpassing $120 billion dollars in early 2022—more than double the investment in 2021—brands can’t afford to avoid resolution.

Brands 118

Brands Avatar How To Privacy 118

Sprout Social

JANUARY 29, 2024

According to a Sprout Social Q4 2023 Pulse Survey, short-form videos are what people want to see most on social, so it’s no surprise that platforms like TikTok and Instagram have seen such fast and steady growth. Our Pulse Survey data also reveals 42% of people expect to use more social networks in 2024.

Social Media 113

Social Media Strategy Exercises Retail 113

Buffer Social

JANUARY 5, 2022

You probably already know the value of building a community behind your brand: more powerful word of mouth, stronger customer retention, better organic growth. If the cheapest customer is always your existing one, the easiest community to build is the one you already have. Here’s my advice for doing it right.

Communities 90

Communities How To Newsletter Small Business 90

Convince & Convert

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Years ago, in the early days of social’s prevalence in society, brands recognized their buyers were spending more and more time on social, and they asked the obvious question: “What’s everybody saying out there?” Brands and products: 75%. Industry/brand influencers: 60%. Company’s name: 55%. Company’s executives: 44%.

Brands 193

Brands Sentiment Influencer Survey 193

The Realtime Report

APRIL 24, 2024

While the main event itself is undoubtedly important, the key to turning one-time attendees into loyal, lifelong fans of your brand lies in the critical post-event follow up phase. To truly maximize the lifetime value of your attendees, make an ongoing effort to keep them engaged with your brand in between events too.

Eventful 91

Eventful Survey Loyalty Authentication 91

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?

Brands 120

Brands Survey Microsoft Issues 120

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Social marketers rate influencer marketing as having a significant impact on their brand’s marketing efforts including customer loyalty (87%), awareness (89%) and reputation (87%), according to our Q3 2023 Pulse Survey of 307 social marketers in the United States. What do different types of influencer marketing campaigns look like?

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Examples Influencer Campaign Marketing 127

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?

Brands 114

Brands Sentiment How To Analysis 114

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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LinkedIn Brands Marketing Airlines 100

Firebelly

MARCH 21, 2012

Setting expectations is the corner stone of any successful Facebook community. According to a report by Jeremiah Owyang of Altimeter Group , only 8 out of 30 brands surveyed had expectations set. Have you set expectations in your community?

Communities 160

Communities Facebook Policies Survey 160

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.

Brands 75

Brands B2B SEO Influencer 75

Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

To reach their goal, LeBas and his team realized Super Soul Sunday had to become a multiplatform brand. Specifically, would women of color be interested in a dedicated social community? They are comfortable with branded content. To solve for this need, OWN recently launched The Know: An OWN Community. Source: Magna.

Communities 100

Communities Platform Video Fashion 100

Sprout Social

JANUARY 24, 2024

Our Q3 2023 Pulse Survey revealed 81% of US-based social marketers consider influencer marketing an essential part of their social media strategy. Whether aiming to enhance brand awareness, generate leads or boost sales, ensure clarity in your objectives. Influencer marketing has grown beyond getting a viral moment.

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Metrics Influencer Marketing Survey 100

Firebelly

JANUARY 23, 2012

Today is the 3rd annual Community Manager Appreciation Day ! A Worldwide Salute to Community Managers. By Jeremiah Owyang It’s the third annual Community Manager Appreciation Day (every fourth Monday of Jan) and I’d like to salute the folks working on the front lines at companies big and small leading the charge.

Communities 176

Communities Press Release Focus Group Survey 176

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. How do you learn from your community to help guide your marketing and product development strategy?

Company 89

Company Social Media Instagram Social Media Management 89

Convince & Convert

OCTOBER 22, 2021

What if your company could become a part of employees’ daily routines? What if there was a way for you to use this downtime to inform others and increase brand awareness? According to a 2016 survey from Bambu by Sprout Social, seven in ten employees are using social media at work. Welcome employee social advocacy!

Survey 123

Survey How To Education Hotels 123

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%).

Engagement 136

Engagement Brands Review Influencer 136

Buffer Social

JANUARY 22, 2024

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. He shared that he’s started to work with brands on sponsored content on LinkedIn and had more inquiries from companies interested in partnering with him on sponsored posts and newsletters. 

Social Media 101

Social Media Authentication LinkedIn B2B 101

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.

ROI 107

ROI Influencer Marketing Survey 107

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Consumers have endless options when it comes to the things they want to buy and yet 90% still report being brand loyal. Brand loyalty will build ambassadors and help you retain customers long term. Read on to learn how you can bring the concept of brand loyalty into focus through your marketing. Provide stellar customer service.

Loyalty 88

Loyalty Brands How To Discount 88

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. At the same time, text analytics can monitor public concerns on social media.

Sentiment 112

Sentiment Banking Patterns Hotels 112

Small Business Mavericks

JULY 24, 2013

When it comes to marketing through Facebook, businesses have the ability to set up a brand page and use it as an outpost to draw attention to their brands. Not all of your Facebook page posts have to be about you and your company. Your fans will appreciate getting to know more about your company and its passions.

Communities 101

Communities Facebook Survey Small Business 101

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In this article, we’ll take you through 6+ social media listening examples and the strategies real brands use to inspire you to get more from listening. Check out these social media listening examples employed by other brands to start building your social listening strategy and playbook. And this trend is likely to continue.

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Examples Social Media Sentiment Influencer 123

Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2021

2020 also made a significant impact on the state of social media , evolving trends, and what the world deems important in life and from brands. A survey last year revealed that 82.76 % of shoppers say they would rather support a local business than a large corporation. We saw major shifts in all aspects of our lives and businesses.

Trends 184

Trends Organization Social Media Travel 184

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.

B2B 136

B2B Brands Marketing How To 136

Keyhole.co

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

“A brand is a name a company uses to represent a specific product or business for marketing purposes.” ” Promoting your business with a brand identity helps you to attract customers more conveniently. You must plan and execute a proper strategy to succeed in your brand awareness goals.

Strategy 52

Strategy Brands Discount Hashtag 52

Pixlee

MARCH 24, 2021

Unlike influencers, however, ambassadors commit to working with a company long-term. They’ll integrate your products or services into their daily lives and promote them in the same way that they would recommend a company to a friend. . People Trust Word-of-Mouth Marketing Over Branded Content.

Brands 56

Brands Marketing Apparel Influencer 56

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.

Retail 104

Retail Social Media Brands Tips 104

Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 6, 2016

Hinge Research Institute and Social Media Today recently surveyed companies with employee advocacy programs, and the results speak for themselves: 1% saw increased brand visibility. 65% saw improved brand recognition. 7% had better brand loyalty. It’s simple. Courteous and respectful to colleagues. Provide Tools.

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Brands Loyalty Survey Newsletter 100