Almost Savvy

JULY 12, 2010

Social Networking Lines Get Blurred With the unprecedented growth of Facebook, it has become the largest social networking platform by far. Is this because social networking is new? I’m sure this has been going on since the early days of humans interacting and forming communities.

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Saying It Social

APRIL 11, 2010

Saying It Social Your Social Media Marketing Resource Home About Polls Our Services Testimonials Social Networking For a Cause: The Power of Online Communities I’d like to use this blog post to step out of our social-networking-for-business mentality and talk a little bit about using social networking for special causes.

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Pam Moore

OCTOBER 20, 2020

SocialZoomFactor · 15 Methods to Research and Know Your Customer for More Leads and Sales. However, very few marketing experts, agencies or consultants in the industry will actually tell you HOW to research and learn the details about your customer! Target Customer Research in a Nutshell . Do you REALLY know your customer?

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Pam Moore

JULY 28, 2019

When it comes to digital marketing, social media and branding, it is no different. ” Unfortunately, there are far too many “experts” online touting that you must be on every new shiny object and social network. Stop only playing around with the social networks.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

This was a time when we saw global brands from Sephora to Yelp release social responsibility statements and pledges to commit more resources to diversity, equity and inclusion in all areas of their business. In 2023, brands continue to be held accountable by their customers—but the bar is higher.

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The Realtime Report

JULY 16, 2014

Today marks the official launch of Bubblews (the combination of “bubbles” and “news”), a new social media website that pays its users for each view, like and comment. The real question is, are social network users looking for a new type of social networking site?

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Webbiquity SMM

MAY 9, 2023

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. Alignment with Business Objectives: Social media marketing goals should align with your overall business objectives. Image credit: Twitter Here’s how Sprout Social is doing 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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Pam Moore

OCTOBER 25, 2020

SocialZoomFactor · Personal Branding: 5 Pillars to Build a Brand of Authority and Influence. Do you need a personal brand in business today? Personal branding is a requirement for any business leader in any niche. You have a personal brand regardless if you consciously designed it or not. . The answer is yes!

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Sprout Social

JUNE 18, 2019

Does the person who post as your brand on Facebook also work to develop the community that the company is part of? Running a brand’s social media accounts is a lot of work. As the social media industry has evolved, each role in the marketing team has developed along with it. Should they?

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Pam Moore

MARCH 8, 2018

A brand is not a logo, colors, fancy tag line or even a fancy Super Bowl commercial. A brand is not your Facebook page cover video, Twitter background or set of beautifully designed Pinterest boards or images on your Instagram profile. The truth is your brand is all of these things and more. The Living, Breathing, Human Brand.

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Hootsuite

MARCH 2, 2022

Let’s talk about why it’s important to understand social media marketing for retail brands. Nearly three-quarters ( 74.8% ) of the world’s population over the age of 12 use social media. Those people are engaging with retail brands on social. follow companies and brands they’re thinking of purchasing from.

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Visually SM

AUGUST 19, 2020

A big part of succeeding in Digital Marketing is finding out the right channels to promote your brand. But with so many social media platforms out there, how can your company make such a big decision? In this guide, you will understand why it is so important to have social media profiles for your business. Are you ready?

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Pam Moore

MARCH 31, 2017

Do you have social media problems? . Overwhelmed with constantly changing social networks and technology? Unclear what social networks to focus on? Master and stay updated on all of the top social networks, technology and industry changes that matter most to your business!

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Adam Cohen

JULY 12, 2010

Brian Solis has a terrific series starting this week on the changing marketing, advertising and communications, where he adds a 5th P: People. People are the fuel behind social media, which is really just tools and tactics. Are they fickle with the brand of toothpaste they buy? Do they care what kind of car they drive?

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 22, 2024

Instead, I can provide certain themes and insights based on research, expert opinions, and raw instinct for what we might see. 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.

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Pam Moore

JANUARY 19, 2020

What are the biggest digital marketing and branding trends shaping the year ahead? How will marketers approach increasing brand awareness, attracting new customers and growing revenue in an always on digital world where the only guarantee is change? 15 Digital Branding Trends You Can't Ignore in 2020. Brands Get More Human.

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Sherrilynne Starkie

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Research released today by LoyaltyOne and two leading North American academic institutions provides the long-awaited proof that social media interaction between a customer and a brand drives immediate and long-term sales increases. The Air Miles program logo in Canada since 2009. Photo credit: Wikipedia).

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Pam Moore

APRIL 1, 2019

We are living in exciting times with the advancements in technology, artificial intelligence, live video streaming, user behavior analysis, data measurement and analysis, communication mediums, social media marketing, social networking and the power at our fingertips to bring human beings and communities together.

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Janet Fouts

APRIL 29, 2013

Silicon Valley Tech Women held a panel at the shiny new SalesForce offices in downtown San Francisco entitled Leveraging Social Networking to Advance Your Career. Global Social Media Marketing, Cisco Systems. Most of the panel chunks up time throughout the day to manage their social networks. LaSandra Brill Sr.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Waves of corporations have responded by making pledges to uphold eco-friendly, socially responsible, antiracist business practices. Despite more frequent business pledges, consumers remain skeptical– 52% believe brands that take stances on societal issues are just trying to drive sales. Responsive brands breed trust.

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SocialFish

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

This post is the first 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. First, I’ll say that I am involved in 3 major communities.

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Sprout Social

JULY 21, 2022

You could post on community review sites or live-stream it to the masses. Understanding these different types of social media will help you develop a better content strategy and know where to focus your time and energy. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of 14 types of social media every marketer needs to know.

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Pam Moore

JANUARY 14, 2019

As many marketers and business owners are challenged to make their brands become human a few of the questions we hear most are: What do I talk about? Depending on how connected you are with your community they may be interested in what you eat, where you go for breakfast. Who is in your community? What do I share? Know Yourself.

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Pam Moore

APRIL 1, 2019

We are living in exciting times with the advancements in technology, artificial intelligence, live video streaming, user behavior analysis, data measurement and analysis, communication mediums, social media marketing, social networking and the power at our fingertips to bring human beings and communities together.

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Pam Moore

MAY 15, 2019

Influence marketing is helping brands of all sizes big and small engage their dream customers, ignite communities, increase brand awareness and nurture powerful relationships. There are also agencies who claim to help brands big and small build relationships with an influencer marketing program. This is up from $1.7

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The Realtime Report

AUGUST 6, 2012

Brand advocates — people who share content that results in a new person engaging with a campaign – generate an average of 14 earned media impressions each, according to research released today by Wildfire, the social media marketing software company recently acquired by Google.

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Pam Moore

MAY 27, 2019

Humanizing your brand enables you to build a relationship built on trust, authority and human connection that can be felt in the heart. Ensure your audience and potential customer remembers your brand when it comes time to make a purchase decision? 5 easy ways to use data and social insights to humanize your brand.

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 4, 2023

How do you “do” social media marketing, and how do you get started? In this post, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about marketing your brand on social media. Bonus: Get a free social media strategy template to quickly and easily plan your own strategy. Community management.

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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. Open Community Means Collaborating with a Purpose.

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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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Jason Yormark

JULY 22, 2009

While community is a hot buzz word these days, it’s still quite a ways before most businesses truly embrace the idea. Companies like Starbucks , Dell , even my previous employer Microsoft Advertising , all do community incredibly well and it has paid off for all of them many times over.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 18, 2022

This premise is essentially the case for the growing number of vertical networks that are taking off online. Vertical social networks aren’t overnight sensations. If you look closely, online communication preferences have hinted that this was coming all along. But first, what are vertical networks? it’s a new year.

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Buffer Social

MAY 12, 2016

Instagram changed its logo on Wednesday, and as with almost any significant change to a popular social network, the internet was split. But why do social networks feel the need to change their core functionality and design? Why social networks change (and why we keep coming back). Some loved it.

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Sprout Social

JULY 19, 2022

According to 72% of our LinkedIn community , hashtagging impacts the overall performance of social media content. Forward-thinking brands use them with specific goals and intentional strategies in mind—whether they’re making their product go viral or gaining international press. Using hashtags on different social networks.

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Hootsuite

JUNE 28, 2023

Don’t worry, dark social isn’t the same as the notorious “dark web” trying to lure you into evil. Dark social is the oldest social network in action: private, untraceable human-to-human communication. Bonus: Download a free guide to learn how to use social media listening to boost sales and conversions today.

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Buffer Social

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

This week on The Science of Social Media , we’re sharing a simple, yet proven formula that you can use time and time again to discover irresistible content ideas using Reddit, YouTube, Quora, and other online communities. Part IV: Other communities and social networks for content discovery.

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