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. And not just respond.

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Hootsuite

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Whether you’re B2B or B2C, your customers want to engage with humans on social media. 56% of customers want more relatable, personable content from brands on social, but 48% of brands are still posting self-promotional content multiple times a week. Easy: be active on social media.

Social Media 111

Social Media Strategy HootSuite Sentiment 111

Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Social listening tools are some of the most important for any social media marketer to master. Simply because of the vast amount of data they provide about your brand, your audience, and your competitors in real time. What is social listening? What are social listening tools? First things first, though.

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Brand Monitoring Tools Brands HootSuite 98

Sprout Social

AUGUST 16, 2023

It was a scene out of futuristic fiction—a decades-old bank collapsing mere hours after a social media post went viral. SVB wasn’t the only bank to experience a social media-induced run this year, with First Republic Bank following suit and collapsing two months later.

Social Media 74

Social Media Banking Brands Sentiment 74

Sprout Social

JULY 23, 2020

As a young social media manager, getting into the habit of thinking through each pitfall and every improvement opportunity was critical in helping me grow my career. My boss also taught me the importance of social media silence, a strategic measure we take during times of crises—local or national—and halt all social media publishing.

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Social Media Brands Sentiment How To 145

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 111

Brands Sentiment How To Analysis 111

Oktopost

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Are you measuring the right B2B social media metrics? Many B2B organizations find themselves using social media management platforms originally crafted for B2C brands. As a result, these platforms often lack the nuanced insights needed to thoroughly gauge your social media performance and its impact on revenue.

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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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Report Atlassian Brands Sentiment 64

Keyhole.co

MARCH 26, 2024

With millions of online followers and a vocal, active, and thriving fanbase, LEGO is at the top of its social media game. Let’s see how LEGO’s social media strategy builds on its prominence in pop culture. But with its forays into films and collaborations with other pop culture icons, the brand is an adult favorite, too.

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Construction Social Media Strategy Collaboration 52

Keyhole.co

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

It also indicates how often customers turn towards your brand when discussing trends, ideas, and insights in your industry. By tracking ‌mentions of Adderall alongside discussions of anxiety or depression , brands can gain valuable insights into ‌public perceptions of mental health solutions. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

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Social Media How To Metrics Sentiment 59

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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Keyhole.co

JULY 31, 2023

Social media platforms help businesses to address customer queries, establish real-time engagement, and build stronger relationships. This is quickly becoming the norm, as approximately 63% of customers now anticipate companies to offer customer support through social media.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 20, 2023

Your first instinct when implementing an organic social media strategy for a technology company would be to showcase your tech, right? But with organic social media (and the elusive algorithms that power it), you can’t target a specific audience. Community is a vague word though. What does it all mean? Scientists?

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Communities Products Company Strategy 85

Oktopost

AUGUST 10, 2023

This is where the strategic utilization of social media comes into play. While some businesses still put social media in the categories of brand awareness or community management exclusively, research claims that 75% of B2B buyers use social media to make buying decisions.

Social Media 62

Social Media B2B Sentiment How To 62

Ignite Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Are you looking for a social media management tool to help you with your online marketing? Let’s Check Out Khoros as a Social Media Management Tool . Let’s Check Out Khoros as a Social Media Management Tool . Their tool breaks down into these main areas of concentration to help brands: .

Social Media Management 122

Social Media Management Review Social Media Tools 122

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Ah social media. As social media platforms have changed over the years (RIP, Vine), so too have the pros and cons of social media. Not so long ago, brands and executives were still wondering whether they should be on social media at all. Why social media is good.

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Social Media Crowdsourcing Privacy Comparison 140

Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

We don’t have to tell you that social media is an industry that changes almost daily. At any given moment, there are new tools, platform updates, improved tracking, and several 2020 social media trends are emerging now that point to our industry being one of constant movement. Source: PEW Surveys conducted 2012-2019.

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Trends Social Media Instagram Platform 182

agora pulse

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

We’ve culled the best social media analytics tools to save you the time and pain of sifting through everything out there. How do you measure your brand’s progress on social media and make sure you’re on track to reach your marketing goals? Social Media Analytics Defined. Enhance brand awareness.

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Analytics Social Media Tools Price 179

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In this piece, the team behind Figo’s social media presence shared their tips for maintaining a regular social cadence and translating results to larger company goals. Why social media consistency matters for brands Consistency on social media isn’t just nice to have: it’s a non-negotiable for long-term success.

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Social Media Insurance ROI Meme 109

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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Reputation Tools Brands How To 128

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Over the past year, social has increased its influence on trends , industries and even markets. As its impacts continue to grow, social media managers have taken their roles in new and innovative directions. So who better to predict the future of social media marketing than the people behind the profiles?

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Social Media Marketing Social Media Management Trends 145

Hootsuite

MAY 1, 2023

Are you looking to create a more efficient social media workflow? Social media managers have a tough gig, often juggling multiple accounts , managing complex campaigns, and collaborating with stakeholders. Let’s take a look at the top 7 tips to create an effective social media workflow.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Adjusting content or moderating online conversations can make or break a brand. Whether you’re in PR or a Social Media Manager, knowing how to navigate online interactions is important. As is understanding the stakes your brand has in significant cultural moments. What is social media moderation?

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Eventful Social Media How To Sports 112

Sprout Social

JULY 6, 2022

When I think about data, I inevitably think about social media. That might be because I spend my days working with our clients’ executives to capture the voice of their customer, but I think it’s because social media intelligence is the next data frontier. billion people are on social. Think about it: 4.62

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Social Media Sentiment Survey Marketing 112

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 4, 2023

How does one topic perform on social compared to another? In social media, the most important questions are often the most difficult to answer or quantify. Sprout’s Tagging feature has changed the reporting game for many brands. What was the ROI of your influencer campaign? How are people responding to a campaign?

Strategy 120

Strategy Brands UGC Marketing 120

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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Strategy Brands Content UGC 121

Sprout Social

AUGUST 22, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, especially natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML) have transformed social media listening tools into comprehensive platforms for business intelligence. In doing so, they have leveled the playing field for brands of all sizes and industries.

Analytics 84

Analytics Conversation Brands Sentiment 84

Oktopost

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Backlinks are the backbone of SEO, but Google does not consider backlinks from social media websites as strong as other links. Nevertheless, your SEO efforts with social media are still valuable. What is the connection between SEO and social media? Social media in search. Social signals.

SEO 115

SEO Social Media Reputation Real Estate 115

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 126

Brands ROI UGC Authentication 126

Oktopost

MAY 30, 2023

We don’t need to remind you of the benefits of consistently posting quality content to social media, particularly when it comes to getting ahead of the competition. Here are the five things you need to know about streamlining your social media strategy. Content creation for social media shouldn’t be down-to-the-wire.

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Publishing Social Media Film B2B 86

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 6, 2022

If you’re a social media marketer, chances are you’ve been asked, “but how do we go viral?” Most marketers undoubtedly want the audience growth and attention that comes from achieving a social media viral video. In fact, it’s the dream of many social media managers. What makes a social media viral video?

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Video Social Media How To Trends 126

Hootsuite

MAY 21, 2020

Social media monitoring tools let you keep track of every conversation, account, keyword, and hashtag that’s relevant to your business. But before we do, let’s look at exactly what social media monitoring is and why it’s critical to any successful social marketing strategy. Relevant hashtags.

Social Media 145

Social Media Tools HootSuite Sentiment 145

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

But thanks to the combined forces of Netflix and social media, teens are flocking to thrift stores to find everything you probably wore back in 2010. How social influences fashion trends. Social media has changed the way we consume information and naturally, that applies to fashion. She’s meant to go unnoticed.

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Retail Trends Social Media Fashion 124

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

According to a Q1 2023 Sprout pulse survey, 74% of consumers believe that social media has increased accountability for brands. We spoke to marketers across industries to see what their brands are planning and what they’d like to see from their peers this Women’s History Month. Alexa Heinrich Social Media Manager, St.

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Ignite Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Are you looking for a social media management tool to help you with your online marketing? Let’s Check Out Khoros as a Social Media Management Tool . Let’s Check Out Khoros as a Social Media Management Tool . Their tool breaks down into these main areas of concentration to help brands: .

Social Media Management 78

Social Media Management Review Social Media Tools 78

Keyhole.co

JANUARY 24, 2024

However, the brand is equally famous for its notorious brand wars, memes, and tongue-in-cheek marketing strategies. So, let’s do a deep dive into Wendy’s social media strategy and how the brand stays trending and connected with consumers. It is no wonder Wendy’s social media strategy focuses on younger audiences.

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Engagement Social Media Strategy Meme 52

Convince & Convert

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Listening has become the stalwart of social data analysis techniques. 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%.

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