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.

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B2B Influencer Brands Marketing 118

Social Media Strategies Summit

APRIL 15, 2021

Build a strong brand and you will get yourself a strong community of loyal customers and brand advocates. Some might argue that a strong community is what makes a brand stronger and loyal customers are the best way to promote a brand. But what is a brand community and why do you need one?

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Process Communities Brands How To 161

The Realtime Report

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Brand Awareness and Visibility. Looking for ways to increase your brand’s visibility? We’ve got some simple – tried and true – strategies for increasing brand awareness that you should already be doing. They’ll help you get the most out of your marketing and grow your brand’s awareness.

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Strategy Brands Loyalty SEO 91

The Realtime Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Brand Awareness and Visibility. Looking for ways to increase your brand’s visibility? We’ve got some simple – tried and true – strategies for increasing brand awareness that you should already be doing. They’ll help you get the most out of your marketing and grow your brand’s awareness.

Strategy 91

Strategy Brands Loyalty SEO 91

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Welcome to the Social Spotlight, where we dive deep into what we love about a brand’s approach to a specific social campaign. From strategy through execution and results, we’ll examine what makes the best brands on social tick — and leave you with some key takeaways to consider for your own brand’s social strategy.

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UGC Loyalty Brands Curation 56

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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Brands Sentiment How To Analysis 113

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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Brands ROI UGC Authentication 128

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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Strategy Brands Hubspot Survey 131

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Audience engagement is all about the connection your audience feels with your brand and the actions they take as a result of it. Social media users’ feeds are flooded with content competing for their attention. But when you hit the right chord, you can expect increased brand health, higher-quality leads and an active social following.

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Engagement Tips Loyalty Metrics 105

Sprout Social

JUNE 27, 2023

In a world where star ratings can make or break a brand, review analysis is your north star. It gives you deep insights from customer feedback so you can uncover trends, make targeted improvements to your business and build a richer brand management strategy. Why should brands carry out review analysis? Let’s take a closer look.

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Review Brands How To Analysis 127

Keyhole.co

JUNE 19, 2023

It’s a place where businesses are sharing engaging content to grow their online presence and acceptance. Social media content can go a long way in making customers happier. Customers feel that the brand is open to listen to their opinions, thereby building trust. Social is anything but an entertainment platform.

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Social Media UGC Content Loyalty 52

Hootsuite

JANUARY 13, 2022

Whether you know it or not, both of these examples are user-generated content (UGC). What is user-generated content? User-generated content (also known as UGC or consumer-generated content) is original, brand-specific content created by customers and published on social media or other channels.

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UGC Content HootSuite Authentication 145

Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

And this is the potential that ecommerce brands are capitalizing on. Plenty of small brands were built for Instagram, or rather, it was Instagram that helped build them in the first place. Ecommerce brands need to make the most of this opportunity. It allows brands to showcase their products on posts and Stories.

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Products Instagram Brands How To 163

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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Analytics Conversation Brands Sentiment 84

Pixlee

JANUARY 28, 2021

But building that loyalty is increasingly difficult in modern times. The reality many brands are facing is simple: consumers trust brands that are authentic, transparent, and most of all, well-recommended by other consumers. Given that, what can brands do to boost that loyalty? Deliver Great Customer Service.

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Loyalty Privacy UGC Communities 52

Buffer Social

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

When Tommy Williams was growing up in Austin Texas, he probably didn’t think his love for cooking and local farmers markets would lead to starting a nationally-recognized food brand. Tommy’s Superfoods needed a way to simultaneously increase brand recognition and brand loyalty. Creating a content plan.

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Hashtag Campaign Brands Retail 100

Oktopost

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

While some B2B brands are still committed to more traditional sales methods, social selling can be even more efficient. Even though every B2B brand is unique, social selling can be a powerful tool for virtually any kind of business. This score is based on four components: Establishing a professional brand through your LinkedIn profile.

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B2B Brands LinkedIn Groups 171

Sprout Social

AUGUST 3, 2023

From the early days of Six Degrees to the rise of TikTok and the introduction of Threads, brands have had to adapt to this constantly changing landscape. From content creation to community management, the responsibilities of social teams have expanded significantly. Enter lo-fi (low fidelity) and personality-driven content.

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Social Media Content Airlines Authentication 90

The Realtime Report

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A highlight was the exploration of the next stage in storytelling; the pivotal role of ‘edutainment’ in crafting content that captivates and engages, combating a marketer’s most formidable challenge – dwindling attention spans. But how does this translate into social media?

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SEO Trends Education Embedding 103

Sprout Social

AUGUST 15, 2023

not to mention brand makeovers, like Twitter rebranding to X—marketing teams are forever playing catch up. How do they identify brand mentions for competitive analysis? and immediately identify keywords for data analysis to reveal brand health or customer experience insights. Add to that, tight budgets and limited manpower.

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Brands Sentiment Analysis Marketing 85

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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Instagram UGC Brands Hashtag 86

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.

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Retail Social Media Brands Tips 104

Socialmedia.biz

JULY 8, 2020

Done correctly, social media marketing can build brand loyalty and, ultimately, drive sales. These personas help you frame the social media content you create, ensuring you are always creating content with your key customers in mind. Develop a Hashtag Strategy. A great place to start is through keyword analysis.

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Social Media Tips Hashtag UGC 179

Sprout Social

APRIL 19, 2022

There isn’t much that gets consumers more excited than seeing an “X” between their two favorite brands. Marketers are learning more about their target audiences and some of the most valuable information is what other brands they have their eyes on. Altogether, the TikTok hashtag “#EyesLipsFamous” garnered 41.8M While e.l.f.’s

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Collaboration Brands Loyalty Campaign 87

Social Media Network Marketing

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

However, long-format videos are also gaining traction as platforms experiment with their algorithms to promote extended content. Meme Culture: Memes have become a cultural phenomenon on social media, offering a unique way for brands to connect with their audience in a humorous and relatable manner.

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Trends Social Media Meme Authentication 56

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

It can be tricky to convey your brand’s personality and communicate a clear reason for people to follow or buy from you in an extremely limited character count. When people first run across your brand, your social media presence is likely one of the first things they’ll check out. Make your brand easier to find (via search).

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Social Media Engagement Brands Template 92

Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Looking for a way to get more trust in your brand, a lift in consumer engagement, and an edge over your closest competition? A dramatic number of consumers have come to expect an executive presence on social media, particularly Twitter, as a means of accessing brands 24/7/365. How Executives Help Establish a Strong Brand Position.

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Loyalty Twitter Brands Sample 60

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 23, 2024

Image credit: Mohammad Metri on Unsplash Effective customer retention methods can enhance loyalty and generate better word-of-mouth advocacy, ultimately boosting profits. Social listening, and more broadly online brand monitoring, is essential. Monitor brand mentions. Through social listening. Track customer sentiment.

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Visually SM

JANUARY 10, 2021

People who say good things about your brand can influence others to become loyal consumers. It is essential to invest in building brand advocates to get new supporters. However, customer loyalty is stronger when someone supports a brand without incentives. In this article, you will see: What is a brand advocate?

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Company Brands UGC Reputation 130

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

It’s no longer enough to respond only to @mentions of your brand online. If that’s all you’re keeping an eye on, you’re most likely missing a variety of messages that only mention your brand by a variation of your name or shout out a product. Responding to customers has been shown to lead to stronger brand loyalty among customers.

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Social Media Strategy Brands Airlines 136

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The risk isn’t just a misalignment with customer expectations but also the missed opportunity to cultivate brand loyalty and advocacy. In this article, we explain how you can use social listening to increase customer advocacy and, in doing so, level up your brand. Social listening plays a vital role in this area.

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Social Media Sentiment Loyalty Microsoft 109

Keyhole.co

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

And while traditional branding is important, it is the voices of your employees that really make a difference. In this article, we’ll explore the power of employee testimonials and show you how to use them to build a strong brand that talent will want to join. And it’s all done by tracking branded hashtags.

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Brands Reputation Hashtag Social Media 52

Sprout Social

MAY 10, 2022

Similar to the sports world , brand marketing is a highly competitive arena. Setting your brand apart from the competition is essential for success. Thanks to social media, the goals of brand marketers are within reach. One in three consumers use social media to learn about or discover new products , services or brands.

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Social Media Brands Marketing Meme 118

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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Instagram UGC Brands Hashtag 68

Hootsuite

JANUARY 18, 2024

No matter your industry—accounting, consulting, dog-food manufacturing, wig-weaving—this is a captive, active audience that your brand can’t afford to ignore. So read on for everything you need to get started with your brand-new social media game plan, and a list of our favorite resources to help you grow from social rookie to all-star.

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Social Media Tips HootSuite Marketing 121

Oktopost

MAY 12, 2021

It turns out that creating a brand community for your B2B company can give you that type of mouthwatering ROI. . Creating a branded community helps combat these issues, which is probably why 4 out of 5 founders believe that they are essential to B2B success. What is a Brand Community? Why You Should Build a Brand Community.

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B2B Communities Brands Loyalty 121

Pam Moore

JUNE 21, 2019

Content marketing is the new yet not new buzzword. The truth is content marketing has been around for decades, since conversations and business has existed. Content marketing is not a new shiny object invented via social media. Yet, content is at the core of everything brands and people do online.

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Content Marketing Loyalty Findability 113