Sprout Social

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Even the most well-known legacy brands need to adapt to attract audiences over the years. A strategy that made a brand successful years ago may be obsolete in the future, that’s why building brand awareness remains critical for established and upcoming businesses alike.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The holidays are upon us, and while 2020 has brought many changes to the way we live our lives, retailers and consumers alike are still eagerly looking forward to this traditional shopping season. They expect to see revenue increases of anywhere from 1-3.5% ( Retail Dive ). Remind Followers About Alternatives to Shipping.

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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. Retail activity through this channel will only increase. Ecommerce brands need to make the most of this opportunity. billion U.S.

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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? What is review analysis?

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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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Ignite Social Media

JULY 8, 2016

When social media shakes up the fashion industry , what do you do? Fashion brands with high levels of engagement on social channels like Instagram, are seeing growth in online sales. Not to mention, social media serves as an interactive magazine. Plus, we do some pretty cool work with big name brands.

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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. How do customers rate our service?

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Sprout Social

MAY 3, 2022

The cannabis industry is booming, which means more brands are leveraging social media as a channel to promote their products, share educational information about cannabis use, and advocate for decriminalization, social justice and destigmatization. The challenges of cannabis social media marketing.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JUNE 8, 2023

Brands have many reasons to move away from the social media giant Facebook. But the challenge for brands remains: how can you stand out on a platform that prioritizes content from friends and family? Here are six brands achieving killer results on Facebook in 2023 to inspire you. RIMOWA also achieved a 2.2X

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Likeable

APRIL 2, 2019

Last month, Likeable held a one-day client summit focused on digital innovation to share best practices and insights around how retail brands should be preparing for the future of social media. Take a look at our top five takeaways for how brands can rethink their content strategies.

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Pam Moore

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

Many business and marketing leaders miss out on tapping into the power of the online shopping holidays and events to increase sales, brand awareness and most importantly connect with their audience. Too many times they think it's just for the big online and offline retailers. Social Zoom Factor holiday podcasting schedule.

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Ignite Social Media

MARCH 23, 2020

One week ago today, we wrote a blog post on how to think about social media marketing during the COVID-19 outbreak around the globe. Social Media Use, Engagement and Paid Efficiency are Way Up. What is Working Well for Brands on Social Right Now.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 3, 2020

We’re more than halfway into 2020 and it’s safe to say many consumers and brands are still figuring out what constitutes their “new normal.” Retailers in particular have had to deal with a number of challenges, from navigating quarantine to keeping up with evolving consumer behaviors to resolving supply chain problems.

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Hootsuite

APRIL 29, 2020

A social media posting schedule is a lifesaver for busy social marketers. How many times have you found yourself scrambling for content at the last minute? In addition to making your workday less stressful, using a social media scheduler can help you plan an effective content mix. Enter social listening.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 14, 2020

You don’t have to look hard to find an up-and-coming brand ambassador program on social media. With the growing popularity of unfiltered content and “everyday” influencers, brands are looking to build relationships with satisfied customers who can advertise for them. They know you. It’s a win-win.

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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. Social monitoring is an essential part of any social customer care strategy.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Social media is a fun and dynamic place where nothing remains constant. One day everyone is obsessed with a silly social media challenge and the next day everyone forgets about it and moves on to something else. In this post, you will learn about 9 of the biggest social media trends to watch out for in 2021.

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agora pulse

OCTOBER 6, 2020

You’ve had your social media marketing agency for a while. Check out our tips for experienced social media managers who want to energize their agencies. Recently I published a detailed guide on How to Start a Social Media Marketing Agency: Step by Step. But now, it needs a little power boost.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 24, 2022

Olivia Jepson , Sprout’s Social Media Strategist, is the unofficial face of our brand on Instagram and TikTok. Not only is she on-camera talent, she’s also responsible for creating content, helping build our social strategy and analyzing social data. For Jepson, the path to social was indirect. “I

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Ignite Social Media

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Social commerce has significantly evolved over the last few years. increase in retail social commerce sales , a trend that’s expected to continue to grow in the coming years. It’s evident that with the plethora of shoppable features available across social networks, audiences are beginning to take advantage.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Influencer marketing can be highly impactful, with one-third of consumers agreeing that influencer posts are the best way for brands to persuade customers to try new products. Port of Seattle’s influencer program started with just a handful of bloggers attending the launch of two new retailers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

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Later

JANUARY 26, 2021

But in 2021, it’s important for brands and creators to go beyond simply posting a Martin Luther King Jr. In this blog post, we’re sharing 5 ways brands can celebrate Black History Month on social media: Why Brands Should Celebrate Black History Month on Social Media. A Brief History Lesson.

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Ignite Social Media

APRIL 25, 2017

Between personal travel and brand initiatives, it can be tough to stay afloat. Consumer habits show that warmer weather inspires shopping, especially on food, drink, entertainment, and home improvements — that means these are big months for many brands. As the retail season heats up, so do social media mentions.

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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. When it comes to awareness, TikTok may be just what a B2B social media strategy needs. Keeping up with these social trends isn’t just a B2C priority.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

How to analyze marketing competitors To analyze your competitor’s marketing strategy, you need to gather as much competitive intelligence as possible about their marketing, from web and social media to field marketing. For example, a Google search for “makeup brands” highlights a few of the world’s leading makeup companies.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 26, 2021

To stay on top of the latest trends and maintain a more accurate pulse on your audience, you need to incorporate social media market research into your strategy. What is social media market research? Social media market research is also: Affordable. 7 market research insights you can get from social media.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The metaverse is the new internet frontier and popular brands are taking advantage of this evolving technology. Once companies finally understand what the metaverse is , how can they stand out among the many multiverses of metaverses (try saying that two times fast)? Metaverse brand activations: What they look like today.

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Keyhole.co

MAY 31, 2023

Are your results in social media the bare minimum, or should you be reaping enough? If you aspire for Kylie Jenner-like follower growth for your brand, you are probably still hurting your expectations. You should start measuring your social media statistics with that of the set benchmarks across your particular industry.

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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. But how do you create content around diversity that resonates and feels authentic? We’re discussing both the icks and ideals for Women’s History Month social media ideas.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 4, 2023

How does one topic perform on social compared to another? How are people responding to a campaign? 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. Let’s dive in.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 16, 2019

It’s no secret that many marketers still struggle with social media measurement. There is no one-size-fits-all definition for social “success.”. on social media. Not sure how to make sense of your numbers? Social media measurement: 2 must-dos before you get started. The problem? Don’t sweat it!

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Sprout Social

MAY 11, 2020

Social media and journalism are one and the same these days. Perhaps that’s because over 50% of people rely on social as a news source. From politics to retail to entertainment and beyond, there’s no timelier place for journalists to get their stories to the public. Put together a professional profile.

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Sprout Social

MAY 15, 2020

You know what’s unique about your brand, but in a crowded social landscape, it’s a constant challenge to find the right messaging that rises above the noise. Unfortunately, finding the time to distill social data is also an ongoing challenge for marketers. How social stacks up across industries.

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Ignite Social Media

APRIL 17, 2020

As politicians, health experts and business leaders begin to debate how and when to loosen social distancing restrictions, our social media agency has begun to discuss how social media usage and, therefore, social media marketing is likely to look post-COVID-19 when our collective national lockdowns lift.

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Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Online referral marketing predates modern social media by more than a decade and a half. But social media affiliate marketing takes this old concept to a new level. It allows brands to reach loyal followers of intensely relevant creators. No DMs or media kits required! Ecommerce brands and merchants.

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Sprout Social

JULY 22, 2021

Social media usage is on the up and up. Our Sprout Social Index™ 2021: UK & Ireland Edition report found 76% of consumers have used social media more in the past year, and 63% have bought from it. Brands caught on to this upward trend and are engaging social media users to drive awareness, clicks and sales.

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Hootsuite

JUNE 29, 2023

Social media guidelines for healthcare professionals serve a similar purpose. This blog will walk you through generally accepted social media guidelines in healthcare. Bonus: Download your free, customizable healthcare-focused social media guidelines template to quickly and easily create guidelines for your team.

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