Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Just when we thought we, as social media strategists and community managers, could rest up from the twists and turns of the last 18 months, the holiday season is upon us. . Daily jobs can consist of wading through endless hateful comments , especially on platforms like Twitter which is full of a polarized political scene.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 20, 2023

At the risk of stating the obvious: Short-form video is a big deal. The fast growth of TikTok has influenced nearly every other social media platform to become short-form video platforms themselves. The short-form video format is here to stay, and worth investing in for the long term. The good news?

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Most marketers undoubtedly want the audience growth and attention that comes from achieving a social media viral video. Video virality is short-lived, and so is the benefit that comes from it. What makes a social media viral video? What do we mean when we say social media viral video? Did a video outrage or surprise you?

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 30, 2022

Discord is the future of online communities. Gen Z, in particular, is opting to spend time in smaller, private online communities. Marketers, creators and community builders looking to future proof themselves should take a moment to reflect—are you part of that “digital campfire?” Instead, it is a community platform.

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Jon Loomer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Facebook video polls could be a great solution. Let’s take a closer look at an example of a Facebook video poll and how you can set one up yourself… Example of a Video Poll. Set Up Polls in Facebook Video Posts. Let’s walk through the steps to create a Facebook video poll … 1.

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Buffer Social

AUGUST 30, 2023

Both creators and marketers alike are tapping into the power of fostering communities — and with good reason. We asked both online community experts and community-building creators to share their expertise, so you can tap into this powerful approach. What is a community? So how do you do it? And is it worth it?

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Forbes Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Basil Labs, a consumer intelligence company that analyzes virtual communities using AI, analyzed 3,500 YouTube video comments from Bloomberg, CBS and Yahoo! Finance videos related to airborne transmission of COVID-19. of the major topics discussed within the comments mentioned “fake news.”.

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Later

APRIL 28, 2021

Social media video content is quickly becoming an essential asset for growing your community and sharing your brand story. And with a growing list of video features on different platforms, there’s never been a better time to start producing high quality social media videos. Social Media Video Tips.

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Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

For example, keeping your audience’s attention with short- and long-form video content has become a much larger priority in recent years. For instance, you might write copy for a LinkedIn article, delegate tasks to your team, film a TikTok, and edit video content for YouTube Shorts as part of your regular duties.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

APRIL 11, 2024

84% of consumers say online communities directly impact how they feel about a business and whether they buy from and remain loyal to said organization. Make Your Blog Content Links Pop with Video There are many ways to elevate your e-commerce social media marketing strategy in 2024. Source: youtube.com 2.

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Hootsuite

MAY 11, 2023

Are you struggling to come up with new, engaging, and creative YouTube video ideas? If your inspiration well has run dry, here are 103 ideas for YouTube videos to get your creative juices flowing. If your inspiration well has run dry, here are 103 ideas for YouTube videos to get your creative juices flowing. Don’t worry.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 31, 2022

You’re not alone — brands are going all in on bite-sized video content right now. Food for thought: a staggering 89% of marketers plan to increase (or maintain) their investment in short-form video in 2022. With over 1 billion monthly active users, TikTok is booming as the hub of short-form video on social media.

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agora pulse

JULY 12, 2018

Only 51% of teens in the United States still use Facebook while 85% say that they use the video-sharing platform. So, if you’re still saying your brand doesn’t need YouTube community building, you might need to rethink. So, with that in mind, I’m going to tell you 13 YouTube community building hacks you never knew about.

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Mindjumpers

APRIL 26, 2012

Facebook Insights is a treasure box of information for community managers who want to see the effect of their brands’ wall posts, and optimize on future content. In this blog post I will look into the post level data that community managers can export to Excel sheets via Facebook Insights. Video plays. Photo views. Link clicks.

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Justin Levy

JULY 30, 2010

Justin Levy Marketing and Social Media Home About Archives Contact Disclosures Newsletter Speaking Are Blog Comments Dead? Written on July 30, 2010 by Justin Levy in blog , community , facebook , interactions , social media , twitter 23 Comments - Leave a comment! Sometimes the comments are even better than the post.

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Sprout Social

JULY 13, 2021

But instead of pushing products through sponsored posts or links, Viya is selling millions of dollars worth of stuff through her video livestreams. A cross between a video stream, variety show and group chat, livestream shopping is the next big thing in interactive social commerce. What is livestream shopping?

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Sprout Social

MARCH 8, 2023

There’s a new pressure on social media teams to not only make more videos, but to also star in them. In this article, we’re going to dive into how you can get others involved in social video, and why it matters. But first: Why you should get others involved in social video Content formats are ever-changing.

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Pixlee

MARCH 17, 2021

Unboxing videos, or videos that show customers taking a product out of it’s package and beginning to use it, are a goldmine for brands. Made popular by YouTube, unboxing videos can now be seen on almost all social media platforms. Inspiring UGC: Use Outstanding Packaging to Wow Your Customers.

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Laurel Papworth

APRIL 26, 2011

How do you respond to a negative comment in an online community, on Facebook? Shut the Page down, ban the commenter, suck up to them? Well, every company does it differently, but let’s look at corporate vs personal voice when dealing with negative comments. Ignore the negative social media commenter.

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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

JANUARY 23, 2024

We help you envision how social can increase your brand’s awareness, foster community engagement and grow the bottom line. Auntie Anne’s: The crown pretzel of community engagement Auntie Anne’s , the beloved brand behind your favorite soft pretzels, is knotted up in the latest Taylor Swift conspiracy. The post quickly racked up 1.2

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Sprout Social

MAY 4, 2020

If you think sharing images and videos on social media earns you more credibility with your audience, the data is on your side. Including images or videos can more than double or triple the amount of shares that a post receives. As you schedule out your images and videos you’ll see a list of recommended times to post.

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Keyhole.co

AUGUST 28, 2023

Since its inception in 2005, YouTube videos have reshaped how people consume content, build communities, and even market their brands. In short, YouTube combines video content’s appeal with its immense popularity as a social media platform. The number of comments viewers have left on your video.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Video is taking over social media at large. In fact, the average consumer on the ‘gram now spends over half of their time on the platform watching videos. As video platforms like TikTok and YouTube continue to boom, consumers’ cravings for video content are only going to grow. And Instagram is no exception.

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Social Media Marketing

SEPTEMBER 3, 2011

How many sensible and well-reasoned comment threads have you seen on YouTube? I wonder how many individuals, brands or companies are spending efforts on keeping up with YouTube comments, and if they do, how worthwhile those conversations are? Go ahead and think about it. Have your answer? The number you're looking for is ZERO.

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Jon Loomer

OCTOBER 5, 2017

If you’ve been following my Facebook page or content lately, you know that I’ve been experimenting with something very different for me: Short Facebook videos. Let’s take a closer look at what I’ve been doing, why, and my developing strategy using short Facebook videos. Background: I Hate Videos.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 15, 2014

Well, with over 150,000 communities with more than 10 people, and tens of thousands will thousands of members, Google+ is really happening. Types of G+ Communities There are two types of communities: 1. Private: This content cannot be shared outside of that community and can only be viewed by members.

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The Realtime Report

APRIL 15, 2019

How to Win with Video (Even If You’re Terrified). Video has proven to be, hands down, the best way to catch the eyes of audiences and even increase sales. Video has proven to be, hands down, the best way to catch the eyes of audiences and even increase sales. A few years ago video was “coming.” By Cindy Marshall.

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Rebekah Radice

JULY 15, 2019

Did you know that video content gets 20% more attention and reaches 3 times the amount of people than a standard blog post? Or that online videos will account for more than 80% of all consumer internet traffic by 2020? There’s no denying it, video is powerful. The Most Engaging Types of Video Content You Need to Create.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 29, 2015

Community fundraising goes beyond raising funds for a specific cause. It provides an opportunity to improve an entire community through the efforts of the fundraiser. Here’s one example of an organization that’s clearly been successful through their community fundraising efforts. Guest Post by Kari Kiel. But does it work?

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BeingOptimist

JANUARY 25, 2023

After scrolling through the platforms’ videos, many users are excited to watch the unlimited entertaining and informative content. At the same time, TikTok users enthusiastically started to create and share videos with great inspiration. It means that you have to create TikTok videos in a specific dimension.

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Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In this video, Community Managers AnnE Ford and Dervon Thompson will explore how to identify relevant trends for your brand, when to join in on viral trend conversations, and tips for putting your unique spin on trending topics. Focus on trends within your industry’s niche communities. Adjust your approach accordingly.

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Later

APRIL 9, 2020

Looking for some game-changing YouTube tips for your first video? But the key to success on YouTube isn’t just having great video content. It’s important to know how to optimize your YouTube videos too! When it comes to YouTube, the strength of your SEO strategy can make or break the success of your videos.

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Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Per the report, “Social media and community building (17.8%) overtook blogs (14.7%) as the most popular type of content marketing.” ” Videos (13.2%) are the third-most common type of content created. Leave a comment below or reach out on X/Twitter. The average social media manager in the U.S.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 17, 2020

Between 2013 and 2018, the amount of time that people spent watching videos online increased at an average rate of 32% per year. According to the same report , Zenith predicts that the average person will spend 100 minutes a day in 2021 watching videos. We’re not limited to TV-style ads or perfectly polished educational videos.

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Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Social Media manager wishes to do more video content, but instead must rely on existing creative assets. They also must rely on the company’s customer care roles to manage community engagement. One of the most common support roles within a Mid-Scale Team is a dedicated Community Manager.

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Buffer Social

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The beauty of short-form video is that it allows anyone to become a creator. Shorts also come with their own unique recommendation algorithm that could make your one life-changing video a reality. Speaking of hashtags , remember to use at least three per video.   This is as true for YouTube Shorts as for any other platform.

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