Oktopost

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Social media has revolutionized B2B marketing. Now an essential tool for all marketing efforts, it has changed how brands reach their customers, build awareness, and foster connections with their audiences. 60% of US B2B marketers named social media the most effective B2B channel for driving revenue in 2023.

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The Realtime Report

JANUARY 29, 2019

Become a Fearless Online Community Leader. Online communities are powerhouses of collaboration that demand fearless leaders to succeed. The best social managers build constituencies with purpose and a strategy for growth. Here is how to become an effective online community leader. By Bruce Fikowski. Leadership.

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 12, 2024

This includes the importance of social media for discovery, reputation management, community building, and brand awareness and engagement. What do you want to achieve overall on social media for the brand and what values and mission will help the social team stand out and stay top of mind both internally and to your community?

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 19, 2013

I recently received a notification from another influencer marketing tool seeking to engage me by flattering my ego, which will inevitably re-stir the frenzy of excited tweets, criticism , and everything in between. Their new face now portrays a friendly, vibrant, community-focused advocate for the common good. apologies, Shonali!).

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Communities Case Study Patterns Study 239

agora pulse

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Need a good social media marketing book that fuels your learning and your career? Check out 26 top social media marketing books for everyone interested in social media, from newbies to advanced marketers. Social Media Marketing Books for Newbies. Learning the ropes of social media marketing?

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Executing on a social media marketing strategy is like completing an obstacle course. Managing social through down markets requires an additional layer of focus, rigor and empathy. Dietrich is a former CMO, most notably the head of marketing who took Atlassian public in 2015. If you’re feeling the heat, we see you and hear you.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 12, 2022

Customer conversations are among your most valuable marketing assets. With a defined word of mouth marketing strategy, you can create a consistent flow of customer conversations that regularly result in new business. What is word of mouth marketing, anyway? What is word of mouth marketing, anyway? Far from it, actually.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JUNE 19, 2012

Maintaining traditional channels like phone, email and live chat support are a must—but a solid support community can cut that burden drastically, saving you time and money. You have the opportunity to build a library of content populated largely by your own customers. But good communities are more than support channels.

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Buffer Social

JULY 18, 2023

You’ve probably seen social media marketers boasting these kinds of results on Instagram. This can be daunting at first, but it’s a sure-shot way to build your expertise on social media. I talked to Astha Duggal , a social media marketer who’s an expert in reviving Instagram accounts from trash to treasure.

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Social Media Management Social Media Tips Loyalty 79

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 4, 2014

In the realm of marketing, learning is the name of the game no matter what your goal is. It’s a landslide: Community creates results. The Harlem Shake depended on community. User-generated content is far better at creating that community. (in West Bengal!) via Flickr, CC 2.0. Here they are: 1. Gamification.

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Oktopost

MARCH 15, 2021

B2B marketing has felt these shifts as much as any other field. For B2B marketers, the big news about the pandemic-inspired social media renaissance isn’t about vibing on TikTok, but about what’s been happening on LinkedIn. The mood and behavior of your audience have changed, and so too must your marketing strategies.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 9, 2023

An effective communications strategy helps brands deliver on a compelling narrative that captures and deepens customer loyalty. What is the function of corporate communication? The functions of corporate communication vary according to the different audiences being targeted and the goals you need to achieve.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 3, 2023

In the span of 26 years, social media has transformed from a simple communication tool to a powerful marketing platform. From content creation to community management, the responsibilities of social teams have expanded significantly. And as a result, so has the role of social media managers.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 15, 2020

As brands planned their strategies, they could not have predicted the way COVID-19 has quickly swept up global markets and conversations. In the wake of the crisis, some brands and social marketers find themselves pivoting away from the social strategies they worked so hard to plan. However, not all is lost nor does it have to be.

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Pam Moore

MARCH 25, 2020

I am the co-founder and CEO of a successful social media, digital marketing and conversion optimization agency, Marketing Nutz. I spend 15+ years humanizing brands and building participating communities in corporate America before starting my own company 5 years ago. Why you shouldn't be afraid to go deep in the niches.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 4, 2015

You’ll need a number of skills to master content marketing. Content Marketing Institute’s Joe Pulizzi hit the concept squarely with his post “Why Education is a Powerful Content Marketing Strategy: 17 Examples.” This simple principle applies to your content marketing in the biggest way. Creating Community.

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Twist Image

JUNE 17, 2016

What an amazing day we had at The Art of Marketing in Toronto today. Prior to our conversation, I sat down with my good friend, Ron Tite (CEO of content marketing agency, The Tite Group and an awesome speaker) who interviewed me about the current state of marketing, branding and communications. . Here is our conversation.

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Oktopost

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Yet, the increasing focus on growth and scalability makes many businesses take customer loyalty for granted. B2B marketing leaders plan to spend 30% of their budgets on brand building , and community management is a vital part of that. Community management software can take your brand building to a new level.

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Software Communities Forums Hubspot 62

Pam Moore

MAY 5, 2016

Marketing leaders today must understand and embrace the know, like, trust and pay model for growing their business. Marketing leaders and brands that embrace and master the art of human connection will leap frog years ahead of their competition that only focuses on clicks, follows and likes. Omni-Channel Marketing in a Nutshell.

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Later

JUNE 26, 2020

Facebook Groups are an effective way to create a community, drive engagement, and improve customer relations for your brand or business. While Facebook Pages can sometimes feel like a one-way channel for brands to share updates, Facebook Groups are a space for users to connect and communicate with like-minded people about shared interests.

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Pixlee

JULY 30, 2019

Marketers within these industries are always looking for ways to authentically scale their content to relate to consumers. Fortunately, with social media and influencers, marketers are finally getting the answers they’ve been looking for. Her mission-driven message is one that helps brands connect with her passionate community.

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Pixlee

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Social media marketers are often encouraged to develop and curate user generated content, but what is user generated content and why is it important? Integrating UGC into campaigns has become a popular -- and inexpensive -- way to develop brand awareness and loyalty. Why should your brand utilize user generated content marketing ?

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Adam Sherk

JULY 15, 2013

Ross Hudgens – Ross is another smart link builder and content marketer; like Richard his deck was full of specific tactics that are worth checking out. He did an excellent job breaking down the current state of semantic SEO and how marketers can take advantage of it. She did an excellent job with her community building tips too.

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SEO Tips Loyalty Startup 148

Pixlee

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

It’s no secret that influencer marketing , when done right, is powerful in boosting brand awareness, conversion, community engagement, and more. Still, many businesses are only just opening themselves up to the possibility of influencer marketing. Some people remain doubtful regarding the marketing power that this group holds.

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Later

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

In fact, 55% of consumers trust user-generated content over any other form of marketing, making it a surefire way to boost your sales and improve brand loyalty. . What is User-Generated Content & Why Should it be Part of Your Marketing Strategy? . Building a loyal fan base and community around your brand.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 12, 2020

If you’re looking for ways to strengthen your brand and have better conversations with your customers, you need to build a brand community. Brand communities rally your most loyal customers in one place, which is a massive win for any brand. Plus, these communities are fun for your audience to chat with like-minded people.

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Communities Brands How To Forums 141

Buffer Social

JANUARY 18, 2017

Social media isn’t only a marketing tool, it can affect almost every area of a business – for example, as we discovered in our State of Social 2016 report , social media is a key channel for brand awareness, engagement, lead generation, customer support and much more. Build a community around your business.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MARCH 4, 2010

Twitter, he says, “became my way of talking with a community of people.&# Targeting an audience of social media heavyweights that frequently visit New York City is a really useful marketing strategy. More importantly, they’ve created a go-to place or space for community. This isn’t by coincidence.&#

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Hotels Social Media Communities Discount 245

Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 8, 2016

A dog is known, not only as man’s best friend, but for its enduring loyalty. When we, as consumers, feel understood and cared for, a similar reaction occurs, resulting in our own loyalty to the brands that we feel really speak to us, and our wants and needs. Get to Know and Understand Your Audience. Kill ‘em with Content.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

So, if your marketing goals include optimizing your brand’s social media presence, here are the seven crucial considerations you have to make to produce winning content guaranteed to wow your potential customers. Emotional marketing is an exceptional tactic for getting people invested in your brand and products.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 5, 2010

This 40-something Florida Mom found herself undergoing several simultaneous life shifts, and realized that products and the communication about them didn’t resonate with her any longer. “If we’re going to counsel clients on the role of community, and its ability to garner insights, we need to be able to walk the walk.&#

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Hootsuite

MARCH 29, 2021

The social media team at Hootsuite uses posts without links to ask questions and get to know the LinkedIn community. As with the Twitter experiment, our hunch was that our LinkedIn community finds posts without links and calls-to-action more engaging — and thus that these types of posts would obtain further reach. Methodology.

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Buffer Social

JULY 25, 2023

Newsletters are a great, low-cost way to build trust with your audience – and brands love sponsoring them because the communities they can create are very loyal. Growing an email list allows you to create a community off social media, what Jay Clouse calls moving your audience from discovery to relationship.

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Keyhole.co

MARCH 27, 2023

Unless you have been living under a rock, such social media campaigns are inspirations to every marketer. A social media campaign is a marketing drive on either one or multiple social media platforms to raise awareness and get more leads. Remember the iconic Spotify Wrapped campaign or the #PutACanOnIt by Redbull?

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JULY 8, 2008

Social Media Consultant and Tech Geek at Heart Home About Press Consulting Contact Sitemap Home > Interviews , Marketing , Opinion , Social Media , Websites > What Traits Define a Social Media Marketer? What Traits Define a Social Media Marketer?

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Pixlee

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

But a few simple optimizations during the holiday season will set your marketing and ecommerce efforts up for success into the new year. One of the most powerful marketing assets you have access to is the user-generated content (UGC) created by your happy customers. Ramp Up Marketing Efforts With Influencer Marketing.

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Keyhole.co

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

From the genius use of UGC on TikTok to extensive influencer marketing, this newbie in the confectionery industry has created a social media strategy even the top brands can learn from. Due to their specific niche of aphrodisiac chocolates, the brand ran into marketing restrictions. So, they got creative with their approach.

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