Audiense

OCTOBER 26, 2021

How can you effectively turn a social media audience into a passionate, engaged community? In this series, we’re talking to real marketers and brands about how they did it. In our previous blog, we focused on creating meaningful conversation.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 19, 2022

There’s a universal truth behind the rise of conversational marketing: People miss talking to other people. Some 70% of people agree they expect conversational experiences from brands. Relying on one-way communication channels like lead capture forms won’t cut it. What is conversational marketing?

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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?

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Social Media Strategies Summit

AUGUST 15, 2023

Higher education marketers are busy, so finding the time to keep up with the latest industry developments can be challenging. How are external trends and events going to affect your broader marketing strategy? Here are ten higher education marketers you should start following right now. Figuring that stuff out can be tough.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Social media marketers understand the power of community more than most. But for a long time, communities built specifically for them have been few and far between. Since its public launch in April 2023 , The Arb community has experienced remarkable growth in engagement, with membership consistently on the rise.

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Ignite Social Media

APRIL 13, 2022

In the marketing industry we often hear the phrase “consumer-first” marketing, which is an approach that businesses use to keep their customers top of mind and at the center of everything they do. But what happens when traditional marketing and social media collide? Mielle Organics. View this post on Instagram.

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Dave Fleet

MARCH 1, 2014

Something has been gnawing at me for a while, and after a great conversation over brunch with Ferg Devins today I’m feeling inspired to throw this out there. Over the last few years, social media has evolved away from this – away from personal interaction, and towards what is increasingly push marketing.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 4, 2019

Communities have been around for centuries, however online communities have only been around for a few decades. According to Computerworld the first “online community” came about in 1973 when Talkomatic for the PLATO time-sharing system released a text-based group chat. Let’s get right to it, how to build your brand’s community.

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Oktopost

JULY 20, 2023

Threads is designed to be a space for sharing text updates and joining public conversations. It’s like taking the best of Instagram’s photo and video-sharing capabilities and expanding it to include text-based communication. But what really sets Threads apart is its tools for enabling positive, productive conversations.

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Pam Moore

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

SocialZoomFactor · Sales and Marketing Conversion Funnels – How to Get Started. One of the best ways to attract more of your dream customers and turn them into paying customers is to learn how to create and optimize sales and marketing conversion funnels. What is a Sales and Marketing Conversion Funnel?

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Social Media Network Marketing

MARCH 3, 2024

In today's digital age, Instagram has become more than just a platform for sharing photos and videos—it's a thriving community where individuals, brands, and organizations connect, engage, and build meaningful relationships. Let's dive in and discover how to create a vibrant and engaged community on the world's favorite visual platform. ?✨

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Firebelly

JULY 11, 2012

During the AllFacebook Marketing Conference , I was particularly excited about attending the Facebook Pages: Using Content & Conversation to Build Community session. However, I did come out of the session with some interesting opinions, statistics and tips for community managers. Engagement is 100% higher for videos.

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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? What is a Brand Community?

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Sprout Social

MARCH 12, 2024

million conversations about the presidential election which garnered almost 45 million engagements and more than 103 billion impressions. Of these conversations, less than half were positive. During the election we will use social listening to tune into conversations that could impact our brand health and image.

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Buffer Social

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This is especially true of its newly minted Top Community Voices tier — a badge a whole lot easier to nab and just as impressive. Now, however, there are two different ‘tiers’ of Top Voice badges: Top Voice (1) and Community Top Voice (2). LinkedIn, however, has gone the other way.

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Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Invigorate your strategy with insights from marketers at TikTok, Glossier, Zillow, lululemon, and more Convince & Convert started the Social Pros Podcast back in 2012 as a way to get to know the “real people doing real things” in social media. So it’s really about connecting with those people and brands joining the conversation.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 2, 2014

“Conversation.” Conversations, when initiated and managed well, can drive reputation, expand reach, and build brand loyalty. This week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that focus on conversations. Why: Is your brand using multiple social media sites to converse with potential customers?

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Keyhole.co

APRIL 3, 2024

It has become a global powerhouse for real-time news, conversations, and marketing. As X continues to blossom, its role in digital marketing has become more salient than ever. However, understanding how to leverage X for marketing purposes is more complex than it might seem. Twitter communities Join the Twitter Community.

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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?” ” The answer is likely…no.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 22, 2023

Within these tools, conversational analytics harnesses the power of customer conversations and discussions by identifying and tracking hidden brand insights. This market-driven, real-time intelligence empowers marketing teams to amplify brand reach in a targeted manner, spot emerging trends and gain competitive insights.

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Webbiquity SMM

MAY 25, 2021

James Creech has a unique perspective on influencer marketing. As co-founder and CEO of Paladin , he oversees the B2B marketing of a B2C influencer marketing tool. So who better talk to about the similarities and differences between B2C and B2B influencer marketing? Here’s the rest of that conversation.

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Oktopost

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Joel Harrison, Editor-in-Chief at B2B Marketing takes on community building. Watch the recording: Want to hear more from renowned marketing leaders on building community? You’ll walk away with insight into how to bring the right people with the right energy to lead and grow your community. Catch all episodes here.

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Oktopost

MARCH 20, 2022

The practice of social listening was adopted by the B2B marketing community from our B2C counterparts—very much like social media itself. Seeing the positive effect of social listening on their brands , more and more data-driven marketers are looking for a powerful solution to support this strategy.

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Oktopost

MAY 12, 2021

It turns out that creating a brand community for your B2B company can give you that type of mouthwatering ROI. . B2B businesses need to foster a strong spirit of community to serve their clients and customers better. Let’s take a deeper look to learn how you can build a beneficial community around your B2B brand.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Now Twitter has come up with Twitter Spaces to facilitate live audio conversations on the platform. Twitter Spaces is a new feature that allows users to have live audio conversations on the platform. Users can host these conversations in an audio chat room called a “Space” and invite other users to participate. Invite speakers.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In marketing, brand awareness is a significant focus—in fact, it’s likely one of your main goals. This is where customer marketing comes in. Customer marketing is one of the most powerful ways you can forge and feed connections with your current audience base. What is customer marketing? In fact, it’s quite the opposite.

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SocMed Sean

MARCH 22, 2022

Twitter, the social media platform of short status updates, can be a useful tool for marketing your business. Over the last couple of years especially, much of the conversation has been in response to politics. However, there were still plenty of nonpolitical conversations to be had on Twitter.

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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. . A tight labor market causes other delays, shortages, or increased prices. . Ensure Your Community Management Team Has The Right Software.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When it comes to influencer marketing , C-suite execs want more than just good engagement. In this article, we dive deep into the benefits of influencer marketing, and ones that matter the most to your C-Suite. Plus, the three critical components of an effective influencer marketing strategy you need to know.

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Pixlee

MAY 8, 2019

Social media marketing is a powerhouse for brands, but to be successful it takes more than just sharing ads and branded content across social platforms. Brands need to take their marketing a step further by focusing on who matters most: their customers. But what is community-driven marketing and how can brands use it successfully?

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Pixlee

MARCH 28, 2022

As the metaverse continues to grow and brands begin designing marketing strategies that align with it, it’s important to remember that social media is not the only approach to community-building. Hence, it is of the essence that you build your brand community closest to conversion. Channel-Agnostic Marketing.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 20, 2023

About a year after BentoBox invested in organic social media by hiring a social media manager, we shifted from a product-driven strategy to a community-driven one. Community is a vague word though. Now, let’s talk about what community means. Marketing professionals? What does it all mean? And is it really worth it?

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Janet Fouts

JULY 13, 2020

As responsible and conscious marketers we are taking a closer look at how marketing is handing issues of culture, diversity and inclusion, especially on social media (this is mindful social after all!). Aleya Harris is the founder and owner of Flourish Marketing. linkedin.com/company/flourish-marketing-co/.

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 18, 2024

It’s time to take your first steps into social media marketing. But whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned pro stepping into the digital landscape for the first time, we know that starting a social media marketing strategy from scratch can feel intimidating. Your mind is ready. Your body is ready. More than 4.95

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JANUARY 22, 2021

As we head into 2021, marketers are reflecting on how much consumer behavior has changed over the course of the last year. Isolation and physical distancing have forced us to embrace technology now more than ever; newfound importance has been infused into community building; growing support for local businesses has emerged.

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Oktopost

APRIL 9, 2024

59% of marketers attribute revenue growth to marketing-generated leads , so demand-generation tactics remain a non-negotiable among marketing teams. Higher ROI- By bringing in higher-quality leads and shortening their time in the sales funnel, you’ll see higher returns on your marketing spend.

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The Realtime Report

JANUARY 29, 2019

Become a Fearless Online Community Leader. What’s the difference between productive online conversations and angry online snipping matches? Online communities are powerhouses of collaboration that demand fearless leaders to succeed. Here is how to become an effective online community leader. By Bruce Fikowski. Leadership.

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