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Inside The Arboretum: How Sprout built a 10,000-member strong community

Sprout Social

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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The pros and cons of social media

Sprout Social

Ah social media. As social media platforms have changed over the years (RIP, Vine), so too have the pros and cons of social media. Not so long ago, brands and executives were still wondering whether they should be on social media at all. Why social media is good.

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14 types of social media every marketer should know

Sprout Social

If you want to improve your social media marketing strategy , you need to know about the different types of social media content and how or where you share that content. You could post on community review sites or live-stream it to the masses. Types of social media. Social networking.

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Airbnb Releases First Short Film Crowdsourced From Vines

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The creativity and power of Vine continues to generate headlines as marketers keep pushing the limits of what’s possible with the popular six-second video platform. The latest example comes from Airbnb, which recently released the first short film, “Hollywood & Vines,” created by crowdsourced Vines.

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Brands Using Social Media to Take a Stand Against Racism

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Throughout the past two months, many brands have been using their platforms (and their dollars) to support anti-racism organizations and the Black Lives Matter movement. Throughout the summer, VSCO will spotlight the submitted imagery and art across its social channels and within the Discover section of its app.

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Pringles and Star Wars Channel The Force For Fun in Crowdsourced Video Contest

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In a galaxy not so far away, a popular snack food brand, Pringles, has joined forces with the iconic movie franchise, Star Wars, to launch a crowdsourced video contest. The contest is hosted on Tongal , a platform that facilitates creative and video content for brands through crowdsourcing.

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Nike Celebrates Instagram Milestones by Thanking Its Community

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To commemorate both milestones, the company hosted a 24-hour long community celebration on its @Nike account. Throughout the celebration, Nike shared ten Instagram photos from its fans that inspire the company to “push further” on the platform. Milestone’s aren’t about you – they’re about your community. Sprinkle in shout outs.