Sprout Social

DECEMBER 6, 2023

There lies the magic of B2B influencer marketing. Influencer marketing has long been a staple for business-to-consumer (B2C) brands looking to cultivate more authentic connections with their audience. In this guide, we’re diving into the essentials of B2B influencer marketing. What is B2B influencer marketing?

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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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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

This sort of line has been popular among marketers over the past couple of years. While chatbots for marketing were once seen as uncharted territory, more and more brands are getting on board with bots. In fact, 69% of consumers prefer communicating with chatbots because they offer speedy answers and solutions. Hello Fresh.

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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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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 17, 2015

If there’s one thing you take away from today’s post on content marketing, please let it be this: just because you build it, doesn’t mean they’ll come. Content Marketing: a scenario. But you’re probably not approaching content marketing the social PR way. And that, my friends, is the difference.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 24, 2024

Influencer marketing has grown beyond getting a viral moment. It has become a core element of marketing and sales strategies. Our Q3 2023 Pulse Survey revealed 81% of US-based social marketers consider influencer marketing an essential part of their social media strategy.

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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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Sherrilynne Starkie

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Balancing activities across owned, earned, shared and paid media strategies is the best way to get a demonstrable return on investment (ROI) for today’s marketing and communications campaigns. Now, in the digital context, the definition of Earned Media it is much broader. Digital Media Framework Example.

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Pixlee

MAY 21, 2019

Online communities and the way they purchase are constantly evolving. – Mary Grace Seamans, Marketing Manager. Previously, offering the lowest price for a product was all a brand needed to excel in the market. HYLETE shows off UGC on their product pages and features reviews to connect the brand to the community.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 31, 2023

I spoke with Peter Kennedy, Founder and General Manager, Influencer Marketing for Tagger by Sprout Social, to discuss how leaders can measure and maximize their influencer marketing return on investment (ROI) at each customer journey stage. Let’s cover three reasons why influencer marketing ROI matters: 1.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 25, 2020

If you’re curious about marketing on Reddit, we totally understand why. With billions of visits per month and 430+ million active users , the platform represents one of the most engaged communities online. Beyond Reddit’s front page, discussions are separated by individual communities known as “subreddits.”

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Convince & Convert

JANUARY 23, 2014

Following a series of successful videos celebrating real beauty, Dove’s #BeautyIs campaign aims to show how social media is helping redefine our definition of beauty. While many of the images featured are more group shots than solo selfies, the popularity of the program offers a great example for other venues and events to use.

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Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

With some trepidation as well, but definitely anticipation too. If you’ve created neat Listly lists the WUL community and I should know about, please leave the URL(s) in your comment below! For example, do you think Michelle Obama cares what social scores her best friend(s) have? Adding context and community.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Trying to wrap your head around Twitch marketing? Beyond the major social media platforms, Twitch represents a booming community with millions of daily active users. If you’re totally new to the platform or don’t quite “get it,” this quick guide to Twitch marketing will break down everything you need to know.

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Mindjumpers

JUNE 25, 2012

Tweet Recently, ComScore , the global leader in measuring the digital world, published a report on social marketing and how it’s not just about getting likes! The report called “The Power of Like 2 – How Social Marketing Works” was made in a research collaboration with Facebook in order to deliver unique insights on social media marketing.

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Pixlee

APRIL 25, 2019

Coachella (and other music festivals) might be a microcosm of the community-driven economy – but some brands are missing the bigger picture. Brands who make the news for their marketing at the festivals get that Millennials relate to this sort of experience, but for many brands, the value hasn’t extended past Coachella. When FOMO Died.

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Buffer Social

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

This week on The Science of Social Media , we’re sharing a simple, yet proven formula that you can use time and time again to discover irresistible content ideas using Reddit, YouTube, Quora, and other online communities. Part IV: Other communities and social networks for content discovery. Let’s kick it off!

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Sprout Social

MARCH 15, 2024

And this speaks to the power of YouTube influencer marketing and sponsored content for brands. YouTube Influencers are creators with substantial followings and engaged communities. Tagger by Sprout Social Revolutionize your influencer marketing with data-powered social intelligence. Published on 1.

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Oktopost

MARCH 2, 2020

When you think of it the buying journey of 2020 is not the same as 2010, and definitely not the same as pre 2000. This is the main reason that brands and marketers spend huge sums of money on digital promotion. Now, as a B2B marketer , you might be quick to point out that, sure, a lot has changed.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

APRIL 8, 2021

The viral video platform burst out of nowhere to become one of the hottest properties in social media marketing, and it’s having a marked impact on Instagram. You can create and edit short (30-second) videos, adding music and effects, then share them with your followers and the wider Instagram community (provided you’ve got a public account).

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Webbiquity SMM

MARCH 31, 2020

Twitter is generally viewed as the second-best social network for B2B marketing , behind only LinkedIn. In the current environment where the coronavirus outbreak and COVID-19 pandemic have shut down live events and even coffee meetings, forcing increased online interaction, B2B marketing activity on Twitter should be exploding.

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Sprout Social

JULY 19, 2022

That’s the question frustrating social media marketers today. The short answer: Yes, definitely use hashtags. Hashtags are an essential asset in your digital marketing toolbox. According to 72% of our LinkedIn community , hashtagging impacts the overall performance of social media content. To hashtag or not to hashtag?

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Buffer Social

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Despite the pandemic, HIKI decided to push forward with the launch by shifting its social media marketing launch strategy to suit the times we were living in. Read on for a behind-the-scenes look at how HIKI shifted their social media marketing strategy for a COVID-19 era and how they leaned on their community to co-create their products.

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Later

APRIL 5, 2020

Like many industries, COVID-19 has made a strong impact on influencer marketing: campaigns are being paused and influencers are reducing rates. About a month ago, the Fohr team started to prepare for the effects of COVID-19 on the influencer marketing industry. When life gives you lemons. make lemonade!

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Social Media Strategies Summit

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Marketers spend up to 20 hours a month on content ideation. First off, our panel considered just why content ideation plays such a vital role in the life of a social media marketer. For example, they tether their content to specific events — a basketball game or Monday Night Football. That’s a massive chunk of their workload.

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Keyhole.co

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In short, there is ample opportunity for anyone looking to engage the crossroads of social media and marketing. One of the most lucrative and rewarding ways to do so (and to be fair, one of the most competitive) is to launch a social media marketing agency. What is a social media marketing agency?

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Convince & Convert

MAY 10, 2016

The online community pendulum is swinging back. It’s no longer enough to rely on social networks for community infrastructure. Smart companies are now combining owned and rented community functions into a 1+1=3 scenario I call Omni-Social. A commitment to moving beyond the hegemony of rented social community.

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Oktopost

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

If you do, you’ll remember that branding and marketing have mattered since the very first days of prehistoric commerce. Wherever competition exists, there will be a need for companies to increase their revenues by communicating what sets them apart and makes them stand out. What is Recruitment Marketing?

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Pam Moore

JANUARY 28, 2019

Marketers and business owners are experiencing incredible pressure to find ways to break through the noise online to inspire and attract their ideal customers. Influencer marketing can be highly beneficial but requires knowledge and investment. It needs to be integrated with other digital and marketing programs.

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agora pulse

DECEMBER 28, 2017

For example, Coca Cola might want to monitor the #sugartax conversation. Tesla might want to know what people think of @ElonMusk after a big announcement, for example. An example of these principles in action was a social listening report I ran for a well known canned tuna brand from Australia. The names of your products.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 25, 2019

That’s where a social media marketing agency can be a lifesaver. Why hire a social media marketing agency, anyway? The amount of information and resources available to modern marketers is staggering. The same rings true when it comes to growing communities or engaging customers. OK, fair question. And rightfully so.

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agora pulse

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Twitter marketing is one of the most popular forms of digital marketing. Do you love Twitter for marketing? I belong to this group of Twitter marketers.). Or are you one of those who think Twitter is just for fun and clutter and it is a waste of marketing budgets? Check out these tips to decide what to tweet.

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Keyhole.co

MARCH 21, 2023

Social media marketing gives brands the opportunity to build awareness and trust with their ideal audiences. Share tons of value-driven content, consistently Once you understand your ideal audience profoundly, use demand generation tactics to nurture top-of-the-funnel marketing leads. Enter: Lead-Generation Marketing.

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Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

The days of the leased social community are fading, and it’s time to re-embrace owned social. The Harley Owners Group – HOG – is one of better-known examples of an owned social community, dating back to 1983. Thus, the trend pendulum (the trendulum?) It was the best of times.

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Buffer Social

MAY 25, 2023

For the latest installment of Creators Unlocked , we speak to Josh Ho, a SaaS founder and creator – the latter a term he doesn't instinctually use, though it definitely applies. It's not my instinctive self-definition.” This can spark other forms of content, like a Twitter thread or a podcast discussion.

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Later

APRIL 9, 2020

Thinking about jumping into affiliate marketing on Instagram? In this blog post, we’re explaining what affiliate marketing is, how to get started, and how you can use an affiliate program to fast-track your brand’s growth and success! Table of Contents: What is Affiliate Marketing? What Are the Benefits of Affiliate Marketing?

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 19, 2022

As companies grow their brands, the need to communicate with consumers and attract new customers puts the demand for content at an all-time high. Often, marketing teams focus on building content in-house with teams that typically include strategists and several creatives like writers, designers or video editors. They’re everywhere.

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