Dave Fleet

MARCH 2, 2011

Facebook has announced a new version of its Comments Box plugin – its social plugin that enables Facebook-connected commenting on a website. Facebook’s Comment Box plugin. This carries over to the new plugin, meaning that a company’s Facebook Page can engage in conversations on third-party sites.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JUNE 3, 2021

Government agencies can leverage social media to share (sometimes critically) important information with their communities. She suggests joining the Government Social Media Group on Facebook. This closed Facebook Group highlights other agencies and shares updates that are relevant to those working in government.

Engagement 149

Engagement Communities Video Tourism 149

Oktopost

APRIL 30, 2020

Stating that now is a tough time to be planning events would be a wild understatement. But the need to communicate, collaborate, and network persists. . In a survey of more than a thousand mid-level and senior marketers taken last year, 41% listed live events as “ the most critical marketing channel ” for their business objectives.

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Eventful LinkedIn B2B Microsoft 128

Ignite Social Media

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The week of October 4, 2021, Facebook’s week went from bad to worse when the company’s entire family of apps were inaccessible to users with no warning. The massive outage, which impacted Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Oculus, lasted over 5 hours. Check in on comments/engagement from the community.

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Facebook Marketing Eventful Social Media 161

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Users make purchases from social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest, either in the apps themselves or after clicking through to a product web page. Social platforms mimic the in-person experience of browsing in physical malls and stores with techniques like group buying, messaging and interactive content.

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Platform Tips Buy Instagram 109

Likeable

AUGUST 9, 2021

As the creator economy on social media continues to grow (in both size and importance), almost every mainstream social platform has found itself competing in a monetization arms race of sorts. So, to make it easy, we figured we’d list out every way you can make money on different social media platforms—all in one blog post.

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Later

AUGUST 28, 2020

Looking for some fresh virtual event ideas to bring your community together? With virtual events on the rise, the opportunities are endless with so many platforms to choose from — whether it’s a weekly Instagram Live series, or a one-time private Zoom chat. . Table of Contents: Why You Should Host a Virtual Event.

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Hosting Eventful Class Instagram 84

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Facebook is constantly introducing new updates to enhance the user experience. Many of their new features–from Stories to Facebook Live–have been a hit with users. Marketers need to constantly stay on top of these updates so they can make full use of the platform’s potential and keep up with the competition.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 25, 2023

Just because emerging platforms are coming onto the scene doesn’t mean you should count Facebook out of your social media strategy. billion active users , Facebook is still the third most visited website in the world and boasts a long-time reign as the most used social media platform. Optimize your posting strategy.

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Facebook How To Aggregator Metrics 115

Mindjumpers

OCTOBER 7, 2010

A lot of different elements such as Events, Places etc. A lot of different elements such as Events, Places etc. New Groups Now, we are actually going to have a kind of “Facebook within Facebook”. It has been made possible to create a group, invite friends to join and share updates, photos, videos, links, events etc.

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Platform Facebook Applications Notification 185

Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

And while anyone can use social media to post an Instagram reel or write a short Facebook photo caption, you’ll need to consistently demonstrate a special set of abilities before you can call yourself a social media expert. Focus on community engagement. Image credit: Austin Distel on Unsplash. Create a team-centered environment.

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Social Media Management Skills Social Media Metrics 227

Ignite Social Media

JUNE 27, 2019

For personal use, Facebook can be a helpful tool for connecting with friends, family, and others with similar interests. As a business, you’re trying to build a community of people who share a similar passion for your brand or the products/services you provide. Are you currently part of any groups on Facebook? If XYZ Company.

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Groups Groups Brands Facebook 134

SocialFish

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

We’re very excited to be kicking off a regular series of Open Community case studies, in which intrepid association blogger and freelance writer Deirdre Reid will be digging into associations (and other kinds of organizations when relevant) who are living and breathing their open communities in the ways we describe in the book.

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Case Study Banking Study Communities 237

Later

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Wondering what the top social media platforms for SMBs are? If you’re a small business just getting started with social media marketing , it can be challenging to know which platform will help you tap into the right audience – especially if you’re a time-strapped solopreneur! Are you looking to reach new customers?

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Platform Social Media Small Business Instagram 78

Later

AUGUST 10, 2021

Annabel shares the inspiration behind the brand, why she’s passionate about sustainability, and how she’s built an engaged digital community — all during a global pandemic. I created Seventh & Oak to fill a void in the eco-friendly candle community and make a positive impact on the planet, one scent at a time.”.

Communities 80

Communities Instagram Feed Feedly 80

Firebelly

JULY 24, 2013

David Spinks – Community Man. To say that David Spinks loves community is an understatement. He’s all about community – and he’s got a track record that proves it. His other enterprises include BlogDash and The Community Manager where he still actively writes. Can every company grow and maintain community?

Communities 172

Communities Startup Class Forums 172

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Tools like Creator Studio for Facebook and Instagram can help. You can schedule posts, interact with your community and even monetize your content. It has recently been renamed Meta Business Suite and combines Facebook and Instagram Creator Studio features—like planning posts and sending messages—in one place.

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Instagram Facebook Marketing Features 107

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. Facebook: Salesforce employs multiple Facebook profiles as well.

Communities 221

Communities Collaboration Statistics Lurker 221

Sprout Social

JULY 21, 2022

You could post on community review sites or live-stream it to the masses. Microblogging platforms. Community blogging sites. For brands, social media networking sites offer an opportunity to build awareness, create a community of customers and followers and drive traffic to websites. Should you focus on photos?

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Types Social Media Microblogging Overview 145

Keyhole.co

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Analysis of Chanel’s social media accounts If you look at Chanel’s social media platforms, you’ll notice the brand has retained their traditional luxurious appeal while simultaneously being very modern in their engagement with audiences. They’ve put out diverse and relatable content and maintained a healthy relationship with audiences.

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Fashion Platform Engagement Social Media 52

Social Media Strategies Summit

JANUARY 12, 2023

One way Ohio State has overcome silos is by creating a social media community of practice group led by Dani’s team. We like to have other people from departments share their success stories, different trends that they’ve tried, or different platforms that they’re finding success on — and how they’re doing that.”.

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Collaboration How To Education Team 226

Ignite Social Media

MAY 3, 2019

This week, Facebook held its annual developers conference to announce the road map for their suite of products and platforms. The focus of the F8 announcements supported this statement and how Facebook is building a more privacy-focused social platform. You may have already noticed that your Facebook app looks different.

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Strategy Facebook Groups Groups 127

Keyhole.co

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

billion are active Facebook users. That means more than one-third of the world uses Facebook. As of late 2023, Facebook is the most widely used social media platform in the world. Why wouldn’t you want to market your business on the biggest social media platform out there? What is Facebook marketing?

Strategy 52

Strategy Facebook Marketing Groups 52

Pam Moore

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

Brand leaders around the globe are freaking out as they read the blog posts, watch the videos and see the tweets fly by from the Facebook fear mongers crying that the end of Facebook as we know it has arrived. Facebook 2018 is all About Engagement. It is true that big changes are coming to Facebook. Let’s get real.

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Feed Feedly Metrics News 167

Sprout Social

MAY 16, 2016

The last few years have been tough for Facebook marketers. Organic reach has dropped, younger users gravitated toward newer platforms like Instagram and Snapchat and there’s more competition than ever. Despite all of this, we’re here to tell you that Facebook is far from dead. How to Create Effective Facebook Events.

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Eventful Brands Facebook Hosting 75

Ignite Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2017

Facebook may end large contracts for live video creation while YouTube adds a new way for the creator community to make money from their fans. Facebook May Not Renew Live Video Contracts with Media Partners & Celebs. Facebook’s creator initiative wasn’t anything new to the social media landscape.

Communities 60

Communities YouTube Facebook Google 60

Buffer Social

AUGUST 3, 2022

Any company can sell its customers a product or service, but a great brand offers its followers something even better – a sense of community and belonging. This is where Facebook Groups come into the picture. Many brands are also harnessing the power of online communities to better connect with their customers.

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Small Business Groups Groups Examples 92

Likeable

APRIL 30, 2019

Whether your brand is a participating sponsor at a major conference or hosting an event of its own, there’s no question that live events are a major investment for marketers. While not all events are created equal (B2B vs. DTC, big vs. small), there are a few best practices that can help any brand achieve live event success on social.

Eventful 81

Eventful Geotagging Tips Energy 81

Mindjumpers

MAY 3, 2011

Tweet Facebook has published a Best Practice Guide for how to use their platform for marketing. The guide provides a great overview of the marketing potential in having a presence on Facebook as well as suggestions for some strategic steps to go through when building a presence. The Facebook Ecosystem. Engage your fans.

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Facebook Crowdsourcing How To Marketing 274

SocialFish

MARCH 9, 2011

This post is part of our regular series of Open Community case studies, in which intrepid association blogger and freelance writer Deirdre Reid will be digging into associations (and other kinds of organizations when relevant) who are living and breathing their open communities in the ways we describe in the book. Community: GoPlow.

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Case Study Study Communities Joomla 180

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 24, 2015

At the heart of social PR lies community. So that’s what we focused on for the April #measurePR Twitter chat; how to measure community, how to tell when community-building initiatives are working (and when they’re not), and how community-focused metrics might change over time. Experts in measuring community.

Communities 100

Communities Tips Metrics Community building 100

SocialFish

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

This post is the first 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. First, I’ll say that I am involved in 3 major communities. #1

Communities 174

Communities Lurker Forums Collaboration 174

Social Media Strategies Summit

AUGUST 15, 2023

Is there a high-performing tactic, channel, or platform you’re not currently using? How are external trends and events going to affect your broader marketing strategy? Josie has a website , a YouTube channel, and Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter accounts. Have you missed an important update to a key tool? Everywhere!

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Marketing Education Forums LinkedIn 240

Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Disclosures: In addition to speaking, I’m also working with Geoff Livingston and Patrick Ashamalla on promoting the event, which means I have a vested interest in getting people there. If you’ve created neat Listly lists the WUL community and I should know about, please leave the URL(s) in your comment below!

Communities 199

Communities Influencer List Consultant 199

Social Media Strategies Summit

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Marketers love the short-form video platform because it generates far higher organic engagement than other platforms. In contrast, the median engagement rate (by follower) on Instagram stands at 3.37%, while Facebook’s is just 0.22%. Giving leaders a voice on social media can help you build a community. Teens loved it.

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Education Examples Content Nielsen 163

Sprout Social

MAY 4, 2020

In a COVID-19 world where all in-person events and plans have been cancelled, companies are looking for new ways to connect with their audiences, and maintain and grow their business relationships. We’re up to 4000 registrants and the event is more than two weeks away. Be hyperclear about what you want to achieve on each platform.

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Eventful B2B Team Organization 84

Hootsuite

MAY 3, 2023

Optimize your Facebook page Consider your real estate Facebook page a hub for online business. Not only is Facebook a good channel to promote your latest listings and open houses, but when it’s optimized for search, your Facebook business page can be an efficient way to generate more leads.

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Real Estate Tips How To Hashtag 93