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. It’s time for B2B brands to embrace the power of influencers. What is B2B influencer marketing?

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Bill Hartzer

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In a digital landscape often fraught with division and discord, a beacon of hope emerges: Hedgehog , a groundbreaking platform poised to reshape the way we engage with news and each other online. At the foundational level are the “Viewers,” providing an entry point for users eager to consume news and engage with community posts.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When it comes to influencer marketing , C-suite execs want more than just good engagement. While the impact of influencers in shaping consumer behavior is undeniable, translating it into benefits that resonate with the top brass is key to getting the budgets you need for your influencer program. It has to be strategic.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JANUARY 5, 2022

However, simply having a presence on the platform isn’t enough anymore. Instagram is one of the fastest-growing social media platforms, with an estimated 1.3 Think about how a large chunk of your target audience likely hangs out on the platform every day. Here are some examples: To nurture an online community.

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Keyhole.co

MARCH 24, 2024

By blending collaborative consumption with experiential tourism and replacing impersonal hotel stays with a sense of community. million listings and a community of reliable hosts around the world ready to welcome guests with open arms. The brand also posts influencer content and shares UGC on TikTok. But today, Airbnb boasts 7.7

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Social marketers rate influencer marketing as having a significant impact on their brand’s marketing efforts including customer loyalty (87%), awareness (89%) and reputation (87%), according to our Q3 2023 Pulse Survey of 307 social marketers in the United States. What is an influencer marketing campaign?

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Social Media Strategies Summit

APRIL 11, 2024

Recommit to Follower Interaction Social media can be an incredible platform for any business. However, the one mistake brands make is using social networks to talk at their audience instead of communicating with their followers. Social media is an excellent platform for raising brand awareness and engaging your audience.

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Buffer Social

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Many social media platforms are rethinking the way they reward their top creators.  The networking platform is doubling down on skills, experience, and a bit of leg work in the Top Voices program. The Influencer program has evolved into Top Voices, but still functions similarly. LinkedIn, however, has gone the other way.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 18, 2019

Influence by definition means the capacity to have an effect on the character, development or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself. Which makes sense given that influencers bridge communications with your publics and help define the public’s attitude and behavior toward your organization’s mission and purpose.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 24, 2024

Influencer marketing has grown beyond getting a viral moment. Our Q3 2023 Pulse Survey revealed 81% of US-based social marketers consider influencer marketing an essential part of their social media strategy. They no longer expect accidental virality by hiring an influencer.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JANUARY 21, 2021

After a year where most of us spent more time on social media than ever, it is not surprising that 63% of marketers intend to increase their influencer marketing budget in the next year. Indeed, as many of us were separated by physical distance, we looked more and more towards the influencers we follow to feel that personal connection.

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Bill Hartzer

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The true marvel, however, lies in its pioneering social sharing model—a blueprint for influencers to not only connect with their audience but to turn those connections into substantial financial gains. With these key benefits, influencers can confidently navigate the app, turning their creative endeavors into thriving financial ventures.

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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. Who are your followers? What are their interests, needs, and preferences?

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Convince & Convert

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Social justice movements continue to surge on social media platforms and more people are speaking up about matters that align with their own values. You’re going to need to prioritize building trust within your brand’s community. One of the most effective ways to tackle this is through nano & micro-influencers.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

MAY 25, 2021

Your ability to build an online community and share updates with your constituents on Facebook has never been stronger. Facebook offers a full suite of tools to help agencies make the most of their presence on the platform. Sometimes a simple graphic is most effective at communicating its message clearly. Facebook Protect.

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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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Buffer Social

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

  That’s just one of the reasons I fell into the world of paid membership communities as a way to build a sustainable business around a social media audience. Over the past five years as a community business strategist, I’ve worked with creators of all sizes to build communities that are profitable and fulfilling.

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Bill Hartzer

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Of the respondents, it was discovered that a significant 30 percent of teens cited “social media influencers” as their primary source of inspiration, closely followed by “successful businesspeople,” also chosen by 30 percent of participants.

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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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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Influencers play a growing role here—these digital trendsetters help brands establish credibility with target audiences while extending their reach. Let’s cover three reasons why influencer marketing ROI matters: 1. When you start to use influencer content across the entire journey, sales are definitely part of [your results].

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Specifically, would women of color be interested in a dedicated social community? They are positively impacted by social influencers. To solve for this need, OWN recently launched The Know: An OWN Community. The Know: An OWN Community. Have you explored betas and test programs offered by digital and social platforms?

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Keyhole.co

JANUARY 18, 2024

Inspired by influencers and celebrities, people stand for hours in queues, waiting to get their hands on limited-edition items. After the Quenchers went viral in 2019, thousands of customers and admirers flocked to the brand’s social media platforms, eager to see what the fuss was all about. Instagram: 741.7K Twitter: 10.7K

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Hootsuite

AUGUST 5, 2021

You might know your favorite Instagram influencers’s preferred brand of dog food, the messy details of their last breakup or what’s in their medicine cabinet. But there’s one piece of information that rarely makes it into an Instagram story: how much that influencer is being paid. The global influencer market is a $13.8

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Later

JUNE 28, 2021

Micro influencer marketing is great for businesses who don’t have the budget to work with Macro influencers, and want to reach a more niche audience. But what is Micro influencer marketing, how much does it cost, and why should it be part of your social strategy? What Is a Micro Influencer? What Is a Micro Influencer? .

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 30, 2022

Discord is the future of online communities. Traditionally associated with gamers, the platform has gone mainstream. Gen Z, in particular, is opting to spend time in smaller, private online communities. Discord is not a traditional social media platform. Instead, it is a community platform.

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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. What does it all mean? And is it really worth it? Scientists? Makeup aficionados?

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 10, 2022

Influencer marketing is getting bigger in 2022. A recent report shows 76% of brands are planning to increase their influencer marketing budgets this year. If your brand’s not working with influencers on marketing campaigns, you’re missing out big time. Influencer marketing tools for social listening.

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agora pulse

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Partnering with social media influencers can help you grow your brand and build a community of engaged fans. But what’s the right way to find Instagram influencers for your business or clients? Let’s look at effective ways to connect with Instagram influencers and strategies for forging successful partnerships on social media.

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Keyhole.co

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

67% of companies increased their influencer marketing budgets from 2022 to 2023. However, the focus of influencer marketing is shifting towards actual influence, not just likes and followers. As a result, the influencer marketing metrics you track will play a crucial role in your business success. Let’s get started!

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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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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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Pixlee

JULY 19, 2021

One of the core social media marketing tactics businesses rely on is influencer marketing. After all, influencer marketing is the fastest-growing channel for customer acquisition, and 76% of marketers consider influencer engagement effective in garnering customer loyalty. Benefits of Using Influencers for Email Marketing.

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Later

JUNE 28, 2021

As influencer marketing continues to grow, more and more businesses are wondering how to find Instagram influencers who are the perfect fit for their brand. Ready to find the right influencers for your brand? Here are our top 10 tips: 10 Tips to Help Find Influencers For Your Brand. Consider Micro and Nano Influencers.

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agora pulse

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Building a social media community? If you’re looking for ways to create a thriving online community, check out the following tips. We recently interviewed the co-owners and co-founders of Simply Social Media , Amy Tischler and Caitlin Jenkins, to ask them about building online communities. Create hassle-free entry points.

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Keyhole.co

MARCH 7, 2024

Instagram influencers get paid to channel their creativity and post beautiful photos. With all this considered, it’s no surprise that you want to join the ranks of famous Instagram influencers and start making money as a creator. Although the steps focus on Instagram, note that many of them can apply to other social platforms as well.

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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. Building Community Beyond Social Channels.

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Oktopost

JUNE 21, 2022

The term “influencer marketing” often evokes thoughts of popular B2C products showcased by social media gurus with millions of followers. But influencer marketing is not just for B2C. B2B companies are leaving money on the table by not exploring influencer marketing as a significant marketing component for their businesses.

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