Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

When the two men first released VSCO in 2012, it was the app’s focus on creators that helped it stand out from others on the market. Black communities have always been cultures that thrived amidst struggle, experienced joy and prevailed through creative expression — we’ve simply neglected to wholeheartedly express this side of the coin.”.

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Issues Survey Campaign Authentication 136

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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Brands Marketing Committee Consultant 226

SocMed Sean

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Having worked in online community management for the last 15 years, I have had the privilege of putting together some amazing teams. The roles on a digital community team varied, ranging from digital strategists, to graphic designers…and everything in-between. Community management is not easy. is for Attention to Detail.

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Communities Social Media Resources Reddit 198

SocMed Sean

MARCH 22, 2022

Twitter, the social media platform of short status updates, can be a useful tool for marketing your business. Is Twitter Still A Good Marketing Platform? Part of determining if Twitter is the best fit for your marketing plan is to figure out if Twitter holds an appropriate audience for your business.

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Twitter Strategy Hashtag Marketing 230

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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B2B Communities Brands Loyalty 121

Sprout Social

AUGUST 21, 2023

AI has actualized dreams of increased efficiency, with many brands already leveraging AI marketing over the past few years. In this article we’ll define what AI ethics are, why brands should be concerned and the top ethical issues facing marketers, including job security, misinformation and algorithmic bias.

Marketing 90

Marketing Privacy Policies Issues 90

The Realtime Report

JANUARY 29, 2019

Become a Fearless Online Community Leader. Online communities are powerhouses of collaboration that demand fearless leaders to succeed. Yet, with the demand for new communities and the never-ending desire to increase engagement, such best practices for moderation become overlooked. By Bruce Fikowski. Leadership.

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Communities Wikipedia Collaboration Discount 126

Sprout Social

MAY 24, 2022

Today, social media marketers aren’t solely focused on strategizing content for posts and social feeds. Consumers don’t want to wait hours or several business days, they want instant gratification when resolving order issues or asking product questions. You have to put yourself in your audience’s shoes.

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Social Media Marketing Social Media Management Issues 131

Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

If you are a national brand, turn the spotlight back on the First Nations communities. If there is a social justice issue being championed—whether that is Pride in the gender-diverse community, or climate justice, or prisoners’ rights, or racial equality—you’ll find Indigenous people at the forefront. But we don’t want pity.

Communities 99

Communities Brands Instagram HootSuite 99

SocMed Sean

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

TikTok may be taking over as the social network of choice for digital marketers. While TikTok’s entertainment value is high, it also presents opportunities for marketers in 2022. In particular, TikTok’s popularity with a younger audience than Facebook or Twitter has quickly become fertile ground for marketing campaigns.

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Trends Strategy Marketing Authentication 147

Social Media Strategies Summit

JUNE 3, 2021

Government agencies can leverage social media to share (sometimes critically) important information with their communities. Led by Emily Allen Lucht , the Director of Communications for the State of Maryland, this panel answered some of the most common questions we hear from social media marketers in government.

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Engagement Communities Video Tourism 149

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 5, 2018

These are examples of two successful cause-related marketing and social responsibility platforms which are ingrained in our minds so much, we don’t hesitate to understand their connection with each other. To encourage social responsibility, create a culture of giving back to the larger community. Create an employee advocacy cohort.

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Organization Communities CSR Class 132

Buffer Social

JANUARY 5, 2022

You probably already know the value of building a community behind your brand: more powerful word of mouth, stronger customer retention, better organic growth. If the cheapest customer is always your existing one, the easiest community to build is the one you already have. Here’s my advice for doing it right.

Communities 90

Communities How To Newsletter Small Business 90

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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Strategy Marketing SMS Mobile 209

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 19, 2023

As the digital market space rapidly evolves, customers are seeking authenticity and human connection from brands like never before. To meet this rising demand, your marketing team needs to be agile, think out of the box and keep up with deadlines—all while operating within limited budgets and constrained team bandwidths.

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Strategy Sentiment Marketing Analysis 129

Sprout Social

JUNE 18, 2019

Does the person who post as your brand on Facebook also work to develop the community that the company is part of? You’re simultaneously asked to be a customer support person, marketing person and occasionally, a graphic designer. As the social media industry has evolved, each role in the marketing team has developed along with it.

Social Media Management 112

Social Media Management Communities Social Media Skills 112

Sherrilynne Starkie

MARCH 14, 2018

Here’s five content marketing tricks to improve content marketing initiatives. As in most professions, an experienced social media consultant knows certain tricks of the trade to content marketing work better, faster, easier. Dark Arts of Content Marketing. Trick 1: Be specific when setting goals.

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Consultant Social Media Content Marketing 268

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 23, 2024

Retaining your existing consumer base is also, as noted above, much more cost-effective than concentrating entirely on expensive marketing campaigns in hopes of acquiring new customers. Not all customers will reach out to you with their issues. What do you need for better customer retention? Customer-centric strategies.

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Sentiment How To Analysis Trends 142

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Executing on a social media marketing strategy is like completing an obstacle course. Managing social through down markets requires an additional layer of focus, rigor and empathy. Dietrich is a former CMO, most notably the head of marketing who took Atlassian public in 2015. If you’re feeling the heat, we see you and hear you.

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Social Media Marketing Atlassian Team 114

Jon Loomer

APRIL 27, 2017

In particular, I struggle with launching a product for my entrepreneur community because it’s brand new for me. Well, I finally launched a product for my entrepreneur community early this morning. Do I have enough interest to launch a community for entrepreneurs? Five years later, I still struggle with product launches.

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Communities Price Groups Groups 134

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

Pixlee

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

That’s why your brand’s role in social media marketing is so critical. As someone who’s in charge of a brand or business social media account, you are responsible for making a positive change in your community. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t talk about pressing issues or current events at all.

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Social Media UGC Marketing Communities 97

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Marketers are finding it increasingly difficult to set the right budget, optimize it and keep the leads flowing. Managing social media and other marketing channels in this economy can be challenging. Do your research You need to be aware of the market conditions to allocate the right marketing budget.

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Marketing How To Sample Samples 132

Convince & Convert

MAY 15, 2014

Well, with over 150,000 communities with more than 10 people, and tens of thousands will thousands of members, Google+ is really happening. Types of G+ Communities There are two types of communities: 1. Private: This content cannot be shared outside of that community and can only be viewed by members.

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Communities Google Notification Project 167

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Despite more frequent business pledges, consumers remain skeptical– 52% believe brands that take stances on societal issues are just trying to drive sales. As your brand embraces corporate responsibility, here’s what marketers need to know about building trust with conscious consumers. — JLO BEAUTY (@jlobeauty) January 12, 2021.

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Brands Marketing Apparel Issues 110

Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Though it’s still one of the top three social networks for B2B marketers, Twitter is struggling. Marketers, PR professionals, bloggers, and journalists have traditional been heavy users. Case in Point: Event Marketing. What can Twitter do from a marketing perspective? Lots of things. Remind People How Useful It Is.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Because if there’s one thing I believe takes public relations from good to great, it’s when your audiences start becoming your community through the relationships you develop with them. But I was curious to see how Maddie and Lindy perceived not just Open Community , but its juxtaposition with public relations.

Communities 205

Communities Postrank Organization Tourism 205

Pixlee

APRIL 6, 2020

As competition is picking up, brands are battling it out to create a unique identity as well as remain successful with their community. Moreover, by removing physical distances, they can create a sense of belonging to a digital community. Why do businesses need to build a brand community? Improves communications with customers.

Communities 56

Communities Brands Reputation Authentication 56

Sprout Social

APRIL 19, 2022

There’s a universal truth behind the rise of conversational marketing: People miss talking to other people. They long for the days when a person was available to answer questions and solve issues in real-time. Relying on one-way communication channels like lead capture forms won’t cut it. What is conversational marketing?

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Conversation Strategy Social Media Marketing 101

Sprout Social

JUNE 1, 2022

From putting an organization on the map to churning out revenue, marketing functions each play a unique role in an organization’s larger goals. But, behind the scenes, there is a lot that marketing teams can learn from their company’s social strategy and the number of eyes their external content can reach. Lifecycle marketing.

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Team Marketing Collaboration Hubspot 119

SocialFish

MARCH 30, 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. Return on Attitude.

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Case Study Library Communities Study 213

Oktopost

MAY 26, 2020

There’s a good reason for this astronomic growth — the rewards are huge and the market has all kinds of directions to grow in. . They’re acquiring customers, developing a brand identity, and expanding their market share. How to get fintech social media marketing right. The answer may be simpler than you think. Build Trust.

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Social Media Banking Marketing Mobile 141

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

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Communities Lurker Forums Collaboration 174

Ignite Social Media

APRIL 20, 2018

Buying ads might not be an issue for established bands with a steady income; however, if you’re an independent local band, Facebook was once a great way to affordably build an audience. I volunteer at fantastic community radio station, WHUP , hosting a show called Global Garage. The Challenge of an Organic-Only Strategy.

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Case Study Study Communities Organization 110

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 9, 2023

When Lisa Cole, Chief Marketing Officer at Cellebrite, stepped into her role last year, these were the questions constantly on her mind. She wanted to illustrate the marketing department’s ability to drive results and improve work-life balance for employees. A common pattern emerges when marketing teams begin to adopt the technology.

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Team Examples Marketing Training 113

The Realtime Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

invites new residents with its rich history and dynamic community. Consider your budget, long-term plans, and current market trends. could be a wise investment due to the city’s strong market. Don’t forget to be mindful of issues that might occur when moving , and prepare accordingly. Washington, D.C.,

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Transportation Real Estate Insurance Patterns 91

Ignite Social Media

JANUARY 12, 2021

The spring of 2020 challenged marketers to publicly identify where their brands stood on these words and the issue of social justice. The spring of 2020 challenged marketers to publicly identify where their brands stood on these words and the issue of social justice. Unconscious bias. So, is your brand prepared?

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Activities Social Media Brands How To 163