Hootsuite

MAY 13, 2020

Considering influencer marketing ? Even if you aren’t, it would be a mistake to ignore influencer marketing trends. Beyond their role as effective brand ambassadors, influencers are also just good marketers. There’s a reason the influencer marketing industry is booming. Influencer has become a bad word. “I

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Sherrilynne Starkie

AUGUST 29, 2018

In addition, Instagram has announced support for third-party authenticator apps has begun rolling out. Facebook is introducing a cool new feature, 3D posts, and some big brands are already using it. Wayfair, an online homewares retailer, Jurassic World and fashion brand Coach are among the first brands to try it out.

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Pam Moore

JANUARY 26, 2016

When many business leaders think of the term “brand” they think of pretty colors, expensive logos, fancy graphics, Facebook cover photos and traditional tv or radio advertisements. Smart marketers know branding is much more than a logo. The colors, language and visuals are supporting elements, not “the” brand.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Why is Snapchat so crucial for brands? The key to brand success on Snapchat is providing authentic content that offers something users cannot find on any other platform. Not quite sure how your brand can make an impact on Snapchat? Not quite sure how your brand can make an impact on Snapchat? Source: Medium.

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Ignite Social Media

APRIL 2, 2020

app, which was acquired by the Beijing-based media company, ByteDance, who had launched the original TikTok app in China in 2016. Who is not currently on TikTok, however, are brands ! There’s a huge opportunity for brands to break through on the platform this year. Brand Watch-Outs. What is TikTok? Terms of Service.

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Ignite Social Media

MAY 24, 2016

1 million tweets per day using #Coachella branded hashtag. These are the record-breaking statistics coming out of Coachella 2016, the popular, multi-day, annual April concert that kicks off a plethora of outdoor music festivals across the U.S. EXAMPLES OF BRANDS WHO DID IT RIGHT AT #COACHELLA 2016: Cupcake Vineyards.

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Pixlee

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

And for good reason – TikTok offers some compelling statistics that marketers are noticing: TikTok is one of the hottest social media platforms at the moment, with more than 800 million active users worldwide despite being launched in 2016. There are already many successful influencer campaigns on TikTok. Brand : Too Faced (cosmetics).

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Buffer Social

OCTOBER 6, 2019

Storytelling has always been a key part of marketing, and features like Instagram Stories are empowering us marketers to tell better and deeper stories about our brands. From my research, I discovered several creative ways brands and individuals have been using Instagram Stories. We believe so! Try it now for free. Sean McCabe.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

OCTOBER 30, 2019

There is no shortage of reasons for brands to move away from the social media giant, Facebook. From the algorithm changes to the fake news stories that plagued the 2016 election and the ever-increasing cost of advertising , the environment on Facebook seems to get more challenging every day. Source: Pew Research.

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Unmetric

AUGUST 2, 2019

Which are the most followed brands on Instagram and how did they get there? Luckily, we have an Instagram analytics tool that tracks, among other things, which brands have the most followers. Instagram has proven to be a great platform for brands to market their products. Top brands on Instagram.

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Ignite Social Media

MAY 4, 2020

With the content capabilities across social showing no signs of slowing, many brand marketers are wondering how these new features may be beneficial. Brand Marketing Watch-Outs: Snapchat’s audience skews younger than other social networks, so depending on who your brand is targeting it may or may not be the right channel for you.

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Later

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Video on social media is proving to be the most powerful business asset for gaining new followers, growing your brand, and driving sales. But why is video content so important for brands? Why Brands Should Invest in Video #3: It’s Growing in Popularity Across All Channels . a video-first offering can be.

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Sprout Social

MAY 26, 2022

With engagement like this, the network is quickly moving away from the fringes of the social media landscape and into the center of forward-thinking brands’ strategies. Between its rapidly growing global user base and its investments in brand features, there are a number of reasons to use TikTok for marketing in 2022. onlineoptimism.

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Keyhole.co

JULY 18, 2023

TikTok is the most downloaded app of all time, hitting over 2 Billion downloads since its launch in September 2016. TikTok for business accounts are aimed at companies and brands that want to use TikTok for marketing purposes. Influencer ads: Ads that utilise influencers’ established reach to publicise products.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 25, 2020

If you’re a brand, business or personality, you might be wondering how you can get that verification status as well. Being verified on Twitter is somewhat of a status symbol as it indicates that a profile is authentic. Let’s reiterate this again: accounts to be verified are determined to be of public interest and authentic.

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Buffer Social

AUGUST 29, 2016

Storytelling has always been a key part of marketing, and features like Instagram Stories are empowering us marketers to tell better and deeper stories about our brands. From my research, I discovered several creative ways brands and individuals have been using Instagram Stories. We believe so! Track Maven. NASA ( @nasa ).

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Pixlee

AUGUST 17, 2020

The social media landscape is changing rapidly, as are the social media tactics brands use to stay in touch with their fans. Meanwhile, other brands earn the lion’s share of engagement because of their community-driven strategy. . Buying likes used to be a standard (albeit largely frowned upon) practice to build a brand’s following.

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agora pulse

MAY 8, 2019

In 2016, a study by SocialFlow analyzed over 3000+ Facebook pages and their activities. You can showcase more authentic content in this manner such as behind-the-scenes action or Q&A sessions where your audience can ask you anything. Leverage Influencers. But how do you find such influencers? Image via Facebook.

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Likeable

MARCH 26, 2019

In 2016, a new video sharing mobile app named Douyin launched in China. Should brands pay attention to TikTok? Yes, but brands need to be smart in their execution. From the examples above, it’s clear that branded content isn’t commonly found in the TikTok feed. Vine was shut down in early 2017, and Musical.ly

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Not only that, but the platform has also allowed for landscape video content , making it even easier to share existing video content your brand has already created. So what does this mean for your brand? Since their creation in 2016, Instagram Stories have been fast growing, reaching 500 million daily active users by early 2019.

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The Realtime Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Peer to peer influence and video content is impacting retail like never before. Influencer marketing is on the precipice of exploding growth. Today’s consumers are always on and more selective on what messages they respond to, and forming new affinities with brands and retailers based on authentic storytelling.

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Later

JANUARY 1, 2020

It’s a new decade, and Instagram is no longer just a social platform, but also an economic engine for small and big brands alike. In 2020, we’ll see Instagram continue its transformation into both an e-commerce platform and a long-form video platform, along with a new focus on conversion through influencer marketing.

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Pam Moore

MAY 27, 2016

Check out these statistics published by Facebook as of March, 2016. billion daily active users on average for March 2016. 989 million mobile daily active users on average for March 2016. billion monthly active users as of March 31, 2016. billion mobile monthly active users as of March 31, 2016. Approximately 84.2%

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Keyhole.co

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This blog closely examines Red Bull’s social media strategy and how it keeps the brand ahead of its competition. True to the mindset it champions, the brand is not afraid to experiment with different content formats or modes of dissemination. The brand then curates and posts the best ones on its social channels.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 6, 2021

It can also guide prospects through the decision stage of their buyer’s journey, educate customers on their brand new purchase and fuel a brand’s advocacy plans. Build brand awareness and put a stake in the ground with video content. If you’re like the majority of social marketers , brand awareness is your top goal.

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agora pulse

DECEMBER 13, 2018

I also see 2019 as the year when brands align their storytelling with enacting positive social change. And almost two-thirds of millennials and Gen Z express a preference for brands that stand for something. Live Streaming Gets Authentic. 80% of audiences would rather watch a live video from a brand than read a blog.

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Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Innovative brands are activating employees to be storytellers. They are doing this to reach new audiences, extend the reach of organic content in social and humanize their brand. They are authentic, and they are trusted by their peers. Brands are investing in employee advocacy. Employees tell better stories than you do.

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

A social media takeover is when you grant posting privileges to a person of interest, like an influencer, expert, or professional. This guide will cover how your brand can benefit from a social media takeover. They can help you increase awareness of your brand, open up new audiences, engage your current followers, and more.

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Later

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Influencer Marketing in 2021 Will Get A Serious Boost. More Authenticity in Instagram Captions and Posts. A Shift to Virtual Brand Activations and Events. #1: 2020 was the year Instagram furthered its foray into becoming a digital storefront for brands and creators. . . The Rise of Instagram as a Microblogging Platform.

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Later

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Influencer Marketing in 2021 Will Get A Serious Boost. More Authenticity in Instagram Captions and Posts. A Shift to Virtual Brand Activations and Events. #1: 2020 was the year Instagram furthered its foray into becoming a digital storefront for brands and creators. . . The Rise of Instagram as a Microblogging Platform.

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Keyhole.co

JANUARY 6, 2022

This video-sharing app initially rose to fame back in 2016 as a musical lip-syncing app by the name musical.ly. Since TikTok’s popularity is increasing each passing day, more and more brands consider this app an essential tool for marketing. There are countless benefits of using TikTok for Business to market your brand.

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Pixlee

DECEMBER 13, 2016

The closer consumers become to brands through avenues like social media, the more they begin to long for—and eventually, expect—authentic, high quality experiences. Since 2009, $18B in market share has shifted away from the top 25 largest brands to smaller brands. Imitation and reinvention, of course. Chubbies Shorts.

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Later

MARCH 11, 2020

But what does this mean for brands on LinkedIn? We’re covering the all-important details and must-have strategies to keep you ahead of the curve: LinkedIn Stories: What Is It and How Can Brands Use It? In a recent study with Fohr, we found that influencers are now posting to their feeds a third less than they did in 2016. .

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Pixlee

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

In 2016, e-commerce fueled over $360 million in sales within the United States. Today, brands need to find more authentic ways to connect with their existing and potential customers. Instead, brands need to build meaningful relationships with customers. Consumer Preference for Socially Responsible Brands.

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Later

MARCH 30, 2020

From influencer trends on Instagram, to audience stats on Pinterest, and Facebook shopping behaviors, there’s a ton of great metrics to pay attention to! To help you build a strategy that works for your brand, check out these social media statistics: Instagram Statistics: Posting Trends . #1: New York: 11:00am EST (16:00 UTC).

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 19, 2017

If you want to boost brand awareness, increase click-through-rates, and drive more website traffic, paid social may be the easy way out, but it’s not necessarily going to build a strong foundation for your social brand. Employee Advocacy Boosts Brand Awareness. Let’s do some math. Click To Tweet. Drive Content Engagement.

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Pixlee

JUNE 14, 2021

In 2016, Instagram migrated from a reverse-chronological feed to an algorithm-based feed for displaying content. Many Instagram influencers felt as though their engagement and impressions were dwindling. Nulo Pet Food shares UGC from a happy customer and his furry friend, using both petcare and brand-related hashtags in the caption.

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