Sprout Social

APRIL 4, 2023

When a brand is able to create positive buzz around their brand by just mentioning a product enhancement or product drop, you know they have a great marketing strategy behind them. But how are some brands, like Apple, able to attract new customers and elevate their positioning in the market with a simple announcement?

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Even the most well-known legacy brands need to adapt to attract audiences over the years. A strategy that made a brand successful years ago may be obsolete in the future, that’s why building brand awareness remains critical for established and upcoming businesses alike.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 12, 2023

External communication, marketing and public relations (PR) have been tricky for brands over the last few years. With a documented brand strategy that incorporates a set of core values, companies are better positioned to engage with their audience on a regular basis as well as respond to unexpected events when they inevitably occur.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In marketing, brand awareness is a significant focus—in fact, it’s likely one of your main goals. In this article, learn how to build your own customer marketing strategy, how it creates customer trust and see some stellar customer marketing examples from brands who are getting it right. This is where customer marketing comes in.

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Pam Moore

JUNE 22, 2017

Did you know that 86% of brands use influencer marketing as a form of content marketing? 57% of brands also stated influencer content out-performed their own brand content in a recent study from Linqua. and more… Register for the free course here->> Micro-Influencer Marketing Mini-Course . .

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Pam Moore

JUNE 30, 2017

When many entrepreneurs, small business owners and even experienced marketers in larger organizations think of the term “brand” they think of pretty colors, expensive logos, fancy graphics, Facebook cover photos, Pinterest boards and traditional tv or radio advertisements. Smart marketers know branding is much more than a logo.

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Buffer Social

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Many of the companies generating buzz on social media right now likely all have something in common: it's not just their brand accounts posting great content, but their employees too. 💡 Are you an employee looking to build your own personal brand? What is employee advocacy? It's a win-win for employee and employer.”

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Pam Moore

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

” Authenticity is the heartbeat of your brand with soul, and AI can amplify that uniqueness! 💖 Just like in the world of social media, authenticity rules in AI! Your AI-driven marketing strategies should reflect the true essence of your brand. Steer your brand with soul! 🚗 6. 😜 10.

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Hootsuite

JUNE 29, 2023

Before we dive into the nuts and bolts of brand reputation management, we want to apologize. Because, yeah, we do give a darn about our brand reputation. The concept of a business relying on reputation is nothing new, of course. What is brand reputation? And you should too. Here’s how. Are you reliable? Are you hilarious?

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Sprout Social

JUNE 7, 2023

But an ever-crowded space filled with brands and creators means your relevancy is always at risk. When a brand experience is consistently good, it champions powerful brand recall, turns customers into advocates and builds credibility that ultimately increases your repeat business. What is brand experience?

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 6, 2023

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. It finds the accounts with relevant audiences on platforms that are right for your brand so you don’t have to.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

We unpack how your brand can use these examples to spark your own scroll-stopping ideas—while maximizing your budget and doing more with less. According to The Sprout Social Index™ , the most memorable thing brands can do on social is respond to their customers. The play: Social customer care isn’t just for digital-first brands.

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Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2023

Influencer marketing can be a game-changer for garnering brand recognition and converting sales, but sometimes, influencers may behave badly or unexpectedly. The judge threw the case out , citing the fact that she had created adverse publicity for the brand which was prohibited in her contract.

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Pixlee

AUGUST 9, 2021

Consistently creating authentic, relevant, and engaging content on a regular basis can be challenging. However, the content your users produce may be less-than-optimal by your brand standards. There’s a high volume of content available to most brands but let’s face it: a lot of that content isn’t perfect.

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Pixlee

AUGUST 2, 2021

Well-researched and authentic content will always get more followers than pitching products. How Can Podcasts Help Your Brand? The best brand podcasts aren’t simply descriptions of your industry or what products you have to offer; they follow industry-related topics episodically to educate and entertain listeners.

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Pam Moore

OCTOBER 25, 2020

SocialZoomFactor · Personal Branding: 5 Pillars to Build a Brand of Authority and Influence. Do you need a personal brand in business today? Personal branding is a requirement for any business leader in any niche. You have a personal brand regardless if you consciously designed it or not. . The answer is yes!

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Pixlee

JANUARY 24, 2022

As marketers, we are constantly trying to innovate the various spaces our brands occupy to ensure maximum audience engagement and retention. A new renaissance period is emerging in technology and branding: Web3. Tech-savvy brands like these seek out creators within the space to capitalize on pre-existing community and notoriety.

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

And brands… As you know, social media changes constantly. Creators and brands, this article is chock full of strategies for both of you. Bonus: Download a free, fully customizable influencer media kit template to help you introduce your accounts to brands, land sponsorship deals, and make more money on social media.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 3, 2022

Building a unique, authentic brand is essential for any business. But many founders confuse their business brand with their personal brand. Your personal professional brand is a perfect platform for sharing and promoting this type of work while still allowing the business to continue to operate as normal.

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 26, 2013

Brooks Thomas , Communications Specialist at Southwest , joins the Social Pros Podcast this week to discuss the progressive setup of the Southwest social media team, the widespread success of a long-running corporate blog, and keeping an authentic voice for a large brand. This, they hope, keeps it authentic. Listen Now .

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Keyhole.co

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

With over 3 billion monthly active users, Facebook provides a vast pool of potential customers for businesses and brands. From creating engaging content to optimizing ad performance, we’ll explore strategies to maximize your reach, enhance brand visibility, and drive conversions. It should be concise and relevant to your brand.

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Buffer Social

OCTOBER 4, 2023

I wanted to nail my personal brand on LinkedIn — but I had no idea where to start. But why is building a personal brand important to me, given I’m an in-house writer without a personal product or service to sell? Of course, my motivations aren’t entirely altruistic. There are a couple of reasons.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 10, 2023

And with 79% of marketers describing influencer content as necessary for their customers’ experiences, brands need to be strategic to create campaigns that resonate. Influencer marketing campaigns are partnerships that leverage the influence of creators to promote sales and build brand awareness.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Once primarily thought of as a marketing tactic for edgy brands, user-generated content (UGC) is quickly becoming a bigger and bigger element of content marketing strategies. Image source Modern content marketing includes a mix of brand-created content and curated content. higher rate in 2022, while users who interact with UGC are 102.4%

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Hootsuite

AUGUST 5, 2020

And if you’re a brand looking for another stream of social advertising revenue, this gives you an opportunity to strike while the iron is hot—and take advantage of IGTV ads. That program is still in early testing phases so it’s not widely available to brands and companies yet. Create authentic engagement. Be established.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 3, 2024

Fashion influencers are indispensable partners for businesses because they influence purchase decisions, extend brand reach and connect with niche communities. Through influencer marketing , these digital trendsetters captivate the target audiences brands look to connect with. The TLDR version?

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 24, 2020

How do you boil down the entirety of your brand’s goals and impact into a few short sentences? This is where your brand mission comes in. Your brand mission will be a cornerstone in every other aspect of your branding process. What is a brand mission statement? Brand mission vs. other elements your brand.

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Ignite Social Media

JANUARY 22, 2020

Understandably, mouth-watering food photography doesn’t make sense for every brand, but you’d be surprised at how applicable a meal can be if you’re willing to think outside the box. Of course, if you’re a food brand, go crazy with creating mouthwatering videos, appetizing close-ups, and fun recipes for your followers.

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Pam Moore

MARCH 31, 2017

Social Profit Factor is a robust social media, branding, content and digital marketing training academy that provides small business owners, entrepreneurs and marketing leaders the compass and map to master social media for business success. Feel confident in how you present yourself and your brand online.

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Pam Moore

AUGUST 7, 2017

Welcome to the digital age of marketing where you are the brand. You can run and hide but you can't escape the need to build your personal brand. It is becoming a requirement , not an option to develop your personal brand. You don't build your personal brand in minutes or hours. Why YOU are your brand!

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Ignite Social Media

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Influencer marketing has exploded across industries in recent years as brands partner with popular social media creators to promote products. Rather than relying solely on conventional political ads , partnering with creators allows candidates to connect with younger targets in authentic ways. They just may not care.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

As more concerns of performative activism arise, consumers are watching to see if those same brands are staying true to their word or if they’ve already moved on and are investing less in their DEI efforts. Cultural heritage months like Black History Month are a cornerstone to many DEI initiatives for brands.

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Likeable

JULY 27, 2021

As TikTok has become more popular, more brands have been joining in. And to be honest, we Gen Zers don’t really mind their branded content or their ads. But most brands are doing it wrong—even if we watch their content, we don’t actually want to buy it. Read on to see what brands need to change to be successful on TikTok.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Today, the focus will be on Linkedin and how it can help B2B brands. How can you use Linkedin for your brand the right way? Add a profile photo to make your brand credible. The LinkedIn strategies for B2B brands. LinkedIn marketing for B2B brands is not rocket science. Create authentic content that drives interest.

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agora pulse

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Looking for solid, time-tested advice on how to build a brand on Twitter? Can you really build a brand on Twitter 280 characters at a time? I’ve built my brand even though I live in a small historical town that not many people have heard of. Last year, Brand 24 monitored over 3.7 The answer is YES! How cool is that?

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Mindjumpers

MAY 23, 2011

Tweet Recently, I read about Starbuck’s idea campaign that left me wondering if it’s advisable to make customers your brand ambassadors. Brands are for customers and customers make a brand. And people love to hear it and relate to it better and find it more authentic. So I thought developing this idea.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 14, 2020

You don’t have to look hard to find an up-and-coming brand ambassador program on social media. With the growing popularity of unfiltered content and “everyday” influencers, brands are looking to build relationships with satisfied customers who can advertise for them. What is a brand ambassador program, anyway?

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