Sprout Social

MAY 9, 2022

May 1, National College Decision Day, is one of the biggest days in higher education admissions. Higher education social media managers used Twitter’s interactivity to bring prospective students into the conversation. Authentic reactions. I gotta put ME first – Citiboii SRT. Retweets and responses. Those efforts paid off.

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Buffer Social

JULY 3, 2023

When did you last pay attention to a generic brand video that wasn’t for research purposes? Many social media users share my perspective, so many brands struggle to create content that connects with their audience in popular formats like short-form video. People want people, not brands or ads. The probable reason?

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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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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2023

While this platform has already played a huge role in social media trends over the last couple of years, brands will likely continue to utilize it for advertising purposes this year, despite serious security concerns. Above all, customers want to be able to communicate with the brand they’re interested in.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

With its ability to get in front of a wide array of consumers, social media may be the darling of retail and B2C brands, but it is increasingly difficult for ANY business to ignore the power of social media marketing. Like many brands, Slack uses their social media to appeal to different subsets of their target audience.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JULY 14, 2022

A number of these businesses are in the Education, Higher Education, or EdTech sectors, but I work across various industries. I also sit on the board of a music education charity in the UK called The Voices Foundation , which is hugely rewarding. Give us an overview of your role and what it entails daily.

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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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Convince & Convert

JULY 10, 2012

When you’re authentic, you’re true to yourself. When your brand is authentic, it is true to its mission and purpose. The power in authenticity, whether in your brand or person, is that it leaves no questions unanswered. Authenticity helps you define how they see you, without risking they’ll be confused.

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The Realtime Report

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Brand Awareness and Visibility. Looking for ways to increase your brand’s visibility? We’ve got some simple – tried and true – strategies for increasing brand awareness that you should already be doing. They’ll help you get the most out of your marketing and grow your brand’s awareness.

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The Realtime Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Brand Awareness and Visibility. Looking for ways to increase your brand’s visibility? We’ve got some simple – tried and true – strategies for increasing brand awareness that you should already be doing. They’ll help you get the most out of your marketing and grow your brand’s awareness.

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Strategy Brands Loyalty SEO 91

Social Media Strategies Summit

JANUARY 28, 2021

When it comes to using Instagram to market your brand, your follower count isn’t the be-all-end-all. Your Instagram captions are an opportunity to connect with customers and build brand trust and awareness. Clarify Your Brand Voice. Your brand voice is the core of boosting engagement on Instagram.

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Sprout Social

JULY 28, 2021

Your brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room. You have to build a structure around that room so that your customer, prospect or industry feels at home with your brand—even if they never use your product. Lay the foundation: Brand positioning. Build the walls: Integrate brand into your product story.

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Sprout Social

MAY 3, 2022

The cannabis industry is booming, which means more brands are leveraging social media as a channel to promote their products, share educational information about cannabis use, and advocate for decriminalization, social justice and destigmatization. 4 brands elevating their cannabis social media content. Weed For Black Women.

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Social Media Brands Content Guidelines 89

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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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

With the ability to publish longer videos and consumers’ love of short form video, there’s a lot of Reel-estate for brands to get creative and boost their engagement. Instagram Reel ideas for fashion and retail brands. Push creative boundaries for your brand with these ideas: 1. Promote hot in-store items.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 27, 2021

Every February, brands suddenly find they have something to say (or sell) on social media regarding Black History Month. But following a year of racial justice protests and more companies than ever taking a stand on social and political issues, brands are under pressure to get Black History Month 2021 right. Shelby?????

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Oktopost

JANUARY 23, 2023

Cat unpacks tactical ways to make your content less boring and more authentic, even in highly regulated industries. Stay until the end to hear Cat’s playbook for personal branding–P.S. In the past 3 years, she’s specialized in growing B2B LinkedIn pages organically and creating educational and human content.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 19, 2023

According to a Sprout survey of 300 marketers responsible for their brands social media strategy, 64% cite data, privacy and brand safety as concerns within the metaverse. Addressing these dangers will require confronting unprecedented technical issues, regulations, education and investment. What would a breach look like?

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Pam Moore

MAY 12, 2019

Many business and marketing leaders think a brand starts and ends with a logo, colors and design. However, experienced brand marketers know branding is far more than a logo or a simple social media image that gets a ton of likes on Facebook or LinkedIn. Your brand is not your logo! Big difference.

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Brands Strategy Reputation Authentication 109

Hootsuite

JULY 12, 2022

And all that strategy got us thinking about the relationship between social and brand identity. Classic marketing wisdom used to say the brands we love earn our trust with an amazing product experience and consistent, emotionally resonant messaging. Social-first brands like us are taking it one step further. hot dog combo.

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Sprout Social

MAY 3, 2021

Brands and companies who are *just* reaching out to hire me and my Asian colleagues for speaking engagements and workshops next month for #APAHM …you’re late! For brands who do push through with their APAHM plans, I’d offer this as a word of advice. A time to reflect, a time to educate. Or just don’t say anything at all.

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Brands Education Communities Authentication 122

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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Ignite Social Media

MARCH 18, 2021

It’s safe to assume that more than one person manages many of those Pages, especially when you look at larger brands that are dedicating significant budgets to social media efforts. Major Issues with Facebook’s Brand Pages. Both Facebook and Instagram give brand managers the run around when it comes to page access.

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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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Social Media Authentication Communities Campaign 112

Pixlee

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Is your brand active on most social media platforms, but you’re not sure whether you should invest in a TikTok strategy , too? TikTok is not going anywhere anytime soon, so let’s get into the best brand strategies to harness engagement and community on TikTok. Brands have to be alert to a myriad of new trends popping up every day.

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Strategy Brands UGC Apparel 86

Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

These demographics make LinkedIn an enticing and important channel for brands. But given its professional nature, brands need to stay in tune with what their LinkedIn audiences crave. If your brand is considering LinkedIn, your content strategy should be the top priority. 6 USC Activates Brand Advocacy.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JANUARY 3, 2019

In April, the platform saw changes to its API that resulted in the death of Instagram bots, apps that help brands analyze their followers and limitations on the ability to repost UGC. As we move into a new year, brands will need to continually assess and adjust their Instagram strategies to stand out. 2018 was a big year for Instagram.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 5, 2023

“Who do consumers think runs brand accounts?” What does it say about the way brands co-opt BIPOC culture? She is an experienced social media strategist passionate about helping brands and companies tell compelling and culturally relevant stories on social. Even the majority of our own team fit within that demographic.

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Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Today, over 25 million businesses invest time and effort into creating Instagram marketing strategies for their companies to raise brand awareness, increase brand loyalty, and find potential customers. Big brands like Nike, Vans, and Victoria’s Secret have millions of followers on Instagram. Brand authenticity matters.

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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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Brands Strategy Reputation Marketing 113

Oktopost

OCTOBER 26, 2023

For financial services firms, establishing a robust and trustworthy brand image is pivotal for sustained success. And because customers tend to trust individuals over brands, employee advocacy is the best way to connect with your potential clients and build your reputation as a reliable financial expert.

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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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The Realtime Report

MARCH 3, 2021

Protecting Against Brand-Impersonating Phishing Messages. The first is education. Two-factor authentication (2FA) is also an effective way of fighting phishing attacks, adding an additional layer of verification when it comes to accessing secure information. Use the Right Tools to Defend Yourself. Vigilance is essential.

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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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Later

JUNE 12, 2020

To help you better understand the holiday and how brands can successfully celebrate Juneteenth on social media, we asked social media strategist and photographer Dante Nicholas to share his knowledge on the day! Plus, many brands are taking steps to celebrate the day. A day for celebration, education, and connection.

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Social Media Brands Creative Commons Education 106

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Behind-the-scenes content humanizes brands, strengthens their online presence and nurtures customer relationships. For example, a meet the team series on LinkedIn or Instagram could shine a light on a brand’s workplace culture. We’ll discuss why it works and how brands can leverage it to its full potential.

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