Ignite Social Media

APRIL 15, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of retail marketing, it’s often the unexpected brands that deliver the most inspiring and effective influencer campaigns. Full disclosure : Big Lots is an Ignite Social Media client and we work together on the influencer program. Watch the video below.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 29, 2024

You need UK Instagram influencers. Homegrown content creators engage their communities more deeply and get more impactful brand endorsements because of their strong, authentic relationships. And it ranks as the fourth-most popular social media network in the UK, closely following WhatsApp, Facebook and Facebook Messenger.

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2023

Social media advertising requires marketing professionals to proactively respond to continually evolving user habits and adapt to different trends. Image credit: Merakist on Unsplash The last year in social media saw consumer preferences shift, new technologies emerge, and certain social platforms flourish.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The world of social media influencers has transformed significantly in recent years. What began as brands sending free products to popular social media users has now evolved into a multi-billion dollar industry, where contracted brand deals are closely aligned with targeted campaigns.

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Direct Marketing Observations

JANUARY 12, 2018

I don’t know a marketer out there that would say that influence in social media is not a commodity, if you know how to leverage it. Discussions on influence in social have been around since social began. B2B influencers? The key to being a good social media marketer is what?

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Sprout Social

MARCH 21, 2024

Looking to build buzz for your UK-based brand? There’s never been a better time to invest in influencer marketing —especially UK TikTok influencers. The platform, known for its fast-moving trends and authentic content, is often tough for brands to break into. For example, this video from creator @angelinina.pj

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Sprout Social

MAY 9, 2024

The brands are the DJs, guiding the tone of the party with music (products) while consumers are the crowd. Then, there’s influencers—the dancers commanding the room with their magnetic energy and vibrant moves. There’s no denying the impact of influencers on social media, culture and commerce.

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Ignite Social Media

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

We’ve been doing nothing but social media marketing for brands since 2007. And with every social media year feeling like 7 human years (or something like that), we’ve been at this a really long time. Are you a social media marketing O.G.? But we know we’re not the only ones.

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Ignite Social Media

MAY 13, 2024

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, social media has become a battleground for brands. Reactive social media strategy, the art of responding quickly and effectively to real-time events and conversations, can make or break a brand’s reputation.

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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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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

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

hours on social media. In this new reality, brands must humanize and connect with their audiences more meaningfully. Enter brand storytelling. Brand stories help otherwise faceless organizations build an emotional connection with their audience, leading to higher engagement, loyalty, and sales. Image source.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Marketing teams can’t afford to lose direction when navigating influencer collaborations, hashtag campaigns and content creation. Without a clear strategy when partnering with creators and influencers, you risk losing time, opportunity and resources. That’s where this flexible seven-week influencer marketing plan comes in.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 3, 2024

Whether it’s a try-on haul on YouTube, a styling video on TikTok or a #HighStreet fit check on Instagram, fashion influencers have an impact on how the world showcases their self-expression through clothing. Through influencer marketing , these digital trendsetters captivate the target audiences brands look to connect with.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

As brands rush to TikTok and Instagram for influencer marketing , don’t forget: Facebook’s billions of users aren’t going anywhere. With less competition on Facebook, you can score better deals with influencers and gain more visibility for your brand. What is Facebook influencer marketing?

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 24, 2019

On the marketing dance floor, influencer marketing is all the craze-because it works. In fact, 58 percent of brands have seen improved brand awareness and perception from influencer marketing campaigns. In fact, a new survey from Uproar PR found 72% of people prefer micro-level social media influencers.

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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. In recent weeks, there have been some high-profile legal situations involving influencers. Before working with someone, make sure they align with your brand.

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Ignite Social Media

MAY 21, 2024

At Ignite Social Media, we pride ourselves on delivering campaigns that stand out in the social media landscape. And when you get to work with a beloved brand such as Entenmann’s and their baked goods, opportunities abound.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Managing a social media strategy is a constant balancing act between creativity and operational demands. Brands and leadership teams recognize the importance of integrating AI into their workflows, but it’s not as simple as flipping a switch. AI’s role in social media marketing goes beyond content creation and scheduling.

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The Realtime Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

3 Tips for Communicating with Influencers. Influencer marketing has quickly become a dominant aspect of any successful brand campaign, reaching a market value of $13.8 Use research and insight tools to identify influencers that resonate with your target audience and relate to your brand. Alexander Frolov.

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Pam Moore

JUNE 8, 2017

As many brands are challenged to become human, engage with their community of customers, prospects, stakeholders, and competition a few of the questions we hear most are: What do I talk about? What if our board of directors is watching us? ” To understand this, let's first dig into the definition of authenticity and transparency.

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Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

If you were savagely ranking your friends on MySpace in 2007 ( when Ignite was founded ), you know that the social media landscape has undergone a significant transformation. So, how are they sharing their time between platforms, and how can we use this to enhance our social strategies ? minutes of daily user engagement.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 29, 2024

You need UK Instagram influencers. Homegrown content creators engage their communities more deeply and get more impactful brand endorsements because of their strong, authentic relationships. And it ranks as the fourth-most popular social media network in the UK, closely following WhatsApp, Facebook and Facebook Messenger.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In today’s ever-changing retail landscape, brands are divided into two groups. Those who see social media marketing as a key part of their customer engagement strategy and those who view it as a nice to have. The importance of social media in UK retail has only grown. Let’s start with the basics.

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Ignite Social Media

MARCH 4, 2024

You may have seen some buzz around something called “deinfluencing” and wondered what impact this emerging trend could have on influencer marketing strategies. In short, deinfluencing refers to a bit of backlash against non-stop sponsored recommendations from some influencers. And do brands using influencers need to worry?

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Pam Moore

AUGUST 28, 2024

Brand Culture: Cracking the Code for AI Adoption and Growth In today's fast-paced AI digital landscape, it's important to keep your brand's presence fresh, strong and consistent. But how do you ensure your brand truly stands out and resonates with your audience? What is Brand Culture?

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Convince & Convert

MAY 28, 2024

This, at its core, can easily translate to how and why we use social media the way we do, and why it’s the closest touchpoint to our audience in our marketing efforts. The way brands engage with their community is what makes them stand out and become memorable, and can even spark headlines across traditional media (more on that later).

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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.

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Sprout Social

JULY 25, 2022

Not 100% sure what Instagram influencer marketing is all about? That’s because influencers aren’t niche anymore. Heck, the influencer space has ballooned into a multi-billion dollar phenomenon. Brands of all sizes are eager to find ways to feature creators in their campaigns. The concept is simple enough.

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Pam Moore

MAY 7, 2023

Social Cat Review – Social Cat Paving the Way for Small Business and Agencies Influencer Marketing Social Cat Review Influencer Marketing As the owner of a thriving digital brand marketing, training and consulting agency, I'm always on the lookout for cutting-edge tools and platforms that can help my team and our clients smash their goals.

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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. This is likely due to the fact that decision makers across industries are active on social media.

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Sprout Social

MAY 15, 2024

When you think of a social media manager’s job, you probably picture them planning and posting content all day. Social media managers brainstormed those ideas, wrote captions, designed visuals, researched hashtags and scheduled posts for the best engagement. But there’s much more to the job description.

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Convince & Convert

OCTOBER 8, 2021

You’ve probably heard it a million times already, but authenticity and relatability is EVERYTHING. Social justice movements continue to surge on social media platforms and more people are speaking up about matters that align with their own values. Nano & Micro-influencers for DEI Marketing.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 12, 2024

The 2024 US presidential election is several months away, but social media is already politically charged. According to Sprout Social Listening data , from January 1 to March 6, 2024 there were almost 7.6 In a typical year, running social media for a brand account is complex. Will brands sit this one out?

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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. According to an eMarketer survey, between 46% and 51% of US adults claimed they were using social media more since the outbreak began.

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Pam Moore

MAY 7, 2023

Social Cat Review – Social Cat Paving the Way for Small Business and Agencies Influencer Marketing Social Cat Review Influencer Marketing As the owner of a thriving digital brand marketing, training and consulting agency, I'm always on the lookout for cutting-edge tools and platforms that can help my team and our clients smash their goals.

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Keyhole.co

JANUARY 18, 2024

This brand has a legacy of around 111 years and has seen steady success with outdoorsy drinkware, food storage, and cookware products. This blog examines Stanley’s social media strategy and how it earns the brand record-breaking sales and profits. Here are the total followers on Stanley’s main social media accounts.

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