Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Video is taking over social media at large. And Instagram is no exception. This might not seem like breaking news, but it’s telling given Instagram’s reputation as a photo-centric network. What makes Instagram video marketing so compelling? Instagram’s video formats are fair game for any brand.

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2023

The velocity of change across social networks shows no signs of slowing, prompting advertisers to brace themselves for what lies ahead in 2023. While the social media marketing environment is constantly shifting, there are several social media advertising strategies that marketers may choose to focus on this year.

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Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2022

million users who “BeReal,” and other brands taking the format of the app onto other platforms (we’re looking at you, Instagram!), here’s some information to consider before your brand joins the quickly growing platform. But completely authentic? So, should your brand join the platform? Why Brands Should BEware.

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Keyhole.co

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Instagram has become every marketer’s favorite channel. Whether it’s a small venture or a multi-billion dollar designer brand, the photo-sharing platform’s pivot to a marketing tool gives creative exposure. But among millions of brands striving to gain attention, it’s difficult to highlight your authenticity and establish trust.

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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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Keyhole.co

MARCH 7, 2024

Instagram influencers get paid to channel their creativity and post beautiful photos. Not to mention the free goodies and extra perks that come with holding an influential status on social media. Before you dive in, however, keep in mind that becoming a social media influencer isn’t as easy as it looks from a distance.

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Pam Moore

JUNE 5, 2018

One of the top questions I hear from business leaders, small business owners, executives, sales representatives, and everything in between is, “Pam, do I need a personal brand? Or is an investment in my personal brand only needed if I am looking to be some kind of super famous online social rock star or self centered narcissist?”

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Bill Hartzer

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In a landmark move set to revolutionize social networking and dating, Yuzu, a pioneering platform catering specifically to the Asian community, has officially launched on both the iOS app store and Google Play store. Join the Yuzu community today and unlock a world of possibilities!

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Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 30, 2020

Building a brand is more important than ever. Your brand is what differentiates you from your competitors. A solid brand identity can help you get more people to trust your products and/or services. A solid brand identity can help you get more people to trust your products and/or services. Guest post by Shane Barker.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 29, 2024

They simultaneously hopped on blink-and-you’ll-miss them trends, while championing authenticity. In 2023, we saw new platforms enter the scene and shake ups in platform preferences that changed the face of the industry, while other tried and true networks held consumer attention. Retailers go all-in on Instagram and TikTok.

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Hootsuite

MAY 12, 2020

At some point, many busy social media marketers may be tempted to try an Instagram automation tool. Much of the software that’s used to automate Instagram activity defies network guidelines. However, there are ethical and effective ways to incorporate Instagram automation software into your work.

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Hootsuite

JULY 12, 2022

Owly got a serious makeover, we dialed our photography style up to 10, and we’re embracing our role as your guide to social. And all that strategy got us thinking about the relationship between social and brand identity. That’s a good thing—and it’s entirely because of social media. View this post on Instagram.

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Pam Moore

MAY 27, 2019

Learning how to connect with your audience in an authentic and human way can help you stand out from the crowd, rise above the noise and build a relationship with your audience and customers that only you can do. Shorten the sales cycle because you establish trust and an authentic relationship faster?

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Hootsuite

JULY 5, 2022

The best ways to achieve Instagram growth have changed a lot in the last year as the platform has pivoted hard towards video – especially Reels. In this post, we’ll look at how to build an Instagram growth strategy that brings in new followers and keeps them around for the long haul. 11 strategies for organic Instagram growth.

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Pam Moore

MARCH 8, 2018

A brand is not a logo, colors, fancy tag line or even a fancy Super Bowl commercial. A brand is not your Facebook page cover video, Twitter background or set of beautifully designed Pinterest boards or images on your Instagram profile. The truth is your brand is all of these things and more. It’s humans who read them.

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Ignite Social Media

MAY 4, 2020

Social media stories, originally popularized by Snapchat, have seen significant growth and adoption across nearly all major social networks. While the networks add Story capabilities to their channels, the data from users showing increased interest follows suit. Stories on Facebook were rather slow to take off.

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SocMed Sean

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

TikTok may be taking over as the social network of choice for digital marketers. TikTok is a social media app that allows its users to create, share, and watch 15-second videos shot on mobile devices. Is TikTok Emerging as a Powerhouse Social Network? Consumers today are much savvier and appreciate authenticity.

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Pixlee

OCTOBER 24, 2018

The holidays are the most important time of year for your eCommerce business—and authenticity is on the top of every consumer’s mind right now. One reason for this is that consumers trust in marketers and brands is at an all-time low, according to a recent Forrester report. Define your brand mission statement. Identify personas.

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Ignite Social Media

JULY 19, 2019

Pairing this with the rise of travel blogging and the highly-visual nature of social media, especially Instagram, social networking platforms have transformed into a top destination for wanderlusters and adventure-seekers. When it comes to reaching these users, here are our top travel brands on social.

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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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Sprout Social

AUGUST 7, 2023

Nothing captured first-day-of-school energy quite like the release of Threads, a new text-based social media platform from Meta. The launch of a new social network is typically met with equal doses of curiosity and concern. Brands and the social media managers that run them took to the platform with enthusiasm.

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Pam Moore

JUNE 9, 2019

Building a brand that is relevant, memorable and valuable online requires a lot more than fancy visuals, fast moving video or knowing how to play the last social network newsfeed algorithm. Standing out from the digital noise requires more than hopping on the latest social shiny technology object. Be authentically you.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 22, 2024

So, in this article, join me in exploring five themes for social media in 2024 through the lens of industry experts, unraveling their predictions and the reasons behind them. A new frontier for influencers and brands on LinkedIn LinkedIn hasn’t been the place to go “just to get a job” in a long time.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 23, 2023

How These small businesses are changing up their social media strategy Whether it be posting a new type of content or to a new channel, tweaking and adjusting your social media game plan can lead to positive results for your online brand. We will just repurpose our content from Instagram Reels onto YouTube Shorts.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 23, 2024

After a record-breaking start, Threads is fast proving that it was no fly-by-night fad but a force to be reckoned with among the other social media giants. Threads by Instagram now has an estimated 160 million monthly active users and counting. OK, I’m going to call it: Threads is here to stay.

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Pam Moore

MARCH 31, 2017

Do you have social media problems? . Overwhelmed with constantly changing social networks and technology? Unclear what social networks to focus on? Tired of wasting money on social media training only to find 50 random videos thrown at you that make no sense? With Social Profit Factor YOU will… .

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Sprout Social

JULY 21, 2022

To help you out, we’ve put together a list of 14 types of social media every marketer needs to know. From social networking to video sharing and social messaging, there’s something for everyone (and every business). Types of social media. Social networking. Social messaging.

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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. They live video stream, Instagram and SnapChat with other people as well. It is becoming a requirement , not an option to develop your personal brand. Why YOU are your brand!

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Oktopost

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

She shares her actionable tips for getting any account verified, as she impressively helped Namogoo get the blue badge on Twitter and Instagram just a few months into her role! Known for her success in growing an authentic following, Milena reveals her secrets for massive growth on any social media account.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 15, 2019

When it comes to brands and entities on social media, that validation typically comes in the form of verification. As you’d expect, securing something like a verified badge on Instagram is not easy and not available to everyone, for obvious reasons. What Does Instagram Verified Mean? Other Tips for Instagram Verification.

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Our ability to connect authentically online has become more important than ever. In research published last month , we revealed the extent of global social media use. billion engaged users who spend an average of 2h 29m online per day—with more than 14 people starting to use social media every second. There are now 4.14

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Ignite Social Media

APRIL 2, 2020

billion app installations and over 500 million monthly users, placing it ahead of other social networks such as Twitter, Snapchat, and Pinterest. This time spend is equivalent to the time spent on Facebook and Instagram and higher than the time spent on Twitter and Snapchat. Who is not currently on TikTok, however, are brands !

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Keyhole.co

AUGUST 18, 2020

Instagram influencers get paid to channel their creativity and post beautiful photos. Not to mention the free goodies and extra perks that come with holding an influential status on social media. Before you dive in, however, keep in mind that becoming a social media influencer isn’t as easy as it looks from a distance.

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Pam Moore

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Brands can tap into the power of storytelling to inspire, connect with and serve their audiences. Brand storytelling is not about bragging about yourself all day on the latest live video streaming mobile application. Brand storytelling requires both art and science. Definition of brand storytelling. SoundCloud.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

“Trend” can often feel like a four-letter word when it comes to social media, but it is critical that we keep an eye on the future. In 2019 we saw several social platforms grow and continue to mature – from industry giants like Facebook and Instagram to emerging platform TikTok and more niche sites like Pinterest.

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Pam Moore

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

One of the most overlooked aspects of social business and social media is the power of the personal brand. Unfortunately, many marketers and business leaders wrongly assume that personal branding is only for those looking to be “famous” or become some type of online or social marketing “guru.” How about called you?

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Pixlee

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

But there are key trends that brands should be aware of if they want to expand success in their influencer marketing strategy in 2019. Instagram Will Remain a Key Influencer Marketing Channel. Instagram is experiencing massive growth each year. In fact, brands like Morphe Brushes are already seeing awesome returns from their 7.5

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