Sprout Social

AUGUST 3, 2023

In the span of 26 years, social media has transformed from a simple communication tool to a powerful marketing platform. From the early days of Six Degrees to the rise of TikTok and the introduction of Threads, brands have had to adapt to this constantly changing landscape. What spawned the era of social entertainment?

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Sprout Social

MAY 18, 2023

Social practitioners wear many hats as they balance emerging networks and formats. Yet, strong social media copywriting skills remain the foundation of bringing a social strategy to life. Social media copywriting varies greatly by industry and brand. How do they expect us to sound?

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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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Oktopost

APRIL 4, 2023

A strong social media presence shouldn’t feel manufactured but, when the business’s reputation is at stake in front of an audience of millions, it needs to be carefully manufactured, right? Social selling is one of those key deciding factors in the competition between brands. How should it look? Why be charismatic?

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Oktopost

JUNE 22, 2023

Let’s start at the very beginning: social media is perfect for lead generation. Too often, we equate social media with customer management. Most of a brand’s followers will be their existing customer base – as are the lion’s share of interactions, tags, mentions, and comments, after all. It’s understandable why.

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Buffer Social

MAY 17, 2023

In this article, we will explore the ins and outs of social media collaboration, its effectiveness, real-life examples, and how to approach a potential collaboration to maximize its potential. What is social media collaboration? What are the benefits of social media collaborations?

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agora pulse

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Need a good social media marketing book that fuels your learning and your career? Here’s our list of favorite reads for different aspects of social media. To monitor social media algorithm updates, feature rollouts, and new tactics, you probably read blogs or watch explainer videos.

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Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 21, 2022

say strengthening their brand is a top business objective. However, while most focus on brand awareness, it’s crucial to understand that brand awareness alone doesn’t create conversions and sales. Brands compete for the attention of their customers in real-time, across various channels. Image credit: HubSpot.

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Keyhole.co

JUNE 19, 2023

Social is a cost-effective and prompt channel for businesses to connect with their audience. Social media statistics show over 4.26 billion people are engaged in various social platforms. Social media content can go a long way in making customers happier. And the most prominent of all is UGC.

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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.

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Oktopost

AUGUST 10, 2023

This is where the strategic utilization of social media comes into play. While some businesses still put social media in the categories of brand awareness or community management exclusively, research claims that 75% of B2B buyers use social media to make buying decisions.

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 25, 2021

There are many reasons to use social media to promote your business. But the tl;dr of all of them is: people are on social media. Research shows that interaction — even briefly — with your brand on social media leads to increased brand awareness and loyalty , and influences purchasing behavior.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 15, 2023

Social media is an integral part of nonprofit operations. And with the right social media strategy and tools, nonprofits can amplify their mission, transform how they connect with audiences and meet fundraising goals. But planning and executing a nonprofit social media strategy isn’t without a unique set of challenges.

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Social Media Today

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

As online shopping soars, new data shows today’s consumers want brands to create more authentic and personalized commerce experiences for them.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Adjusting content or moderating online conversations can make or break a brand. Whether you’re in PR or a Social Media Manager, knowing how to navigate online interactions is important. As is understanding the stakes your brand has in significant cultural moments. What is social media moderation?

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Buffer Social

AUGUST 30, 2023

Cultivating deeper connections with and between your followers can inspire brand loyalty and boost brand awareness, engagement , growth, and reach — not to mention that it feels really great to bring like-minded people together around a shared purpose. He uses the example of Taylor Swift to illustrate the difference.

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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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Your Escape From 9 to 5

JULY 1, 2022

Social media is just such a trend. In fact, social media is more than a trend as it is here to stay. But because social media has grown so fast, most marketers have been forced to learn how to use it “on the job.” In this post, learn how to develop a social media strategy that pays.

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Oktopost

MARCH 16, 2022

Social media can deliver an incredible boost for your business. However, social media is also a force to be reckoned with, and, unless you have a team of people monitoring each one of your social channels constantly, it’s impossible to keep on top of what your followers are saying about your brand.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

In this article, we’re giving you the tools to master customer data management on social media, so you can open up the door to gaining actionable business insights, improving cross-collaboration and delivering more effective sales and marketing strategies. We all have brands we’re loyal to. What is customer data management?

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Sprout Social

JUNE 28, 2021

Oversharing and spamming on social media. These are social media etiquettes we all know (but sometimes fail to follow). Personal accounts aside, businesses also should maintain certain etiquette in their social media presence. Why is social media etiquette important?

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Sprout Social

JUNE 29, 2021

In short: creators are hot—and it’s no surprise brands want in. If brands are serious about working with content creators, they need to first understand how the creator economy operates. Creators are well positioned to lend a human voice, personality, perspective and expertise to a brand. billion in funding.

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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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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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Ignite Social Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

With its infinite scroll functionality, thumb-stopping content, and the high possibility of video virality, TikTok has taken the world by storm and it’s a no-brainer to infer that retailers and CPG brands alike should be thinking of ways to integrate the platform into their social media mix. Followers: 49.8k. Followers: 165.8K.

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Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 8, 2016

A dog is known, not only as man’s best friend, but for its enduring loyalty. When we, as consumers, feel understood and cared for, a similar reaction occurs, resulting in our own loyalty to the brands that we feel really speak to us, and our wants and needs. Get to Know and Understand Your Audience. Kill ‘em with Content.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 22, 2023

Within the marketing space, I’ve seen executives prioritize CMO candidates with performance marketing backgrounds over more traditional brand marketing. Today’s consumers are savvier than ever—they can tell when brands only see them as dollar signs and aren’t afraid to switch up who they shop with.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Your brand is so much more than a logo, tagline or advertising campaign. This is your sign to create a “meet the team” social media post series to highlight employees who play a crucial role in shaping your brand—from your culture to your content to your finished products. What is a “meet the team” social media post?

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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. But in 2023, social media gives brands a unique opportunity to manage their reputations on the front lines. What is brand reputation? And you should too.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 30, 2021

Today evangelism may denote a vehement and vocal fan of something, whether it’s a popular sneaker brand or their favorite TV show. . These people typically buy specific products from one brand and never venture to their competitors. Brand evangelists are also excellent sources of marketing. Become a social media detective.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Consumers have endless options when it comes to the things they want to buy and yet 90% still report being brand loyal. Brand loyalty will build ambassadors and help you retain customers long term. Read on to learn how you can bring the concept of brand loyalty into focus through your marketing.

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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.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Today, over 50 million people on social media identify as content creators. As the creator economy continues to mature and expand, it’s changing what it means to be a social media manager and pushing brands to rethink how social plays into their overall business strategy. What is a digital content creator?

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Proactive Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Brand Awareness and Visibility In the digital age building brand awareness depends to a large degree on brand visibility. If your brand is not found online, your content and messaging is not seen by the people you want to engage with. What is the difference between brand affinity and trust?

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Hootsuite

APRIL 22, 2020

…Well, I guess technically it’s less of a club, and more of a list of really fascinating reads, perfect for a social media manager who wants to level up their game. Bonus: Download our free guide that shows you how to 10X your social media performance and beat your competitors. But still.

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Likeable

JANUARY 7, 2019

In recent years, “brand purpose” has not only become the marketing buzzword of the moment, but something increasingly demanded by consumers. Millennials may have lead this charge, notoriously preferring brands that align with their values, but other generations are rapidly following suit.

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