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Strategic brand collaborations: Finding successful partnerships

Sprout Social

There isn’t much that gets consumers more excited than seeing a collaboration between their two favorite brands. Marketers are learning more about their target audiences and some of the most valuable information is what other brands they have their eyes on. What is a brand collaboration? How do brand collaborations work?

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Viral and Cultural Moments: How and When Brands Should Tap into the Conversation

Social Media Strategies Summit

With that in mind, we gathered a panel of leading social media marketers to discuss everything you need to know about jumping on trends, including real-world examples of brands that got it right (and wrong). Trends mean different things to different brands. Consumers crave authenticity.

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Research: Influence of Personal Connections on Social Media Drives More Purchases

Bill Hartzer

Notably, in urban settings, sports celebrities have gained popularity, especially among Gen Z and Millennials who admire active lifestyles. Saptarshi Banerjee, Senior Lifestyle Analyst at Mintel Reports India, emphasized the need for brands to consider consumers’ preferences when developing their social media marketing strategies.

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How to use social media in sports to keep fans engaged

Sprout Social

The integral role of social media in sports is hard to ignore. Meanwhile, real-time sporting events and competitions are prime for social media engagement. From team news and trash talk and beyond, sports-related topics are almost always trending on Twitter. The current state of social media in sports. Not by a long shot.

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4 Top Sports Brands on Social—And What We Can Learn From Them

Likeable

Football season just ended, college basketball is about to get exciting, and baseball teams are reporting to spring training later this month, so we figured there was no better time to take a look at how sports teams and athletic brands are using social media. Philadelphia Flyers. million impressions on social media.

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Find UK TikTok Influencers for your brand

Sprout Social

Looking to build buzz for your UK-based brand? The platform, known for its fast-moving trends and authentic content, is often tough for brands to break into. Other choices include entertaining or funny stories, sports, fashion and beauty. He’s worked with brands like Thomas Sabo and Just Eat. million followers.

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How Professional Sports Teams Can Use User-Generated Content and Influencer Marketing

Pixlee

The sports industry took a major hit in 2020. According to Statista , the US sports industry lost $2.2 During this time, sports teams globally were scrambling to figure out ways to recoup losses and maintain overall engagement. There’s more to sports merchandising than just jerseys. Use Content to Build Fan Loyalty .

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