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How to Build an Influential Brand Through Authentic Advocacy (including Social PR)

Waxing UnLyrical

The combination of these two developments has resulted in what is know as “authentic advocacy.” ” More than just a fancy marketing term, authentic advocacy encapsulates the heart of marketing strategy today: building a strong, influential brand by connecting with people. Tip #1: Seek Out Employee Evangelists.

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The 4-1-1 on the (Not So) New Marketing Trend: Influencer Marketing

Waxing UnLyrical

If you are a communications pro, I don’t need to tell you that influencer marketing is hot and could soon outpace traditional paid media spend. Everyone is jumping on the influencer marketing bandwagon because it’s all the rage, just like every other fly-by-night new trend. Funny thing is — it’s not really a hot new trend.

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How to Create Branded TikTok Content: Best Practices

Ignite Social Media

So, we consulted members of our content production team to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about how to successfully create branded TikTok content. They are worried about doing the trends wrong and getting made fun of. If you make consistently authentic content, your audience will find you.

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Celebrating Black History Month: Best practices for celebrating on social media and beyond

Sprout Social

With budget cuts, resignations and layoffs in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) departments, professionals and consumers alike have noticed a trend in companies backtracking on their social justice commitments made in 2020. What is the purpose of Black History Month? As an employer, you are bringing in diversity through many layers.

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2019 Influencer Marketing Trends for Brands

Pixlee

Influencer marketing has proven to be one of the most effective forms of connecting with a community. But there are key trends that brands should be aware of if they want to expand success in their influencer marketing strategy in 2019. Here are the most important trends we’re expecting to see in 2019. .

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Aligning Nano & Micro-Influencers with Your DEI Marketing

Convince & Convert

You’ve probably heard it a million times already, but authenticity and relatability is EVERYTHING. You’re going to need to prioritize building trust within your brand’s community. Never Forget Authenticity . DEI is not a trend. DEI is not a trend. Nano & Micro-influencers for DEI Marketing. Click To Tweet.

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Big Announcement! THE Social Media Training Academy and Member Community for Business is Here!

Pam Moore

We have been working the past year on a game changing online social media training academy and member community to help solve your biggest problems and challenges related to social media marketing, digital marketing, and branding. Step 2: Enroll / buy your virtual seat and you will be inside the academy and community within minutes!

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