Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 4, 2019

Communities have been around for centuries, however online communities have only been around for a few decades. According to Computerworld the first “online community” came about in 1973 when Talkomatic for the PLATO time-sharing system released a text-based group chat. Let’s get right to it, how to build your brand’s community.

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Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Invigorate your strategy with insights from marketers at TikTok, Glossier, Zillow, lululemon, and more Convince & Convert started the Social Pros Podcast back in 2012 as a way to get to know the “real people doing real things” in social media. to get through. In 2024, it’s time to truly know your audience by tapping into data.

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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. This is where customer marketing comes in. Customer marketing is one of the most powerful ways you can forge and feed connections with your current audience base. What is customer marketing? In fact, it’s quite the opposite.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 4, 2022

In an increasingly competitive hiring market, 52% of marketers say finding experienced talent is their number one challenge this year. 10 ways to say ‘We’re hiring’ on social media (post examples). For example: “We’re looking for a professional chef with a passion for food, culinary experience and a growth mindset.

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agora pulse

JULY 22, 2020

Check out these how-to tips and examples of Instagram Live collaborations. . A live collaboration can add something different to your usual marketing mix. Strengthen community. Forging brand partnerships can strengthen your position in the community. This goes for local communities as well as online communities.

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Janet Fouts

JULY 13, 2020

As responsible and conscious marketers we are taking a closer look at how marketing is handing issues of culture, diversity and inclusion, especially on social media (this is mindful social after all!). Aleya Harris is the founder and owner of Flourish Marketing. linkedin.com/company/flourish-marketing-co/.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When it comes to influencer marketing , C-suite execs want more than just good engagement. In this article, we dive deep into the benefits of influencer marketing, and ones that matter the most to your C-Suite. Plus, the three critical components of an effective influencer marketing strategy you need to know.

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Buffer Social

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This is especially true of its newly minted Top Community Voices tier — a badge a whole lot easier to nab and just as impressive. Now, however, there are two different ‘tiers’ of Top Voice badges: Top Voice (1) and Community Top Voice (2). LinkedIn, however, has gone the other way.

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Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

As a social media marketer, it can be tempting to jump on every viral trend in hopes of riding that wave of engagement. However, not all trends are created equal when it comes to brand marketing. Can we authentically connect it back to our brand mission and values? Focus on trends within your industry’s niche communities.

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Buffer Social

AUGUST 30, 2023

Both creators and marketers alike are tapping into the power of fostering communities — and with good reason. We asked both online community experts and community-building creators to share their expertise, so you can tap into this powerful approach. What is a community? So how do you do it?

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Sherrilynne Starkie

APRIL 26, 2021

It gives brands authenticity, familiarity and builds trust. One good example is the #bottlecapchallenge which encourages people to kick the cap off the bottle. Influencer Marketing . Influencers create their own orginial content highlighting your products, services and brand conferring an authentic 3rd party endorsement.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 12, 2024

A proof point that illustrates what many social marketers already know: Presidential elections make social media a hard place to navigate, even if your brand isn’t inherently political. For example, Gen Z voters are particularly interested in mental health , while Gen X is more concerned about employment opportunities.

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Buffer Social

JULY 31, 2023

One Buffer community member said, “I’ve been apprehensive about AI because it isn’t necessarily original because of what it’s referencing (at least with art).” Example of a CNET AI disclaimer The tech publication now updates an AI Policy page detailing how they’re using AI. Or edit it?

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Convince & Convert

OCTOBER 8, 2021

You’ve probably heard it a million times already, but authenticity and relatability is EVERYTHING. It’s taking a lot more than just simple traditional marketing to speak to your audience. . You’re going to need to prioritize building trust within your brand’s community. Nano & Micro-influencers for DEI Marketing.

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Keyhole.co

JANUARY 20, 2024

As any small business owner knows, marketing can be pricey. Big businesses can throw massive budgets at expensive marketing strategies, but small businesses just don’t have that luxury. So how can a small business create an achievable marketing strategy that gets results? The answer is Facebook marketing.

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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. In this guide, we’re diving into the essentials of B2B influencer marketing. What is B2B influencer marketing?

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Buffer Social

AUGUST 3, 2022

Any company can sell its customers a product or service, but a great brand offers its followers something even better – a sense of community and belonging. We’ll cover the benefits of a Facebook Group for your company and share examples of businesses that have benefited from investing in this kind of community.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

But in a landscape where consumers and professionals alike are skeptical with top companies reneging on their previous commitment, how can brands celebrate Black History Month authentically? The recognition and acknowledgement of diverse communities is so important for employees to feel seen, heard and included in the company culture.

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Sprout Social

JULY 21, 2022

If you want to improve your social media marketing strategy , you need to know about the different types of social media content and how or where you share that content. You could post on community review sites or live-stream it to the masses. Community blogging sites. Form communities and discuss relevant news within them.

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Mindjumpers

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

The following post is part of the Mindjumpers Network series and written by our Community Manager, Sara Hansson. Culture is one of the largest components of how people communicate. Culture is one of the largest components of how people communicate. Adapt to the culture of your fans.

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Oktopost

APRIL 9, 2024

59% of marketers attribute revenue growth to marketing-generated leads , so demand-generation tactics remain a non-negotiable among marketing teams. Higher ROI- By bringing in higher-quality leads and shortening their time in the sales funnel, you’ll see higher returns on your marketing spend.

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Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Twitch marketing represents a growing opportunity for brands to get seen and heard by a young, passionate audience. The company currently dominates online game streaming with over 72% of the market share in terms of viewership, beating out intense competition from YouTube Gaming and Facebook Gaming. What is Twitch marketing?

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 31, 2023

I spoke with Peter Kennedy, Founder and General Manager, Influencer Marketing for Tagger by Sprout Social, to discuss how leaders can measure and maximize their influencer marketing return on investment (ROI) at each customer journey stage. Let’s cover three reasons why influencer marketing ROI matters: 1.

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 18, 2024

It’s time to take your first steps into social media marketing. But whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned pro stepping into the digital landscape for the first time, we know that starting a social media marketing strategy from scratch can feel intimidating. Your mind is ready. Your body is ready. More than 4.95

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Convince & Convert

JULY 14, 2021

Those two are common questions business owners are asking when considering Instagram marketing. While the answer to the first question is complicated (and I’ll elaborate on it below), the answer to the second question is “Instagram marketing is almost always a good idea”. But how to create an effective Instagram marketing strategy?

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Ignite Social Media

MARCH 18, 2024

However, while Duke certainly has some inherent advantages being one of the premier brands in college basketball, I believe their approach contains numerous takeaways that any social media marketer can apply, no matter what industry you’re in. Our games are sold out,” Dave explains.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

But what does engaging storytelling in marketing look like? Gucci x The North Face Go Beyond Traditional Influencer Marketing. Until relatively recently, most influencer marketing has fallen into the category of impossibly good-looking people looking bored in expensive destinations. Francis Bourgeois is a great example.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 22, 2024

Lindsey Gamble , who writes a newsletter about social media and the creator economy , predicts that 2024 will be the year of influencer marketing on LinkedIn. Similarly, Lia Haberman , who writes the ICYMI newsletter , which chronicles the latest in marketing, shared a LinkedIn-focused prediction, except with a focus on brands.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 19, 2023

As the digital market space rapidly evolves, customers are seeking authenticity and human connection from brands like never before. To meet this rising demand, your marketing team needs to be agile, think out of the box and keep up with deadlines—all while operating within limited budgets and constrained team bandwidths.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 12, 2022

Customer conversations are among your most valuable marketing assets. With a defined word of mouth marketing strategy, you can create a consistent flow of customer conversations that regularly result in new business. What is word of mouth marketing, anyway? How to build a word of mouth marketing strategy: 8 tactics and examples.

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Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 21, 2022

With that in mind, here are seven ways a B2B brand can increase its influence across various marketing platforms and realize the resulting benefits. For example, a customer might: Discover a product while browsing videos on YouTube. Create Omnichannel Marketing Campaigns. Practice Proper Channel Management.

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 26, 2013

Brooks Thomas , Communications Specialist at Southwest , joins the Social Pros Podcast this week to discuss the progressive setup of the Southwest social media team, the widespread success of a long-running corporate blog, and keeping an authentic voice for a large brand. This, they hope, keeps it authentic. Listen Now .

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Sprout Social

JUNE 18, 2019

Does the person who post as your brand on Facebook also work to develop the community that the company is part of? You’re simultaneously asked to be a customer support person, marketing person and occasionally, a graphic designer. As the social media industry has evolved, each role in the marketing team has developed along with it.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 10, 2024

Although the vision has changed as I gain more clarity on where I’m taking my brand, my perseverance and authenticity have kept me going.  I see opportunity in competition When entering a new market or industry, perception is everything. Three years down the line, and I’m still going strong.

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Buffer Social

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Their strength is in their community. They’ve identified a powerful marketing channel to help these women bring their visions to life: digital community. Read on for a behind-the-scenes look at how IFundWomen integrates their marketing and community building to foster inclusive digital spaces. Who are you?

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Ignite Social Media

MAY 27, 2016

If there’s one thing we’ve learned being the original social media marketing agency, it’s that nothing in our world stays the same for long. So, when I was asked to share what the future of community management would be like, at first it felt like an impossible task. Let’s Get Grounded: What’s Community Management, Really?

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Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Instead of worrying about jumping in on all the latest trends, we recommend that your brand get on TikTok to focus on making content that authentically fits your brand. If you make consistently authentic content, your audience will find you. Focus on what your brand brings to the table — what unique things do you have to say?

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