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How to Grow on Threads: 9 Learnings from the Buffer Team

Buffer Social

Threads by Instagram now has an estimated 160 million monthly active users and counting.   The platform bears a striking resemblance to X, but fans are quick to point out the community-building focus. Tap the paper plane icon below any threads you post to share it to your Instagram Stories or straight to your feed. 

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8 Instagram Features Perfect for Small Businesses

Later

While they might not always be obvious, there are tons of great Instagram features for small businesses that can help you grow online. Whether you want to strengthen your community, build brand awareness, or even make e-commerce sales, there’s an Instagram feature to help you achieve your goals. Instagram Live.

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7 Brands With a Killer Social Media Campaign

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7 Social Media Campaign Ideas to Inspire Your Strategy in 2021: Knix ’s Community-building. 1: Knix’s Community-building Campaign. Apparel brand Knix tapped into the power of community for their Swim 2020 social media campaign. View this post on Instagram. View this post on Instagram.

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5 Themes We Expect to See Across Social Media in 2024 (ft. Expert Contributions)

Buffer Social

The era of authenticity and personalization The demand for authenticity and personalized connections reshapes content creation, focusing on genuine interactions and niche communities. This is evident in how TikTok and Instagram encourage users to create videos that exceed the typical 15- or 30-second length.

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What Does it Really Mean to Build a ‘Community’ on Social Media? (And Why You Should)

Buffer Social

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? Members will ebb and flow between the two groups — but this definition offers a handy benchmark to help you focus your community-building efforts.

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The Top 9 Social Media Trends of 2019

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With the expansion of shoppable Instagram, huge growth of the Stories format and the launch of IGTV, marketers had more ways than ever to connect and engage with consumers. The number of daily users of stories across platforms like Instagram has grown significantly in the past two years. 4 Best Practices for Instagram Stories.

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3 ways to adapt content for the era of social media entertainment

Sprout Social

As a brand, it’s important for you to adapt to this shift and engage your audience in a more authentic and personal way. As a result, social media has become just as important for building brand awareness as fostering community, and it requires authentic storytelling and curating a unique voice to stand out.