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How to Strategically Use Social Media Trends to Boost Your Brand

Ignite Social Media

Can we authentically connect it back to our brand mission and values? But a B2B software company likely wouldn’t have an authentic way to engage with that meme. Choosing Trends That Align With Your Brand Goals The key to successfully using trends for your brand is relevance.

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The Meme-ification of Instagram

Buffer Social

We’re seeing this happen on Instagram today: less polish, more authenticity. In particular, we’re noticing an embrace of memes — that historically unpolished, yet highly relatable category of social media content. The Trend on Instagram: Less Polish, More Authenticity. Memes included. Memes are clever.

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Seven Reasons Your B2B Marketing Should Include Cats

Webbiquity SMM

Felines have made their way into marketing campaigns from companies like GoDaddy , Ikea , and many others. Cat Memes and Videos Go Viral. then you’re going to love what cat memes and videos do for you. Using Cats Gives Your B2B Marketing More Authenticity. People (even B2B buyers) crave authenticity and newness.

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Digital Detox: Brits Struggle to Break Social Media Addiction

Bill Hartzer

National Lottery Open Week ambassadors Bill Bailey and Scarlett Moffatt on the Swan Stage at the Royal Shakespeare Company, one of the participants in National Lottery Open Week. However, beneath the surface lies a palpable undercurrent of discontentment.

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

Buffer Social

He says, “With new and emerging to established creators building up audiences on LinkedIn, thanks to its strong organic reach, this year, we will see more brands looking to capitalize on this and tap into this pool of talent for influencer marketing campaigns, especially companies wanting to get in front of B2B audiences.”

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

Social Media Strategies Summit

But whatever a trend looks like for your specific brand and audience, one thing’s clear: you should only get involved authentically. Consumers crave authenticity. Indeed, research from Forrester shows that 71% of Americans feel they can relate to authentic brands — and therefore want to back them. Do they even care about this?

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How a Candle Company Uses Social Media to Drive a Better Customer Experience

Buffer Social

She's the Social Media Manager at Southern Elegance Candle Company (SECC), a home fragrance and budding lifestyle brand that captures the warmth and hospitality that the South is known for. Southern Elegance Candle Company is a home fragrance and budding lifestyle brand that captures the warmth and hospitality that the South is known for.

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