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

Social Media Strategies Summit

But tapping into buzzworthy conversions isn’t a silver bullet for social media success. For GoFundMe, they’re usually tied to a significant news moment or a cultural conversation — like noticing a surge in violence against Asian Americans and figuring out what they can do to help. Consumers crave authenticity.

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What Really Works On LinkedIn? Answers From The LinkedIn Team

Buffer Social

To help us answer our questions, we spoke to Hien Mai, from the LinkedIn Product Marketing team. Hien focuses on growing creators and conversations on LinkedIn by helping make content creation approachable, nudging & nurturing creators along their journey towards being a consistent creator. What should I post on LinkedIn?

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The Key to Finding Balance between Authenticity & Performance on Social Media

Oktopost

Being authentic has become the key to creating meaningful social media content and building a loyal audience. But what happens when authenticity is staged – or even strategically calculated to fit a marketing strategy? Is it even authentic at all? Listen to the podcast: Or catch us on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or YouTube.

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Revolutionizing Online Conversation: Meet Hedgehog, the Platform Rewriting the Rules of Civil Discourse

Bill Hartzer

Developed over two years by an experienced executive team, Hedgehog isn’t just another social network—it’s a sanctuary for real conversations and a genuine sense of community. Join the conversation today and become a part of this transformative journey towards a more inclusive and enlightened society.

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L.L.Bean’s social team went off the grid: Here’s how you can do it, too

Sprout Social

Though the idea might seem infeasible for many social marketers, the L.L.Bean team went “off the grid” for the second year in a row this May in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Some skeptics wondered if it was an authentic gesture, or just a way to generate positive PR. What did other team members do?

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4 social advocacy examples that prove authenticity pays off

Sprout Social

With a strategy behind it, advocacy will help drive sales, attract talent and position your team members as leaders in their respective networks. They happen when a dedicated team member—like Vizient’s Social Media Director, Elida Solis—gets equipped with the tools needed to power their strategy.

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Jason McClelland of Agolia on Aligning Marketing and Development Teams for Success

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Jason McClelland, CMO of Algolia , talks through the challenges of building and maintaining company culture in a full-remote setting for the long haul, and how to align marketing and development teams. Meet Jason. Stay in the Loop. Radically Transparent is a podcast geared towards the modern-day B2B marketer.

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