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

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

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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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What Really Works On LinkedIn? Answers From The LinkedIn Team

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To help us answer our questions, we spoke to Hien Mai, from the LinkedIn Product Marketing team. In this post, we’ll take a look at seven popular assumptions about how LinkedIn works and share answers and suggestions that come directly from their team. How many hashtags should you be using? What should I post on LinkedIn?

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How Government Agencies Can Best Engage Their Communities on Facebook

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A page allows different members of your team to act as administrators. Other ways to ensure page security include setting strong passwords , enabling two-factor authentication , and completing page publishing authorization for high-reach pages. Be sure to check with your legal team before turning on any comment moderation tools.

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4 social advocacy examples that prove authenticity pays off

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With a strategy behind it, advocacy will help drive sales, attract talent and position your team members as leaders in their respective networks. According to our research, engaged social media users already think it’s essential for employees to post about their company and vice versa.

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AI won’t replace social teams: Here’s why

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This new era of artificial intelligence (AI) naturally has social teams thinking: Is an AI social media manager about to take my seat? People crave authenticity on social, and they can spot boilerplate, AI-generated posts and responses a mile away. Using AI enables your team to get ahead of these challenges. Let’s get into why.

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Social Media Success: 10 Essential Dos For Engagement Domination

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Here's your arsenal of essential Dos to skyrocket your engagement and turn you into a social media slayer. HighQualityContent) Engagement - It's a Two-Way Street: Social media isn't a monologue, it's a dialogue! Authenticity builds trust and transparency. But with so many platforms and tactics, it's easy to feel lost.