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Research: Influence of Personal Connections on Social Media Drives More Purchases

Bill Hartzer

Personal connections on social media drive more consumer purchases than influencers. Mintel’s latest research reveals that Indian consumers are more likely to be influenced by individuals they know personally on social media when making purchasing decisions compared to online influencers.

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More Branded Social Media Content We Love: Sept 2023

Ignite Social Media

To grow your audience on social media, your content needs to be original, eye-catching, and engaging. We are sharing our top picks for most inspiring and engaging social media posts over the past month. Authentic UGC Content User-generated content (UGC) can be a great way to add authenticity and dimension to a brand.

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Celebrating Black History Month: Best practices for celebrating on social media and beyond

Sprout Social

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? She says doing this can help maintain authenticity. “It She’s also a committee member of Black@, a Sprout community resource group.

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7 Proven Strategies to Boost Social Media SEO in 2024

Convince & Convert

User behavior is changing, and studies show that around 31% of consumers use social media channels to find answers to their queries. The millennials and Gen Z are among the top groups driving this change, and it’s projected to grow over time. What is social media SEO? Take a look at his headline: 2.

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4 social advocacy examples that prove authenticity pays off

Sprout Social

There are few sure bets when it comes to organic reach on social media. And yet, social advocacy examples continue to be the exception. Social advocacy empowers employees to amplify your brand message in a way that’s consistent with your business’s voice and tone. It piques interest.

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Is “Social Media” Really Worth It? Musings Following a Facebook Hack

Waxing UnLyrical

tl;dr What seems like a never-ending vortex of Hell following a Facebook hack makes me wonder if “social media” is really worth it. As much in terror as I was – and I was – I had the wherewithal to get the Arena comms/social media team together via text/phone. What do you think? Let me know!

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Four Social Media Networking Tips for Every Industry

Webbiquity SMM

Now that social media has become such a key part of our lives, social media platforms (as well as purpose-built professional networking platforms like Kinetic ) may be the best places for networking. Different social media platforms lend themselves to different social experiences.

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