Sprout Social

MARCH 20, 2023

But first, let’s get into a few highlights about short-form video, and ways you can get buy-in. This bite-sized content can supercharge your social strategy and brand awareness. 55% of TikTok users bought something after seeing the brand on the app. more engaging than long-form video (The Sprout Social Index™).

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Securing C-suite buy-in is essential to getting any new project off the ground. Decision makers want to see proof of success and the measurable benefits your company will gain by launching a brand amplification program. Using Sprout’s Employee Advocacy platform is the easiest way to launch a brand advocacy program.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Influencer marketing has long been a staple for business-to-consumer (B2C) brands looking to cultivate more authentic connections with their audience. It’s time for B2B brands to embrace the power of influencers. However, influencer marketing is not only viable for B2B brands; it can play a crucial role in B2B social media strategies.

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B2B Influencer Brands Marketing 118

Ignite Social Media

APRIL 23, 2019

Once someone has converted, the next ideal step is for that customer to turn others on to the brand or product. Loyalty & Advocacy Content for the Customer Journey. Use call to actions that encourage the customer to post with your branded hashtag or develop contests that reward people for their images. Ready to read more?

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Loyalty UGC Content Review 86

Sprout Social

JUNE 7, 2023

But an ever-crowded space filled with brands and creators means your relevancy is always at risk. When a brand experience is consistently good, it champions powerful brand recall, turns customers into advocates and builds credibility that ultimately increases your repeat business. What is brand experience?

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In marketing, brand awareness is a significant focus—in fact, it’s likely one of your main goals. In this article, learn how to build your own customer marketing strategy, how it creates customer trust and see some stellar customer marketing examples from brands who are getting it right. This is where customer marketing comes in.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Welcome to the Social Spotlight, where we dive deep into what we love about a brand’s approach to a specific social campaign. From strategy through execution and results, we’ll examine what makes the best brands on social tick — and leave you with some key takeaways to consider for your own brand’s social strategy.

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UGC Loyalty Brands Curation 56

Social Media Strategies Summit

APRIL 15, 2021

Build a strong brand and you will get yourself a strong community of loyal customers and brand advocates. Some might argue that a strong community is what makes a brand stronger and loyal customers are the best way to promote a brand. But what is a brand community and why do you need one?

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Convince & Convert

MAY 1, 2013

Known as much for her voice as for her over-the-top wardrobe, few recognize Lady Gaga for her stunning business acumen, giving her legions of loyal fans worldwide—fans who are eager to buy her music, concert tickets, and products. Jackie Huba is the author of the new book, Monster Loyalty: How Lady Gaga Turns Followers into Fanatics.

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Loyalty Communities Social Networking Social Media 159

Pam Moore

MAY 5, 2016

Marketing leaders and brands that embrace and master the art of human connection will leap frog years ahead of their competition that only focuses on clicks, follows and likes. You can’t buy advocates, friends, fans, evangelists, or word of mouth. Earning brand advocates and making friends via the social networks is based on trust.

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Buy Social Media Brands Loyalty 113

Webbiquity SMM

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Today, over 25 million businesses invest time and effort into creating Instagram marketing strategies for their companies to raise brand awareness, increase brand loyalty, and find potential customers. Big brands like Nike, Vans, and Victoria’s Secret have millions of followers on Instagram.

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B2B Examples Company Instagram 259

Twist Image

JUNE 14, 2012

When most people think of earning loyalty points, they think of their loyalty cards. The brands behind these loyalty programs are capturing tons of valuable data in what is perceived as a fair trade. What if we looked earning loyalty points differently? Why don't brands act in the consumer's interest?

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Pixlee

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Many brands focus on attracting Millennial customers but are finding it difficult to win over Millennial brand loyalty. However, understanding Millennials’ interests, habits, and what they value will allow your brand to reach out and resonate with Millennials in an effective and authentic way. Brand Loyalty Definition.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

APRIL 11, 2024

However, the one mistake brands make is using social networks to talk at their audience instead of communicating with their followers. Moreover, research shows that: 79% of consumers favor brand messaging that develops a relationship. 83% of people care as much about how a brand treats them as they do about the quality of its products.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 4, 2023

When a brand is able to create positive buzz around their brand by just mentioning a product enhancement or product drop, you know they have a great marketing strategy behind them. But how are some brands, like Apple, able to attract new customers and elevate their positioning in the market with a simple announcement?

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Ignite Social Media

DECEMBER 26, 2016

As we get ready to say goodbye to 2016 we’re also saying Bye Bye Buy Buttons, checking out my big 2017 Facebook “Prediction” and taking a look at Snapchat’s big move with the NFL. Bye Bye Buy Buttons. Earlier this year, Digiday reported that buy buttons weren’t taking off on platforms like Instagram and Pinterest.

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Buy Loyalty Metrics Instagram 111

Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

And this is the potential that ecommerce brands are capitalizing on. Plenty of small brands were built for Instagram, or rather, it was Instagram that helped build them in the first place. Ecommerce brands need to make the most of this opportunity. It allows brands to showcase their products on posts and Stories.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 27, 2023

In a world where star ratings can make or break a brand, review analysis is your north star. It gives you deep insights from customer feedback so you can uncover trends, make targeted improvements to your business and build a richer brand management strategy. Why should brands carry out review analysis? Let’s take a closer look.

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Ignite Social Media

MAY 6, 2019

The loyalty phase of the customer journey keeps your best customers coming back for more. They may also refer your brand to friends and family; an extremely efficient way to add new customers into the funnel. Building your audiences: It’s important to employ a few pieces of technology into audience targeting during the loyalty phase.

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Buzzlogix

AUGUST 7, 2017

Despite the advantages of selling to existing customers, the job seems to get more difficult every day as customers divide their loyalty among the many brands that compete for their attention. Still, you can use the following top five ways to build brand loyalty and give your business the competitive edge it deserves.

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The Realtime Report

DECEMBER 15, 2019

How Do Wine Brands Build a Loyal Following? . If you want to stand a chance against the competition, your wine brand needs to stand out. One of the best ways to stand out is to grow your customers’ brand loyalty. These buyers become ambassadors for your brand when they tell their friends and family about you.

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Brands Loyalty Hosting Eventful 91

Twist Image

APRIL 8, 2014

There is an ongoing debate about just how loyal consumers can (and should) be in such a fragmented world, but I''m here to tell you that loyalty is alive and well. Real loyalty (the stuff that transcends data sets, points accumulation and redemption strategies) is the stuff of legend. You don''t buy a ticket, you join a movement.

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 12, 2024

Nevertheless, we know it takes much more work to manage a brand on social media. This includes the importance of social media for discovery, reputation management, community building, and brand awareness and engagement. 55% of consumers discover brands for the first time on social media, according to Sprout Social. What’s yours?

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Hootsuite

MARCH 2, 2022

Let’s talk about why it’s important to understand social media marketing for retail brands. Those people are engaging with retail brands on social. Nearly a quarter ( 23% ) of social media users follow a brand or company they already purchase from. follow companies and brands they’re thinking of purchasing from.

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The Realtime Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) programs can increase market share, drive customer loyalty, and attract top talent. However, while CSR and DEIB benefit brands and customers, they are not the same as multicultural and inclusive marketing.

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Oktopost

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

While some B2B brands are still committed to more traditional sales methods, social selling can be even more efficient. Even though every B2B brand is unique, social selling can be a powerful tool for virtually any kind of business. This score is based on four components: Establishing a professional brand through your LinkedIn profile.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 16, 2023

But refraining from social media altogether only creates more room for crises to snowball and brand health to plummet. More than ever, financial services brands must take steps to use social media as an essential part of their risk mitigation and brand safety strategy, instead of downplaying its impact or fearing it.

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Twist Image

MAY 22, 2012

This combination of customer data captured at the business level and people self-identifying themselves in spaces like Facebook , Twitter , YouTube and Pinterest creates the perfect storm for brands to leverage the power of social commerce and the value of a strong loyalty program. Making The Loyalty Leap. loyalty marketing.

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Pixlee

MAY 8, 2017

Is there a product that you use from one brand that you would never, ever buy from another business? It’s because they’ve developed loyalty to the brand. . So how do you build brand loyalty , especially when you’re an online business without the personal interaction of brick-and-mortar stores?

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Loyalty UGC Brands Content 40

Pixlee

MAY 8, 2017

Is there a product that you use from one brand that you would never, ever buy from another business? It’s because they’ve developed loyalty to the brand. . So how do you build brand loyalty , especially when you’re an online business without the personal interaction of brick-and-mortar stores?

Loyalty 40

Loyalty UGC Brands Content 40

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 25, 2022

What does it take to build brand awareness? Today, we have brand mascots faking forbidden romances, sponsored dance challenges and internet beefs over—ironically enough— chicken sandwiches. Building a memorable brand takes some big swings but you have to walk before you can run. What is brand awareness? Our advice?

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Visually SM

JANUARY 10, 2021

People who say good things about your brand can influence others to become loyal consumers. It is essential to invest in building brand advocates to get new supporters. However, customer loyalty is stronger when someone supports a brand without incentives. In this article, you will see: What is a brand advocate?

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Social Media Strategies Summit

MAY 10, 2019

Today’s consumers are already interacting with brands on an omnichannel level. For brands that have already embraced omnichannel marketing, the rate of customer satisfaction is 23 times higher than those still using inconsistent or incomplete multichannel marketing. As a response, the brand created Mobile Totes.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 29, 2016

With over ten percent of American Express cards co-branded with Costco, it has not been an easy breakup for the financial institution. With Wal-Mart switching from Discover to MasterCard, and Best Buy opting for Visa over MasterCard, Costco is simply replicating moves that many others in the retail industry have recently made.

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Loyalty Brands Apple Retail 60

Webbiquity SMM

JANUARY 24, 2023

While this platform has already played a huge role in social media trends over the last couple of years, brands will likely continue to utilize it for advertising purposes this year, despite serious security concerns. Above all, customers want to be able to communicate with the brand they’re interested in.

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The Realtime Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

To ensure your brand never suffers from financial hardship, here are some pointers on how to grow your e-commerce sales. Your e-commerce brand could be missing out on substantial revenue due to a lack of trust from your visitors. Featuring the padlock icon in the browser window (Buy an SSL certificate). Establish Trust ASAP.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

These demographics make LinkedIn an enticing and important channel for brands. But given its professional nature, brands need to stay in tune with what their LinkedIn audiences crave. If your brand is considering LinkedIn, your content strategy should be the top priority. 3 Best Buy Shows They Have Heart.

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