Ignite Social Media

APRIL 13, 2022

The brands that get it, get it. In the marketing industry we often hear the phrase “consumer-first” marketing, which is an approach that businesses use to keep their customers top of mind and at the center of everything they do. But what happens when traditional marketing and social media collide? Mielle Organics.

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Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

One of the most common questions we get from clients is how to create branded TikTok videos. But creating high-quality branded TikTok content can be a challenge or a mystery for many brands. Who Can Brands Put in Their TikTok Videos? As a brand, figuring out who will be in your TikTok videos is important.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 6, 2023

There lies the magic of B2B influencer marketing. 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. What is B2B influencer marketing?

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Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

As a social media marketer, it can be tempting to jump on every viral trend in hopes of riding that wave of engagement. However, not all trends are created equal when it comes to brand marketing. Choosing Trends That Align With Your Brand Goals The key to successfully using trends for your brand is relevance.

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Webbiquity SMM

MAY 9, 2023

Goal-setting is the foundation of any successful social media (or any other type of) marketing campaign. Having clarity on marketing goals is an important first step, but creating a realistic plan for achieving them is essential. These are among the key questions for marketers to ask when determining how best to reach their goals.

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Oktopost

MAY 12, 2021

It turns out that creating a brand community for your B2B company can give you that type of mouthwatering ROI. . B2B businesses need to foster a strong spirit of community to serve their clients and customers better. Two out of every three customers will choose to purchase from a company where they feel they have brand loyalty.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 30, 2022

Discord is the future of online communities. Gen Z, in particular, is opting to spend time in smaller, private online communities. Marketers, creators and community builders looking to future proof themselves should take a moment to reflect—are you part of that “digital campfire?” ” The answer is likely…no.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

AUGUST 15, 2023

Higher education marketers are busy, so finding the time to keep up with the latest industry developments can be challenging. How are external trends and events going to affect your broader marketing strategy? Here are ten higher education marketers you should start following right now. Figuring that stuff out can be tough.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 4, 2023

But these are questions you have to answer; not just for your team and strategy, but for your leadership and teams beyond marketing. Sprout’s Tagging feature has changed the reporting game for many brands. One of their stand-out use cases is how they use their Tagging strategy for marketing campaign reporting.

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Ignite Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Brands know by now that their presence on social media is more important than ever — 2022 proves that fact. The social media landscape is seen as an ever-changing field, not to mention a growing market of $221.29 It’s essential for brands to stay on top of the ever-evolving trends to get an edge over their competitors. .

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 4, 2019

Communities have been around for centuries, however online communities have only been around for a few decades. According to Computerworld the first “online community” came about in 1973 when Talkomatic for the PLATO time-sharing system released a text-based group chat. Let’s get right to it, how to build your brand’s community.

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Buffer Social

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This is especially true of its newly minted Top Community Voices tier — a badge a whole lot easier to nab and just as impressive. Now, however, there are two different ‘tiers’ of Top Voice badges: Top Voice (1) and Community Top Voice (2). LinkedIn, however, has gone the other way.

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Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Over 1 billion people use Facebook Groups, engaging in more personal or niche communities related to their interests. As Groups continue to grow, Facebook looks to identify ways in which brands can tap into these passionate communities to further drive advocacy and business goals. Opportunities for Brands. How It Works.

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Pam Moore

JUNE 12, 2019

The OPC = other people's content and other people's community. Tapping into the OPC can be a huge turbo boost to zoom your brand, business results and both personal and professional relationships. Communities create markets, but only after you make the first investment in the human beings within. SoundCloud.

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Keyhole.co

MARCH 24, 2024

By blending collaborative consumption with experiential tourism and replacing impersonal hotel stays with a sense of community. million listings and a community of reliable hosts around the world ready to welcome guests with open arms. But how did they hit the marketing bullseye with their social handles? Let’s find out.

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Audiense

OCTOBER 26, 2021

You’ve carefully plotted your content plan. How can you effectively turn a social media audience into a passionate, engaged community? In this series, we’re talking to real marketers and brands about how they did it. You’ve scheduled posts to go out every day.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Social media marketers understand the power of community more than most. But for a long time, communities built specifically for them have been few and far between. Since its public launch in April 2023 , The Arb community has experienced remarkable growth in engagement, with membership consistently on the rise.

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Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The “One-Man” Social Media Team Regarding internal social media team structures, the proverbial One-Man Show is the most common, even among larger brands. Their title is usually Social Media Manager, Digital Manager, or Marketing Manager. Therefore, content production is one of the largest challenges.

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Sprout Social

MAY 3, 2022

The cannabis industry is booming, which means more brands are leveraging social media as a channel to promote their products, share educational information about cannabis use, and advocate for decriminalization, social justice and destigmatization. Now more than ever, brands are fighting for higher visibility amongst cannabis consumers.

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Pam Moore

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Do you have a brand story that you share with people who come in contact with your brand? A story that serves as the connective tissue and foundation representing the who, what and why your brand exists on this planet today? What is your brand story? Who are the characters in your brand story? What is the setting?

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, it’s important for Indigenous people (and, frankly, for non-Indigenous people) to see businesses and brands honour those who lost their lives through the 165-year program of assimilation. What role should brands play on social media on September 30? View this post on Instagram.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

There isn’t much that gets consumers more excited than seeing a collaboration between their two favorite brands. Marketers are learning more about their target audiences and some of the most valuable information is what other brands they have their eyes on. What is a brand collaboration? How do brand collaborations work?

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Socialmedia.biz

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

[ 2 February 2021 ] B2B Marketing , a trusted advisor to the global B2B marketing community, have launched Propolis , an online community aimed at boosting marketing performance and sharing of expertise. The community offers 4 tiers of membership, tied to the level of access to content.

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Ignite Social Media

JULY 6, 2023

Most of these initial posts appear to be community-driven short-form content introducing the brand creatively to the platform. Of brands posting frequently, and because of the opportunity Threads has to “port over” Instagram followers, there is actually engagement on these posts. So What Should Your Brand Do?

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 18, 2024

It’s time to take your first steps into social media marketing. No matter your industry—accounting, consulting, dog-food manufacturing, wig-weaving—this is a captive, active audience that your brand can’t afford to ignore. Some brands use social to offer customer service; others are there to build brand awareness.

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Social Media Network Marketing

MARCH 3, 2024

In today's digital age, Instagram has become more than just a platform for sharing photos and videos—it's a thriving community where individuals, brands, and organizations connect, engage, and build meaningful relationships. Additionally, cross-promote each other's content to introduce your followers to new voices and perspectives. ?

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Ignite Social Media

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Deciding which social media platforms to be on can be overwhelming for brands today. Watch as SVPs Lisa Braziel and Misi McClelland talk about key factors in choosing social platforms with Senior Community Manager, John Wylie. For example, Twitter/X has been experiencing a lot of changes lately that brands need to consider.

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Pixlee

MARCH 28, 2022

As the metaverse continues to grow and brands begin designing marketing strategies that align with it, it’s important to remember that social media is not the only approach to community-building. Hence, it is of the essence that you build your brand community closest to conversion. Channel-Agnostic Marketing.

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Keyhole.co

JANUARY 20, 2024

As any small business owner knows, marketing can be pricey. Big businesses can throw massive budgets at expensive marketing strategies, but small businesses just don’t have that luxury. So how can a small business create an achievable marketing strategy that gets results? The answer is Facebook marketing.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 25, 2024

The short-form video format has quickly become a favorite of both brands and consumers. We’ll also talk about the value of using Reel hashtags for Instagram and share tips for finding the best hashtags for your brand. This not only gets you more exposure, but also positions your brand as relevant and up-to-date. Let’s dig in.

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Later

MAY 28, 2021

With over 756 million users , it’s full of opportunities for brand marketing. In this blog post, we’re sharing five ways you can use LinkedIn to market your brand and reach relevant audiences. How to Use LinkedIn for Marketing Your Brand . Share Your Brand Voice. Ready to get started? Let’s dive in!

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Sprout Social

JUNE 27, 2022

This new opportunity has revolutionized how B2C brands interact with their customers. Can TikTok for B2B marketing unlock the same potential? Quite a few brands are trying to answer that question for themselves. We spoke with three B2B marketers who are experimenting with and finding success on TikTok. Published on.

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Pam Moore

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Do you have a brand story that you share with people who come in contact with your brand? A story that serves as the connective tissue and foundation representing the who, what and why your brand exists on this planet today? What is your brand story? Who are the characters in your brand story? What is the setting?

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Sprout Social

MARCH 12, 2024

A proof point that illustrates what many social marketers already know: Presidential elections make social media a hard place to navigate, even if your brand isn’t inherently political. In a typical year, running social media for a brand account is complex. Will brands sit this one out?

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Even the most well-known legacy brands need to adapt to attract audiences over the years. A strategy that made a brand successful years ago may be obsolete in the future, that’s why building brand awareness remains critical for established and upcoming businesses alike.

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Ignite Social Media

MAY 4, 2020

Ephemeral, or disappearing, content in the form of Stories is taking center stage in the digital world. With the content capabilities across social showing no signs of slowing, many brand marketers are wondering how these new features may be beneficial. Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube now have their own Stories feature.

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Ignite Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2023

But can brands drive significant website traffic and conversions from the TikTok platform? Organic TikTok Has Limits for Driving Traffic When it comes to organic TikTok content, the opportunities to drive traffic back to your website are limited. Users are immersed in consuming content, not necessarily clicking out to websites.

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