Buffer Social

JANUARY 5, 2022

You probably already know the value of building a community behind your brand: more powerful word of mouth, stronger customer retention, better organic growth. If the cheapest customer is always your existing one, the easiest community to build is the one you already have. Here’s my advice for doing it right.

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Later

APRIL 24, 2020

Facebook is launching a brand new way to connect with your community — Messenger Rooms! . There’s even the option to invite your Instagram followers and contacts on WhatsApp — a sure-fire way to bring your community together! . Think how wide you can cast your community net! . Like This Post?

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Ignite Social Media

JANUARY 12, 2021

The spring of 2020 challenged marketers to publicly identify where their brands stood on these words and the issue of social justice. 2020’s social unrest made it abundantly clear that consumers want to know, or rather demand to know, that the brands they support share their values and beliefs. So, is your brand prepared?

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Sprout Social

MARCH 14, 2022

Every year, marketing and brand teams gather together to plan out their content calendars and campaigns. Depending on the type of industry they’re in or the demographics of their customers, some brands may place more emphasis on specific cultural moments than others. Many brands are already leading the way. Ben & Jerry’s.

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Ignite Social Media

MARCH 4, 2021

If you’re wondering if your brand should be developing a presence, here’s what you need to know about the network’s functionality as well as possible opportunities and challenges you may face. Users can create or join Clubs (like groups or communities) or rooms where speakers can discuss whatever the host decides to allow.

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Buffer Social

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

So we’ve created Social Proof, our series on personal branding. Each interviewee so far has shared amazing insights into their process and mindset around personal branding, so you should definitely check out the full interviews. ” Start small and build up momentum as you grow your personal brand.

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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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Sprout Social

APRIL 11, 2022

Instead, I’ll provide a primer to web3, and how it’s going to impact marketers and the future of online communities. Consumer capitalism is about the production of identity through brands more so than strictly goods. Consumer capitalism is about the production of identity through brands more so than strictly goods.

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Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Moreover, Parler provides a yellow badge that says “verified influencer” to public figures, influencers, or brands. Parler community guidelines are simple and to the point. Users who violate any guidelines, are subject to a community jury and could be removed from the app. There are really only two main rules of Parler.

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Later

AUGUST 10, 2021

We spoke to Annabel Okeya, founder of Seventh & Oak , an independent brand of handmade and eco-friendly home fragrance goods based out of Ontario, Canada. . Annabel shares the inspiration behind the brand, why she’s passionate about sustainability, and how she’s built an engaged digital community — all during a global pandemic.

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Pixlee

JANUARY 12, 2022

In fact, 96% of Americans believe brand advertising is done to intentionally mislead. Today, brand building isn’t about broadcasting your brand to the customer. Instead of shouting into the void why their product is the best, leading brands now build a brand identity and community through the creativity of their customers.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 22, 2024

A new frontier for influencers and brands on LinkedIn LinkedIn hasn’t been the place to go “just to get a job” in a long time. Lindsey Gamble , who writes a newsletter about social media and the creator economy , predicts that 2024 will be the year of influencer marketing on LinkedIn.

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Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Additionally, knowing what types of designs are eye-catching can help you create branded images or logos that build awareness and represent your company in a memorable way. build a strong brand identity. Focus on community engagement. Become a better writer. A social media manager must be able to write well.

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agora pulse

AUGUST 22, 2019

Whether you want to establish your brand (or your CEO!) People are forming real relationships on this platform—but managing all those relationships within a community of peers, employees, potential job applicants, and potential clients can be tricky and overwhelming. Organize Your Followers Based on Your Interactions.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JANUARY 3, 2019

In April, the platform saw changes to its API that resulted in the death of Instagram bots, apps that help brands analyze their followers and limitations on the ability to repost UGC. As we move into a new year, brands will need to continually assess and adjust their Instagram strategies to stand out. 2018 was a big year for Instagram.

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Buffer Social

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Their strength is in their community. They’ve identified a powerful marketing channel to help these women bring their visions to life: digital community. Read on for a behind-the-scenes look at how IFundWomen integrates their marketing and community building to foster inclusive digital spaces. It’s a great tactic!

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Later

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

More than ever, brands are setting themselves apart on social media with creative campaigns — and seeing big results. In this blog post, we highlight 7 brands with awesome social media campaigns to inspire your content strategy in 2021: . 7 Social Media Campaign Ideas to Inspire Your Strategy in 2021: Knix ’s Community-building.

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Ignite Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2020

TikTok’s platform has pushed many brands to eliminate a lot of the nuances when it comes to managing content—so long are the days where you can plan a piece of content months in advance to go through its approval process. TikTok has something for everyone and every brand. The best way to leverage fast-moving trends? Use Whatcha Got.

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 18, 2024

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. So read on for everything you need to get started with your brand-new social media game plan, and a list of our favorite resources to help you grow from social rookie to all-star.

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Buffer Social

MARCH 9, 2023

If you’re looking to grow your career, make connections with people in your industry, and build a personal brand, you should be on LinkedIn. In this article, I will walk through three steps to use LinkedIn to build your personal brand with advice from me and others who have found success using it.

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Sherrilynne Starkie

MARCH 11, 2013

So says Ken Evraire , the Ottawa branding consultant for Bytown Sports, according to an Ottawa Citizen story last week. And that excitement is what we want to link our brand to.”. Sports team names are at the very core of any team’s personality and the culture of their community of supporters, not to mention their marketing brand.

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Later

MAY 13, 2021

Marissa shares the inspiration behind the brand, why consistency matters, and how her team has grown an Instagram community of over 30K followers. . Fast forward six years, and Marissa has built a successful business that’s been featured in publications like Fast Company and US Magazine, and has an engaged digital community. .

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JUNE 3, 2022

Sarah Barnes has more than 20 years of experience as a writer and editor for print and digital communications. At Harvey Mudd College, she is part of a small but mighty communications team that produces everything from web content to alumni magazines to academic department newsletters to social media and more. Time management!

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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Today, the focus will be on Linkedin and how it can help B2B brands. How can you use Linkedin for your brand the right way? Add a profile photo to make your brand credible. Hashtags and social media are a match made in heaven, so don’t miss the opportunity to improve the discoverability and community engagement of your business.

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Later

JUNE 19, 2020

Brand collaborations on Instagram are quickly becoming one of the most popular ways to grow your following and promote your brand online. Not to be confused with influencer partnerships, brand collaborations see two (or more!) brands team up to create a product offering that works across their combined audiences.

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Later

JUNE 12, 2020

To help you better understand the holiday and how brands can successfully celebrate Juneteenth on social media, we asked social media strategist and photographer Dante Nicholas to share his knowledge on the day! So the Fourth of July holiday has always felt slightly tainted for many in the Black community. . What is Juneteenth?

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Ignite Social Media

MAY 4, 2020

With the content capabilities across social showing no signs of slowing, many brand marketers are wondering how these new features may be beneficial. The feature was the first step towards community sharing on the app, allowing users to post public content for friends to view for 24 hours. Instagram. Source: Statista.

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Ignite Social Media

JULY 29, 2021

When it comes to your organic content strategy (paid media as well) engaging your existing community is likely your core focus. Below, we break down our favorite tactics and content types you can incorporate into your editorial planning to entice audiences to engage with your brand on social media. Instagram Stories.

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Ignite Social Media

JANUARY 7, 2022

One-third of Instagram’s most viewed stories are created by brands and/or verified accounts. The Swipe Up feature was clearly designed so that with Instagram stories, business organizations and communities could leverage it to drive traffic, engage with their community and advertise their businesses more efficiently.

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Keyhole.co

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Do you lie awake at night worrying about what PR disaster will derail your brand image online? So, it’s fair to say that a positive online brand reputation is a business’s greatest asset today. Your brand reputation management must consistently improve to sustain a good name. You are not alone. For that, follow these steps: 1.

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Buffer Social

JANUARY 31, 2023

Question: I’ve recently started an email newsletter but haven’t been receiving as many subscribers as I hoped. Newsletters have made quite the comeback. In fact, the newsletter company recently hit over 1 million paid subscribers and is still growing five years later.

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Convince & Convert

AUGUST 16, 2010

3 must-read articles about social media (plus a bonus from the Convince & Convert vault) Sent twice per week (usually Monday and Friday) Sent at 1pm pacific time 3-2-1: it’s the greatest newsletter in the history of social media newsletters.

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Hootsuite

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Brand advocates help you connect with potential customers and cut through the noise online. In short, an engaged community leads to better sales outcomes. A social media advocacy strategy turns your biggest fans into brand advocates. What can brand advocates do for you? Leaving positive reviews on your website.

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Ignite Social Media

JUNE 17, 2021

Social isn’t the place to take your brand’s 15 second TV spot and post it on Instagram, but too often, it happens. Social has its own rhythm, it has its own flow, its own look and feel, and audiences expect branded content to fit in, or else it’s going to feel inauthentic, forced, and not perform well. The same goes for events.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JUNE 19, 2012

The social web has opened the communication floodgates. While most brands look to make a name for themselves on Facebook and Twitter, other businesses take a more introspective approach. But good communities are more than support channels. They entice higher brand loyalty by enhancing ‘insider’ status. It’s Worked Before.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 10, 2016

The online community pendulum is swinging back. It’s no longer enough to rely on social networks for community infrastructure. Smart companies are now combining owned and rented community functions into a 1+1=3 scenario I call Omni-Social. A commitment to moving beyond the hegemony of rented social community.

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Ignite Social Media

JANUARY 14, 2021

Jesse Walker , Community Manager. In 2020 brands learned they couldn’t sit on the sidelines and finally got comfortable with taking a stand. Given the pandemic, we’re seeing a lot of brands turn to social media marketing to try to keep sales going outside of their usual storefronts and this is new territory for a lot of brands.

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