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How to Design On-Brand Instagram Stories

Ignite Social Media

Curating an Instagram aesthetic that stops users in their tracks is #goals for any brand, but with the rise of Instagram stories, having a recognizable look and feel that extends beyond your channel is more important than ever. Step One to Creating on-brand Instagram Stories: Create a Branding Kit. Not a designer?

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Dos and Don’ts of UGC Curation 2021 

Pixlee

Alo Yoga showcases Instagram posts from its customer community on-site, with shoppable tags for easy product navigation. But don’t lose hope, 85% of people are willing to grant permission for brands to use their content. Does it fit your overall brand message or align with a specific campaign? The best thing about it?

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Why Hotel Brands Need to Curate Experiences to Drive Business

Pixlee

There’s no reason why hotel brands can’t excel in this space by showcasing their extensive knowledge of local culture through robust curated experiences. Most brands already offer curated experiences to guests, but marketing these suggestions with User-Generated Content can make them more visible, attractive, and trustworthy.

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14 types of social media every marketer should know

Sprout Social

You could post on community review sites or live-stream it to the masses. Community blogging sites. Social review sites. Social curation and bookmarking sites. Social networking sites. Overview: Social networking sites allow people to connect with each other through a shared online space.

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New Research Finds the Curation vs Creation Sweet Spot

Convince & Convert

Conventional social media marketing wisdom suggests that brands should avoid being overly self-promotional. Thus, brands seek to “be a part of the conversation” by sharing links that are relevant to their followers but often not specifically about their products and services. Which Works Best, Curation or Creation?

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The power of brand advocacy and its uses

Sprout Social

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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Instagram Reels 101: Everything Your Brand Needs to Know to Get Started

Social Media Strategies Summit

Instagram is the world’s fifth-largest social media site. Once you’ve done all that, hit the big blue button to share it to your Instagram Stories, Explore Feed, and the dedicated Reels tab, which looks like this: Don’t want your Reel messing up your beautifully curated grid? Showcase Your Brand Personality. Image source.

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