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5 Themes We Expect to See Across Social Media in 2024 (ft. Expert Contributions)

Buffer Social

The era of authenticity and personalization The demand for authenticity and personalized connections reshapes content creation, focusing on genuine interactions and niche communities.   There's a growing preference for smaller, specialized, trusted groups in community building.

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Shifting strategies: What you can learn from a network-specific social program

Sprout Social

At Sprout, this year looked a little different since we debuted a new network-specific social media strategy at the beginning of the year. As we surveyed the social landscape, we classified networks into two different categories–engagement and awareness. What is an engagement network? Setting expectations.

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The Top 9 Social Media Trends of 2019

Social Media Strategies Summit

Users have grown distrustful of influencers and fake followers , relying instead on immediate friends, family, and acquaintances on social media, as well as traditional journalism outlets. For brands, efforts should shift from maximizing reach on social media to nurturing trust.

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What Are the Top Social Media Platforms for SMBs?

Later

Keep in mind also that some social platforms are better suited to certain kinds of businesses. For example, Instagram is a major destination for social commerce, whereas Facebook is best for community-building, and Pinterest for inspiration and brand affinity. Top Social Media Platforms for SMBs #3: Pinterest.

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15 Simple Ways to Research Your Target Customer for FREE [podcast + worksheets]

Pam Moore

My agency, Marketing Nutz helps businesses of all sizes research their audience, prioritize their market segments and buyer personas for incredible results with digital, content and social media marketing. Importance of social listening to learn about your customer. How to leverage online communities to research your dream customers.

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

This 40-something Florida Mom found herself undergoing several simultaneous life shifts, and realized that products and the communication about them didn’t resonate with her any longer. With free membership open to all women, JaneNation combines social networking with opinion collection. It’s on JaneNation.

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Ultimate Guide to User-Generated Content

Later

Building a loyal fan base and community around your brand. UGC Best Practices #5: Encourage UGC That Builds Community. UGC is also about building a community, so if you’re looking to harness its power, you need to make your audience feel they’re part of something bigger than a simple repost.

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