Oktopost

APRIL 30, 2020

Stating that now is a tough time to be planning events would be a wild understatement. But the need to communicate, collaborate, and network persists. . In a survey of more than a thousand mid-level and senior marketers taken last year, 41% listed live events as “ the most critical marketing channel ” for their business objectives.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 10, 2020

To our Sprout community, The events of the past couple weeks have laid bare the broken aspects of our society, and the pain and suffering that too often sit in the blurry periphery of our collective vision. At Sprout Social, DEI is woven into the fabric of our company. Black lives matter. We’re in this together. You matter.

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Later

MAY 28, 2021

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the strides that the LGBTQIA+ community has made towards equality and inclusivity. . And while many festivities won’t be in-person this year, brands are still hosting virtual Pride events to show support. 3 Brands Hosting Virtual Pride Events. Lululemon. #1: 1: NYX Cosmetics.

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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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Mindjumpers

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

The following post is part of the Mindjumpers Network series and written by our Community Manager, Sara Hansson. For international brands and companies, it can be a challenge to control and maintain product perception worldwide. Talk to your fans in their language.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 5, 2018

Fink, founder and chief executive of the investment firm BlackRock, states in a New York Times article , “Society is demanding that companies, both public and private, serve a social purpose. To prosper over time, every company must not only deliver financial performance, but also show how it makes a positive contribution to society.”.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 18, 2019

Does the person who post as your brand on Facebook also work to develop the community that the company is part of? Social media in a mid-sized company is no longer one person. Typically, most companies find they need at least a social media manager and a community manager. Where do they fit in a company?

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Sprout Social

JUNE 25, 2020

An organization dedicated to crisis intervention and suicide prevention resources for LGBTQ+ youth, the Trevor Project works diligently to create virtual and IRL communities for young people who feel they don’t otherwise have the support they need as they come out or embrace their full selves. We're here for you ???????????.

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Later

AUGUST 28, 2020

Looking for some fresh virtual event ideas to bring your community together? With virtual events on the rise, the opportunities are endless with so many platforms to choose from — whether it’s a weekly Instagram Live series, or a one-time private Zoom chat. . Table of Contents: Why You Should Host a Virtual Event.

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SocialFish

DECEMBER 13, 2010

conference in New Orleans about “Building Your Tradeshow Community Online&#. The presentation applies to any event community. We talked about the ecosystem – what your open community online actually looks like. Building Your Tradeshow Community Online. The slides are below. More on that in a minute.

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Janet Fouts

JUNE 15, 2017

I spent a few days last week at the new 1440 Multiversity , attending the Conscious Company Global Leaders Forum. Created by Conscious Company Media , the event showcased a variety of businesses, including organizations like; Oxfam , Combat Flip Flops , L.A What do all of these companies have in common?

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

But the shirt was immediately taken from her by school authorities and never returned—an event that marked the beginning of the year of atrocities and torment she experienced at the institution. If you are a national brand, turn the spotlight back on the First Nations communities. Yes, September 30 is a sombre day of remembrance.

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Oktopost

AUGUST 24, 2021

B2B event marketing has been proven to be as good as gold for this goal. . According to The Changing Environment of Exhibitions and exponents.com: On average, a company sets 31.6% of its marketing budget for events. According to The Changing Environment of Exhibitions and exponents.com: On average, a company sets 31.6%

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Mindjumpers

APRIL 26, 2013

Brands need to “think as a media company” and improve their editorial skills in order to create shareworthy stories that are valuable for the community members. The purpose of the topics is to drive conversations in a community. The consumer journey is more fragmented than ever, and multiple topics are influencing the consumer.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 29, 2015

Community fundraising goes beyond raising funds for a specific cause. It provides an opportunity to improve an entire community through the efforts of the fundraiser. Here’s one example of an organization that’s clearly been successful through their community fundraising efforts. Guest Post by Kari Kiel. But does it work?

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Firebelly

JULY 24, 2013

David Spinks – Community Man. To say that David Spinks loves community is an understatement. He’s all about community – and he’s got a track record that proves it. His other enterprises include BlogDash and The Community Manager where he still actively writes. Can every company grow and maintain community?

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Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

But like any other marketing strategy, growing your B2B Facebook community simply requires an investment of time and genuine engagement. As a B2B company, your customers know the angles, and they know the game. Here’s a bonus tip: Mention your company’s offline activities. Offer something of real value instead.

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Jon Loomer

JANUARY 17, 2024

Or have the roles and responsibilities of an ad agency evolved — and are both companies and advertisers slow to adjust? These are questions we’re beginning to hear in our community , and it’s not surprising. Some companies misjudge the impact of Meta’s streamlining of campaign creation.

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SocialFish

MARCH 3, 2011

This post is the second in a two-part series where guest blogger Garry Polmateer , former association executive currently working at NimbleUser helping organizations with Salesforce, looks at two online brands through the lens of the concepts in our book, Open Community. Read Part 1 here. See [link] for a quick overview.

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Laurel Papworth

DECEMBER 29, 2022

List of Reasons for Car Companies to use Web3 & be in The Metaverse. VIRTUAL EVENTS for launches and in-world parties. McLaren ~ 2022 Purchase NFTs to join the community McLaren Special Operations (MSO Lab) also see the inworld McLaren Racing Experience centre. So some companies are doing R and D digital twin factories.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 24, 2015

At the heart of social PR lies community. So that’s what we focused on for the April #measurePR Twitter chat; how to measure community, how to tell when community-building initiatives are working (and when they’re not), and how community-focused metrics might change over time. Experts in measuring community.

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Webbiquity SMM

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Social media managers create innovative, high-quality content to engage followers and grow their company’s social media presence. 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. Guest post by Eva Chan.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 16, 2015

.” Talk about a religious celebration that’s gone mainstream… and one that engenders a feeling of community among those who celebrate the day. How to Build Creativity and Self-Expression with Your Community. Five companies with a human social media presence. Image: North Charleston via Flickr, CC 2.0.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 2, 2020

One of our values as a company is championing diversity, equity and inclusion. It also means that in times like these, we want to use our platform to share our beliefs and encourage allyship within our community. However, it is not just George Floyd’s death that takes a toll on our community. The impact on our community.

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Convince & Convert

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

To celebrate its 30th birthday, Burt’s Bees took to Facebook and Twitter on September 17th to host a Global Beeday celebration with its community. » Social Media Case Studies bloggers campaign case study celebration community facebook influencers outreach social media twitter' Read the whole entry. »

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 14, 2013

To commemorate both milestones, the company hosted a 24-hour long community celebration on its @Nike account. Throughout the celebration, Nike shared ten Instagram photos from its fans that inspire the company to “push further” on the platform. Milestone’s aren’t about you – they’re about your community.

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Pixlee

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

One of the greatest benefits of utilizing influencers is the genuine connection they can build with a brand and its community. What is an influencer event? Well, this trending strategy is an influencer event. . LinkedIn revolutionizes business events with its new feature. The dos and don’ts of hosting influencer events .

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Buffer Social

MARCH 5, 2021

She's the Social Media Manager at Southern Elegance Candle Company (SECC), a home fragrance and budding lifestyle brand that captures the warmth and hospitality that the South is known for. Southern Elegance Candle Company is a home fragrance and budding lifestyle brand that captures the warmth and hospitality that the South is known for.

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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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Laurel Papworth

APRIL 19, 2010

I’m heading over to New Zealand from 12th to 15th May 2010 to participate in social media forum at the Australian Institute of Company Directors Annual Conference. Speakers: Laurel Papworth, Online Community Strategist, World Communities. Will you be there? Will let you know. Ross Monaghan, Lecturer, Deakin University.

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Pam Moore

JUNE 23, 2019

Amazing events don't just happen, they are planned. These things all impact the success or failure of the event. This strategy helped me survive 13 major layoffs at one company alone. Start researching your audience long before the day of the event. What do they hope to learn and achieve by attending the event.

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Likeable

JUNE 24, 2020

Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen social media serve as a powerful platform for people and brands to take a stand against systemic racism in support of the Black community. . Understand what having a diverse company truly means. What steps will you need to take to ensure diversity within your company? Win with the 80 percent.

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 25, 2014

jtroyer Tweet This Giving Back to Your Top Influencers Back in 2003, VMware ‘s online community was centered around a forum. Today, despite the fractured social media landscape, their community still has one central home on the web: the VMware Community site. See you next week!

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In a world where 82% of consumers say they prefer a brand’s values to align with their own , it’s only natural for marketers to join conversations around events like Black History Month. They don’t just want you to mention these events; they expect action. Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has more than 150,000 employees.

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Pam Moore

JUNE 23, 2019

Amazing events don't just happen, they are planned. These things all impact the success or failure of the event. This strategy helped me survive 13 major layoffs at one company alone. Start researching your audience long before the day of the event. What do they hope to learn and achieve by attending the event.

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SocialFish

MARCH 9, 2011

This post is part of our regular series of Open Community case studies, in which intrepid association blogger and freelance writer Deirdre Reid will be digging into associations (and other kinds of organizations when relevant) who are living and breathing their open communities in the ways we describe in the book. Community: GoPlow.

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Akamai Marketing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Two of those words are “audience&# and “community.&# The maestro directs, he coaxes, he makes the orchestra the best it can be, that’s what a good community manager’s job as well. Why should you care if you have community vs. audiences? Interested in a community vs. an audience? Guess what?

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