Convince & Convert

MARCH 14, 2013

It all started with a hashtag – two years ago, the ceremonial first fan photo with a #Nike tag on Instagram. Fast forward to the present, and Nike has amassed more than one million followers and more than six million photos with the tag #Nike on Instagram. Milestone’s aren’t about you – they’re about your community.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

APRIL 8, 2021

Instagram is the world’s fifth-largest social media site. What’s more, its parent company also owns three of the other four platforms to appear in the top five, including Facebook, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger. So you might think the team at Instagram would be pretty content with how things are going. Image source.

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 11, 2022

If you say “Instagram shadowban” in the mirror three times, Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri appears and tells you it isn’t real. Fear not: This is your complete guide to avoiding an (alleged) Instagram shadowban, and how to recover from one (allegedly). What is an Instagram shadowban? How do Instagram shadowbans work?

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 30, 2022

Discord is the future of online communities. Today the seven year-old company has grown to more than 300 million registered users. Gen Z, in particular, is opting to spend time in smaller, private online communities. Instead, it is a community platform. You can also create and assign roles for your community members.

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

View this post on Instagram. View this post on Instagram. View this post on Instagram. View this post on Instagram. If you are a national brand, turn the spotlight back on the First Nations communities. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Native Women’s Association of Canada (@nwac_canada).

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Keyhole.co

OCTOBER 16, 2023

From keeping your content organized to helping your account grow, Instagram hashtags benefit your social media visibility. Today, we’re sharing the ultimate Instagram hashtags guide so you can strengthen your presence on the platform. What are Instagram hashtags? Here’s how: 1.

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Hootsuite

JULY 6, 2022

Are you thinking about getting into Instagram eCommerce? In a 2021 survey, 44% of people reported using Instagram to shop weekly. And that number should keep growing as Instagram fine-tunes its Shopping features. Here’s everything you need to know about making the most of Instagram eCommerce in 2022.

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Buffer Social

MARCH 6, 2023

An important part of growing your Instagram is connecting with other brands and accounts on the platform, and doing so just got easier with Instagram Collab posts. There are a ton of occasions where sharing an Instagram collab post can be more powerful than simply tagging another account. What is an Instagram Collab Post?

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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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Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Nearly three-quarters of companies plan to maintain or grow their content marketing teams over the next year. And lead gen campaigns on Facebook and Instagram are 10X more expensive than brand awareness advertising. Social media managers are actually (slightly) happier working in the office rather than hybrid or remote.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JANUARY 3, 2019

2018 was a big year for Instagram. 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.

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Buffer Social

JUNE 18, 2018

. “We love coffee, but we love community and people more.” ” This Foster Coffee Company credo isn’t just a brand statement. We spoke to co-founder Nicholas Pidek and marketing associate, Justin Ozanich, about how social media has helped them grow their community and business. Making decisions with data.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 21, 2022

How much time do you spend creating your Instagram posts? That’s where Instagram Guides come in. Guides are a collection of published posts featured on your Instagram profile. Like Stories Highlights , Guides let you repurpose and curate content from your brand, your partners and your community. Post Instagram Guides.

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agora pulse

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Find the right Instagram influencers for your goals? If your company is like so many others these days, you may be wondering how to recruit social media influencers or key opinion leaders (KOLs) to help your brand’s cause or improve your influencer marketing. Chances are we’ll only work on stuff that interests us or our communities.

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Keyhole.co

JUNE 27, 2023

Instagram remains a strong medium for businesses and creators to reach their target audience. Instagram introduced the Professional Dashboard to empower users and provide valuable insights and tools. This feature-rich dashboard offers businesses and creators a centralized hub to manage their Instagram presence effectively.

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agora pulse

JULY 22, 2020

Consider Instagram Live collaborations. Check out these how-to tips and examples of Instagram Live collaborations. . But is that the same for Instagram live video collaborations? There are many advantages to an Instagram live collaboration. Strengthen community. How to Run an Instagram Live Collaboration.

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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. This series was born on Instagram stories, which means you can watch the original interview in our Highlights found on our @buffer Instagram profile.

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Webbiquity SMM

APRIL 30, 2020

Are you using efficient Instagram tools to boost your sales? Here’s why you need various tools to support your Instagram marketing efforts, along with guidance to help you determine which tools are likely to work best for you. Why Instagram? For example, LinkedIn is a platform for professionals, employees, and companies.

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Hootsuite

MAY 17, 2022

Sure, you do, because it’s the first step of every successful Instagram sales funnel… Plus, you’re reading this right now. Instagram can be your all-in-one sales funnel, as long as you set it up for success with a solid Instagram marketing strategy. Bonus: Get the Instagram advertising cheat sheet for 2022. Interest (e.g.

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Mindjumpers

JUNE 5, 2012

The Facebook-owned mobile photo editing and sharing network Instagram has been around since October 2010 and by April 2012, the platform had 30 million users worldwide. How Threadless Engages its Community on Instagram. Threadless is also a great Instagram success with more than 180,000 followers.

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Later

JUNE 2, 2021

Good news for business owners: Instagram’s Messenger API will be rolling out to all businesses! With a new Messenger API for Instagram, businesses will be able to streamline their customer service tools, be more efficient, and build trust with their community. . What Is the New Instagram Messenger API?

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agora pulse

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Partnering with social media influencers can help you grow your brand and build a community of engaged fans. But what’s the right way to find Instagram influencers for your business or clients? Let’s look at effective ways to connect with Instagram influencers and strategies for forging successful partnerships on social media.

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Unmetric

AUGUST 2, 2019

Which are the most followed brands on Instagram and how did they get there? Luckily, we have an Instagram analytics tool that tracks, among other things, which brands have the most followers. Instagram has proven to be a great platform for brands to market their products. What is their social strategy on Instagram?

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Oktopost

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

While Instagram has been around since 2010, it’s only recently evolved as a platform to fuel engagement through building rapport and reach future audiences who will one day become B2B decision-makers. Once you have crafted your ideal audience profile, you can start exploring your Instagram community. Don’t be that company.

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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. Who are you? It’s a great tactic!

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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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Hootsuite

AUGUST 5, 2021

You might know your favorite Instagram influencers’s preferred brand of dog food, the messy details of their last breakup or what’s in their medicine cabinet. But there’s one piece of information that rarely makes it into an Instagram story: how much that influencer is being paid. How to calculate fair Instagram influencer rates.

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Later

AUGUST 10, 2020

While they might not always be obvious, there are tons of great Instagram features for small businesses that can help you grow online. Whether you want to strengthen your community, build brand awareness, or even make e-commerce sales, there’s an Instagram feature to help you achieve your goals. Why Use Instagram for Business?

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Keyhole.co

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Ever had that surreal moment when you read an Instagram caption and got so hooked that you took a screenshot of it? Well, writing Instagram captions is new-age poetry, for sure! Join the movement and become part of our growing community. Our incredible community never fails to amaze us! Upgrade today! The wait is over!

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Pixlee

AUGUST 25, 2021

From influencer marketing to video-sharing, Instagram now offers marketers creative space to grow brand awareness on a channel their audience already loves. 90% of brands have a business account on Instagram, which means that this platform is really the center for building a successful brand. Run an Interactive Social Media Contest.

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Pixlee

DECEMBER 16, 2020

With the holidays quickly coming and going, it’s important for brands to keep the good cheer with their community into the new year. Since the aesthetics of the holidays are universal, you should reshare and feature posts and stories from individuals in your community celebrating this special time of year.

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Likeable

MARCH 23, 2021

You’ll recall that for a few hours one day in early March, Instagram accidentally hid like counts for a very large number of users. Representatives from the company were quick to note that this was indeed a mistake, and a small test group had accidentally been made much larger. WHAT HAPPENED. WHAT TO WATCH FOR.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

And Instagram is no exception. This might not seem like breaking news, but it’s telling given Instagram’s reputation as a photo-centric network. The good news is that the barrier to entry is lower than ever for businesses looking to get started with Instagram video marketing. Short-form? Something in-between?

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Oktopost

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Facebook: With the ability to refine your audience targeting with Facebook Ads and create Facebook groups for customer support, Facebook is another popular platform for B2B marketers to raise brand awareness and build an online community. You can use short-form video content across LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and Facebook.

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Pixlee

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Instagram Reels are a new Instagram feature that allows users to make short, captivating, and fun video clips to entertain or attract new followers. In an uncanny way, Instagram Reels are very reminiscent of the similar TikTok format which led people to draw warranted comparisons. . And so far, these videos are performing well.

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Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

No company feels like they have enough resources for what social media requires. With this structure, one person is assigned to oversee the company’s social media channels. They also must rely on the company’s customer care roles to manage community engagement.

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Pixlee

MAY 28, 2021

They all thrive on Instagram. Conversely, non-visual brands, like insurance, software, and other similarly abstract brands can struggle with Instagram as a channel. But with the right tactics and goals, those underserved industries can also thrive on Instagram. . Instagram can be instrumental to that. .

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