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The future is niche: a brand guide to popular niche communities

Sprout Social

Social media culture is fed by niche communities built around specific interests. Niche communities like these have grown alongside social media, in part driven by the rise of micro-influencers and creators. Niche communities like these have grown alongside social media, in part driven by the rise of micro-influencers and creators.

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10 Inspiring Examples of Amazing Brand Communities

Social Media Strategies Summit

Building a brand community isn’t about improving vanity metrics like engagement and follower count. According to a survey from Vanilla Forums , 58% of brands say their communities improve customer loyalty. Nine in ten consumers read reviews before making a purchase, so building review functionality into your community makes sense.

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10 Government Marketers to Follow on Social Media

Social Media Strategies Summit

For instance, hes a big advocate of joining a community. Jessie Brown is the Social Media and Communications Specialist at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and was previously a Vice President for the Government Social Media Member Council. Hes also a professional public speaker, host, and consultant.

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7 Ways YouTube Can Transform Your Brand’s Digital Presence

Convince & Convert

Tap Into More Than Just Video Hosting YouTube is a multifaceted platform with a reach and influence that rivals traditional search engines and social media giants. In fact, it’s the second most visited website globally, boasting over two billion logged-in monthly users who actively seek information, entertainment, and community.

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How live social shopping is driving brand results

Sprout Social

The host can respond instantly to these questions and try on the dress with different footwear options to show its versatility. Before the event First, select the products you want to feature and choose a live shopping platform to host the livestream. Also, picking the right host is key. or Can you show how it looks with heels?

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Navigating the US TikTok ban: What brands need to know

Sprout Social

The US TikTok ban is a federal law that would prohibit US app stores and internet hosting services from distributing or hosting the TikTok app. The social landscape is unpredictable, and its important to leverage different channelsincluding SEO, content marketing, loyalty programs and brand communities.

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10 Community management tools to engage with your audience

Sprout Social

Community management is just one piece of the puzzle. And, just like with every piece of social media management , your community managers need the proper tools to see success. What is community management? We’ve rounded up a list of tools that can help with a variety of aspects of community management.