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8 Simple Rules of Engagement for Your Social Communities

Social Media Strategies Summit

Take the time to share a kind, informational, educational response, such as providing extra resources around the issue theyre discussing or a phone number for someone they can speak to about it. Fish and Wildlife Service (@usfws) Likewise, Iowa DNR grabbed attention with a post about bears.

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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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How to Build and Maintain an Engaged Facebook Community Group

Social Media Strategies Summit

Another way to reach and engage audiences on Facebook is through Community Groups. What Is a Facebook Community Group (& Why Should You Care)? More Organic Reach: Community groups are more likely to have more engaged and interested users, especially if you set it up as a closed group (more on that later).

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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. Why should you follow him? Jessie Brown Who is she? Monica McAlister Who is she?

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10 Non-Profit Social Media Campaigns That Made an Impact

Social Media Strategies Summit

Candid Candid formed by the merger of GuideStar and Foundation Center is an information service that specializes in reporting on US non-profits, with a database containing hundreds of thousands of organizations. Doctors Without Borders Clearly, people are more likely to empathize with an individual than an entire community or country.

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7 Ways YouTube Can Transform Your Brand’s Digital Presence

Convince & Convert

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. A well-optimized video can continue to attract viewers organically as people search for specific topics, tutorials, or information relevant to your brand.

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Vikki Gerrard La Crosse Explains The Role of Augmented Reality in Revolutionizing E-Commerce Experiences

The Realtime Report

Reduced return rates: Better informed purchasing decisions lead to fewer returns. Enhanced Product Information AR provides an interactive way to explore product details. Customers can access overlaid information, assembly instructions, or troubleshooting tips by pointing their device at a product.

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