Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The risk isn’t just a misalignment with customer expectations but also the missed opportunity to cultivate brand loyalty and advocacy. Social listening plays a vital role in this area. You create loyalty from the start Once you attract new customers, the next step is to increase retention and loyalty.

Social Media 107

Social Media Sentiment Loyalty Microsoft 107

Sprout Social

JANUARY 29, 2024

Social media networks, and the way users interact with them, evolve quickly. This year, plan for more changing audience preferences and deeper social media fragmentation. Every pot has a lid Today’s social media ecosystem is made up of many networks with unique algorithms, content formats and audiences.

Social Media 110

Social Media Strategy Exercises Retail 110

Sprout Social

JUNE 1, 2022

At times, it might seem that social media managers are stuck in silos, focused more on brand awareness than direct revenue impact. But, behind the scenes, there is a lot that marketing teams can learn from their company’s social strategy and the number of eyes their external content can reach. Social listening.

Team 116

Team Marketing Collaboration Hubspot 116

Sprout Social

JANUARY 3, 2023

More than ever, companies need to bleed every ounce of impact out of their social media. Social isn’t just about awareness anymore. It’s a tool for customer service and nurturing loyalty. Think about it: Every team in your company is full of experts.

Collaboration 120

Collaboration Social Media Team Sentiment 120

Hootsuite

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Whether you’re B2B or B2C, your customers want to engage with humans on social media. 56% of customers want more relatable, personable content from brands on social, but 48% of brands are still posting self-promotional content multiple times a week. Easy: be active on social media. Here’s exactly how to do it.

Social Media 111

Social Media Strategy HootSuite Sentiment 111

Sprout Social

AUGUST 28, 2023

Companies are investing in these tools to get more out of their efforts. And social data is at the center of many marketing transformations. The all-in-one platform accelerates business impact through social, so you can strengthen collaboration between teams and put your best foot forward when you engage with audiences.

Team 87

Team Tools Marketing Hubspot 87

Sprout Social

MAY 16, 2023

It’s been two years since we last partnered with The Harris Poll to understand how leaders view the state of social media and its impact on an organization. At that time, social as a channel and profession was undergoing a major evolution. Today, it’s clear that constant change is simply a part of the job.

Social Media 107

Social Media Loyalty Reputation Data 107

Sprout Social

MAY 25, 2022

There’s a reason why more and more companies are linking their CRMs with social media management tools like Sprout. Social media and customer relationships go hand in hand. Our Salesforce integration empowers your social, sales and support teams alike. That’s a win-win-win! The good news?

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Team B2B Platform Analytics 109

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Brand loyalty will build ambassadors and help you retain customers long term. This might seem like a tall order, but you can break this down into attainable tactics and goals that can become part of your social media marketing strategy. What is brand loyalty and why is it important? Provide stellar customer service.

Loyalty 87

Loyalty Brands How To Discount 87

Hootsuite

MAY 20, 2021

More than 60% of all customer service engagements will be delivered via digital and self-serve channels (like social messaging, chat apps, and live chat) by 2023, according to Gartner. More than two-thirds of companies now compete primarily based on customer experience—up from 36% in 2010—according to Gartner. Download now.

Social Media 145

Social Media Strategy HootSuite FAQ 145

Sprout Social

JUNE 17, 2021

Accelerated by the events of 2020, this wave of transformation marks a turn of the tide in how businesses and consumers view, use and value social media—and we’ve got the data to prove it. For businesses wondering when to start making greater investments in social, the time is now. I love when brands engage with you on social.

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Statistics Social Media Marketing Survey 145

Sprout Social

AUGUST 16, 2023

It was a scene out of futuristic fiction—a decades-old bank collapsing mere hours after a social media post went viral. SVB wasn’t the only bank to experience a social media-induced run this year, with First Republic Bank following suit and collapsing two months later.

Social Media 74

Social Media Banking Brands Sentiment 74

Oktopost

JANUARY 25, 2024

Social media is not just about creating a buzz; it can be a powerful tool for strategically influencing your customers at every stage of the sales funnel. While many businesses recognize the importance of maintaining a social media presence, the full potential of these platforms in driving B2B revenue often goes overlooked.

B2B 69

B2B Social Media Strategy Reputation 69

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Executing on a social media marketing strategy is like completing an obstacle course. Managing social through down markets requires an additional layer of focus, rigor and empathy. Keep reading to find out what you need to know to successfully navigate social media marketing through times of economic contraction.

Social Media 111

Social Media Marketing Atlassian Team 111

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Ah social media. As social media platforms have changed over the years (RIP, Vine), so too have the pros and cons of social media. Not so long ago, brands and executives were still wondering whether they should be on social media at all. Why social media is good. It’s corn. ??

Social Media 140

Social Media Crowdsourcing Privacy Comparison 140

Oktopost

APRIL 26, 2021

One of the big problems with social media today is that too many individuals and businesses are using it as a push channel. B2B companies are especially guilty of this — but they don’t have to be. But if it’s done in a vacuum, you’ll be missing out on what makes social media truly special and successful.

Engagement 156

Engagement Social Media How To Hubspot 156

Hootsuite

OCTOBER 25, 2021

There are many reasons to use social media to promote your business. But the tl;dr of all of them is: people are on social media. Research shows that interaction — even briefly — with your brand on social media leads to increased brand awareness and loyalty , and influences purchasing behavior.

Social Media 142

Social Media Meme HootSuite Influencer 142

Social Media Marketing

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Social media gives an amazing asset to outreach: Companies can share stories, talk about occasions or offers, or examine solutions or services with intrigued clients or potential customers. While only one out of every odd private company has put aside the time and money to set up an online technique or presence.

Small Business 141

Small Business Social Media Engineering Consultant 141

agora pulse

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Consider integrating email marketing and social media to make your campaigns stronger and richer. A strong social media strategy can help your clients or company reach an impressive list of goals. But you can amplify your efforts by linking social media with another powerful channel: email marketing.

Campaign 150

Campaign Social Media UGC Marketing 150

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Whether you’re in PR or a Social Media Manager, knowing how to navigate online interactions is important. Managing social media moderation is especially critical to plan ahead for as news becomes more continual and even more immediate. What is social media moderation? Enter social media moderation.

Eventful 112

Eventful Social Media How To Sports 112

Keyhole.co

JUNE 19, 2023

Social is a cost-effective and prompt channel for businesses to connect with their audience. Social media statistics show over 4.26 billion people are engaged in various social platforms. Social media content can go a long way in making customers happier. Let’s check out the companies leveraging UGC.

Social Media 52

Social Media UGC Content Loyalty 52

agora pulse

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Need a good social media marketing book that fuels your learning and your career? Here’s our list of favorite reads for different aspects of social media. To monitor social media algorithm updates, feature rollouts, and new tactics, you probably read blogs or watch explainer videos.

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Skills Social Media Marketing Influencer 195

Sprout Social

JANUARY 10, 2024

Turning a negative situation into a positive outcome will help win their loyalty and maybe even earn your brand public praise on social media. Mishandling complaints could harm your company even more than the complaint itself. Brand loyalty A negative experience with your brand may deter some customers for good.

Reputation 103

Reputation System Brands Knowledge Base 103

Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Social media customer service means using social channels to provide efficient and effective customer service and support. Customers expect to be able to reach out to brands on social channels for help—and get a quick reply. Social media customer service stats. of them saying it’s their top choice.

Social Media 145

Social Media HootSuite Issues Team 145

Oktopost

MARCH 26, 2024

In parallel, when your customers feel heard, their satisfaction and loyalty increase, only fueling business growth. That is why we’re excited to share we’ve joined forces with LinkedIn to provide mutual Oktopost and LinkedIn customers the ability to channel messages directly from their LinkedIn Company Page into Oktopost’s Social Inbox.

B2B 62

B2B LinkedIn Authentication Loyalty 62

Sprout Social

JULY 15, 2021

What could you do with a larger social media department? There is plenty of ground to cover in the ever-expanding world of social. As social becomes the primary communication channel for more brands, the structure of your average social media team will need to change fast. What comes next?

Social Media 115

Social Media How To Collaboration Team 115

Keyhole.co

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

By now, pretty much all businesses know the importance of social media. Worldwide, there are nearly 5 billion social media users. Social media compliance sounds easy. In this article, we’ll explore 8 important lessons about social media compliance – but first, what exactly is it?

Social Media 52

Social Media Policies Guidelines Privacy 52

agora pulse

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

We’ve culled the best social media analytics tools to save you the time and pain of sifting through everything out there. How do you measure your brand’s progress on social media and make sure you’re on track to reach your marketing goals? Social Media Analytics Defined. Here are our favorites.

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Analytics Social Media Tools Price 179

Buffer Social

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

This is a thought that pops up many times throughout the day while I’m working as the Social Media Manager at Buffer. What really helps me is making a checklist for my social media activities. Reply to notifications on all platforms It’s important to reply to people who are engaging with you on social media.

Social Media 93

Social Media Notification Social Media Management Metrics 93

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 27, 2022

These ease your customer support teams’ workload, but they don’t always cater to the needs of your customers—especially if they have a unique or urgent issue. Social media. The number of US social media users is expected to surpass 308 million in 2023 (up over 6 million from 2022 projections). Help guides?

Statistics 108

Statistics Social Media Brands Issues 108

Buffer Social

JANUARY 19, 2024

From the moment I started my company, Motif Skincare , I knew I was entering a crowded market with high customer acquisition costs. We utilize many of the traditional growth channels: organic social, paid ads, influencers and affiliates, and PR. This isn’t to say I don’t do any top-of-the-funnel marketing.

Company 82

Company Marketing Loyalty Metrics 82

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

If you find yourself spending more time switching between networks and running complex manual searches for mentions than interacting with brand mentions, then you’re in need of a social media monitoring strategy. Responding to customers has been shown to lead to stronger brand loyalty among customers.

Social Media 134

Social Media Strategy Brands Airlines 134

Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Customer expectations, network features, and, as a result, business responsibilities have grown, creating pressure on the different teams responsible for handling social channels. For a brand to live its values—that is, on its public social channels—marketing and support must be united. Both teams win big.

Social Media 208

Social Media Marketing Team Upcoming 208

Oktopost

MARCH 15, 2021

We’re working from home, live streaming classes and get-togethers, and shifting even more of our social lives onto social media. For B2B marketers, the big news about the pandemic-inspired social media renaissance isn’t about vibing on TikTok, but about what’s been happening on LinkedIn.

B2B 136

B2B Social Media Strategy LinkedIn 136

Hootsuite

JULY 25, 2023

A social media scandal is only fun if you’re not at the center of it. You don’t have to plead the fifth online — just follow these social media rules for lawyers, and you’ll be safe. Bonus: Get a free, customizable social media policy template to quickly and easily create guidelines for your company and employees.

Social Media 77

Social Media Policies Guidelines HootSuite 77

Buffer Social

JUNE 18, 2018

” This Foster Coffee Company credo isn’t just a brand statement. It’s at the heart of their social media strategy too. We spoke to co-founder Nicholas Pidek and marketing associate, Justin Ozanich, about how social media has helped them grow their community and business.

Communities 95

Communities Company Social Media Case Study 95

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

In a socially distanced year, businesses witnessed firsthand what a crucial role social media plays in connecting brands with their customers. For some brands, 2020 was all about trying new things on social, while others prioritized engaging the communities they’d already built. You’ll embrace a more strategic role.

Social Media 135

Social Media Social Media Management Marketing Communities 135