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10 Examples of Brands Hopping on Social Media Trends (That Worked)

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The internet is littered with examples of brands receiving backlash after failing to read the room. But for every high-profile failure, there are countless instances where brands got it exactly right when hopping on social media trends. Or when Burger King UK tweeted, “ Women belong in the kitchen ”?

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10 Great Examples of User-Generated Content in Higher Education

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User-generated content (UGC) is an invaluable tool for higher ed social media marketers , helping them level up their content creation capabilities while building brand trust. Brands then share this content via channels like social media and email marketing. Examples include campus tours and day-in-the-life videos.

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7 examples of influencer marketing campaigns

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But influencer marketing isn’t as simple as picking any creator, creating one-off content and reaping the benefits of their loyal following—our report found 81% of social marketers describe influencer marketing as an essential part of their social media strategy. Topicals Influencer trips are staples within the beauty industry.

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The Biggest Social Media Moments of 2023

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It’s fair to say 2023 has been a busy year in the social media world. Cockroach Slays at Met Gala Many major social media moments are entirely predictable. Sadly, it also proved to be one of the shortest-lived social media moments of 2023: It is with deep sadness that we must report the #MetGala cockroach was stepped on.

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Airbnb Social Media Strategy: Sharing Stories, Building Community

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million listings and a community of reliable hosts around the world ready to welcome guests with open arms. In this exponential success, social media played a significant role. But how did they hit the marketing bullseye with their social handles? But today, Airbnb boasts 7.7 The company also recorded a whopping $2.2

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Metaverse examples: The brands to watch across industries

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We’ll also give you a list of metaverse examples across industries to help inspire your strategy. For example, Frito-Lay’s FIFA World Cup campaign leveraged the metaverse for a phygital experience. MFC founded and hosted the first Metaverse Fashion Week. The beer brand also plans to host giveaways. — Olive Allen ?

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9 Social Media Trends That Will Help You Win in 2021

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Social media is a fun and dynamic place where nothing remains constant. One day everyone is obsessed with a silly social media challenge and the next day everyone forgets about it and moves on to something else. In this post, you will learn about 9 of the biggest social media trends to watch out for in 2021.

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