Sprout Social

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In this article, we’ll take you through 6+ social media listening examples and the strategies real brands use to inspire you to get more from listening. Check out these social media listening examples employed by other brands to start building your social listening strategy and playbook. The result?

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 4, 2019

Communities have been around for centuries, however online communities have only been around for a few decades. According to Computerworld the first “online community” came about in 1973 when Talkomatic for the PLATO time-sharing system released a text-based group chat. Let’s get right to it, how to build your brand’s community.

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Keyhole.co

MARCH 24, 2024

By blending collaborative consumption with experiential tourism and replacing impersonal hotel stays with a sense of community. million listings and a community of reliable hosts around the world ready to welcome guests with open arms. For example, Airbnb hosted the above contest as a part of their “Home With Open Arms” campaign.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

MAY 25, 2021

Your ability to build an online community and share updates with your constituents on Facebook has never been stronger. Other ways to ensure page security include setting strong passwords , enabling two-factor authentication , and completing page publishing authorization for high-reach pages. Example of Page Verification Checkmark.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 4, 2022

10 ways to say ‘We’re hiring’ on social media (post examples). For example, you might need someone with a keen eye for detail, while job seekers might prioritize companies with a hybrid work model. For example: “We’re looking for a professional chef with a passion for food, culinary experience and a growth mindset.

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agora pulse

JULY 22, 2020

Check out these how-to tips and examples of Instagram Live collaborations. . Strengthen community. Forging brand partnerships can strengthen your position in the community. This goes for local communities as well as online communities. Good examples include gyms and beauty salons. Smile and have fun!

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Sprout Social

MARCH 21, 2022

Like Stories Highlights , Guides let you repurpose and curate content from your brand, your partners and your community. Holiday product Guides are excellent examples of how you can position your products around an exciting moment. Use place Guides to spotlight specific locations important to your community. Indiana University.

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Sprout Social

MAY 26, 2022

We’ll also sprinkle in examples of brands that are already working the network to their advantage and insights from a marketer who has successfully incorporated TikTok into her strategy—Meara McNitt, Social Media Director at Online Optimism , one of Sprout’s agency partners. LearnOnTikTok. Partner with creators and influencers.

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Buffer Social

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This is especially true of its newly minted Top Community Voices tier — a badge a whole lot easier to nab and just as impressive. Now, however, there are two different ‘tiers’ of Top Voice badges: Top Voice (1) and Community Top Voice (2). LinkedIn, however, has gone the other way.

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Hootsuite

MAY 17, 2023

Free 30-Day Trial 13 great real estate Facebook ad examples 1. Highlight recently sold listings For seller’s agents, this is your equivalent of the above real estate Facebook ad example. Feature one recently sold listing, or choose a few examples from the same zip code, and briefly touch on a factor you had to overcome to sell it.

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Hootsuite

JUNE 5, 2023

Get granular, and share those specific, authentic, personal tales… just don’t forget to include a call-to-action to donate , too. Whatever their personal reason, we love to see the whole community getting involved. The image is authentic and the story is personal and inspiring. Celebrate a birthday? Honor a loved one’s memory?

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Buffer Social

JULY 31, 2023

One Buffer community member said, “I’ve been apprehensive about AI because it isn’t necessarily original because of what it’s referencing (at least with art).” Example of a CNET AI disclaimer The tech publication now updates an AI Policy page detailing how they’re using AI. Or edit it?

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Buffer Social

AUGUST 30, 2023

Both creators and marketers alike are tapping into the power of fostering communities — and with good reason. We asked both online community experts and community-building creators to share their expertise, so you can tap into this powerful approach. What is a community? So how do you do it? And is it worth it?

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Buffer Social

AUGUST 3, 2022

Any company can sell its customers a product or service, but a great brand offers its followers something even better – a sense of community and belonging. We’ll cover the benefits of a Facebook Group for your company and share examples of businesses that have benefited from investing in this kind of community.

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Sherrilynne Starkie

APRIL 26, 2021

It gives brands authenticity, familiarity and builds trust. One good example is the #bottlecapchallenge which encourages people to kick the cap off the bottle. Influencers create their own orginial content highlighting your products, services and brand conferring an authentic 3rd party endorsement. Engage With Your Community .

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Later

JANUARY 10, 2021

Read on to discover 7 ways to authentically get more followers in 2021: Get More Instagram Followers Tip #1: Use Instagram Reels . For example, if you’re a business that uses both platforms, you can use TikTok to share a preview or snippet from your latest IGTV video and in the caption, write “Head to my Instagram to watch the rest!”.

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Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In this video, Community Managers AnnE Ford and Dervon Thompson will explore how to identify relevant trends for your brand, when to join in on viral trend conversations, and tips for putting your unique spin on trending topics. Can we authentically connect it back to our brand mission and values?

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Mindjumpers

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

The following post is part of the Mindjumpers Network series and written by our Community Manager, Sara Hansson. Culture is one of the largest components of how people communicate. These local Facebook pages have grown at twice the rate of global communities and register 50% higher engagement.

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Sherrilynne Starkie

APRIL 26, 2021

It gives brands authenticity, familiarity and builds trust. One good example is the #bottlecapchallenge which encourages people to kick the cap off the bottle. Influencers create their own orginial content highlighting your products, services and brand conferring an authentic 3rd party endorsement. Engage With Your Community .

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

But in a landscape where consumers and professionals alike are skeptical with top companies reneging on their previous commitment, how can brands celebrate Black History Month authentically? The recognition and acknowledgement of diverse communities is so important for employees to feel seen, heard and included in the company culture.

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Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Instead of worrying about jumping in on all the latest trends, we recommend that your brand get on TikTok to focus on making content that authentically fits your brand. If you make consistently authentic content, your audience will find you. Focus on what your brand brings to the table — what unique things do you have to say?

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Pam Moore

MAY 31, 2024

This not only adds authenticity but also taps into the influencer's existing audience in a way that feels organic and engaging. Power in Community and Collaboration You can never go wrong by investing in communities and the human beings within them! Look at influencer marketing as a way to build community.

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 26, 2013

Brooks Thomas , Communications Specialist at Southwest , joins the Social Pros Podcast this week to discuss the progressive setup of the Southwest social media team, the widespread success of a long-running corporate blog, and keeping an authentic voice for a large brand. This, they hope, keeps it authentic. Holy Social!

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Keyhole.co

MAY 30, 2023

In this blog, we’ll talk about how to find TikTok trends that align with your branding goals for authentic engagement. However, Chipotle’s TikTok branding strategy is all about being authentic and transparent. By leveraging TikTok’s superpower and building a fan-led community, Gymshark has gained over 4.6

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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? Typically, most companies find they need at least a social media manager and a community manager. The Sims has both social media managers and community managers. Should they?

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agora pulse

AUGUST 22, 2019

People are forming real relationships on this platform—but managing all those relationships within a community of peers, employees, potential job applicants, and potential clients can be tricky and overwhelming. Personal and Professional Profiles: Why Both Make Up Your LinkedIn Community. Enter Agorapulse.

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Ignite Social Media

MAY 27, 2016

So, when I was asked to share what the future of community management would be like, at first it felt like an impossible task. Perhaps you are feeling the strife of defining “community management”, or trying to figure out where a discipline that touches so many areas of your business fits on your org chart. You’re not alone.

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Buffer Social

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

So how can you minimize the time it takes to engage with your followers and still be authentic at the same time? In this post, we’ll share the tactics and tools we use to engage with our amazing social media followers quickly and authentically. . For example, instead of saying “Thanks for reading our blog post!”,

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Later

MAY 29, 2020

Creating an Instagram community for your business is one of the best ways to gain brand loyalty, boost engagement, and stay connected to your customers. In this blog post we’re sharing how and why you should build an Instagram community, as well as 6 tips to help you get started: Why Build an Instagram Community.

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Ignite Social Media

JUNE 10, 2022

For example, restaurants, food brands, and cookware brands would have an obvious connection with World Chocolate Day. Establish Authenticity . One word: authenticity. . So, unless your brand has true connections to these communities all year long, you should sit these holidays out and post as normal. Final Thoughts .

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In this article, learn how to build your own customer marketing strategy, how it creates customer trust and see some stellar customer marketing examples from brands who are getting it right. Customer marketing examples from 7 brands getting it right Your social channels are a direct line to your customers. What is customer marketing?

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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. It’s a great tactic!

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Social Media Strategies Summit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The focus on UGC is for a good reason; it improves customer satisfaction, helps brands understand their audience, provides a means for users to build community, and is inherently peer-reviewed, making it more trustworthy. Sorel , for example, looks to UGC to identify influencers from their audience who have a genuine connection to the brand.

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Pixlee

MAY 17, 2021

With shoppable UGC, you can convert more shoppers while building authentic connections with customers. For example, Alo Yoga sends its customers a check-in email after every purchase, with pictures of other customers wearing the same products they purchased to inspire them to post on the brand’s Instagram as well.

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SocialFish

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

This post kicks off a series of executive interviews we’re doing about the concepts in our book, Open Community. Susan is someone we greatly admire, and we were thrilled to get the chance to bring you some of her thoughts on Open Community. Open community empowers a much larger group of people. Innovation and creativity.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

APRIL 11, 2024

84% of consumers say online communities directly impact how they feel about a business and whether they buy from and remain loyal to said organization. For example, check out the Moto Machines Instagram profile. Check out Sokisahtel for an excellent example of how to make this network work for your business.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

We all benefit because you can intimately understand your audience, helping to better build community and connection. Sprout’s robust content planning tools, for example, are never more than a click away. This post Drive authentic connection at scale with a sophisticated listening solution originally appeared on Sprout Social.

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