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How “MeeMaw” Helped VDOT Northern Virginia Create a Highly-Engaged Social Media Community

Social Media Strategies Summit

Building a Social Media Community Think about your own network for a second: how many loved ones do you communicate with via multiple platforms? However, it’s important to remember that building a community on social media is tough. You might tag them in a meme on Instagram, email them, and text them — all on the same day.

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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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Fandom at HubSpot’s INBOUND Conference

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More than 11,000 fans gathered in Boston for the annual HubSpot INBOUND conference in early September with another 100,000 participating virtually. I love that my friends at HubSpot have created a true Fanocracy, a community of like-minded people who are eager to travel from all over the world to be a part of something great.

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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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How Government Agencies Can Best Engage Their Communities on Facebook

Social Media Strategies Summit

Your ability to build an online community and share updates with your constituents on Facebook has never been stronger. Pinning important posts to the top of your Facebook Page for ease of viewing helps proactively inform and educate your community. Sometimes a simple graphic is most effective at communicating its message clearly.

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Phenomenal Tips for Starting Your Business Conference

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Starting Your Business Conference. If you have ever contemplated the idea of launching a business conference but have been overwhelmed by the idea of taking on such a big venture, you are not alone. Producing a high-quality conference is not easy and takes a great deal of planning and execution. Phenomenal Tips for.

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The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Virtual Conference

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Want to plan a virtual conference but unsure where to start? While similar to planning an in-person conference, shifting to digital requires an extra layer of organization, communication, and creativity. . Step #1: Build Your Virtual Conference’s Visual Identity, Format and Schedule . Choose Your Hosting Platform.