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How Brands Can Be Nimble and Authentic with Every Day Crisis

Social Media Strategies Summit

Natalie Labuda , Senior Director of Marketing, Advertising & Social Media at E*TRADE, formerly worked on various brands and campaigns at PepsiCo. A lot of brands have navigated it well, but a lot have fallen on their face. You have to make sure it aligns with your brand values, your mission.”. What separates the two?

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Brand Humanization: Transparency vs Authenticity

Pam Moore

As many marketers and business owners are challenged to make their brands become human a few of the questions we hear most are: What do I talk about? Do people really want to know what I ate for lunch? ” To understand this, let's first dig into the definition of authenticity and transparency. Authenticity. Transparency.

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Personal Branding: Authenticity vs Transparency – Do You Know the Difference?

Pam Moore

As many brands are challenged to become human, engage with their community of customers, prospects, stakeholders, and competition a few of the questions we hear most are: What do I talk about? What if our board of directors is watching us? ” To understand this, let's first dig into the definition of authenticity and transparency.

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Brand Humanization: Transparency vs Authenticity

Social Media Today

What's the difference between 'transparency' and 'authenticity', and why does it matter? Take a listen to Pam Moore's latest podcast.

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Revealed: What Gen Z Gamers Really Think About Gaming, Brands, and Bitcoin

Bill Hartzer

The ZBD Gen Z Gamer Study, released today, offers a captivating glimpse into the world of 18-25-year-olds and their relationship with gaming, brands, and Bitcoin. For many, gaming is more than just entertainment; it’s a space where they can be their true selves, with 72% affirming they feel authentic while playing online.

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How Brands Can Approach Authenticity, Diversity, and Pride

Pixlee

In June of 2020, it became abundantly clear that any individual or brand with a platform must use it constructively or face public scrutiny. This concept is increasingly more important: brands cannot fake authenticity and diversity. The Duty to Represent Authentically. Authenticity here is key. Aspiring for Better.

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How to Build an Influential Brand Through Authentic Advocacy (including Social PR)

Waxing UnLyrical

The combination of these two developments has resulted in what is know as “authentic advocacy.” ” More than just a fancy marketing term, authentic advocacy encapsulates the heart of marketing strategy today: building a strong, influential brand by connecting with people. Tip #1: Seek Out Employee Evangelists.