Bill Hartzer

MAY 15, 2024

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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Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

As a social media marketer, it can be tempting to jump on every viral trend in hopes of riding that wave of engagement. However, not all trends are created equal when it comes to brand marketing. Choosing Trends That Align With Your Brand Goals The key to successfully using trends for your brand is relevance.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 21, 2018

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.

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Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

To grow your audience on social media, your content needs to be original, eye-catching, and engaging. We are sharing our top picks for most inspiring and engaging social media posts over the past month. Their post got a high level of engagement, including tons of reposts. That might sound hard to do, but don’t worry.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JANUARY 28, 2021

When it comes to using Instagram to market your brand, your follower count isn’t the be-all-end-all. Engagement is equally essential, if not more so. While having a high list of followers will get your content in front of more people, having better engagement gets those people to convert. Clarify Your Brand Voice.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In this new reality, brands must humanize and connect with their audiences more meaningfully. Enter brand storytelling. Brand stories help otherwise faceless organizations build an emotional connection with their audience, leading to higher engagement, loyalty, and sales. million followers on Instagram and 2.7

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Sherrilynne Starkie

APRIL 26, 2021

Almost 90 per cent of users are on the app multiple times a day delivering high engagement rate and content visibility. How a Brand can Make a Presence On TikTok. It gives brands authenticity, familiarity and builds trust. In fact, people will enjoy the brand experience more fully through other people’s content.

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Webbiquity SMM

JUNE 21, 2022

say strengthening their brand is a top business objective. However, while most focus on brand awareness, it’s crucial to understand that brand awareness alone doesn’t create conversions and sales. Brands compete for the attention of their customers in real-time, across various channels. Image credit: HubSpot.

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Oktopost

MAY 30, 2024

In today’s world, social activity goes beyond personal use—it’s a powerful asset for both employees and brands. Using social media professionally offers numerous benefits, boosting brand visibility and enhancing employee engagement.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

DECEMBER 15, 2022

And the best way to do that is to maximize your content marketing’s engagement potential. engagement refers to the ability of your content to encourage audiences to interact with it. One of the most effective ways to boost your content marketing’s engagement potential is to publish interactive posts. Get Interactive.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JULY 22, 2022

Today, it’s become integral to many brands’ marketing strategies — and it’s only getting more popular. It’s no surprise that Influencer Marketing Hub research revealed more than three-quarters of brands planned to spend their budget on influencer marketing in 2022, with two-thirds of marketers intending to increase spending on influencers.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 29, 2024

Homegrown content creators engage their communities more deeply and get more impactful brand endorsements because of their strong, authentic relationships. This shows that when influencers showcase a product or brand, their followers trust their recommendations and take action based on their endorsements.

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Later

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Authenticity on Instagram is all about being true to your brand voice and not being afraid to speak openly about the topics you care about. The power of authenticity on Instagram is massive. And when you commit to it, you have the opportunity to grow your Instagram account into a community of engaged followers.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 24, 2024

Let’s explore the layers of influencer-brand partnerships so you can build and nurture successful collaborations—and create content worthy of interrupting your audience’s scrolling time. What is an influencer-brand partnership? Some of the most successful examples of influencer marketing campaigns center on authenticity.

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Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 30, 2022

million users who “BeReal,” and other brands taking the format of the app onto other platforms (we’re looking at you, Instagram!), here’s some information to consider before your brand joins the quickly growing platform. This demographic is unsurprising, as the app caters to the generation’s desire for authenticity on social media.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

JANUARY 26, 2023

Facebook Pages used to be a lucrative way for brands to connect with customers on Facebook. However, pages have seen a decline in organic reach in recent years, with the average organic Facebook Page post now seeing an engagement rate of just 0.07%. Another way to reach and engage audiences on Facebook is through Community Groups.

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Mindjumpers

MAY 26, 2016

Because of its “in the moment” nature, Snapchat began as a more personal and authentic alternative to Instagram and all its filters. And somehow, the further development of Lenses has been successfully implemented and hasn’t damaged the spontaneous “here and now”, authentic feel – it has combined filters with real-time.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Instagram stories are a powerful feature to use to engage with your audience. And more opportunities to post means more opportunities to creatively engage with your audience. In this article, we’ll give you 39 engaging Instagram Story ideas to help spark more content ideas, without burning yourself out in the process.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 18, 2019

In 2017, my organization, Goodwill Industries International, then a 115-year-old social enterprise; one of the oldest 501 (c)(3) nonprofit brands; the leading workforce provider in North America; and the #1 brand doing the most good by enso and featured in Fast Company Magazine – faced a pretty significant challenge.

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Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

People go to Instagram to be inspired by others, including brands, that they care about. As marketers, it’s easy to get caught up in the cycle of pushing your brand’s message with the same content that you’re using for other marketing channels, but that doesn’t always work on Instagram. So how do you create authentic Instagram content?

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Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

One of the most common questions we get from clients is how to create branded TikTok videos. But creating high-quality branded TikTok content can be a challenge or a mystery for many brands. Who Can Brands Put in Their TikTok Videos? As a brand, figuring out who will be in your TikTok videos is important.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Social advocacy empowers employees to amplify your brand message in a way that’s consistent with your business’s voice and tone. Kick off your process by taking inspiration from these four brands that have mastered the art of employee amplification. And yet, social advocacy examples continue to be the exception.

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Sprout Social

MAY 19, 2021

Most consumers expect brands and companies with a social media presence to interact with their customers in meaningful ways. As social continues to evolve, the ways audiences engage with brands will grow alongside it. Why customer engagement is good for business. Choose a brand over the competition (77%).

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Social Media Strategies Summit

APRIL 21, 2023

Whereas you may have brainstormed your “regular” content weeks (or months) in advance, a well-timed response to a viral post or topic can be a shortcut to tons of impressions and engagement. Trends mean different things to different brands. Consumers crave authenticity.

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The Realtime Report

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Instagram Influencers with Up to 100K Followers have the Highest Average Engagement Rate of 6.89% Marketers are willing to dig deep into their pockets to promote on Instagram. Each month, more than 130 million Instagram users engage with shopping content and learn about brands and products in an authentic way without hard selling.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Audience engagement is all about the connection your audience feels with your brand and the actions they take as a result of it. In general, audience engagement, and social media engagement in particular, isn’t easy to come by. In this article, we’ll explore audience engagement benefits and strategies.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 4, 2023

When a brand is able to create positive buzz around their brand by just mentioning a product enhancement or product drop, you know they have a great marketing strategy behind them. But how are some brands, like Apple, able to attract new customers and elevate their positioning in the market with a simple announcement?

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Pam Moore

MAY 30, 2018

Do you need a personal brand as a working professional or business owner? Or is a personal brand only for narcissistic “online gurus” who yearn to be rich and super famous? News Flash: You have a brand regardless if you plan it or not. Your brand is what others think and say about you.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Investing in social media content should be a no-brainer for businesses trying to reach, engage, and convert their target audiences. However, the harsh truth is that creating winning social media content for your brand can be challenging. The result is a positive reputation of a trustworthy, customer-oriented brand.

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Ignite Social Media

MAY 25, 2021

Studies have shown Reels can serve as a valuable tool for your brand whether they are used as a testing space for TikTok or to add a little spice into your brand’s newsfeed. It’s especially worth keeping a close eye on for brands considering Reels ad options are on the horizon. That’s okay.

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Social Media Network Marketing

MARCH 11, 2024

Here's your arsenal of essential Dos to skyrocket your engagement and turn you into a social media slayer. Develop a Content Calendar to schedule regular posts and stay fresh in your audience's mind. (#HighQualityContent) Engagement - It's a Two-Way Street: Social media isn't a monologue, it's a dialogue!

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In marketing, brand awareness is a significant focus—in fact, it’s likely one of your main goals. 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. This is where customer marketing comes in.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 21, 2024

Looking to build buzz for your UK-based brand? The platform, known for its fast-moving trends and authentic content, is often tough for brands to break into. If you’re a brand looking to reach Gen Z or Gen Alpha consumers, you’ll likely be a hit on UK TikTok. For example, this video from creator @angelinina.pj

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Ignite Social Media

JUNE 10, 2022

Social holidays are a fun way for your brand to engage with your followers, spread a little cheer, and show some personality. In fact, there are some things your brand should absolutely not celebrate on social. . For example, restaurants, food brands, and cookware brands would have an obvious connection with World Chocolate Day.

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Ignite Social Media

MAY 13, 2024

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, social media has become a battleground for brands. Reactive social media strategy, the art of responding quickly and effectively to real-time events and conversations, can make or break a brand’s reputation. If you don’t show up for your audience, your competitors will.

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Oktopost

JANUARY 31, 2024

Since 84% of consumers trust endorsements from friends and family over traditional advertising, Employee advocacy has become an increasingly popular tactic for fostering authentic relationships with a broader audience and infusing a human touch into your brand by leveraging the influence and expertise of your employees.

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Bill Hartzer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Global social media giant Meta, renowned hospitality brand Miramar Group, and leading sports retailer Swire Resources Limited have joined forces with Omnichat, an all-in-one omnichannel messaging platform, to unveil the future of conversational commerce.

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