Dave Fleet

MARCH 1, 2014

Over the last few years, social media has evolved away from this – away from personal interaction, and towards what is increasingly push marketing. This early focus on relationships, reputation and engagement led social media to naturally lean towards driving loyalty and affinity with brands over time. Is this a good thing?

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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. hours on social media. Image source.

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Oktopost

MAY 12, 2021

It turns out that creating a brand community for your B2B company can give you that type of mouthwatering ROI. . B2B businesses need to foster a strong spirit of community to serve their clients and customers better. Two out of every three customers will choose to purchase from a company where they feel they have brand loyalty.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 6, 2023

There lies the magic of B2B influencer marketing. Influencer marketing has long been a staple for business-to-consumer (B2C) brands looking to cultivate more authentic connections with their audience. It’s time for B2B brands to embrace the power of influencers. What is B2B influencer marketing?

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Janet Fouts

JULY 13, 2020

As responsible and conscious marketers we are taking a closer look at how marketing is handing issues of culture, diversity and inclusion, especially on social media (this is mindful social after all!). Aleya Harris is the founder and owner of Flourish Marketing. linkedin.com/company/flourish-marketing-co/.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 9, 2024

Here’s a bit of trivia to use with your non-marketing friends: the word podcast comes from the combination of two words: iPod + broadcast. Unlike iPods, podcasts have grown into a steady channel that brands and creators continue to invest budget in for both production and sponsorship costs as part of their marketing plans.

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Webbiquity SMM

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Nearly three-quarters of companies plan to maintain or grow their content marketing teams over the next year. And lead gen campaigns on Facebook and Instagram are 10X more expensive than brand awareness advertising. Here are 25 key findings, facts, and stats from these insight-packed content and social media marketing reports.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 30, 2022

Discord is the future of online communities. Gen Z, in particular, is opting to spend time in smaller, private online communities. Marketers, creators and community builders looking to future proof themselves should take a moment to reflect—are you part of that “digital campfire?” ” The answer is likely…no.

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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. This is where customer marketing comes in. Customer marketing is one of the most powerful ways you can forge and feed connections with your current audience base. What is customer marketing?

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Webbiquity SMM

MAY 9, 2023

Goal-setting is the foundation of any successful social media (or any other type of) marketing campaign. Having clarity on marketing goals is an important first step, but creating a realistic plan for achieving them is essential. These are among the key questions for marketers to ask when determining how best to reach their goals.

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Sociallyin Insider Blog

JUNE 5, 2024

SUMMARY The Power Of Digital Marketing For Businesses The Shift From Traditional To Digital Marketing The Advantages Of Digital Marketing Over Traditional Methods The Projected Growth Of The Digital Advertising And Marketing Market Leveling the Playing Field for Small Businesses How Digital Marketing Enables Small Businesses to Compete with Larger (..)

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Audiense

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Whether you’re a professional who wants to promote your services or a business that wants to market your brand, growing your Twitter following is one of the important first steps. But growing your community on Twitter is easier said than done, sometimes taking years just to gain a few thousand followers.

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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

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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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. Culture is one of the largest components of how people communicate.

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Audiense

OCTOBER 26, 2021

How can you effectively turn a social media audience into a passionate, engaged community? In this series, we’re talking to real marketers and brands about how they did it. In our previous blog, we focused on creating meaningful conversation.

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Sprout Social

MAY 9, 2024

The brands are the DJs, guiding the tone of the party with music (products) while consumers are the crowd. Trendsetters and culture drivers like Lia have made influencer marketing an essential piece to social media strategies. We’ll explore five influencer marketing trends shaping the social media landscape in 2024.

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, it’s important for Indigenous people (and, frankly, for non-Indigenous people) to see businesses and brands honour those who lost their lives through the 165-year program of assimilation. What role should brands play on social media on September 30? View this post on Instagram.

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Ignite Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Brands know by now that their presence on social media is more important than ever — 2022 proves that fact. The social media landscape is seen as an ever-changing field, not to mention a growing market of $221.29 It’s essential for brands to stay on top of the ever-evolving trends to get an edge over their competitors. .

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Social Media Strategies Summit

AUGUST 15, 2023

Higher education marketers are busy, so finding the time to keep up with the latest industry developments can be challenging. How are external trends and events going to affect your broader marketing strategy? Here are ten higher education marketers you should start following right now. Figuring that stuff out can be tough.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Social media marketers understand the power of community more than most. But for a long time, communities built specifically for them have been few and far between. Since its public launch in April 2023 , The Arb community has experienced remarkable growth in engagement, with membership consistently on the rise.

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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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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 4, 2023

But these are questions you have to answer; not just for your team and strategy, but for your leadership and teams beyond marketing. Sprout’s Tagging feature has changed the reporting game for many brands. One of their stand-out use cases is how they use their Tagging strategy for marketing campaign reporting. Let’s dive in.

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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. But how did they hit the marketing bullseye with their social handles? Let’s find out.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 29, 2024

Need to increase your share of voice in the UK market? Homegrown content creators engage their communities more deeply and get more impactful brand endorsements because of their strong, authentic relationships. For brands and marketers, Instagram is the place to be if you want to connect with UK audiences.

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Mindjumpers

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

The following post is part of the Mindjumpers Network series and written by Brand Care Manager, Marlene Friis. Being a global brand wanting to practice local community management, might seem like quite an unmanageable challenge. It is about matching the brand with the candidate that is considered the most suitable one of all.

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Socialmedia.biz

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

[ 2 February 2021 ] B2B Marketing , a trusted advisor to the global B2B marketing community, have launched Propolis , an online community aimed at boosting marketing performance and sharing of expertise. The community offers 4 tiers of membership, tied to the level of access to content.

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Bill Hartzer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

RedKangaroo has launched the world’s first “Organic Growth” Marketing Platform utilizing the power of social media. This platform empowers users to receive exclusive benefits such as discounts, special offers, cashback rewards, and unique experiences simply for advocating brands to their friends, family, and followers.

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Pixlee

MARCH 28, 2022

As the metaverse continues to grow and brands begin designing marketing strategies that align with it, it’s important to remember that social media is not the only approach to community-building. Hence, it is of the essence that you build your brand community closest to conversion. Channel-Agnostic Marketing.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

There isn’t much that gets consumers more excited than seeing a collaboration between their two favorite brands. Marketers are learning more about their target audiences and some of the most valuable information is what other brands they have their eyes on. What is a brand collaboration? How do brand collaborations work?

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Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The “One-Man” Social Media Team Regarding internal social media team structures, the proverbial One-Man Show is the most common, even among larger brands. Their title is usually Social Media Manager, Digital Manager, or Marketing Manager.

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Bill Hartzer

MAY 9, 2024

Deloitte’s latest research, “ 2023 Creator Economy in 3D ,” reveals a pivotal shift in consumer behavior and brand engagement. According to the study, a striking 60% of consumers are more likely to engage with a brand that aligns with a content creator they trust.

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Later

MAY 28, 2021

With over 756 million users , it’s full of opportunities for brand marketing. In this blog post, we’re sharing five ways you can use LinkedIn to market your brand and reach relevant audiences. How to Use LinkedIn for Marketing Your Brand . Share Your Brand Voice. Ready to get started? Let’s dive in!

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Sprout Social

APRIL 29, 2024

In this article, you’ll learn what an online reputation management service is, how they support businesses’ goals and our recommendations for the best providers in the market. Reputation management services protect your brand and help you maintain a positive and professional image through the following advantages.

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Pixlee

APRIL 6, 2020

Customer interactions with brands are becoming increasingly digital, and CPG brands are at the forefront of this digital transformation. As competition is picking up, brands are battling it out to create a unique identity as well as remain successful with their community. Why do businesses need to build a brand community?

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Amy Porterfield

MARCH 8, 2023

Listen on… How going against conventional business wisdom has served Jen Hatmaker really well My guest on this episode, Jen Hatmaker, has created something that so many personal brands strive to create – and that’s a highly engaged community that’s in it for the long-haul.

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Ignite Social Media

JULY 6, 2023

Most of these initial posts appear to be community-driven short-form content introducing the brand creatively to the platform. Of brands posting frequently, and because of the opportunity Threads has to “port over” Instagram followers, there is actually engagement on these posts. So What Should Your Brand Do?

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