Hootsuite

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The success of your brand depends on their good word. That’s why customer advocates — those who shout their love for your brand — are worth their weight in sales. Consumers trust what other consumers say over a brand’s own marketing. Consumers trust what other consumers say over a brand’s own marketing. Hint: Listen up.

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Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Event marketing is planning and executing an event with the goal of promoting a brand and its products and services. Events are opportunities for building brand awareness, engaging target audiences including new and existing customers, and generating leads. Food/beverage. This goes far beyond room rental fees.

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Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Brands in ecommerce have the wonderful advantage of having access to a broader number of consumers than their local counterparts. Consumers, no matter their identity, are looking for an answer to this fundamental question: is this brand for people like me? Signals That Tell Ecommerce Customers a Brand Is for Them 1.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Brand mentions on social media are the new word of mouth. They give more visibility into opportunities for brand amplification, but also reveal potential risks and crises, making them a key aspect of social media listening. In this article, we’ll define the different types of brand mentions and show you how to monitor them.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 12, 2024

We unpack how your brand can use these examples to spark your own scroll-stopping ideaswhile maximizing your budget and doing more with less. In this end-of-year lineup, were sharing the best brands on social media in 2024, according to members of Team Sprout. Maybe the occasional irreverent or sexually explicit brand voice.

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Martech

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Surprisingly, the number of marketers willing to use AI-generated content if brand suitability could be verified dropped from 66% to 50%. The Food Group is donating to World Central Kitchen’s US hurricane relief efforts for every gift wrapped. It considers brand guidelines and audience data for optimal impact. AdCreative.ai

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Sprout Social

APRIL 28, 2025

But unlike other social platforms, where engagement might be more straightforward, Reddit’s community-first culture requires brands to earn users’ trust by providing real value. million daily userseach day, with 42 million app downloads in 2024 2 million websites linking to Reddit pages as of March 2025 So how should brands post?

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Martech

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Zero-party data is a valuable asset for brands, as it consists of information that customers intentionally and proactively share. For instance, a beauty brand might ask customers to take a quiz to find their ideal skincare routine. This helps brands tailor their marketing efforts accordingly. Here are some common examples: 1.

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Martech

AUGUST 1, 2024

But as we dive into generative AI tools like ChatGPT, it doesn’t take long to realize AI can yield lackluster results, inconsistent and off-brand content and campaigns that feel average. They become obsessed with how it can create productivity. They are both fast food companies using AI technology during the food ordering process.

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Martech

JANUARY 3, 2025

When planning a conference, most teams start with the big-picture items: venue, food and beverage and production. However, leading user conferences often invest a third of the budget or more in production. However, leading user conferences often invest a third of the budget or more in production.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Almost a third of brands signing deals with influencers over the last 12 months had no such deals in 2023 or 2022 according to tracking by sports and entertainment intelligence platform SponsorUnited. Brands are constantly seeking the next big, untapped voice — and today, that’s almost always an influencer.” Which new brands?

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 23, 2024

We unpack how your brand can use these examples to spark your own scroll-stopping ideas—while maximizing your budget and doing more with less. According to the Q4 2024 Sprout Social Pulse Survey, 89% of consumers anticipate brand content will impact their purchase decisions this holiday season. But Lowe’s isn’t just a Halloween haven.

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Martech

MARCH 5, 2025

Ecommerce may be thriving, but brick-and-mortar retail remains a critical brand touchpoint. Companies like Netflix and Wayfair are proving that physical stores arent just about transactions theyre influential brand ambassadors that shape perception and loyalty. In todays digital world, its about branding and customer engagement.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As brands continue to rely on multiple social media accounts to reach audiences and grow, influencers have become a fundamental part of successful digital strategies. It’s not hard to see why— Influencer marketing can increase your brand’s reach, engagement and overall credibility. Check out their profiles, posts and engagement rates.

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Customers.ai

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Meta ads have become the go-to platform for DTC brands looking to get right in front of their customers. We’ve gathered insights from 101 top-performing DTC brands and broken down their winning formulas into three simple strategies. So let’s dive in and see how these brands are making Meta ads work in their favor.

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Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Like a tree falling in the woods, if you plan a product launch without spreading the word — will anyone use it? Whether you're launching something huge, something small, or you're updating a current offering, you'll want to start your preparation well in advance of the launch date with a product launch checklist. Probably not.

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Sprout Social

APRIL 10, 2025

From comedy sketches to UK foods, here are the 15 UK TikTok trends impacting the app at the moment. If your brand wants to participate in a trend, time is of the essence. The influence of UK food TikTok and creative food recipes When it comes to TikTok trends, food is one of the most influential categories for UK users.

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Hubspot Marketing

AUGUST 20, 2024

In an age of push notifications and constant connection, buyers have come to expect quick answers from brands. Turn product content into marketing promotional materials. So far, we’ve just talked about how you can use AI to be more productive and effective, but why not make it a part of what you put out into the world as well?

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Hubspot Marketing

JULY 21, 2023

The right video can boost a product's visibility and push it to its target audience. Therefore, marketers must have a firm grasp of a product video and how to create an exceptional one. Additionally, we have a list of impressive product videos for inspiration. What is a product video? Include context.

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Martech

JANUARY 22, 2025

RMNs let brands reach consumers with laser-like precision when they are ready to buy. At The MarTech Conference , Ted Svikas, Amplitude’s field CTO, used the story of Ben & Jerry’s partnership with the Asian food delivery giant Foodpanda to demonstrate how RMNs can revolutionize advertising as we know it.

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Hootsuite

APRIL 2, 2025

And effective brand storytelling is the secret to success on social media and beyond. Before checking in to the hospitality industry (pun very much intended), Reynolds worked for other global brands, including Disney and Toyota. And for every brand hes worked with, storytelling has been an important marketing strategy.

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Martech

JULY 23, 2024

A good stock photo can capture your brand’s message, reducing the need for lengthy descriptions and allowing space for prominent “Buy now” buttons, especially when lead generation pressure is high. The images no longer match the restaurant’s brand or location. The stock can, as they say, stock up.

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Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Visual storytelling allows brands to connect with audiences on an emotional and personal level by sharing stories accompanied by stunning imagery. Visual storytelling can build an authentic, emotional connection between your brand and its audience, leading to loyal consumers who are invested in your story, products, and services.

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Martech

AUGUST 20, 2024

Over 90% of parents think brands that advertise alongside children’s and family content are more trustworthy than brands that advertise in other environments. Let’s be honest, it’s a result that’s not going to be relevant to every brand. Brands that do advertise on HappyKids. Food and restaurants.

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Hubspot Marketing

JULY 12, 2024

At first you have to welcome everyone, take their jackets, and offer them food or a drink. The SPACES model is a fantastic framework to help brands determine how the community can help the business with a specific focus.” They can share thoughts on how to improve your products or ideas for innovation.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 13, 2025

We unpack how your brand can use these examples to spark your own scroll-stopping creative ideaswhile maximizing your budget and doing more with less. We help you envision how social can increase your brands awareness, foster community engagement and grow the bottom line.

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Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 11, 2024

And in others, the inner workings and processes have been considerably more intricate, sometimes including a product manufacturer, global distributor, and hundreds of independent retail organizations operating around the world. Put simply, when B2B2C marketing is utilized effectively, everybody wins.

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Backlinko

APRIL 29, 2025

Get started with our free Keyword Research Planner Template for ecommerce brands. Why Ecommerce Brands Need Keyword Research Keyword research reveals how your customers search, think, and make buying decisions online. When they search for best running shoes for flat feet,” they’re comparing different products.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Many leading brands rely on influencer marketing to raise awareness about their products, build brand recognition and increase their overall sales. Regardless of product, partnering with an influencer can get your business in front of the right audience. With Sprout, you can filter search results based on brand affinity.

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Martech

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Impact over features They’re less interested in what a product does and more focused on its impact. Key takeaway: 62% of Gen Z buyers prefer sustainable brands and 73% will pay more for sustainable products. Community over competition Gen Z views brands as community facilitators.

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Backlinko

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

People still want great products, fair prices, convenient access, and compelling reasons to buy. We’re talking about: What you’re selling (product) How much it costs (price) Where people can buy it (place) How you tell people about it (promotion) Simple, right? Your product stands out. But product and price are off.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

But at the same time, brands and influencers must be upfront about partnerships to avoid hefty penalties. In this article, we’ll break down the FTC influencer guidelines, why they matter and the branded content policies for each major social media network. You want your influencer partnerships to feel natural and engaging.

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Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Marketing then becomes a guide, directing customers, partners, and employees into a comprehensive, unified brand experience. Marketing, sales, customer support, product development: each department was accountable to the company in total but operated within their own walls. Consider a brand like Apple from this holistic perspective.

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 10, 2025

And that time is now, because data storytelling isnt a fairytale: its an effective visual marketing strategy that can help you build trust, engagement, and sales for your brand. We sat down with Vancouver-based digital marketing manager Leeann Froese of Town Hall Brands for expert insight on every chapter of data storytelling.

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Martech

AUGUST 13, 2024

Companies, faced with rising costs, responded with price hikes, product shrinkage and similar tactics, eroding consumer trust. Listen, learn, respond Last year, there were several incidents where large groups of consumers used social media to complain about brand problems. Gil’s authentic self was a perfect fit and he was hired.

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Martech

APRIL 7, 2025

They focus on companies that offer similar products or services, but customers don’t make decisions based on industry categories. Traditionally, competition means anyone offering the same product or service: Burger King competes with McDonald’s. We didn’t want our trip to end at some crummy fast-food joint.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

As such, good engagement serves as social proof and reflects positively on your brand authenticity. People may feel more comfortable trusting your brand because so many others are engaging with it. The RivalIQ study found that the median Instagram engagement rate for the top 25% of brands is 1.02%.

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