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Are you part of a retail business struggling to move away from traditional newspaper and magazine advertisements? Feeling overwhelmed by the shift to digital marketing and social media? You're not alone. Many brick-and-mortar stores face significant resistance to change. They rely on methods they’ve known for years, leaving them hesitant to embrace new platforms and strategies.
This hesitation can leave your business lagging behind, missing out on the vast potential and engagement that social media offers. How do you break through these barriers and convince your team to embrace this change?
Today's guest, Courtney McCoy, has successfully navigated this transition, turning resistance into results. As a seasoned social media manager, Courtney took a brick-and-mortar store from relying solely on print ads to achieving a 700% increase in organic reach through social media. Her expertise has brought life and engagement to traditional retail, making her a perfect guide for anyone facing this challenge.
Social Pulse Podcast host Mike Allton asked Courtney McCoy about:
🛍️ Overcoming Resistance to Change: Gain insights into convincing leadership and staff to embrace social media marketing.
🛍️ Effective Content Strategies: Learn about content creation tactics that drive significant engagement and organic reach.
🛍️ Community and Ad Management: Understand the importance of community management and running successful traffic ad campaigns.
Learn more about Courtney McCoy
Connect with Courtney McCoy on LinkedIn
Resources & Brands mentioned in this episode
Southeastern Salvage
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Show Notes & Transcript: https://www.agorapulse.com/blog/from-print-to-pixels-how-to-bring-old-school-retail-into-the-digital-age
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Have you ever found yourself frustrated by the ever-changing algorithms of social media? Or perhaps, you’ve witnessed fluctuating engagement rates that left you scratching your head? These challenges are all too familiar for social media marketers, especially in the retail sector. Navigating these hurdles requires not just technical know-how but also patience, passion, and a bit of intuition.
Our guest today, Sofia Vinitskaia, is no stranger to these challenges. As a marketing professional at JOELLE Collection, Sofia has faced and conquered numerous obstacles, from algorithm changes and influencer content delays to the unprecedented disruptions caused by COVID-19. Her journey offers invaluable insights and lessons on turning social media challenges into marketing wins.
Social Pulse Podcast host Mike Allton asked Sofia Vinitskaia about:
♉️Strategies for Overcoming Social Media Challenges: Practical tactics for dealing with algorithm changes, fluctuating engagement rates, and influencer content delays.
♉️The Importance of Patience and Passion: How patience and passion can help overcome social media marketing hurdles and lead to successful campaigns.
♉️Adapting to Crises and Unique Perspectives: Adapting social media strategies during crises like COVID-19 and leveraging unique backgrounds, such as economics, in marketing.
Learn more about Sofia Vinitskaia
Connect with Sofia Vinitskaia on LinkedIn
Resources & Brands mentioned in this episode
Joelle Collection
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Love Pop
Threads
Episode With Potter's Resorts: How to Turn a Crisis Into a Growth Opportunity
Show Notes & Transcript: https://www.agorapulse.com/blog/overcoming-social-media-setbacks-insights-in-retail
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Have you ever watched a commercial or read a blog post that really resonated with you, that told a story so compelling it made you feel connected to a brand on a personal level? That's the power of storytelling in marketing. For retail brands, crafting compelling narratives is more than just a strategy—it's a way to build strong, emotional connections with consumers.
Today's episode is all about storytelling in retail content marketing. We'll explore how to move beyond simply promoting products to creating stories that captivate and engage your audience. Our guest, Kaleigh Moore, is a seasoned content marketer who specializes in blog content creation and editing for retail and eCommerce brands. She’s here to share her insights and experiences on how storytelling can transform your marketing efforts.
Social Pulse Podcast host Mike Allton asked Kaleigh Moore about:
🛍️ The Importance of Storytelling in Retail Marketing: Listeners will understand why storytelling is crucial for retail brands and how it helps build strong emotional connections with consumers.
🛍️ Elements of a Compelling Retail Story: Insights into what makes a compelling story for retail content marketing, including the balance between promotional content and engaging narratives.
🛍️ Practical Tips for Smaller Brands: Practical advice on how smaller retail brands can leverage storytelling effectively in their content marketing, even with limited budgets.
Learn more about Kaleigh Moore
Connect with Kaleigh Moore on LinkedIn
Connect with Kaleigh Moore on X
Resources & Brands mentioned in this episode
Kaleigh Moore
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Forbes
Vogue Business
Adweek
Mad Men
Curie
Sarah Moret
Shark Tank
Grace Clark
Miri Rodriguez's book: Brand Storytelling
AI and Marketing Unpacked show, interview with Chris Penn
Fracture
SafeLite Auto Repair
Show Notes & Transcript: https://www.agorapulse.com/blog/understanding-the-role-of-storytelling-for-successful-retail-marketing
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Imagine having a front-row seat to the marketing strategies of some of the biggest retail brands in the world. You've seen their campaigns, bought their products, and maybe even wondered what goes on behind the scenes. What makes certain strategies soar while others fail to take flight?
Today, we're diving deep into the world of retail marketing with insights from someone who’s been at the helm of campaigns for brands like Crocs, KSwiss, and the Getty Museum Store.
What does it take to make a retail brand truly stand out? What marketing tactics lead to epic victories, and which ones missed the mark? These are the questions we’re diving into with our guest, Erik Huberman. Erik is the CEO and Founder of Hawke Media, a marketing powerhouse known for its innovative and data-driven approach.
Erik has seen first-hand what works and what doesn't when it comes to retail marketing. From viral campaigns to behind-the-scenes challenges, he's here to share insights and lessons learned from helping some of the most recognized retail brands achieve their marketing goals.
Social Pulse Podcast host Mike Allton asked Erik Huberman about:
♉️Insights into Successful Retail Marketing Strategies: Learn what marketing tactics have worked well for major retail brands like Crocs and KSwiss.
♉️Learning from Challenges and Failures: Hear candid stories about campaigns that didn’t go as planned and the lessons learned.
♉️The Role of Data and Influencer Marketing: Understand the importance of data-driven strategies and influencer marketing for retail brands.
Learn more about Erik Huberman
Connect with Erik Huberman on LinkedIn
Resources & Brands mentioned in this episode
Hawke Media
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Crocs
K Swiss
Getty Museum
Swag of the Month
Science
Dollar Shave Club
Ellie
Ballytotal Fitness
Target
Love Pop
Hawke AI
Bombas
Show Notes & Transcript: https://www.agorapulse.com/blog/success-and-struggle-marketing-insights-from-major-retail-brands
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Imagine walking into a store where every promotional sign you see is tailored just for you, recommending exactly what you need based on your past purchases and preferences. Now, picture that level of personalization extending to your online shopping experience. This isn't a distant future scenario but a present-day reality thanks to the power of generative AI in retail media networks. Major players like Amazon, Microsoft, and Walmart are leading this transformation, showcasing the monumental shifts in enhancing operations and revolutionizing customer experiences.
But what exactly is generative AI, and how is it being applied in retail media networks? Does it really hold the power to change the way retailers interact with customers? And more importantly, how can other brands, including smaller retail media networks, tap into this technology to stay competitive?
Our guest today is Eva Dong, a seasoned expert with a decade of AI and digital marketing experience. Eva has held transformative leadership positions at McKinsey & Company and Visa Inc., and is now an entrepreneur dedicated to bringing AI-driven marketing solutions to brands around the world. Eva, welcome to the show! We're excited to dive into the transformative power of Gen AI in retail media networks and how brands can leverage this technology to enhance their customer experiences and operations.
Social Pulse Podcast host Mike Allton asked Eva Dong about:
♉️Understanding the Role of Generative AI in Enhancing Customer Experiences: Listeners will gain insights into how generative AI is being used by leading companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Walmart to revolutionize customer interactions and engagement through personalized recommendations and tailored experiences.
♉️Practical Steps for Adopting AI in Retail Media Networks: The episode will offer actionable advice for smaller retail media networks on initial steps to integrate AI, including the necessary infrastructure, potential challenges, and strategies for effective implementation.
♉️The Future of AI in Retail Marketing: Eva Dong will share her expert perspective on the future role of AI in retail, including the impact on both front-end customer engagement and back-end operational efficiency, helping listeners stay ahead of the curve in AI-driven marketing innovations.
Learn more about Eva Dong
Connect with Eva Dong on LinkedIn
Connect with Eva Dong on X
Resources & Brands mentioned in this episode
McKinsey & Co
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Visa
ChatGPT
Dall-E
Midjourney
Sora
A Linkedin post by Eva Dong Eva Dong: AI-driven marketing, transforming retail media networks with Gen AI
Walmart Plus
Katie Richman
Loud Labs
The Social Media Hat Podcast: AI and Marketing Impact
The episode with Feedonomics
Azure Personalizer
A newsletter: Smart AI Marketing
Show Notes & Transcript: https://www.agorapulse.com/blog/revolutionizing-retail-making-sense-of-gen-ai-in-retail-media-networks
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In this engaging panel discussion, we let these retail industry experts give you their best marketing recommendations and predictions for the coming year. You'll leave this session feeling excited and empowered to tackle social media marketing in 2024
During this discussion originally recorded during Social Pulse Summit: Retail Edition, host Mike Allton brought in a variety of experts to weigh in on how the retail industry, and social media specifically, is changing.
Learn more about GUESTS
Connect with Mike Allton on LinkedIn
Connect with Robin Dimond on LinkedIn
Connect with Ron Thurston on LinkedIn
Connect with Miya Knights on LinkedIn
Connect with Hana Ben-Shabat on LinkedIn
Connect with Cathy Hotka on LinkedIn
Resources & Brands mentioned in this episode
Agorapulse
Fifth & Cor
OSSY
Retail Technology magazine
Gen Z Planet
Cathy Hotka & Associates
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Show Notes & Transcript: https://www.agorapulse.com/blog/social-media-trends-for-retail-what-you-need-to-know
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A panel of experts discussing various ways for businesses to use generative AI in their daily workflows. AI isn't scary, anyone can do it, and they should walk away with at least one practical action item they can implement today.
During this discussion originally recorded during Social Pulse Summit: Retail Edition, host Mike Allton brought in a variety of experts to weigh in on how AI is improving and impacting retail marketing.
Learn more about our guests:
Connect with Dustin W. Stout on LinkedIn
Connect with Kate Bradley Chernis on LinkedIn
Connect with Anne Cheng on LinkedIn
Resources & Brands mentioned in this episode
Magai
Lately
Supercharge Lab
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Jay Baer
Sigmund AI
Show Notes & Transcript: https://www.agorapulse.com/blog/generative-ai-and-its-impact-on-your-role-in-retail-marketing
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Have you ever felt bombarded by advertisements the second you scroll through your social media?
What if instead, you found posts that resonated with your personal experiences, or content that genuinely made you feel connected to a brand? Would you be more inclined to stay loyal to that brand? Today, we're challenging the conventional use of social media as merely a sales tool. Our guest, Caroline Shaheed, an expert in social media strategy for retail, brings us insightful perspectives on how shifting the focus from selling to connecting can transform customer loyalty and brand presence.
Caroline has demonstrated through her work that hard sales tactics on platforms like Instagram and Facebook might not be as effective unless you're on Pinterest, which plays by different rules. But why is Pinterest different? And how does Caroline use this to the advantage of the brands she works with? Listener, you might be surprised to learn the strategic pivots that could also benefit your brand.
Today, Caroline is here to distill her strategies and share why the mantra 'connect first, sell later' could be your key to success. Stay tuned as we dive deeper into this approach, backed by compelling results and transformative insights.
Social Pulse Podcast host Mike Allton asked Caroline Shaheed about:
♉️Understanding the Importance of Connection Over Sales: The audience will learn why building genuine connections with customers on social media is more effective for long-term brand loyalty than direct selling tactics. Caroline will share how brands can achieve this shift in focus and the positive impacts it can have on their overall marketing strategy.
♉️Insights into Platform-Specific Strategies: Caroline will provide insights into why platforms like Pinterest can effectively use direct selling strategies, contrasting this with other social media platforms where engagement and content resonance are crucial. This will help listeners tailor their approaches based on platform-specific nuances.
♉️Leveraging Analytics to Refine Social Strategies: Listeners will gain an understanding of how to use analytics not just to measure outcomes but to inform and drive future content strategies. Caroline will discuss the role of data in crafting content that truly resonates with the target audience, which is key for authentic connection and engagement.
Learn more about Caroline Shaheed
Connect with Caroline Shaheed on LinkedIn
Connect with Caroline Shaheed on X
Connect with Caroline Shaheed on Instagram
Resources & Brands mentioned in this episode
Indigo Books & Music
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Nike
Capcut Filter
Microsoft Canada
Dasani
Nestle
Love Pop
Previous episode with Jenna Galardi from Feedonomics
Show Notes & Transcript: https://www.agorapulse.com/blog/shift-to-connection-basedmarketing
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Social platforms like Facebook and TikTok have created the capability to sell your products right on the platform, empowering your target audience to buy quickly and easily. But keeping large catalogs of products updated, and synced across multiple platforms, can be challenging. Furthermore, the social activity itself can be different when we don’t have to try to drive a customer to a website.
Join us as we discuss these challenges and more with Jenna Galardi, Feedonomics Director of Omnichannel Growth, in this interview recorded during Social Pulse Summit: Retail Edition.
Jenna Galardi has over a decade of experience helping businesses grow online. Whether the business is a startup or a Fortune 100 company, they rely on Jenna’s expertise as a growth accelerator. From award-winning website design and development to inbound marketing tactics of search engine optimization, content creation, pay-per-click, email marketing, social media, and influencer marketing - she loves connecting businesses to the right customers online. In her current role as Director of Omnichannel Growth, she leads the consultation practice and Omnichannel Certified Agency Program at Feedonomics. Focusing on helping merchants strengthen their online presence and adopt social commerce, marketplaces, and product feed optimization solutions to scale their growth
Social Pulse Podcast host Mike Allton asked Jenna Galardi about:
♉️Why syncing product feeds to social media is critical today
♉️How to optimize social shopping across networks
♉️What retail social media managers can look forward to in the future
Learn more about Jenna Galardi
Connect with Jenna Galardi on LinkedIn
Resources & Brands mentioned in this episode
Feedonomics
BigCommerce
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Chanel
Feelist
Google Shopping
Impact.com
Taylor Tomlinson
Show Notes & Transcript: https://www.agorapulse.com/blog/product-feed-management
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In NLP, we talk about how important it is to build rapport with other people in order to effectively communicate - the more someone else knows, likes and trusts you, the more likely they are to do business with you. And we teach tactics like matching & mirroring, making eye contact, and more, to facilitate rapid rapport building.
When it comes to social media, utilizing those kinds of tactics is challenging - if not impossible - and yet we still need to build relationships with our audience and connect with them, don’t we?
How are we supposed to create connections with people digitally, and how, as social media and community managers, can we ensure these efforts benefit the brand?
That’s what Dana Malstaff is here to help us with.
Dana is the Founder of Boss Mom and creator of Nurture to Convert. She is a mother, author, speaker, podcaster, and movement maker. She believes that too many brilliant moms are struggling to figure out how to grow their business while balancing all that is required to be a good mom, partner, and woman. Dana teaches Nurture Marketing to thousands of Boss Moms so they can authentically get visible and grow their business even with their inconsistent schedules.
Social Pulse Podcast host Mike Allton asked Dana Malstaff about:
♉️The importance of building a Loyalty Engine within your audience
♉️How to market your brand so that your audience feels seen
♉️Why building a movement is so important, and where to start
Learn more about Dana Malstaff
Connect with Dana Malstaff on LinkedIn
Connect with Dana Malstaff on Facebook
Resources & Brands mentioned in this episode
Boss Mom
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Nurture to Convert
Azul Terronez
Boss Mom book
Circle App
Boss Mom Plus
Mark Schaeffer
Alex Hermozi
Nordstrom
Crock pot
Show Notes & Transcript: https://www.agorapulse.com/blog/connecting-with-your-audience
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Pinterest has nearly 500 million users worldwide and generated over $3 billion in revenue in 2023.
Retail social media marketers cannot afford to ignore this platform.
And yet it remains elusive to so many. Between the recommended tall images, to distributing content to boards within an account, aspects of Pinterest remain just different enough that many marketers avoid it in favor of more typical Facebook or even Instagram.
Is that a mistake? How should marketers approach Pinterest and, if it’s a new platform to the organization, where should we begin?
That’s what Alexx Wells is here to help us with.
Alexx is a full-time freelancer with over 800 clients from all around the world. I first met her while partnering with Fiverr on our Agency Summit: Pinterest Edition virtual event, where she was brought in by Fiverr as a shining example of their freelance platform, and the amazing work she does for clients, particularly with Pinterest. She’s completely self-taught and has demonstrated an incredible level of creativity and passion, which we now get to benefit from.
Social Pulse Podcast host Mike Allton asked Alexx Wells about:
♉️How Pinterest is different from other mainstream social networks
♉️Which aspects of Pinterest are particularly well-suited for retail marketing
♉️How social media managers need to approach Pinterest today
Learn more about Alexx Wells
Connect with Alexx Wells on LinkedIn
Follow Guiding Creatives on YouTube
Resources & Brands mentioned in this episode
Guiding Creatives
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Jeff Sieh
The Manly Pinterest Tips Show
Feedonomics
Shopify
Pin Inspector
Udemy
Show Notes & Transcript: https://www.agorapulse.com/blog/pinterest-for-retail-social-media-marketing-tactics-that-work
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As retailers, we know that segmenting audiences works. We group similar items together in our stores, alongside other items that would be of interest to the same shoppers.
Yet for some reason, when it comes to social media, all too often we think too broadly about our planned activities and strategies.
We assume that everyone on social media, at that very moment, is a potential customer.
Why is audience identification and targeting so important on social media, and how can we get started as social media and community managers?
That’s what Chiara Gianelli is here to help us with.
Chiara launched A Matter of Nourishment with a clear goal: to help people improve their relationship with food. Initially, she focused on educating people with recipes, photos, and useful tips. However, this quickly expanded as she discovered something missing in the food, beverage, and wellness market. Brands were struggling to stand out and compete. Pretty yet soulless visuals weren’t cutting it — they needed to serve a strategic purpose and tell a story. Whether through attention-grabbing visuals or scroll-stopping social media content, Chiara helps brands find their voice, tell their story, and connect with their audience.
Social Pulse Podcast host Mike Allton asked Chiara Gianelli about:
♉️Why audience determination is critical, even on social media
♉️How retail brands can approach social media differently
♉️Why the key steps are for social media & community managers
Learn more about Chiara Gianelli
Connect with Chiara Gianelli on LinkedIn
Resources & Brands mentioned in this episode
A Matter of Nourishment
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A previous episode with Briana Vela from JCPenney quoted
Airtable
HeyOrca
Canva
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Rush
Adobe Premier Pro
HubSpot Newsletter
Sprout Social Newsletter
HeyOrca Newsletter
Sugar Punch Marketing
A R I Y H
Show Notes & Transcript: https://www.agorapulse.com/blog/how-to-identify-and-target-retail-audiences-on-social-media
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With nearly 2 billion users, over half of whom have made an impulse purchase, TikTok is clearly a dominating platform for retail brands. But did you know that studies are showing that TikTok audiences, Gen Z in particular, are increasingly using that platform as a search engine, rather than Google or alternatives?
Have you considered whether or how your content and products might appear in a TikTok search… or not?
How do we make sure it’s our brand and products and solutions that show up when our target audience is searching on TikTok? How do we modify our TikTok strategy to accomplish multiple goals?
That’s what Wave Wyld is here to help us with.
Wave is a TikTok Marketing & Trends Expert. She has helped thousands of creators and business owners grow their TikTok accounts with a “Content First” & “Community Approach” so that they can make more impact and profit. She launched a brand on TikTok as the “Queen of Trend Alerts” which then started the movement of “Trend Alert” style videos that have become a mainstay within the social media industry. Wave participates in creator community programs with TikTok & YouTube, and regularly appears in National Media, top-rated podcasts, and social media summits.
Social Pulse Podcast host Mike Allton asked Wave Wyld about:
♉️What exactly is TikTok SEO?
♉️Why should retail Social Media Managers integrate it into their strategy?
♉️How your TikTok video strategy should be modified
Learn more about Wave Wyld
Connect with Wave Wyld on LinkedIn
Connect with Wave Wyld on TikTok
Resources & Brands mentioned in this episode
WaveWyld.com
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Shopify
Feedonomics
Previous episode cited
Five Below
Julia Wolf
Creator Search Insights Tool
Neal Schaffer
TweetDeck
Hootsuite
ChatGPT
Gemini
Perplexity
Midjourney
Canva
Adobe Creative Suit
Riverside
Magai
Anthropic
Social Media Examiner
Social Media Today
Google Alerts
Business Insider
Morning Brew
Social Pulse Podcast Retail Edition on Apple
Show Notes & Transcript: https://www.agorapulse.com/blog/seo-for-tiktok-how-social-media-managers-can-drive-more-product-views
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Social media marketing has come a long way.
Mixed Reality. Artificial Intelligence. Wearables…. And that’s just the last three months.
For retail marketers, developments like these are not just fads, they’re challenges to be met, understood, and potentially leveraged as opportunities.
But how do you know what new features or apps should be leaned into, and which ones should be ignored? How do you not only keep up with all the developments to Facebook and the rest of Meta’s family of apps, but position yourself to actually come out ahead?
That’s what Mari Smith is here to help us with.
Often referred to as “the Queen of Facebook,” Mari Smith is widely known as the Premier Facebook Marketing Expert and a top Social Media Thought Leader. Forbes describes Mari as, “… the preeminent Facebook expert. Even Facebook asks for her help.” IBM named Mari as one of seven women that are shaping digital marketing. She is an in-demand keynote speaker, dynamic live webinar host, savvy corporate social media strategist and trainer, and popular brand ambassador, and someone I’ve personally turned to for years as a voice of reason when it comes to Facebook and Meta.
Social Pulse Podcast host Mike Allton asked Mari Smith about:
♉️ Where Facebook marketing is headed
♉️ What impact Meta AI may have on retail marketing
♉️ How retail social media managers can keep up & get ahead
Learn more about Mari Smith
Connect with Mari Smith on LinkedIn
Connect with Mari Smith on Facebook
Resources & Brands mentioned in this episode
Mari Smith International, Inc
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Social media examiner
Paul Roetze
Google Gemini
ChatGPT
Llama 3
Sora
Mark Schaeffer's blog
Magai
DALI 3
MidJourney
Cushion Lab
Canva's user group
Previous episode with Jen Herman
Keap
Leadpages
Perplexity
MetaAI
Fathom
HeyGen
Molly Mahoney
Facebook earnings call
Mark Zuckerberg
Adam Mosseri
Google Plus
marismith.com
Show Notes & Transcript: https://www.agorapulse.com/blog/facebook-marketing-for-retail/
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For retail brands, it’s not enough to post to social media once a week. In fact, that’s such a ridiculous idea that you probably laughed a little to yourself when I suggested it.
Or you may have cried a little too because it’s true! Retail brands have to be active and publish regularly - at a far higher rate than other industries. And it’s not enough to just spam edited product images, is it? Audiences want to be educated and entertained, which means we have to create a lot of engaging content.
How do we keep feeding the beast of social media while at the same time maintaining high levels of creativity and engagement?
That’s what Julia Wolf is here to help us with by telling her story.
With 7 years of in-house and agency design and social media experience, she has worked to produce creative solutions for a variety of clients ranging from small nonprofits to large Fortune 500 companies. Julia now serves as the Social Media Content Developer at Five Below. Since joining the company in July 2022, she has contributed to the brand's rapid social media growth, creating content for Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
Social Pulse Podcast host Mike Allton asked Julia Wolf about:
♉️ Why it’s a necessity to create high volumes of content
♉️ The strategies & tactics to help with that much content
♉️ How to still be focused on encouraging engagement
Learn more about Julia Wolf
Connect with Julia Wolf on LinkedIn
Follow Julia
https://www.instagram.com/norulesjulez/
https://www.tiktok.com/@norulesjulez
Resources & Brands mentioned in this episode
Five Below
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Show Notes & Transcript: https://www.agorapulse.com/blog/content-for-retail-insights/
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When I was growing up, the moment we looked forward to the most every year was Christmas morning, waking up to piles of wrapped gifts around the Christmas tree. The second most important moment was always, months earlier, when we’d get the JCPenney catalog and fight for the turn to spend hours poring over and circling all the toys we hoped Santa would bring us.
So much has changed since those years, from how products are shared and marketed, to how brands like JCPenney are even perceived. And before you think, oh, that’s just a problem for former brick and mortar brands, stop and realize that we’re in the midst of the fourth industrial revolution thanks to AI, and things are changing once more.
What lessons can we take from brands who have been through incredible shifts in society and are still standing? What are some of the challenges they faced, and how did they overcome them?
That’s what Briana Vela is here to help us with.
Briana is a Texan native from Grand Prairie who brings her vibrant energy to JCPenney as their Social Media Content Senior Specialist. Graduating from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Spanish, Briana has spent seven dynamic years navigating the digital landscape. Along the way, she's dipped her toes into diverse industries including sports, restaurants, hair, and retail, honing her craft. Currently, she's pouring her creativity into crafting engaging content for the iconic retailer, JCPenney, adding her unique touch to the brand's online presence.
Social Pulse Podcast host Mike Allton asked Briana Vela about:
♉️ The challenges facing iconic retail brands today
♉️ How to approach social media in a way that resonates
♉️ Why Gen Z presents different challenges and opportunities
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Show Notes & Transcript: https://www.agorapulse.com/blog/social-pulse-podcast-ep-4-2/
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According to PwC’s Global Crisis and Resilience Survey 2023, 69% of business leaders reported experiencing a crisis over a period of five years. And yet, only 35% of survey respondents have a crisis response plan that is crisis-agnostic.
Odds are, you and your organization fall into that bravely ill-prepared lot that haven’t taken the time to put together a plan for when a crisis hits.
How will you know when a crisis is happening? What will you post to social media? How will you respond to comments and backlash?
That’s what Chad Israel is here to help us with.
Chad is currently serving as the LinkedIn Channel Lead at Microsoft where he is guiding strategy for Metaverse Marketing, Social Strategy, Influencer Marketing, Crisis Management, Media Relations, and top of funnel marketing initiatives. He is a results-driven Marketing Executive with a proven track record of creating award winning integrated marketing strategies for brands, and he is known for being able to break down strategy into small bites leading to tactics that are simple to execute and measure.
Social Pulse Podcast host Mike Allton asked Chad Israel about:
♉️ Why crisis management planning is critical
♉️ How to prepare for a social media crisis
♉️ What to do when you’re in the middle of it
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Resources & Brands mentioned in this episode
Microsoft
PwC’s Global Crisis and Resilience Survey 2023
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Show Notes & Transcript: https://www.agorapulse.com/blog/social-media-crisis-management-tips-social-pulse-podcast-ep-3
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How do you get someone to buy a product when you can’t include a link in the post?
That’s one of the fundamental questions, and challenges, when it comes to leveraging Instagram for a brand. And when your brand is all about selling lots of products, like all of us in retail are, that’s rough!
And yet, Instagram has over 1.7 billion active shoppers on the platform - customers who are actively buying products from you or your competitors. How does that even work? How can retail social media managers drive real business results using Instagram?
That’s what Jenn Herman is here to help us with.
Jenn Herman is a social media consultant, speaker, and globally recognized Instagram expert. She is a sought-after and international speaker providing tips, resources, and training for organizations of all sizes that need to structure their social media strategies. Jenn has been featured in Inc., Fox News, BBC News, Entrepreneur, HuffPost, and numerous other podcasts and publications. She is the author of “Instagram for Dummies”, “Instagram for Business for Dummies”, and she’s one of my brilliant and amazing co-authors on “The Ultimate Guide to Social Media Marketing”.
Social Pulse Podcast host Mike Allton asked Jenn Herman about:
♉️ Which Instagram features have the highest conversion rates
♉️ How retail SMMs can effectively use Reels to drive ROI
♉️ Why Instagram DMs are the savvy SMM’s secret weapon
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JennsTrends.com
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Show Notes & Transcript: https://www.agorapulse.com/blog/social-pulse-podcast-ep-2/
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Influencer marketing has grown into a $21 billion industry which likely isn’t a surprise to you. What may be a surprise is that 60% of brands work with at least 10 influencers!
That’s a lot of external advocates to have to identify, manage, build processes for, and execute campaigns with. Building out a formal influencer or ambassador community is a lot of work and can be extremely challenging to those new to the practice.
Where do we start? What are some potholes to avoid?
That’s what Jeremy Linaburg is here to help us with.
Jeremy is a social media and community-building nerd. After undergrad, he loved marketing so much that he got his master’s in marketing from the College of William & Mary. Jeremy is the Social Media Specialist for SwimOutlet and Sporti, both of which are competitive swim-focused retail companies. As a social media specialist, Jeremy is in charge of curating and managing all social platforms for both accounts, along with assisting with their ambassador community. He’s worked with Andrew & Pete, Andrew Davis, and many other communities.
Social Pulse Podcast host Mike Allton asked Jeremy Linaburg about:
♉️ Why is managing multiple influencers and ambassadors such a challenge?
♉️ What details and processes social media & community managers should be mindful of
♉️ How to invest in these ambassadors to create a successful program
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Resources & Brands mentioned in this episode
SwimOutlet
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Show Notes & Transcript: https://www.agorapulse.com/blog/social-pulse-podcast-ep-1/
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