Social Media Branding Strategy

Social media have changed the way brands and consumers interact with each other. This revolution has forced many companies to utilize social media platforms in their marketing plans, but they also tend to forget that these new tools require the companies to change and modify their marketing efforts to better suit social media. In this chapter, social media marketing strategies and frameworks that should be adopted by brand managers and marketers are explored briefly and social media platforms are categorized into different groups so that managers can get a better picture of the practices that each group require in order to produce the best results for the brands.

Social media platforms have become a powerful marketing tool for brands in order to reach new audiences and engage with them. Creative content is a vital part of social media marketing strategies, as innovative content can attract more users and improve brand health. In this chapter, the channels and creative strategies that are being utilized by marketers in social media are explored, and brand health, which is how the brand is evaluated by consumers, is examined. Brand health is an indicator for brand equity in the long run, and as such, the impact of social media marketing on it should be considered by managers.


2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 102-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Fahmi Al-Zyoud

It has been suggested that social media marketing may be inclined more towards functional branding than intentional branding. The present study empirically examined the relationship between social media marketing strategies, intentional branding and functional branding with a view to determining where social media marketing strategies are more strongly inclined towards intentional than functional branding. Quantitative data were collected from 133 participants from Jordan marketing departments using questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS. The results of the study confirmed the relationship between social media marketing strategies. However, results showed that social media marketing strategies are more strongly inclined towards intentional branding than functional branding suggesting that social media marketing strategies are oriented towards intentional branding. The study recommends examining the idea of intentional branding and its role in controlling the image of the brand among customers.


2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 41-56
Author(s):  
Rashmiranjan Choudhury ◽  
Priyakrushna Mohanty

Marketing has reached new heights with social media platforms. In the changing scenario of the service industry, tourism is seen to receive the most attention from customers, stakeholders and other sectors through social media. The development of communication technology has enriched social media marketing. In India, Facebook has taken a lead role because of its market outreach and user count. Different tourism associates use this medium to showcase their products and services. In this context, Kerala is way ahead in social media marketing strategies while Odisha is in the niece states. This paper aims to analyse the social media marketing strategies adopted by the Odisha tourism board and other tourism boards through a comparative analysis. The study suggests some strategic measures for Odisha tourism board to ensure the effective use of social media in tourism.


Author(s):  
Afolabi Adedeji ◽  
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Raphael Ojelabi ◽  
Opeyemi Oyeyipo ◽  
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ndigenous construction firms in Nigeria operate in one of the harshest economic climates while competing with their foreign counterparts. ICFs require strategic and innovative marketing skills in selling their products and services to current and prospective clients. The paper examined the use of social media marketing strategies by indigenous construction firms in Nigeria; a tool for sustainable growth. The study used quantitative data through a questionnaire survey instrument at company-level. A total ofseventy-nine (79) questionnaires at firm level were utilised. The data collected were presented using stacked bars, radar charts and matrix correlation. The study identified the social media platforms mostly utilisedby ICFs and the major barriers resisting the adoption of the innovative marketing strategy in Nigeria. The perceived benefits accrued to ICFs in the use of social media as a marketing tool differs across the type of social media platforms in use by the ICFs. ICFs need to be concerned about image and trust building through a concerted effort in client engagement on social media platforms to improve their brand and reputation. Social media marketing strategies should be integrated with the traditional marketing plans of construction firm.


This research paper illustrates the need of social media marketing in expanding the hotel businesses of the Chandigarh tri-city. Internet services being present in the tri-city allow the effective implementation of digital marketing strategy. This research paper highlights the available of swift transportation facilities, tourist sites, and technological parks as the primary factors leading to the emergence of hotel businesses in the tri-city. The research paper involves conduction of online survey to evaluate the indulgence on varied age group in social media platforms like Facebook and Snap chat. Also, implication of CSR marketing strategies and collaboration between IT and marketing departments in an organization to improve the social media based business promotions have been illustrated in this study. On the other hand, the paper also discusses the CSR driven marketing strategies aid to provide a competitive advantage to hotel businesses by ensuring recognition from social influencers due to the community welfare oriented business methods. Thus, organizations in the hospitality sector who are able to promote their community service driven programs on social media platforms receive stakeholder recognition.


2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 468-484 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henrik Virtanen ◽  
Peter Björk ◽  
Elin Sjöström

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse the deliberate social media marketing practices of a start-up company. The study aims to measure the effects of these practices (i.e. following potential customers and liking and commenting on their posts on Instagram) on creating and increasing awareness of the company’s business and gaining followers for the company’s Instagram account. Design/methodology/approach The research is exploratory in nature and adopts an approach similar to that of action research. The research was enabled and facilitated by collaboration between the researchers and a company representative. The company offers an application for young mothers. Findings The model developed in this study identifies the effects of the practice of endorsing and interacting with customers for marketing purposes. It points out following as a first-order practice that small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can employ to gain followers instantly on Instagram. Research limitations/implications The method used limits the generalisability of the findings. However, the findings offer preliminary insights for future studies on Instagram marketing in SMEs. Practical implications Companies can attain success in social media marketing by actively engaging with customers and potential customers on various social media platforms. Originality/value There is a paucity of research focussing on Instagram marketing in SMEs. The model in this study contributes to theory on Instagram marketing and offers a framework that can help managers plan Instagram marketing strategies.


Author(s):  
PHILIP ADEBO

The emergence of mobile connectivity is revolutionizing the way people live, work, interact, and socialize. Mobile social media is the heart of this social revolution. It is becoming a global phenomenon as it enables IP-connectivity for people on the move. Popular social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace have made mobile apps for their users to have instant access from anywhere at any time. This paper provides a brief introduction into mobile social media, their benefits, and challenges.


2019 ◽  
Vol 118 (6) ◽  
pp. 145-149
Author(s):  
A. Ekanthalingam ◽  
Dr. A. Gopinath

‘Marketing’ is not just an activity. It is a process, a philosophy and a phenomenon. The evolution of marketing has produced tremendous benefits to business and end consumers. The innovation in this field has been steady and yet at high speed. From ‘word of mouth advertising’ which was the only option earlier we are now at the mercy of what consumers are sharing about their experience on the internet. Social Media has become more powerful than what we think and this article shows how we can leverage this to benefit the top-line and customer delight. We dive deep to understand the influence Social Media can create towards purchase of residential property. As much complex it is to make the purchase decision of a property, it is equally difficult for marketers to send the right message to their target audience. Through this article, we are trying to see how marketers have transformed their traditional marketing strategies to address the needs of the millennial population, who are the most potential customers for property purchase.


2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-144
Author(s):  
Nadya Nadya

Technological developments have significantly changed the way how a business works, especially the culinary business named Seblak Jeletet Murni, that has located in Jakarta. This business is still relatively new, but consumers continue moldy and this spicy culinary product sales have been continue to increase. This phenomenon is a result of business which has entered the digital era in social media. Marketing of this product is not done intensively by the owner of this business, but consumers who moved to market virally in social media, especially social media video youtube. In this article the author analyzed descriptively about consumer behavior in digital marketing that has affected the sales of the culinary products. The analyzes were performed with case studies and associated in the literature on consumer behavior and digital marketing strategies. This article aims to describe the behavior of consumers in the digital age so that it can be input in determining the marketing strategy culinary efforts forward and be used for thought on the future of consumer research. Keywords: Digital Marketing, Social Media, Consumer Behavior


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