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Burger King, Steak-umm And Next-Level Social Media Marketing

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Brands have flocked to social media in an attempt to meet their consumers where they are and display a different side of themselves. Social media can be a terrific place to build bonds with one’s customers and show off a clever, avant-garde sense of humor – if a brand is good at it. We waited two hours in McDrive!"

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Casper Warns Social Media Celebs Could Pose Investment Risk

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mattress-in-a-box company Casper has underscored the increasing power of social media influencers to propel or hinder brands. Use of social media and influencers may materially and adversely affect our reputation,” the company said.

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When It Comes To Paid Social Media, Facebook Leads The Way

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Retailers continue to rely on paid search and email marketing channels, but mobile marketing and social media are continuing to increase in popularity as a way for businesses to grow their customer acquisition, according to a new study.

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Deep Dive: Credit Unions Like And Subscribe To Social Media

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. Social media has become a cornerstone of everyday life over the last few decades, with 72 percent of Americans using social media today, a dramatic increase from the mere 5 percent that Pew Research Center first tracked in 2005. How credit unions leverage social media. billion in assets.

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Banks Embrace Conservative Use of Social Media in Wake of Data Scandals

Bank Innovation

PREMIUM —Banks appear to have recoiled from the deep, detailed use of social media data in their marketing. Bank tends to be more conservative than most banks, which can be frustrating for markets,” said U.S. Bank’s senior vice president of brand advertising and social media, Kelly […].

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How Does Ally Handle Trolls on Its Social Media Posts?

Bank Innovation

has a specific strategy for dealing with inappropriate comments on its social media channels -- do nothing. But Chief Marketing Officer Andrea Brimmer said that Ally's […]. Ally Financial Inc.

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Is Social Media Key to Hitting the Trillions for (Fin)Tech Companies?

Bank Innovation

Could Microsoft be the first technology company to earn a one trillion market value? Analyst Michael Markowski seems to think so, citing the technology giant’s recent acquisition of professional social media site LinkedIn as the boost that pushed Microsoft into the race.