Jim Squires, Reddit's EVP of Business Marketing and Growth, shares insights on leveraging Reddit for small businesses. He discusses the unique community-driven culture of Reddit and how brands can genuinely connect with niche audiences. Jim reveals best practices for smart ad campaigns and the value of organic engagement. He emphasizes the importance of authentic interactions over aggressive selling and highlights strategies for measuring success on the platform. This insider perspective provides game-changing tactics for those eager to tap into Reddit's potential.
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Reddit's Unique Culture
Reddit's unique culture is based on communities organized around shared interests.
This 'community of communities' fosters authentic engagement and trust among users.
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Niche Communities
Reddit communities range from broad topics with millions of users to very niche interests.
Members of these niche communities are highly engaged and passionate.
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Authentic Engagement
Avoid overly promotional or salesy content on Reddit.
Focus on genuine engagement and showing the human side of your business.
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Reddit's EVP of Business Marketing and Growth, Jim Squires, discusses strategies for small businesses and agencies to harness the platform's powerful community-driven marketing potential. Speaking on the intersection of targeted advertising and organic engagement, he reveals how brands can authentically connect with niche audiences on Reddit's unique platform. From smart ad campaigns to interest-based targeting, this insider perspective offers marketers a game-changing approach to social media marketing that goes beyond traditional promotional tactics.
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Today we discussed:
[00:00] Opening
[00:09] Introducing Jim Squires
[00:56] How Does Reddit Differ From Other Platforms?
[04:20] Impact of Search on Reddit
[05:54] Best Practices for Businesses on Reddit
[08:17] How Does Advertising Fit in on Reddit
[10:52] Getting Organic Reach on Reddit
[13:05] Small Business Mistakes on Reddit
[15:47] How to Measure Success on Reddit
[18:34] Meeting People Where They Are
More About Jim Squires:
Check out Jim Squires' Website: https://www.business.reddit.com/pro
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