Elena Nikiforova

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Senior Social Media Manager

Elena Nikiforova is a Senior Social Media Manager at Giraffe Social with an MA in Digital Marketing. She specialises in social media strategy, content planning, community insight, brand positioning and executive communications on social, helping leaders develop clear, credible and human voices online. She translates audience and platform behaviour into practical recommendations for established brands and their senior teams. Her writing focuses on human-first social, community, content and marketing in complex sectors.

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Staying Ahead in Sustainable Beauty: How Heritage Skincare Brands Can Lead the Conversation

Sustainability as a company value is becoming increasingly more important in today’s market. Consumers are experiencing an oversaturation of choices when making purchase decisions, and they are having to rely on additional criteria to select the best option. Therefore, it is key for brands today

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Community Marketing: The Role of User-Generated Content in Stronger Brand Connections

In a social space characterised by enhanced consumer awareness and scepticism, a human-first approach to community marketing is what can make your brand stand out and rekindle the meaningful relationship with your audience. In this article, we will explore how an enhanced focus on community

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Encouraging Meaningful UGC from Students and Alumni

In this blog post, you will find out practical frameworks for encouraging UGC from students and alumni in Education marketing, sourcing and using student voices to build credibility and connection. The current shift in consumer behaviour Trust is arguably the most valuable currency that we

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FinTech Marketing: How Fintech CMOs Can Make LinkedIn Actually Work

In this blog post, you will learn top strategic FinTech marketing moves to stop the scroll and start meaningful engagement with decision-makers on LinkedIn. The current social media landscape of uncertainty and distrust It is no understatement that even the largest-scale of industries and conglomerates

CTA / Vertical / Thought Leadership

Personal Branding on LinkedIn: How to Build a Profile That Opens Doors

In the present, where artificial intelligence and automation are pushing us in the direction of convenience, authenticity and a human-first approach have never been more critical. Your personal brand is your one-way ticket to securing and protecting this authenticity, and creating a platform for yourself

CTA / Vertical / Thought Leadership

How to Develop a Personal Brand From Scratch (Even If You’re Not ‘An Expert’)

You are not wrong in thinking that the phrase “personal brands” has recently been taking over the online space. You visit LinkedIn and you see creators giving you tips on how to develop a personal brand; you visit Instagram and read about how to find

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Target Audience Analysis: Understanding Your Followers Through a Social Media Audit

A target audience analysis is a vital part of the research that goes into a social media marketing strategy, and when executed properly, can pave the way towards trust, positive reputation, high ROI and overall success. In this article, we will take it step

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The Power of Fan Engagement: How Sports Brands Can Use Social Media to Build Community

As a brand, you have probably heard of community or fan engagement being referred to as the holy grail of social media marketing – a journey to reach, but so rewarding once achieved. Every sector and every niche has its own creative strategies to help

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Food Events Marketing: Documenting Food & Drink Festivals on Social Media

Food events marketing features a rich menu of creative opportunities that tap into what makes such events so unique – the different cultures’ appreciation, combined with the ability to support authentic local producers being some of the main factors. The season of food events The

Hospitality Marketing

The Role of User-Generated Content in Hospitality Marketing: Turning Guests into Advocates

With the rise of short-form video content platforms like TikTok and the continuous popularity of visual content-based platforms like Instagram, the production and circulation of user-generated content has never been easier. How can this be utilised in hospitality marketing? The importance of user-generated content (UGC)

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