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\u201cWhen it comes to diversity and inclusion, what is and isn\u2019t said often sets the tone within social media communities. Brands and their influencers are in a unique position to contribute towards diversity and equality online.\u201d <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n– GRIN, <\/em>Diversity & Inclusion with Influencer Marketing<\/em><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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What is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (DEI)?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Equality, diversity, and inclusion, or EDI, is a growing movement that renounces discrimination and promotes unity among diverse groups. DEI specifically advocates for the equality of marginalized groups within society<\/b><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brands can promote DEI by raising awareness, creating an inclusive work environment, and partnering with organizations that do the same. Recently, brands have actively collaborated with social media diversity influencers that are vocal about current DE& issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Why is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (DEI<\/span>) important for brands on social media?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u201c[Social media is] an opportunity for individuals to connect with people of all different backgrounds\u2014to find commonalities, to share experiences, and to solve problems in new ways.\u201d <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n– <\/em>Strategic Finance<\/em><\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Social media as a solution to fear, discrimination, and problem-solving is a fairly simple concept. Since race, religion, and citizenship are by no means the only way to find commonality with others, all additional points of connection – such as lifestyle, artistic preferences, tastes in media, and more – are elevated in a new way.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this reason, no form of commonality is too small, so long as things in common don’t seek to exclude outsiders. Opportunities to connect with new people online are as vast as there are topics to share and discuss.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social media also allows users to connect in multiple ways; short tweets, hashtags, images, memes, and video. <\/span>In short, social media is encouraging users to share anecdotal experiences that can have powerful inclusive marketing results<\/i><\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And no other community exemplifies this inclusive marketing quite like many of today\u2019s social media influencers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Work with DEI Influencers<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Working with DEI influencers can help your brand in several ways.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, many brands that lack in-depth buyer personas don\u2019t have a complete view of niche audiences that already love their products and services.<\/span>With the help of DEI influencers, those brands can market to more niche groups, build effective inclusive marketing campaigns, and reach a wider audience<\/i><\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second, consumers are growing more concerned about brand social initiatives. Millennials, in particular, are increasingly buying strategically to identify with those brands that support their values. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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