Social Listening

Amplify your understanding of the sentiments in your market that move the most important needle, yours.

Predictive insights for proactive strategies.

Our social listening services turn social chatter into community engagement to increase customer conversion. Our social-listening services pair marketing analysts and data with AI-powered sentiment and topic modeling to surface the signals that matter:

  • Audience insight you can act on – Personas, pain points, and emerging needs drawn from real-world language, not static surveys.
  • Brand-health radar – Live sentiment scoring flags brings praise you can amplify and frustration you must fix.
  • Crisis early warning – Spike detection and workflow triggers route potential issues to the right team in rapidly.
  • Competitor & category intel – Share-of-voice benchmarks and white-space mapping reveal where you can out-position your competitors.
  • Influencer discovery & partnership fit – We score creator resonance against your audience, so sponsorships convert, not just “reach.”
  • Campaign ROI attribution – Server-side tagging ties conversation volume, sentiment shifts, and clickstreams back to revenue, pipeline, or donations.

Hire social listening and marketing experts to deliver sharper content, quicker pivots, and audience relationships that compound over time—while your competitors wonder why the ground keeps shifting under them.

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Social Listening Analysis

Gain insights into customer sentiments and trends with our comprehensive social listening analysis. Dive into what your audience is saying about your brand across digital platforms, and use these insights to inform your marketing strategies and product development.

Brand Reputation Monitoring

Keep a pulse on your brand’s online reputation. Track mentions and understand public perception to manage your brand image proactively. Stay informed and respond effectively to both positive and negative feedback.

Competitive Intelligence Gathering

Stay ahead in the market by monitoring your competitors. Understand their strategies and market positioning to refine your own tactics and identify unique opportunities for your brand.

Influencer Partnership Identification

Identify key influencers and brand advocates in your industry. Leverage their reach and credibility to amplify your brand message and engage with a wider audience.

Customer Engagement Insights

Enhance customer engagement by understanding what resonates with your audience. Tailor your content and campaigns based on audience preferences and behaviors for maximum impact.

Market Trend Analysis

Keep up with emerging trends in your industry. Use social listening to spot trends as they arise and adapt your strategies to stay relevant and appealing to your audience.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is social listening, and how does it benefit my organization?

Social listening is the process of monitoring digital conversations to understand what people are saying about your brand, competitors, and industry. At New Target, we go beyond basic tracking by pairing AI-powered sentiment and topic modeling with expert analysis. This allows us to surface real-time audience insights, brand sentiment, and emerging trends—helping you make data-backed decisions that drive engagement, loyalty, and growth.
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How does social listening help with brand reputation management?

Our brand-health radar tracks mentions, detects sentiment shifts, and flags both praise and complaints in real time. This gives you the chance to amplify positive feedback and address issues quickly before they escalate. Whether it’s a glowing endorsement or a rising customer concern, we help you stay responsive and protect your brand’s online image.
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Can social listening really improve my marketing strategy?

Yes—our social listening analysis provides actionable audience insights based on real conversations, not guesswork. You’ll learn about your audience’s pain points, preferences, and language, which we translate into more relevant content, more effective campaigns, and better product decisions. This real-time feedback loop enhances your ability to adapt and succeed in dynamic markets.

How does social listening support competitive intelligence?

We monitor your competitors’ digital footprint alongside your own. Our tools analyze share-of-voice, sentiment comparisons, and white-space opportunities—helping you identify where you can out-position others and differentiate your brand. This intelligence fuels smarter strategies and more confident decision-making.

What role does AI play in your social listening services?

AI enhances our social listening by powering sentiment analysis, topic modeling, influencer scoring, and early warning systems. These AI tools help us process vast amounts of social data efficiently and surface only the signals that matter—enabling quicker pivots and more precise messaging. Combined with our expert human analysis, this gives you the predictive insight needed to stay ahead.

Can you track the ROI of social conversations and influencer campaigns?

Yes. Through server-side tagging and attribution modeling, we tie shifts in social sentiment, conversation volume, and influencer engagement directly to business metrics—such as revenue, donations, or pipeline growth. This helps you not only understand the impact of your social presence but also optimize future investment..

Where is your marketing team based?

Our marketing team operates out of two creative hubs—Washington, DC, and Southern California—but we also proudly embrace remote work. This flexibility allows us to hire the most talented people no matter where they live, expanding our reach beyond the boundaries of our physical offices. Whether someone is based in the city or tucked away in a small town, we function as one seamless, collaborative team—connected by purpose, not just proximity.
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