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How to Use the Change Sentiment Workflow

You can enhance data insights by automatically adjusting sentiment based on keywords or tags.

Updated over 7 months ago

πŸ”„ What This Workflow Does

The Change Sentiment Workflow updates the sentiment of a comment when specific conditions are met β€” such as keyword matches or tag triggers. Use it to:

  • Shape sentiment around brand-specific expressions

  • Reflect industry context more accurately

  • Refine reporting

πŸ’‘ Smart Use Cases

Deploy the workflow to handle high-impact scenarios:

  • Flag competitor praise as negative
    ​Example: β€œI love [Competitor Brand]” β†’ Sentiment: Negative

πŸ“Œ Note: For Reputation and Engage clients, this is applied by default. Only set this up manually if you're on an Essential plan.

  • Amplify viral-style praise
    Comments like β€œ[Name in the photo] >>>>” may default to Neutral, but you can reclassify them as Positive to capture fan enthusiasm.

  • Reframe community-specific expressions
    ​Example: β€œI’m dying 😩 those 60 seconds killed me”
    β†’ In fitness, this shows intensity and engagement β†’ mark as Positive
    β†’ In healthcare, it may reflect dissatisfaction β†’ mark as Negative


🧠 Why It Matters

Not all language fits textbook definitions of sentiment. Slang, sarcasm, and cultural tone vary by industry.

Use this workflow to:

  • Align sentiment signals with how your brand interprets audience tone

  • Support moderation and engagement teams with more relevant triggers

  • Keep reporting sharp β€” especially in campaigns and quarterly reviews


βš™οΈ Set It Up

To configure a Change Sentiment Workflow:

  1. Go to the Workflows section

  2. Select Change Sentiment from the dropdown

  3. Define your conditions (keywords, tags)

  4. Choose the new sentiment label: Positive, Neutral, or Negative

  5. Save and activate

πŸ“Œ Always test your rule with real comment examples before rolling out broadly.

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