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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.

🔄 What This Workflow Does

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

  • Shape sentiment around brand-specific expressions

  • Reflect industry context more accurately

  • Refine reporting

💡 Smart Use Cases

Deploy the workflow to handle high-impact scenarios:

  • Flag competitor praise as negative
    Example: “I love [Competitor Brand]” → Sentiment: Negative

📌 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 “[Name in the photo] >>>>” may default to Neutral, but you can reclassify them as Positive to capture fan enthusiasm.

  • Reframe community-specific expressions
    Example: “I’m dying 😩 those 60 seconds killed me”
    → In fitness, this shows intensity and engagement → mark as Positive
    → In healthcare, it may reflect dissatisfaction → 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 — especially in campaigns and quarterly reviews


⚙️ 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

📌 Always test your rule with real comment examples before rolling out broadly.

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