Archive: Sep 2022

Coronavirus has changed the way we consume and interact with Social Media. But one thing is clear – now, more than ever, people crave connectivity and connection to their former, more sociable lives.  This need has led to a surge in platform adoption that has given us marketers something…
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Let’s get something straight. I am not and haven’t been a teenager in a LONG time. So if you think my foray into TikTok indicates poor judgement, you’re probably right (face-palm). Writing this post, I find I’m conversing with myself, debating the ethics of meddling in social platforms…
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75% of users never go beyond page 1 of a Google search query. To reach your audience effectively, the key is to know what their interests are, and what questions they have. To achieve that balance, you need experience and a few choice tools that can make all…
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Right now, social media is playing an important role in our lives more than ever. So, to keep users engaged, our favourite platforms have continued to launch and test new features. But if you’ve missed out on the news announcements this week, then don’t panic, we’ve got you covered!…
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In these times of social distancing and isolation, everyone is being affected in some way. Today, I’m exploring how coronavirus has affected artists.    Many freelancers have had projects dropped…
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Very few of society have faced anything like what we all front up to today. Fluid developments continue to alarm and challenge us. Businesses have been placed in a period of uncertainty whilst they seek support from the government. For now, all we can all do is follow the…
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Another day, another dose of daily doom and gloom – on the TV that is. Switch to social and there’s a whole host of heart-warming acts of kindness, people pulling together to help those in need and a steady stream of informative info to combat harmful rumours. And at…
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In such unprecedented and uncertain times, social media platforms have become the go-to for keeping up to date with the latest news regarding Covid-19. Earlier this week we reported that social media activity had risen 25% over the last two week period – and this percentage is…
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The world is a crazy place right now. With news announcements being released every hour and a big cloud of uncertainty looming over our heads, it’s very easy to miss what’s happening in the industry. But, we’re here to help out ‍♀️ bringing you the latest social news…  …
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If you, like us, find yourself suddenly working from home, figuring out new technology and ways of staying connected and bonded to your team on one hand, as well as navigating the current landscape in marketing on the other, we’re here for you. Rapid change and uncertainly can…
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  Since the advent of social media, never has there been a global pandemic that has required this large of a lockdown across the globe. The reasons for self-isolation are, by now, well-known – even if you don’t have symptoms of Covid-19, and are young/of good health, it…
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Start with the ‘why’. This is [or should be] the mantra for any effective content marketing strategy. This is particularly important with social, where often the hard-sell message needs to take a backseat to genuine engagement and sensitivity when it comes to why social users are on that…
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When the updates are non-stop it can be hard to keep up. But, that’s why we’re here… bringing you a weekly roundup of social media news, so you can get up to speed with happenings in the wonderful world of social, in no time.   Facebook’s testing cross-posting Stories.
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Here we go, another “stories” mode on a different social media platform!  This time, Twitter are testing the waters with something called “Fleets”, which they are assuring us is not totally like IG Stories;   I know what you're thinking: “THIS SOUNDS…
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When it comes to curating content for your social channels, it’s important to consider the best posting times, copy lengths, posting frequency and the type of content that suits your audience. There is no ‘one size fits all’ rule, so what may work for one brand, may…
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It’s the battle we’re all fighting; how do we cut through the noisy opportunity presented by Social Media? On the one hand, we know our target audiences are there and primed to be engaged. On the other hand, the sheer numbers present a hurdle many aren’t aware of. The…
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Here at IF we love all things social. So, we’re always interested in staying up to date with the latest happenings and bringing them to you in our weekly Social Snapshot! Read on to find out what’s been happening in the past week…   Instagram’s testing IGTV reactions. Instagram…
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A lot can happen in a week, and so much more can happen in 12 months. Particularly when it comes to data, insights and the world of social media. So, one year on from our last travel report, there are some big changes you NEED to know about. Especially…
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