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Keeping up with the constantly changing social media landscape is challenging. But don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Check out the latest social media headlines below: Meta introduces ‘Meta Verified’ program to users in the UK Meta’s expanding availability of the ‘Meta Verified’ subscription scheme to the UK users.

Good Evening Europe! Love it or hate it, Eurovision holds sway over the eyeballs and thumbs of millions of Europeans every year – and still more watching around the world! This offers a great opportunity for brands big and small to get in on the action and use all that…

Let’s face it, social media is pretty much a part of our lives now. We’re constantly scrolling through our feeds, checking out what our favourite brands are up to, and connecting with our friends and family. With a whopping 4.76 billion people using social media and spending an average of…

What is new and exciting in the world of social media? Let’s talk about it…

In the early days, there was a lot of confusion about how to work with creators and what that even meant. Creators would approach brands with the promise of making them the hero of their content in exchange for a flat fee. However, in recent years, we’ve seen a shift…

Have you ever wondered why your social media posts just aren’t performing as well as they used to? Are you looking for ways to get across your information about your brand in a fun, accessible and thumb-stopping way? Maybe an animated video is the right way for you to go.

Get ready to be the life of the virtual party with our weekly social snapshot, filled with all the latest and greatest social media updates to keep you in the loop and on top of your game!

Social media marketing has changed a lot over the years, and so have the metrics used to measure success. As social media platforms continue to evolve, marketers need to keep up with the latest trends in social media metrics to ensure their strategies remain effective. In this blog post, we…

In the face of economic uncertainty, businesses need to adapt their marketing strategies to ensure they can stay competitive and relevant during challenging times. Social media has become an essential channel for businesses to reach and engage with their customers, especially in a recession where marketing budgets are often tightened.

AI is dominating the conversation – the debate rages on; is it a help or hindrance to marketing? If we’re honest with ourselves, it’s a bit of both. No one can stop the thundering steam train of AI and its influence in so many different facets of our day-to-day world.

From creating content that captures attention and builds trust, to showcasing your brand's personality and driving conversions, video has it all. In this blog post, we're breaking down why video is the ultimate game-changer for businesses looking to connect with their audience in a fun and engaging way.

Keeping up with the constantly changing social media landscape is challenging. But don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Check out the latest social media headlines below: WhatsApp adds new group chat controls The app announced new control options for group chats which will enable users to manage who joins…

The food shortages. The energy bills. The bloomin budget. There’s really no hiding from the uphill battle that brands face when pitching consumers for a spot in their regular shopping basket. Many big supermarkets, brands, venues and retailers are heading straight for the discount function – offer a deal, a…

Navigating the ever-changing landscape of social media can be a challenge, but take a deep breath—we’ve got you covered!

With the demand for trusted local services on the rise and more businesses looking for ways to reach new customers. Google originally launched Local Services Ads with home service businesses, but now they’re expanding the offerings by introducing five new categories. Businesses that fall into Education, People Care, Pet Care,…

Have you ever set yourself SMART marketing goals? In today's blog, we help you get closer to not only achieving your goals but also measuring your progress.

The Importance of Consumer Insights

It’s that time of the week again! Here is a snapshot of the latest happened in the world of social media: Twitter adds alerts for Community Notes The network announced earlier this week that they’re rolling out a new update for its Community Notes on tweets users have previously engaged…

Consumers today want seamless experiences, that are easy and quick, allowing people to carry out the entire shopping journey without ever having to leave the app. That’s what makes channels like Instagram ideal for online shopping. However, Meta announced earlier this month that the livestream shopping on…

It’s that time of the week again! Here is a snapshot of the latest happening in the world of social media 👇🏻

It’s a digital age, and we’re living in it. More than half the world is on social media now – that’s about 59% or 4.76 billion people – meaning that the users on those platforms have an extremely high likelihood of being your customer and/or your audience.

Newsletters went through a boom phase in the last couple of years and the social media platforms are working to incorporate newsletter elements to grow personal brands and thought leadership. LinkedIn announced last week that they’re looking to add a new option which will enable members to view what newsletters…

Social media is no longer just a place to post pictures of your lunch. It’s a powerful tool for businesses to connect with their target audience and drive sales. As users climb to near 5 billion worldwide on platforms from LinkedIn to…

It’s that time of the week again! Here is a snapshot of the latest happened in the world of social media: Creators report extremely low earnings from TikTok The massively growing platform is facing major challenges as influencers complain about getting paid very little compared to posting on YouTube or…

With only 3 weeks to go for the most romantic day of 2023, we can feel the love in the air! So we've done some digging through Brandwatch and GWI to unearth key insights around purchase behaviours, most discussed topics, and trends. Curious to know what we discovered? Keep reading! 👇

Keeping up with the regular stream of new social media insights is challenging. Relax, we’ve got you covered. Check out the latest social media headlines. 👇

The sober movement is growing… it’s more than just Dry January or Sober October! The growth of non-alcoholic drinks is about consumers having more choices. Driven largely by Gen Z, it’s interesting to see that males aged 18-34 are the most likely to trial no/low-alcohol drinks, and in fact, stats…

Consumers are becoming more and more conscious of the impact of the food industry on the environment, animal welfare, and their health. According to a 2022 survey by YouGov, 60% of UK consumers are concerned about the environmental impact of the food they eat. As the demand…

Still think it’s just a dancing app? Think again. TikTok is seriously useful for B2C brands, and in this blog, I’m going to tell you why you need to get your brand involved ASAP. Let me show you: The TikTokMadeMeBuyIt hashtag has over 37.1 billion views on the channel, and…

With content overloading on social media, it can be quite challenging for marketers and businesses to stand out unless they have a clear social media marketing strategy. Staying on top of the latest social media trends can help fuel your strategy and make you stand out in the crowd.

What are the best times to post on each social media channel in 2023?

Another year done! Where does the time go? What a year it has been in social media – controversial takeovers, algorithm changes galore and some new platforms entering the fray to challenge in the coming year? We’ll see… As we wrap up the last few days of the year, we…

Here’s our last social snapshot of 2022! We’re taking you through the latest happenings in the world of social media: Facebook adds an option to make reels in the app Following the massive growth of reels, Meta’s introducing a way to share reels on Facebook even though they don’t have…

Twitter will begin to ban its users from posting links to other social networks

We are reaching the end of 2022 Social Snapshots with only 1 week before Christmas! 🎄 Let's check what is happening on social media.

TikTok is known as the best network for creating fast-moving, funny and musical content. There have been changes on the platform in the past year, enabling promotion of live streams and longer videos which have made TikTok more attractive for news publishers looking to engage younger audiences. While the news…

What is happening on Twitter? Catch up with what is happening on the platform.

For now, maybe. But we don’t really need to remind you of what’s happening at twitter – there are daily developments – and at the time of writing this, there may yet be another that’s cropped up. The question is, how long does this last? The media frenzy is driving…

Does your marketing plan include the holidays? Well it should. Tiktok has launched a whole mini-site to help you out. It is full of holiday insights, tips and tricks. They also released a handy infographic which we’ve featured below. It’s packed full of juicy insights that should…

It’s that time of the week again! Take a look at the latest happening in the world of social media: Pinterest is now available in Afrikaans, Croatian and Bulgarian languages Pinterest is expanding its language options to Afrikaans, Croatian and Bulgarian. That makes the platform available in 41 languages to…

Despite shoppers reducing their spending, there are still opportunities for both consumers and retail brands. Uncover the recent the latest trends, statistics, and patterns around Black Friday.

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Let’s talk about stress and anxiety in the workplace and how to deal with this.

It’s that time of the week again! Take a look at the latest happening in the world of social media: LinkedIn introduces new security features LinkedIn is adding new profile features that enable verifying fake accounts, as well as boosting authenticity. Find out more here. And Twitter…

YouTube celebrated its 17th birthday earlier this year and the platform announced a few new upcoming design elements and product features. The intention is to make the app look and feel ‘cleaner, more lively’, and easier to use for different purpose. The biggest update is ‘pinch to…

The constant stream of fresh social media insights that appear daily can be challenging to follow. We got you covered! The newest social media news are here.

What can you post on your organisation’s LinkedIn account? We’ve already talked about what kind of content you can share on LinkedIn as a brand (if you’ve missed that blog, don’t you worry! Here it is for you 😉). So, there are a few kinds of posts you can…

Most of us have a brand we align with – either due to its values or simply because of its downright brilliant products. But how important is the brand’s alignment with various incidents, politics and cultures influencing our buying decisions? It was amazing to see every company (yes, literally every…

In line with this year’s World Mental Health Day theme 'Make mental health and well-being for all a global priority' we're sharing our tips and tricks on what works best in our agency to manage mental health and stress.

Check these TikTok Community Guidelines Enforcement Report insights

In today’s blog piece, we’ve laid out our top four reasons why diversity and inclusion are essential in the workplace.

Check out the most recent social media news.

There is an argument for too much general content and not enough high-quality content in the world of social media. Each account may have its own purpose – and while each post will carry a different objective – a follow, a like or even a link click – the ultimate…

It can be difficult to keep up with all of the new social media insights that emerge each and every day. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Check out the most recent social media news.👇

It’s that time of the week again! Take a look at the latest happening in the world of social media: Meta introduces a new initiative for digital artists Meta is launching the Creators of Tomorrow showcase, which highlights diverse individual talents across Europe, The Middle East and Africa. Find…

The accounts you follow are a huge reflection of your business’s social media strategy. Associating with accounts that have nothing to do with your industry, target audience, or the products/services you offer, will make your strategy look random, disorganised, and possibly even spam-like. Today we’re looking at how you can…

TikTok data shows that 70% of mobile gamers say the platform is a great way for developers to get their attention. Should all brands be paying attention? The short answer is yes. In case you missed it, TikTok released a guide earlier this month for marketers…

When it comes to promoting your brand on social, hashtags can be a key way to drive views, likes, and shares.

It’s that time of the week again! Take a look at the latest happening in the world of social media: WhatsApp adds new privacy tools WhatsApp has announced additional features for more privacy, protection, and control for users. Find out more here. And YouTube is adding features…

Instagram never stops to surprise us, and users have complained about its updates for a long time now. In today's blog, we explore the latest updates about Instagram.

It’s that time of the week again! Take a look at the latest happening in the world of social media.

Take a look at the latest happening in the world of social media in our weekly social snapshot.

Social media has already become an influential virtual space, that is incorporated into the purchase funnel and plays a vital role in advertising your brand. We look at what role Social Media plays in this Purchasing Journey for B2C customers.

Meta hosted a pretty great and insightful webinar last week, Culture Codes: How Platform Native Advertising Builds Brands with Humanity and I wanted to take a moment to go through it a little bit and share some of my thoughts.

It’s that time of the week again! Take a look at the latest happening in the world of social media: Instagram tests a ‘Notes’ shelf The platform adds a Notes shelf into your IG Direct inbox, where you can post status updates, or whatever you wish, to be shared with…

Are you looking for a way to improve your copywriting? In this blog, we help you with everything you need to know about copywriting and how to create awesome copy to boost your rankings and satisfy your audience at the same time.

Finding your target audience can be the easy part, but getting them to engage, click and follow is a whole other process.

4 marketing trends in 2022

Take a look at the latest happening in the world of social media on our latest Social Snapshots.

Branded Likes, coming to a Twitter near you.

TikTok is becoming the new gold for Marketing, find out 5 accounts Marketers should follow.

Have a look at the latest happening in the world of social media through our social snapshot!

With so many metrics out there, the world of social media can be confusing when creating a report. Each social media platform uses different analytics to track performance. What metrics to track depends on what the goals of using social media actually are. In order to understand what metrics to…

Discover how to make visuals for social media go the extra mile and stand out from the crowd!

Instagram has launched a new feature that allows you to pin posts to the top of your Instagram profile!

Take a look at the latest happening in the world of social media.

We have a look at some shows all marketers should watch to be better at our work.

With so many social media news popping up every day, it can be hard to stay up-to date. We’ve got you covered – take a look at the latest happening in the world of social media: Twitter adds audio translations for visually impaired users Twitter announces a new Accessibility section…

Running out of ideas on what posts to share on LinkedIn? Looking to create something engaging that would also perform well on the professional social network? Don’t sweat it! Here are a few quick wins for content you can share every day in a week. Check out the full infographic…

It’s that time of the week again! Take a look at the latest happening in the world of social media: YouTube adds a new option for automated captions YouTube has taken a new step in improving the use of subtitles in its app by adding automated captions.

Choosing a marketing agency to help with your business can be a big decision. In all industries, some businesses are genuinely good at what they do and offer a great service. Others think they are good but simply… aren’t It can be difficult choosing an agency that will…

Do you create content that aligns with what your sales team’s expectations and needs are? In many cases marketing and sales teams happen to not line up their activities which can lead to a disconnect in what the brand is communicating with them. A recent study by…

There’s no doubt that engaging an agency to support on your social media efforts can have countless positive effects on your business – you can tap into subject matter experts, leverage a team of experienced creatives, and deliver thumb stopping campaigns (to name a few). But finding a…

The first thing you want to do is to create a cool animated gif! If you’re anything like me, you love a good bit of animated text. All those colours and fonts and sparkles and… Sorry, where was I? Ah yes, creating your own animated stickers for Instagram. …

With so many social news popping up every day that it can be hard to stay up to date. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Have a look at the latest happening in the world of social media: Twitter adds a new option for creating GIFs Twitter…

TikTok is no longer a platform just for young people looking to have fun or to find a new dance challenge. It has now become the place where, every day, millions of people decide to make a purchase. It is proven that this social media channel is one…

It is now just over 11 years since I started my career. Whilst, the vast majority has been spent working inter-agency alongside other agencies from a plethora of various marketing disciplines such as PPC, POS, ATL on integrated campaigns, my entire career to date has been spent working…

Imagine a world free of stereotypes, discrimination, and gender bias. An inclusive world where diversity is valued and celebrated! March 8th is International Women’s Day – one of the most important days of the year for individuals, organisations, and communities to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness about gender’s…

With so many social news popping up every day that it can be hard to stay up to date. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Have a look at the latest happening in the world of social media: Pinterest celebrates Women’s History Month by launching a new…

Are you getting questions from the boardroom around the impact and value of social media? Are you being challenged on your reporting? In today’s blog, we’re discussing again how to prove the value of social media to your organisation, taking you deeper into the subject and exploring the…

In recent years the spotlight has very much turned to Mental Wellness in the workplace. In short, we need to be mindful of the importance of our mental well-being as it can have such a profound impact on both performances in the office as well your personal life.

Crunching the data and turning it into insight is what we’re all about – BUT… you’ll be failing if that’s all you focus on. Proving the value of social back to your organisation can be challenging – we’ve got some ideas about how you can best do this.

Not long ago, marketers wondered if their brand had to be on social media. Today, we know the answer is a big YES. So now the question is… which social media channel should your brand be on? How can you choose the most suitable social media channel for…

With social news popping up every day, we know it can be hard to stay up to date. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Take a look at the latest happenings in the world of social media through this week’s social snapshot. 👇🏼 LinkedIn tests new option…

Crafting thumb-stopping social creatives is hard, but it’s even harder if your briefs are too vague, or even worse, too prescriptive. Today, we’re taking you through the do’s and don’ts of briefing for social media, with an example of how we approach briefing as well. But first! What…

There is so many social news popping up every day that it can be hard to stay up to date. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Have a look at the latest happening in the world of social media through our social snapshot: Twitter adds a ‘Super Followers’…

Most marketers would agree that social media can have a big impact on brands and businesses. But the first step you need to take is setting up the right goals for your campaign. A social media goal is what you want to achieve within your activity as a…

In today’s blog we’re looking back at the iOS 14 update and its effects on Facebook ads. Stick with us as we take you deeper into the subject, exploring the impacts, changes and how you can handle it. Apple released an iOS 14 update for advertisers (IDFA), which…

With social news popping up every day, we know it can be hard to stay up to date. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Take a look at the latest happenings in the world of social media through this week’s social snapshot 👇🏼 Twitter is launching its NFT…