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A Meaningful Mission: Building Brand Trust With Influencers

A Meaningful Mission: Building Brand Trust With Influencers

Amplifying brand trust through meaningful partnerships and collaborations.
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OUR 7 TOP TIPS TO WORK WITH INFLUENCERS

OUR 7 TOP TIPS TO WORK WITH INFLUENCERS

Influencer marketing can really power up your social media strategy providing you build relationships with the right influencers. Ask yourself are you following or considering the recommendations below before you embark on your activity. 7 top tips to work with influencers: Know your audience: Every successful influencer marketing collaboration starts with knowing…
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I guess this is how the wider world views social influencers?

I guess this is how the wider world views social influencers?

Here’s a story about a young lady who wanted to spend five nights in a luxury Dublin hotel. As she says herself, it was to be for “an early Valentine’s Day weekend”. Nothing too unusual there. Here’s the kicker, because of who she is, rising social media influencer…
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How brands must work with influencers to stop breaking the ASA rules

How brands must work with influencers to stop breaking the ASA rules

Last week, Marnie Simpson was rapped firmly on the knuckles by the ASA for breaking CAP code rules and promoting brands without making clear she was paid to do so. There was coverage across OK!Magazine, BBC, Sky News, Daily Mail and so on. High…
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Easy ways to win big with micro-influencers

Easy ways to win big with micro-influencers

Admit it, we all know someone who thinks that working with a major influencer is an easy way to get their product in front of millions of people. They often fall at the first hurdle when they realise their favourite YouTube Creator is charging a not-so-small fortune for…
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Is Klout any good for finding influencers? And how should we measure influence?

Is Klout any good for finding influencers? And how should we measure influence?

In the event of Klout’s new feature to identify expertise, and the fact that I seem to be increasingly talking more and more to clients around this subject, I thought it seemed timely to discuss influencers. Firstly, what is Klout’s new feature? Well, in a nutshell, it shows you what…
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Finding your influencers through link listening

Finding your influencers through link listening

Knowing your influencers is a key goal for most companies. However, there is no straight forward formula, or right or wrong way to identify these evangelists. Repeated engagements and metrics such as Klout will help in assessing how engaged and how influential they are in their own merit, but without…
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Segment your Twitter influencers by location and keywords with SocialRank

Segment your Twitter influencers by location and keywords with SocialRank

  Twitter analytics service SocialRank is expanding its service to further evaluate the people who are following you on Twitter, giving you the option to segment your followers by location, keyword searches and a combination of the two. The original version of…
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A free tool to find your social influencers

A free tool to find your social influencers

There is no secret that social media is a crowded space. Given the high content saturation on most topics you can think of, how do you identify people (and therefore content) that really matter? I’d suggest this free tool will be very helpful in your search for genuine thought leaders…
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Rewarding influencers – it’s not all about the money

Rewarding influencers – it’s not all about the money

Our social shopping research revealed a high propensity for influencers [and consumers] to want rewards for recommending a brand or reviewing a product/service. There is, unsurprisingly, a high demand for incentives that discount (75%). But the intriguing insight is how this is coupled…
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90’s 90’s 90’s The Gen Obsession

90’s 90’s 90’s The Gen Obsession

Nostalgia On Trend Remember the era when pixels ruled screens? With today’s high-res images and digital, out-of-this-world AI smoothness, a swing back to the comfortable imperfection of the glitch can be reassuring for millennials seeking their childhood vibe or Gen X looking back at their ‘youth’ years loving this style.
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A day in the life of a social media manager

A day in the life of a social media manager

“So you just get paid to make TikToks???” No, I don’t. I get paid to scroll TikTok… Just kidding. But what does a typical day for a Social Media Manager look like? Here we go Get to work (WFH desk or office desk) and open my…
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Botanica Style, Not Just Flowers

Botanica Style, Not Just Flowers

Why, When, Where, all at once  Botanica is the trend of response to a world increasingly shaped by technology, seeking to reconnect individuals with the beauty of the environment. Ok you may have seen this before, in the early 2000’s, but it is now back and it’s here to stay.
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Navigating the social media seas

Navigating the social media seas

Sailing the unpredictable waters of social media demands more than just a map. It requires a dynamic compass. In the constantly evolving landscape of digital platforms, where algorithms shift like tides and trends come and go, strategic navigation becomes the compass that guides you to your destination. Here are some…
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Super Bowl on Social

Super Bowl on Social

If you’re anything like me, you’ll know of the Super Bowl, but never actually knew what it was for specifically. I may or may not have had to google what sport it was related to yesterday morning… Regardless, I’ve never watched the sporting event for the Super Bowl. But I…
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Capturing amazing vibes with Vintage Cameras and lo-fi content

Capturing amazing vibes with Vintage Cameras and lo-fi content

What’s in your bag? It better be a mini digicam… extra points if it’s a fun colour!  Over the last year we can see that Gen Z have taken a liking to vintage digital cameras. Between our cult obsession with Mean Girls, low rise jeans and paparazzi style content, creating…
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Always On: Influencer strategy

Always On: Influencer strategy

Last week, we attended the Brandwatch: London Masterclass, where we listened to panels and talks from leading brands, social media platforms (TikTok & Meta), and Brandwatch themselves, about what the future holds in digital marketing. One of the panels was Leveraging Influencers for a Bigger Impact…
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Brands Rocking the TikTok Trends

Brands Rocking the TikTok Trends

In this fast-paced digital era, if your brand isn't on TikTok, you're missing out on a dance party that's shaping the future of marketing. Let's groove through the whys and hows of this social media sensation.
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Success Explored: The Vital Role of Consumer Insights

Success Explored: The Vital Role of Consumer Insights

In today’s ever-changing marketing landscape, reaching and resonating with audiences poses a significant challenge for brands. Understanding the desires and needs of your audience has become increasingly critical in crafting a marketing campaign that genuinely connects. This is where consumer insights play a pivotal role in shaping a successful marketing…
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5 ways to boost your TikTok marketing this year

5 ways to boost your TikTok marketing this year

In 2023, TikTok solidified its position as a leading entertainment provider with over a billion users engaging in clips, music discovery, and trend insights. While TikTok’s expanded eCommerce listings have yet to gain traction, data suggests untapped potential for brands. Today, we’re looking at five tips for a successful TikTok…
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How to Navigate Brand to Demand

How to Navigate Brand to Demand

The charts don’t lie, and there’s a prevailing trend among industry leaders! Marketing captains continue to steer significant portions of their budgets towards brand awareness and demand generation, ranking them as their second and third highest priorities. Join us as we embark on a journey to unravel the intricacies of…
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Festive Food & Drink Trends: Mastering Social Media Marketing in Q5

Festive Food & Drink Trends: Mastering Social Media Marketing in Q5

As the festive bells jingle closer, it’s paramount to sharpen your focus on Q5 – the pivotal marketing quarter where opportunity and challenge coalesce. Understanding the pulse of social media during this period is not just beneficial; it’s business-critical. Why This Report Is Your Festive Compass: Consumer Engagement Soars: With…
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Is your brand ready for Christmas?

Is your brand ready for Christmas?

November may be on the calendar, but in the digital world, Christmas is already here. It’s the most wonderful time of the year for marketers (😉), and it’s time to ensure your social media strategy is packed and ready for the holiday ride. Getting your brand’s social media ready for…
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Top 10 Rockstar Tips for Social Media Ads

Top 10 Rockstar Tips for Social Media Ads

Get ready to turn your social media ads into a real party! Social media advertising is more than just a promotional strategy; it’s an art form. It involves crafting tailored ads to reach specific target audiences on a wide variety of evolving social media platforms. Armed with insights such as…
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Stop! Summer time: Stop-motion summer fun

Stop! Summer time: Stop-motion summer fun

This summer, our design team was set a challenge - to create a series of snappy company logo idents, to go out across our social feeds to coincide with our summer Friday afternoons off. They chose to use the magic of stop-motion to give these short animations a curious and organic feel.
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Embracing TikTok’s Sizzling Potential

Embracing TikTok’s Sizzling Potential

Should your B2B brand bother to be on TikTok? Hold on tight, because we're about to embark on a wild journey through the untapped potential of TikTok for B2B engagement.
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Think Pink: The stunning Marketing of the Barbie movie

Think Pink: The stunning Marketing of the Barbie movie

The Barbie Movie's marketing department has been on fire this summer, they've capitalised on early buzz and really turned the hype around the upcoming movie into a wave of anticipation. In today's blog, we'll break down how they did it!
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Best Practices for Brand Birthdays on Social Media

Best Practices for Brand Birthdays on Social Media

Plan your brand's birthday a social media celebration
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We’re up for an award!

We’re up for an award!

We’re up for an award! Yep, that’s right. We’ve been selected as finalists in the UK Content Awards 2023 for our work with our fabulous client Chavroux Over the past year, we’ve been on a mission to make Chavroux the G.O.A.T. cheese, by…
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CHAVROUX: THE GREATEST (CHEESE) OF ALL TIME 🐐

CHAVROUX: THE GREATEST (CHEESE) OF ALL TIME 🐐

How can you build brand trust and drive awareness at a time when disposable income is stretched, consumer confidence is low, and the food-content market is highly competitive during your target period? That’s the question that all FMCG brands want the answer to these days, and social media is the…
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The Power of Data Analytics

The Power of Data Analytics

The Power of Data Analytics
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How to see what someone likes on Instagram?

How to see what someone likes on Instagram?

You must have seen a few apps on the web that claim to show you how to see other people’s likes on Instagram. In fact, when the platform was launched, there was a relatively simple process to see what other people were doing on the channel. Users were able to…
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A tool for brand advocacy

A tool for brand advocacy

Social media has many uses; It’s not limited to posting pretty pictures with well-thought-out captions… although that part is often thought of as the ‘bread and butter’ of it. But today, we’re going to talk about using social media as a tool to foster brand advocacy. First things first…
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Are We Still Talking About the Metaverse?

Are We Still Talking About the Metaverse?

Yes, and here’s why! The metaverse has been capturing the tech industry’s attention for quite some time and undoubtedly still holds unforeseen potential. As metaverse development progresses, it is not only an intriguing topic of office gossip around the water cooler but perhaps a true game-changer for various industries. In…
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So much video – so many mistakes

So much video – so many mistakes

When it comes to filming panel discussions or debate videos for B2B social media, we come across a lot of content that is just…well, not engaging at all – we’re lost within 5 seconds or so! If you’re in the B2B sector; scroll through your twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn feed…
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Good Evening Europe: Brands and Eurovision

Good Evening Europe: Brands and Eurovision

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…
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SOCIAL SNAPSHOT – 26.04.2023

SOCIAL SNAPSHOT – 26.04.2023

Don’t miss out on the most important social media updates – check our weekly social snapshot for all the latest news! Let’s dive in… TikTok shares new tips for brands TikTok has released a new guide on effective influencer marketing campaigns in the app, based on…
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The Evolution of the Influencer

The Evolution of the Influencer

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…
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Why relationship-building with procurement is so important

Why relationship-building with procurement is so important

Check these tips and insights to be a pro in building relationships with procurement
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Episode 75: Serious Social – Trends to watch – the rise of the De-Influencer

Episode 75: Serious Social – Trends to watch – the rise of the De-Influencer

The game is changing with the rise of de-influencer 😮But how will this impact the way brands work with influencers? In this episode, Katy Howell and Belle Lawrence are joined by writer/performer duo Yellow Square (Bec & Sam) to discuss all your burning questions. 👉Get an insider’s perspective on whether…
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Picnic Trends: Brandwatch Insights

Picnic Trends: Brandwatch Insights

As the temperatures slowly increase and the picnic season approaches, now is the time to start paying attention to the essential picnic trends and plan ahead for National Picnic Week. According to gov.uk nearly half of adults in England report spending more time outdoors than before the pandemic, which…
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Maximising Engagement: A Comprehensive Guide for B2B Success

Maximising Engagement: A Comprehensive Guide for B2B Success

Social media is a powerful tool that businesses can leverage to create a dedicated community and attract customers. With over half of the world’s population using social media, it’s crucial for businesses to have a solid social media strategy to effectively engage with their audience. In today’s blog, we look…
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The Power of Social Media Marketing

The Power of Social Media Marketing

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…
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Social snapshot – 25.01.2023

Social snapshot – 25.01.2023

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…
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SHOWSTOPPING SOCIAL PACKS A PUNCH

SHOWSTOPPING SOCIAL PACKS A PUNCH

A hero campaign for Billington’s Sugar – “First Time” Activating your existing audience or drawing new attention can feel challenging as a heritage brand. Whether you need to break down perception, launch a new product or simply maintain household penetration, brands need to continue to be bold with ideas and…
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Food Brands: Addressing Sustainability & Health in Social Media

Food Brands: Addressing Sustainability & Health in Social Media

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…
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Social media trends 2023 – what to look out for

Social media trends 2023 – what to look out for

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.
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Turning to TikTok for timely news

Turning to TikTok for timely news

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…
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Blazing the trail for B2B success

Blazing the trail for B2B success

Attending the B2B Social Trailblazers Summit last week opened our eyes to B2B marketing in a way we never expected. IF has worked in the industry for years, but garnering insight from so many people across it helped us to scope out what challenges are coming down the line. Aside…
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Social Media or Search Engine?

Social Media or Search Engine?

A search engine? Really? We’re now over two decades into life with social media, so naturally, things have changed a lot since then! What started out as an online forum used exclusively by Harvard College students who wanted to connect with each other: social media has since snowballed into…
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The brand stance song and dance

The brand stance song and dance

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…
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The Social Proof is in the Pudding – 6 Amazing Benefits of Influencer Marketing

The Social Proof is in the Pudding – 6 Amazing Benefits of Influencer Marketing

Learn the key benefits of using influencers to amplify your brand.
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Be the hero that unlocks pipeline with social  

Be the hero that unlocks pipeline with social  

Join B2B social trailblazers and hear from Ericsson, BT, Intel, Ivanti. Experience candid, no-nonsense sessions that will drive tangible business impact
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5 expert, no-nonsense, tips for your B2B social strategy

5 expert, no-nonsense, tips for your B2B social strategy

Your B2B social strategy needs to be smart and flexible, Here are 5 expert tips for your 2023 plans
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Top 3 Reasons Why Brands Are Getting Serious About Gaming

Top 3 Reasons Why Brands Are Getting Serious About Gaming

Why are brands getting serious about gaming? It's all about advertising, engagement, and trends.
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Influencer or content creator?

Influencer or content creator?

Take a look at the differences between an influencer and a Content Creator.
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B2B for social: getting ahead with lead generation

B2B for social: getting ahead with lead generation

The B2B buyer journey is becoming more complex than ever before. Multiple stakeholders and buyer influencers are at the heart of any purchasing process for businesses – and for B2B social, the breadth of audience that can be influenced is growing. The challenge for those looking to sell over social…
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The role of Social Media in the B2C Purchasing Journey

The role of Social Media in the B2C Purchasing Journey

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.
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Culture Codes

Culture Codes

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.
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WHAT INDUSTRIES ARE CREATING THE MOST POSITIVE EXPERIENCES?

WHAT INDUSTRIES ARE CREATING THE MOST POSITIVE EXPERIENCES?

Learn what is t average customer satisfaction rate by the industry and what are the main drivers of sentiment
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Three of the latest key trends in Influencer Marketing

Three of the latest key trends in Influencer Marketing

With social media platforms always on the move, marketers are constantly looking to find smarter ways to tap into the potential of utilising influencers. A recent survey has explored the latest trends within the influencer marketing space and how this will change the digital world: Social commerce…
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TikTok Tips and Tricks

TikTok Tips and Tricks

Ever posted a video to TikTok to see it sink like a stone? Well, worry no more!  TikTok just shared an article with helpful tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your posts, which I thought was worth taking a closer look at.
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The power of TikTok

The power of TikTok

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…
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Turning B2B boring into B2B brave

Turning B2B boring into B2B brave

Turning B2B boring into B2B brave with Onalytica and Ericsson
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Satisfying social ROI

Satisfying social ROI

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.
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Episode 71: Serious Social – Proving value for every pound spent in social

Episode 71: Serious Social – Proving value for every pound spent in social

In this episode, Katy Howell chats to James Pearson, Digital Marketing Manager at Arla Foods. They’ll cover some gritty topics on measurement and ROI, alongside challenges like an audience of everyone, and managing 19,000 stakeholders! James is in the thick of social, being innovative and smart. You’ll learn loads. If…
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Social Snapshot – 19.01.2022

Social Snapshot – 19.01.2022

With so many 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! Have a look at the latest happening in the world of social media through our social snapshot: TikTok adds insights on…
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Hotel Chocolat breaks new ground with Online Easter Egg Hunt

Hotel Chocolat breaks new ground with Online Easter Egg Hunt

Winning Hotel Chocolat campaign on social
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ASOS: UNTITLED launch

ASOS: UNTITLED launch

Working closely with influencers to build credibility, social proof and reach. Delivering growth and credibility for the brand
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Episode 69 : Serious Social – Bring the social boom

Episode 69 : Serious Social – Bring the social boom

Ep 69: Serious Social – Bringing the social boom  2021 is coming to an end and it’s time to get your brand’s social media ready for next year. In this episode of Serious Social, Colin Jacobs, Belle Lawrence and Katy Howell review this year’s successes and forecast 2022’s triumphs, dissecting…
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Bringing the social boom for your brand

Bringing the social boom for your brand

Do end-of-year tactical social media forecasts benefit your business? In a word, no. I could finish the blog there by stating the obvious and not offering insight, but that would mean I too fall into the trap of offering perceived wisdom, but reality being the opposite.
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China, the social innovator and trendsetter

China, the social innovator and trendsetter

Everyone loves social media, and China is no exception. With over 931 million active monthly users, it is the largest social media market in the world! However, in China, social is nothing like what you and I are used to. The platforms are different, with advertising, algorithms, and influencers…
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Social media trends to watch out for in 2022

Social media trends to watch out for in 2022

Marketers, it’s that time of the year again. With less than a month until New Years, we’re looking ahead at trends that will dominate in 2022 on social media.   TikTok remains the biggest influence on social   In 2020, TikTok was the world’s most…
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TikTok it’s social o’clock

TikTok it’s social o’clock

  With over 1 billion monthly active users and more than 2.6 billion downloads worldwide, I think we can all agree that TikTok is massive. Within the app, users are faced with a wide range of opportunities to create and share content, which has got many organisations thinking…
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How does social listening help brands to remain competitive in the Age of the Customer?

How does social listening help brands to remain competitive in the Age of the Customer?

The rise in popularity of social media networks like Facebook and Twitter made the customer more connected than ever before. As a result, if someone has a positive or negative experience with a brand, it can be shared with millions of people online. According to researchers, marketers, and…
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How to create a cracking Christmas campaign on social

How to create a cracking Christmas campaign on social

Ho-ho-ho…It’s nearly that time of the year! There is no doubt that festive seasons are a perfect time to take advantage of social media and create some awesome marketing campaigns to remember.   Here are a few ideas on how to make a Christmas campaign that will capture…
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Why run Halloween campaigns on social media?

Why run Halloween campaigns on social media?

Spooky season is the perfect time to start creating engaging social content that grabs your audience’s attention. There are many reasons why you should consider a Halloween campaign as a marketer, but let’s stick to the obvious one – it’s a significant event that’s celebrated worldwide. Although the…
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Don’t make ad’s make TikTok’s

Don’t make ad’s make TikTok’s

Just a few months ago, TikTok had over 2.6 billion downloads worldwide and about 700 million monthly users. Including the IFers, where we share our monthly social snapshot roundups and occasionally people running around in dinosaur outfits. TikTok being so big, lots of brands want to figure out…
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Sanex: Celebrating skin on social

Sanex: Celebrating skin on social

By engaging with Sanex’s target audiences and offering exclusive creatives, the campaign achieved an increase in brand share from 4.3% to 8.5%
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Sony Rolly: Creative collaboration

Sony Rolly: Creative collaboration

The MP3 player, Rolly was created to fulfill one of Sony’s key objectives: to develop innovative, unique products. However, it had been designed with a Japanese audience in mind and consequently met with a poor reception from American consumers and technology media at its US launch. The aim of the…
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How to interact with your audience on social

How to interact with your audience on social

During the pandemic, we began spending much more time on social media and interacting more with brands online. Resulting in brands having to adapt and very quickly. Now, the restrictions are easing down, but audiences still have those high expectations of brands to communicate well with them, especially…
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The powers of social listening

The powers of social listening

The process of social listening can be powerful for your marketing strategy if used effectively. Listening to, and monitoring the conversations happening online around businesses, products, specific conversations and much more, can help marketers create successful social content and truly get to know audiences on a more emotional…
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5 old social media approaches that work even better today

5 old social media approaches that work even better today

Back before social media was even called social media, brands were part of the conversation. Whether it was on Myspace, Flickr, Blogs, Habbo Hotel or the plethora of message boards – marketing comms was experimenting with talking direct to the customer. Now, 20 years on, the world has…
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Employee Advocacy: how did we get here?

Employee Advocacy: how did we get here?

Employee advocacy has moved centre stage in social marketing. It is accelerating as a program, pushing out its messaging in all new ways and putting employees at the forefront of business promotions and campaigns. What is driving this rapid increase in employee advocacy across social media, and what…
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How to Make Social Media Analytics to Help you Grow Better

How to Make Social Media Analytics to Help you Grow Better

Social Media has become a crucial element of digital marketing and its share of the marketing budget is expected to grow in 2021. Growing interest in this marketing category necessitates deeper, more powerful analytics. But how can social analytics benefit your business? In this quick blog, I wanted…
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Tips to TikTok success

Tips to TikTok success

As of the beginning of July 2021, TikTok has had over 2.6 billion downloads worldwide and sees almost 700 million monthly active users (many IFers included!) So, it’s a no brainer that brands want to jump on the bandwagon. But, like every social media platform, sometimes it works and…
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The Death of Instagram likes

The Death of Instagram likes

No brand is a stranger to the realm of social media likes, but it seems like 2021 will be the year to kick them to the curb. While introduced to help relieve social pressure and improve mental health for its users, it’s difficult to ignore how this impacts…
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The power of social listening

The power of social listening

Half of marketers worldwide have turned to social listening to understand consumers’ changing preferences during the pandemic. 63% of social media marketers believe listening will become even more important over the upcoming year. In this quick blog, I wanted to touch on the increasing importance of Social Listening…
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Our top 15 list of best practices for Facebook

Our top 15 list of best practices for Facebook

It may not be the new kid on the block, but please, no ageism here! The Facebook platform is still VERY important to the digital ecosystem, in fact, it’s top 3 according to Comscore. So we’re here to give you the checklist of your…
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Episode 60: Serious Social – What the F? Best practice for Facebook marketing

Episode 60: Serious Social – What the F? Best practice for Facebook marketing

Ep 60: Serious Social – What the F? Best practice for Facebook marketing In this week’s Serious Social Live, Belle Lawrence covers off all mistakes you can avoid making with Facebook marketing, from not setting up a Business Manager, to getting locked out of your account!…
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Understand the conversation, then join in!

Understand the conversation, then join in!

Brands, we hear your plea… you want better engagement and higher conversions, right? What’s the secret [BBQ] sauce? It’s the consumer data. In social, there are billions of consumers chatting about everything under the sun, so you just need to listen, interpret the data and use it to…
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Episode 54: Serious Social – Stop whispering into the void

Episode 54: Serious Social – Stop whispering into the void

  Ep 54: Serious Social – Stop whispering into the void The way brands interact with their audiences on social media has noticeably changed. Consumers are demanding more and will no longer put up with a lack of response or engagement from brands. Whether you’re scaling…
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Rules of engagement for social

Rules of engagement for social

If you need some practical tips about community engagement on social, you’ve come to the right place! Audiences, whether in B2B or B2C are very unforgiving when it comes to how brands engage with them – more than ever, we want brands to be fast, human, clear and…
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Social Snapshot – 28.04.21

Social Snapshot – 28.04.21

It’s that time of the week again – time for your social snapshot! Grab a coffee and stick with us as we take you through our weekly roundup of everything you need to know about what’s new on social media   Twitter launches an initial test of ‘Professional…
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How the influencer marketing landscape has changed

How the influencer marketing landscape has changed

Influencer marketing: a form of social media marketing that helps bridge the gap between businesses and consumers, offering insights into products to help inform decision making and ultimately influence audiences. Of course. What started as a hobby and changed into a career in 2009, influencers have taken the social…
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What’s on your 2021 plate?

What’s on your 2021 plate?

It’s no secret that the last 12 months has thrown out some challenging moments for every single brand and organisation across the globe. Recently, Katy Howell (CEO, immediate Future) and Belle Lawrence (Associate Director, Immediate Future) sat down with a group of experienced marketers in the FMCG world…
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Effective Instagram influencer marketing

Effective Instagram influencer marketing

  There are new social media marketing tactics popping up every day. When first getting started in social, it can be tough to define which ones are right for your brand and audience.   Influencer partnerships can have a huge impact on boosting your…
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Three questions to ask, before your brand joins Clubhouse

Three questions to ask, before your brand joins Clubhouse

  Will Clubhouse live up to the hype? Will it last? Frankly, no one knows. But what is clear is that audio is coming into its own. Twitter is rolling out Spaces, and Fireside is waiting in the wings with…
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Episode 47: Serious Social –  Is your brand in the club yet?

Episode 47: Serious Social – Is your brand in the club yet?

  Ep 47: Serious Social – Is your brand in the club yet? Right now, Clubhouse is the talk of the town – quite literally. But should brands be on there? Join Katy Howell in this week’s Serious Social as she explores the value Clubhouse can…
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