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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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Tech CMOs Shift Marketing Efforts to The Digital Relationship

Tech CMOs Shift Marketing Efforts to The Digital Relationship

Interviews with tech CMOs and Marketers at large brands reveal a shift in marketing focus
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Influencer marketing with ethical, strategic relationships at the core

Influencer marketing with ethical, strategic relationships at the core

Following Keith Weed’s statement at Cannes Lions, we’re talking about the must-dos and the should-dos when it comes to influencer marketing. Learn how to approach it as an on-going relationship, kindling the right brand-influencer match and building a mutually-beneficial partnership. Join us for a…
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The topsy turvy relationship between news and social media

The topsy turvy relationship between news and social media

When news broke earlier this month that a former news executive on whose watch Britain’s phone hacking scandal occurred was joining the ranks of the social media universe, it raised a few eyebrows but also thrust attention on a nascent, high-risk but intriguing area: social media dictating the news. Rebekah…
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SCRM13: Better customer relationship management through social

SCRM13: Better customer relationship management through social

This week London played host to a two-day conference run by Our Social Times, discussing building customer relationships through social media. With real insights and case studies from big brands, including Nokia, Sony, EE, NowTV and eBay, attendees had the opportunity to explore new ideas…
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Are Enough Brands Exploring the ‘Social Relationship’ with Google Analytics?

Are Enough Brands Exploring the ‘Social Relationship’ with Google Analytics?

The ‘Social Relationship’ tool within GA is not a particularly new tool, however, are brands using it enough? Brands are very familiar with using the traffic referral reports and setting up goals to identify where direct conversions are coming from, but the ‘relationship’ between social interaction and conversions drives a…
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Live Brand Social: A relationship for the long-term

Live Brand Social: A relationship for the long-term

In the last Live Brand Social post we touched on how, together, live experiences and social create a 48% more successful event. Being active on social before, during and after a live event gives you the greatest opportunity to extend the relationship:…
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Social media trends to watch in 2025

Social media trends to watch in 2025

Hey there, social media enthusiasts! As we kick off 2025, the digital world is buzzing with new trends that are reshaping how we connect, engage, and grow our brands online. Staying on top of these trends isn’t just smart – it’s essential if you want to stand out in today’s…
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Social Snapshot: The social media opportunity hiding in plain sight

Social Snapshot: The social media opportunity hiding in plain sight

Subscribe on LinkedIn While most marketers chase Millennials and Gen Z, the “forgotten generation” is quietly making waves on social media—and not just on Facebook. Think TikTok, Reddit, and Pinterest. Generation X (born between 1965 and 1980) is an interesting demographic. Ok, so we know…
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Episode 82: Back to the future for B2B marketing – planning the priorities for 2025

Episode 82: Back to the future for B2B marketing – planning the priorities for 2025

In this episode Katy Howell, alongside Joel Harrison, Editor in Chief at B2B Marketing dissect the major trends shaping B2B marketing as we approach 2025. From the rise of ABM and influencer marketing to the strategic use of first-party data in a cookieless world. This discussion is essential for marketers…
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Effortless Food Shoots

Effortless Food Shoots

When it comes to shooting food products for a social media campaign, every detail counts. From creating visually appealing content to aligning with the client’s vision, it’s a balance of artistry and efficiency. Here you will find some tips for planning and executing a successful food product shoot.
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Defining B2B marketing’s priorities for 2025

Defining B2B marketing’s priorities for 2025

As we look toward 2025, the opportunity for bold moves is undeniable. But what does boldness look like in a landscape marked by complexity and caution?
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What’s changing in B2B marketing in 2025

What’s changing in B2B marketing in 2025

(And why you can’t ignore it) 2025 is set to be a turning point for B2B marketing, and not just in the usual “new trends” kind of way. This isn’t about adding a new platform to your mix or experimenting with one-off campaigns. Instead, 2025 is demanding that we rethink…
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Lead gen forms: a roadblock to sales funnel success?

Lead gen forms: a roadblock to sales funnel success?

The obsession for B2B lead gen via social continues – but it looks like brands might need to shake things up a bit to keep that momentum rolling! Here are a few hurdles B2B brands might face with trying to fill that sales funnel via lead gen forms: Users being…
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Maximising ROI through smarter lead nurturing

Maximising ROI through smarter lead nurturing

In B2B marketing, it’s not just about generating leads-it’s about what happens afterward. Effective lead nurturing can make the difference between a warm lead that converts and one that slips through the cracks. While lead quality and conversion rates are critical, nurturing your leads throughout their buyer’s journey is what…
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Turning Sentiments Into Strategy

Turning Sentiments Into Strategy

How do people really feel about brands these days? It’s not just about likes and shares—it’s about the emotions behind those interactions. Whether people are venting frustrations or singing praises, those feelings matter. So, how do different industries stack up, and what can companies do with these insights to better…
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Rethinking Lead Conversions Metrics

Rethinking Lead Conversions Metrics

Lead conversions are one metric that has remained a steady measure of success in the B2B world. There is no doubt that lead conversion is important. They provide a clear indicator of how many prospects are moving through the funnel, showing progress toward the ultimate goal of generating revenue. However,…
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Episode 80: Serious Social — No More Cookies

Episode 80: Serious Social — No More Cookies

How will Google’s decision to phase out third-party cookies reshape the future of digital marketing? Marketers face new challenges and opportunities. Let’s talk about the impact of this shift on social media marketing, the complexities of targeting and tracking data, and the broader implications of the California Consumer Privacy Act…
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B2B Influencers 101

B2B Influencers 101

Influencer marketing is not just for B2C brands! B2B companies are increasingly recognising the power of influencers to drive awareness, generate leads, and establish industry authority. However, choosing the right B2B influencers requires a different approach compared to B2C. Here’s how you can identify and select the best B2B influencers…
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Episode 79: Serious Social -Growth on Fire: B2B Ignite

Episode 79: Serious Social -Growth on Fire: B2B Ignite

Welcome to the Growth on Fire podcast! Katy Howell, is joined by Tejal Patel previously from Cisco, Microsoft and Nokia; and Scott Stockwell previously from IBM and PwC, two industry experts who will share their takeaways from the big B2B event of the year: B2B Ignite. If you’re a B2B…
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Best Practices for Creatives in Marketing

Best Practices for Creatives in Marketing

For creatives working in the marketing industry, balancing creativity with productivity and maintaining strong client relationships can be challenging. Here are some best practices that not only help you save money but also improve productivity and strengthen your client relationships. 1. Be Proactive: Anticipate Client Needs One of the best…
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Boosting B2B Success

Boosting B2B Success

Thought leadership is a hot topic in the B2B space right now. More than anything, it is a marketing tactic to establish authority, build trust, and foster deeper customer relationships. We recently published a podcast episode, Leading from the Front, where we explore how to drive your thought leadership…
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Empowering Thought Leadership

Empowering Thought Leadership

In modern marketing, thought leadership has emerged as a powerful strategy for building trust, authority, and deeper customer connections. However, many marketers face significant challenges in motivating and equipping their leaders to excel in this area. Inspired by the podcast episode Leading from the Front, this blog explores common…
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SOCIAL SNAPSHOT — 05.06.2024

SOCIAL SNAPSHOT — 05.06.2024

It’s time for another social snapshot! Each week, we share the freshest updates from social media to keep you in the know. Let’s dive into the highlights 👇 TikTok Launches UK Genny Lex Centre TikTok has introduced an in-app General Election Centre to provide reliable election information to UK users,…
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Top 10 Tactics for Brand Restoration

Top 10 Tactics for Brand Restoration

While social media platforms offer unparalleled reach and engagement, they also expose companies to the scrutiny of a sometimes very unforgiving global audience. What happens when a brand’s reputation takes a hit? Let’s explore simple strategies for brand restoration in 10 easy steps. Start with Honesty: Brands are like relationships;…
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Navigating Fintech in 2024 with social media

Navigating Fintech in 2024 with social media

It’s 2024, and the world of Fintech is buzzing with new trends, insights, and challenges. As the Fintech B2B marketing conference revealed, social media is at the heart of Fintech marketing, offering brands a platform to connect with audiences in genuine ways. Let’s dive into the key takeaways from the…
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Fintech and social media: trends, strategies, and best practices for 2024

Fintech and social media: trends, strategies, and best practices for 2024

Insight from the Fintech B2B Marketing conference 2024
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The 7 Deadly Sins of Social Media

The 7 Deadly Sins of Social Media

In social media marketing, relationships are everything. But what happens when consumers start to sour? A new report exposes the seven deadly sins that brands commit on social media that can tarnish reputations, drive away customers, and ultimately lead to the downfall of even the mightiest…
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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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The Impact of Work on Mental Health: Navigating the Challenges

The Impact of Work on Mental Health: Navigating the Challenges

Working conditions and environment can have a huge impact on mental health, and, equally, someone's mental health can significantly affect performing well in their job. Here are a few dos and don'ts we use at IF for transforming your office into a positive environment.
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AI Beyond Reality

AI Beyond Reality

The Dystopian Aesthetics of AI-Generated Art in Social Media Marketing In the ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for grabbing the attention of today’s scrolling-savvy audience. A recent trend that has taken the digital marketing realm by storm is the use of AI-generated…
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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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2024 for social media – brace for impact!

2024 for social media – brace for impact!

New social platforms and AI advancements are set to transform how we use social media. 2024 will be the year we see the lines between reality and AI blurred and the push for transparency receiving greater support than ever – while the desire for greater authenticity from brands and their…
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Short Form, Big Impact: YouTube Shorts

Short Form, Big Impact: YouTube Shorts

In the ever-evolving world of digital marketing, B2B marketers are constantly on the lookout for innovative strategies to captivate their audience and drive meaningful engagement. One avenue gaining increasing attention is the use of YouTube Shorts—a feature that brings a dynamic twist to the conventional video content game. Let’s delve…
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Data to Insight: The Persona-driven Marketing Approach

Data to Insight: The Persona-driven Marketing Approach

In the dynamic landscape of digital marketing, precision targeting is not just an optional extra; it’s a must. The most recent data reveals that an impressive 93% of companies surpassing their lead and revenue goals attribute their success to the strategic segmentation of customers through buyer personas.
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Social Media 101

Social Media 101

Close your eyes and imagine a scenario where your social media content not only captures attention but also forms a lasting connection with your audience… ✨ Sounds dreamy, doesn’t it? We can all agree that creating memorable content is not that easy. In this blog, I delve into the ever-evolving…
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EPISODE 76: SERIOUS SOCIAL – No Fluff, Just Stuff: Inside a Winning B2B Social Campaign

EPISODE 76: SERIOUS SOCIAL – No Fluff, Just Stuff: Inside a Winning B2B Social Campaign

Fed up with lacklustre ROI on your B2B social campaigns? You’re not alone. A whopping 50% of B2B marketers struggle to measure the ROI of their lead and demand gen efforts. Time to change the game. In “No Fluff, Just Stuff,” we’re not just talking theories; we’re revealing the nuts and…
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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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Balancing Authenticity and AI

Balancing Authenticity and AI

Social media has transformed how businesses engage with their audience, offering unprecedented connectivity. Authenticity is paramount in establishing genuine relationships, but the surge of AI in marketing introduces a new challenge. Striking a balance between authenticity and leveraging AI is the key to a flourishing social media marketing strategy. 1.
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Choosing the Right Platforms

Choosing the Right Platforms

Are you tired of feeling lost in the social media jungle? 🌴 Our latest blog is here to guide you through the process of selecting the right platforms for your brand, check it out!
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Mastering Paid Social Media Campaigns

Mastering Paid Social Media Campaigns

Staying ahead in digital marketing requires continuous learning. As summer comes to an end, the slower pace we all cherish is almost over. This is the perfect opportunity for marketing professionals to invest time in upskilling. This blog post will address the importance of social media paid campaign training on…
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Barbenheimer’s: Social Listening

Barbenheimer’s: Social Listening

Social Listening, Barbenheimer
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Unmasking Authenticity in Content Creation

Unmasking Authenticity in Content Creation

In today’s ever-evolving digital world, our screens overflow with a ceaseless stream of information clamouring for our attention. In the quest to capture hearts, minds, and wallets, a potent force has re-emerged, reshaping how we perceive and engage. Authenticity is an unwavering beacon of truth that stands tall amidst the…
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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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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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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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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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Social Snapshot – 29.03.2023

Social Snapshot – 29.03.2023

Discover all the social media updates you need to know in our weekly social snapshot!
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Why video marketing is important

Why video marketing is important

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.
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Social Snapshot – 01.03.2023

Social Snapshot – 01.03.2023

What is new and exciting in the world of social media? Let’s talk about it… TikTok Sounds for Business TikTok has launched Sounds for Business, a collection of custom sounds to help businesses of all sizes create quick, engaging, and creative content for the TikTok community.
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What’s so good about social media?

What’s so good about 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.
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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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We are falling for data

We are falling for data

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! 👇
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4 Social Media Quick Wins for 2023

4 Social Media Quick Wins for 2023

A lot of things changed last year, so how can you prepare for what lies ahead? Discover which social media trends matter for 2023. In today’s blog, we look at some of the predictions offering an advantage to retain relevancy in an increasingly competitive market. Make brand-new resolutions When…
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Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement 2022

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement 2022

Introduction As an independent business we are absolutely committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our operations. This statement explains what steps we take to understand, reduce and remove the risks of these practices occurring. It outlines what we do to: Understand potential modern slavery risks related to our…
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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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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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5 Easy Social Media Marketing Tips for Small Businesses

5 Easy Social Media Marketing Tips for Small Businesses

Easy peasy, lemon squeezy! Learn five quick tips to help your small business with social media marketing.
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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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How can your brand BeReal?

How can your brand BeReal?

Learn how brands need to adapt to BeReal.
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How To Leverage Doomscrolling

How To Leverage Doomscrolling

Stop doomscrolling! Learn how to craft creative content that resonates beyond the click rate.
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4 Marketing Trends in 2022

4 Marketing Trends in 2022

4 marketing trends in 2022
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Social Media Tips – The Basics

Social Media Tips – The Basics

Discover some of the basic social media tips you need to know to succeed in today’s crowded, high-noise social media landscape.
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The Magic of UGC

The Magic of UGC

UGC is content generated and shared online by brand’s clients or fans. It can be an image, video, comment, review, blog etc. And it works wonders for brands! UGC is one of the best ways for a brand to gain visibility, reach its potential market, communicate its values and advertise…
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How Social Media Helps to Promote Mental Health

How Social Media Helps to Promote Mental Health

A look at how social media can be used for disseminating information about mental health.
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Paid & organic social go hand in hand

Paid & organic social go hand in hand

For those who work in marketing, or more specifically, social media, this won’t be the first time you’ve heard this. Or the last, for that matter.  The roles of organic and paid social are very different but thrive on each other’s successes. Organic content helps shape the brand, building relationships…
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Highlights from the Technology CMO Outlook Report

Highlights from the Technology CMO Outlook Report

Last year we saw the launch of our Technology CMO Outlook Report and it’s time to revisit how tech CMOs from prominent brands like Adobe, Worldpay, Siemens, and SAP shape the future of marketing. We joined forces with Copy House to put the flesh on the bones of the normal…
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Looking after your Mental Health in Marketing

Looking after your Mental Health in Marketing

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. In short,…
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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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The do’s and don’ts of briefing for social media

The do’s and don’ts of briefing for social media

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 is briefing?…
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5 Steps to Driving Your Social Media Engagement

5 Steps to Driving Your Social Media Engagement

The importance of social media is difficult to overestimate- In the UK alone, social media ad spending is projected to reach £5.2 billion in 2021 and increase to £6.5b by 2025. Effective use of social media can not only increase brand awareness but can also boost conversions and…
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Precor partners with immediate future for social media command center

Precor partners with immediate future for social media command center

Precor partners with social media agency, immediate future, to run a command centre
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Thomson Reuters retains immediate future

Thomson Reuters retains immediate future

Thomson Reuters retains immediate future
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IF shortlisted for B2B Marketing Awards

IF shortlisted for B2B Marketing Awards

IF shortlisted for B2B Marketing Awards
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immediate future wins white good hero  Indesit

immediate future wins white good hero Indesit

immediate future wins Indesit Company
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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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New Year’s resolutions for social in 2022

New Year’s resolutions for social in 2022

It’s 2022 and people around the world are setting their resolutions for the new year. If you’re aiming to make this year more productive on social, here are a few simple New Year’s resolutions that can help you improve your brand’s presence.   Creative visuals With visual platforms…
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Terms of Use

Terms of Use

If you continue to browse and use this website you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use. Together with the privacy and cookie policy which govern immediate future’s relationship with their users. If you do not accept these Terms and Conditions…
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Episode 67: Serious Social – Big picture marketing + leaky social = Growth

Episode 67: Serious Social – Big picture marketing + leaky social = Growth

Ep 67: Serious Social – Big picture marketing + leaky social = Growth In this episode of Serious Social, Katy Howell and Zoe Gill explore how best to spin all marketing channel plates and how to optimise and create a marketing engine for growth with social…
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Big picture marketing + leaky social = Growth

Big picture marketing + leaky social = Growth

When you work every day in social it’s easy to think the whole world is about social. Of course, it isn’t. In fact, social is leaky and gets everywhere touching all your channels and melting into all your campaigns. You should consider social as the oil in your…
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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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Why isn’t your social strategy converting?

Why isn’t your social strategy converting?

If you are starting in the world of social media, you may have already heard that before converting, you must set up a presence. However, it’s possible your social strategy isn’t working properly, which means the investment does not translate into the desired results. More visits,…
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Instagram Algorithm – how it works and how to beat it

Instagram Algorithm – how it works and how to beat it

Do you want to have more reach on Instagram? Do you want to understand how Instagram ranks feed posts? Then you should know how the Instagram algorithm works in 2021. Now, what is the Instagram algorithm? In short, the Instagram algorithm is a mechanism that classifies content according to what…
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Episode 59: Serious Social – Author’s voice: what we’ve learned from our new report, the CMO outlook report?

Episode 59: Serious Social – Author’s voice: what we’ve learned from our new report, the CMO outlook report?

  Ep 59: Serious Social – Author’s voice: what we’ve learned from our new report, the CMO outlook report?  In this week’s Serious Social Live, Colin Jacob is joined by Graeme Stoker, Integrated CX Senior Campaigns Manager at NUTANIX and contributor of our CMO Outlook Report,…
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The long and short of it 

The long and short of it 

Last week saw the launch of our Technology CMO Outlook Report. Alongside Copy House, we put the flesh on the bones of the normal benchmark reports and brought to you in-depth interviews from the CMOs of some of the biggest names in tech. On Friday, we were live with…
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Episode 58: Serious Social – The long and the short of it

Episode 58: Serious Social – The long and the short of it

  Ep 58: Serious Social – The long and the short of it To celebrate the launch of our Technology CMO outlook report, Katy Howell joins forces with co-author, Kathryn Strachan, MD at Copy House, to share highlights from interviews with technology marketers and talk about…
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Find out how tech CMOs from prominent brands like Adobe, Worldpay, Siemens, and SAP shape the future of marketing.

Find out how tech CMOs from prominent brands like Adobe, Worldpay, Siemens, and SAP shape the future of marketing.

Find out how tech CMOs from prominent brands like Adobe, Worldpay, Siemens, and SAP shape the future of marketing.
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Episode 57: Serious Social – Sizzling stats and what to do with them

Episode 57: Serious Social – Sizzling stats and what to do with them

  Ep 57: Serious Social – Sizzling stats and what to do with them It’s BBQ season! And we’ve uncovered some sizzling opportunities for brands who want to reach the grilling parties – from equipment to meat-free choices, Brandwatch has come through for us and we’re…
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Trust your designers

Trust your designers

Building a relationship between you and your design team is imperative to creating social content that leaps off the screen and becomes ingrained in users’ minds. You should trust your designers to know what they are doing and keep the clients’ best interests in mind.  In…
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Episode 56: Serious Social – A rapid-fire discussion of how to brief for social media

Episode 56: Serious Social – A rapid-fire discussion of how to brief for social media

  Ep 56: Serious Social – A rapid-fire discussion of how to brief for social media Crafting thumb-stopping social creatives is hard, but it’s even harder if your briefs are too vague, or even worse, too prescriptive. IF Account Manager Laurens Grisel is joined by Digital…
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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 concise when…
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Stats to help you define your social customer journey

Stats to help you define your social customer journey

Social skips its way through the whole customer journey, impacting various touchpoints, from awareness right through purchase into advocacy. More importantly, you need to map the journey, in detail, if you hope to be able to deliver a consistent and much-needed customer experience. And you do need to…
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Episode 53 – Serious Social: The customer journey on social resembles a Jumanji map

Episode 53 – Serious Social: The customer journey on social resembles a Jumanji map

  Ep 53: Serious Social – The customer journey on social resembles a Jumanji map Yes, we think your social customer journey is like the map in Jumanji, welcome to the jungle. In this episode of Serious Social, Katy Howell makes no apology for drawing parallels…
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Episode 52: Serious Social – How to drive MQLs and SQLs through social media

Episode 52: Serious Social – How to drive MQLs and SQLs through social media

  Ep 52: Serious Social – How to drive MQLs and SQLs through social media In this week’s Serious Social Live, Colin Jacobs will be exploring how to drive sales qualified leads through better marketing qualified leads on social media. Tune in to discover what a…
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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 to discuss…
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Episode 50: Serious Social – Unlocking Paid Media Excellence

Episode 50: Serious Social – Unlocking Paid Media Excellence

  Ep 50: Serious Social – Unlocking Paid Media Excellence In this week’s Serious Social Live, Colin Jacobs will be getting into the nitty-gritty of paid social media. Tune in to discover how everything from customer journeys, touch points and algorithms, will help you smash your…
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Episode 49 – Serious Social – Read the feed

Episode 49 – Serious Social – Read the feed

  Ep 49: Serious Social – Read the feed It seems you cannot go a day without companies making missteps on social. From inappropriate covid responses to BLM virtue signalling – this last year has been a playbook on how to miss fire with your messaging,…
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