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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…

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…

The silver bullet for successful B2B social is…well, debatable. But we can’t just throw technical jargon into post content and expect it to perform to its optimum level – the solution is in fact much simpler than that. I know you’re thinking; “oh here we go, another blog that tells…

Investors have always had a sharp eye on their holdings, but the challenge of the current financial landscape coupled with a drop-off in performance is forcing a closer look at marketing strategies.And they’re right to do so. Having worked in several consultancies, including working on KPMG’s biggest-ever turnaround proposition in…

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! 👇

OK, so the title is a bit misleading – you’re not a stats bomb – but your B2B marketing campaigns almost certainly should be. We’re not talking about the results of the campaigns or how you report.etc, what we mean is how you’re showing your impactful data to your audience.

TikTok is not only for B2C brands! Discover what can B2B brands do on this social media platform.

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. 👇

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…

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…

Why delivering incremental MQLs for your brand, starts with heads-up marketing.

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

LinkedIn recently shared a survey revealing that 73% of participants stated video has become more important to their businesses in the last year. The marketing industry is beginning to understand how to produce quality content in terms of budgeting, strategy, and execution,…

Employee advocacy has become a hot topic lately for a good reason – this trend has evolved in the digital world, accelerating as a program, pushing out business messages in new ways and putting employees at the forefront of marketing campaigns. What is often missed is that they have the…

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…

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…

At our recent B2B Social Trailblazers Summit, we explored what the future may hold for businesses and buyers alike and discussed why a more daring social media strategy is essential to deliver impressive and quantifiable results. If you want to be remembered, your content must be…

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Hot off the press, the latest B2B social benchmark stats for your 2023 plans.

LinkedIn recently released a guide about how to boost creative content performance. Today’s blog gives you a sneak peek at some of the important highlights and attempts to understand why so few marketers have the data and examples necessary to convince brands…

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

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…

Why use Instagram to Promote your B2B Business?

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.

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…

Learn 6 techniques for getting attention and converting it to action using social media copywriting.

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.

Marketers hear ‘B2B’ and default to LinkedIn as their primary focus for their next paid campaign – and while the decision to incorporate LinkedIn is wise, it’s also important to broaden the horizon and look to other platforms to increase brand awareness. By siphoning off some of the ad budget…

Check out the most recent social media news.

LinkedIn is known to be the main social media channel for professionals. It’s the place for B2B businesses, and the vast majority of users are there for a common reason: work. It can be an active search for employment, clients, business opportunities, etc. The problem comes when it is only…

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.👇

Your B2B social strategy needs to be smart and flexible, Here are 5 expert tips for your 2023 plans

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…

Every purchase – whether you’re buying an ice cream at the local shop, or investing in service expertise from a leading technology brand – has a story behind it. Its origin is normally from a point of resonation – while this may seem obvious, it’s alarming how many brands can…

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…

Make your B2B campaign count! Customers look to expertise before products – how can you leverage your staff and website collateral to make an impact?

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.

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

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…

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!

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

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…

Our mantra is “Breaking the Social Boring”, so when we heard Onalytica was hosting a webinar on just that, we had to take part. As part of an Onalytica expert community series, we joined a group of social media experts to explore how to create less boring content. Our own…

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…

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…

Social media is everywhere and it has become one of the primary marketing channels over the last two decades. We are looking at StatusBrew which has shared significant social media stats that marketers should know in 2022. Facebook Statistics 2022 With over 2.8 billion monthly…

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…

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…

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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…

Brands in the food industry, are you still relying on recipe content and fancy photos of your food to generate engagement? This is especially important if your marketing strategy needs to encompass B2C as well as B2B – we’re here to remind you that you’ll need to do…

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…

Before we begin, I need to ask you a simple yet divisive question. How much do you care about the look of your Instagram profile? The answer to this has changed over the years, being crucial in the early days where people would comment on the aesthetic of…

As marketers, we’re programmed to reach our target audience at every opportunity we can think of. But as an end user, there’s nothing more annoying than consistently being spammed by ads and messages that 1. You’ve already seen or 2. Aren’t relevant to you. So how do marketers…

Social media is for everyone. No matter your age, gender, or interests, there’s something out there for you. And similarly, for businesses, there’s someone out there for YOUR brand. To succeed with social media marketing, you must understand who your audience is. Where are they? What do they want…

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…

It’s that time of the week again. Have a look at the latest happening in the world of social media through our social snapshot: Twitter adds auto captions for video uploads Twitter has announced that all videos within tweets will have auto captions, providing more ways…