The IF Blog: Social Media Insights and Trends
Misinformation, Trust, and the Battle for Truth
Truth on Fire, and Brands Are in the Line of It We’re all in the truth business now. At Somerset House, on a chilly evening in June, I joined a panel to unpack the uncomfortable realities of misinformation and disinformation, and what brands can do
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LinkedIn, the world’s leading professional networking platform, has recently released its highly anticipated B2B Marketing Benchmark Report. This comprehensive report offers a deep dive into the current landscape of B2B marketing, highlighting emerging trends, industry shifts, and invaluable insights that could shape your strategic planning. With…
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It feels like one company said ‘we need brand guidelines to make sure our logo is recognisable across the board’ – then a person at that brand moved to another company and the method spread and spread. In reality, ‘guidelines’ shouldn’t be rules – they’re a foundation for creativity. We’re…
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Staying updated with the ever-evolving world of social media can be demanding. However, there’s no need to fret because everything is right here.
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Here at Immediate Future, we love looking at dominant social media trends and really taking them apart. I can’t be the only one who’s noticed the increasing presence of stop motion on their TLs recently, especially in product shoots. It’s popularity – I believe stems from the fact that it…
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Curious about the Instagram algorithm? Wonder no more! Instagram has finally spilled the beans on how content is ranked.
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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… Instagram now allows ads to appear in search results Instagram is introducing the ‘Instagram search results’ Ads Placements via the Instagram Marketing API. This recent update…
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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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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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Staying updated with the ever-evolving world of social media can be quite demanding. However, there’s no need to fret because we have everything you need right here. Take a look at the most recent highlights: LinkedIn Verification LinkedIn is adding verification features to boost trust on the platform. Users can…
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Instagram is testing out the ability to generate AI custom stickers based on text prompts.
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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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Keeping up with the constantly changing social media landscape is challenging. But don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Check out the latest social media headlines below: Meta introduces ‘Meta Verified’ program to users in the UK Meta’s expanding availability of the ‘Meta Verified’ subscription scheme to the UK users.
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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! 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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