In this day and age, almost everybody and every business are on social media. For us individuals, it’s a great way to keep in touch with family and friends, and occasionally show off something we’re proud of. But for businesses, it’s an important aspect that should be included in your business plan and marketing strategy, period. Now…
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70% of Instagram Stories are watched with sound on. I have personally scrolled through countless bits of social content where, if there is no sound in a video and it feels as if there should be, I just keep on scrolling. As people wake up to this realisation, we are seeing more and more bits…
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It’s been a whopping ten years since Instagram launched and changed the face of social media. Feel old yet? WE DO! So, first things first, HAPPY BIRTHDAY Instagram! From the selfie revolution to the rise of the influencer, IG has helped shaped the digital revolution and has been there to shine a light on…
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Our purpose at IF is to break the social boring – what does that take? Bravery. Courage. AND preparation. The campaigns you see out in social which tackle taboos or hit a topic head-on – and then succeed – they’ve taken time to prepare, to look at what the possible pitfalls could be. Here are…
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Successful social media campaigns are achieved not by a single “viral” tweet, but by experience, understanding and preparation – there are SO many hurdles that social media marketers have to leap, and often because social is seen as “easy”. We’ve got news for you, it’s not! Job Interviewer: So how many years experience do you…
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Episode 23: Fiction or Friction As the world changes, everyone is reconsidering touchpoints and changing their behaviours – in both reality and virtually. Yep, marketers, you need to think about your digital touchpoints and sort out your customer journey on social. In this episode of Serious Social, Associate Director, Belle Lawrence, explains why. If…
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Writing for social media ads might seem like a no-brainer, but there’s a lot more involved than you may think. Social media is a noisy landscape, and you can’t simply rely on your creative to get your audience’s attention – you need them to buy into what you’re selling (and saying). We’ve rounded up some…
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Ep 21: Brands! Don’t get cancelled Cancel culture has been around for almost two decades but, like most things, has accelerated in 2020. Businesses need to make sure they protect their reputation and adapt to changing audience behaviours. But where to start? We explore the things you need to think about to help you…
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Ep 20: Serious Social – It ain’t just about the hashtag If you’re after more know-how to break the social boring, subscribe now. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed Full Transcript Welcome to the Serious Social podcast, created by the straight-talking social media experts at immediate future. Welcome to…
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Ep 19: Serious Social – Busting myths, sifting the bona fide from the BS If you’re after more know-how to break the social boring, subscribe now. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify RSS Feed Full Transcript Welcome to the Serious Social podcast, created by the straight-talking social media experts at immediate future.…
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