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The rallying cry of social media – opinion piece

Social media is often criticised for the damage it can do our mental well-being, especially with regards to depression and feelings of inadequacy in teenagers and adults alike increasing. But what about the positive impact that social can bring to our lives, where we truly feel that social is a…

Social Snapshot – 05.06.19

Another week has passed, and my, what a week it has been! We’ve rounded up the best articles and updates, just for you. So, carry on reading, and we’ll get you up to speed with the latest happenings in social in no time. New report shows Facebook engagement in gradual decline,…

Are you always sending DMs? Test out Twitter’s new feature.

Week in week out, all the major platforms are constantly tweaking, updating and testing in a bid to increase engagement and make users more active. These updates aren’t always ground-breaking, but they’re slowly implemented to improve usage based on how users interact, and ultimately to make the experience more streamlined.

Food. Sounds. Great.

If you’re fascinated by the increasing use of AI in marketing, then the latest campaign from a kitchen utensil brand takes some beating. Spotify worked with Tramontina to allow us to “discover the flavour of your favourite song” – it’s beautiful and brilliant. It’s also extravagant for what…

Vertical VS Landscape – IGTV ends the video battle

Since the dawn of IGTV, content creators have been battling with whether to post their long-form video content to YouTube or Instagram. To some degree, it makes sense to have these two very different video content platforms – Instagram is mobile-first, but YouTube has the…

The British BBQ and the white space opportunity

We all love a BBQ and with us all staying closer to home, we are set to be in the garden grilling our food whenever we can. But we don’t just barbecue our food outside at this time of year, we also talk about BBQs (a lot, as it turns…

Facebook’s F8 2019: The change required to curtail 12 months of privacy grief

Each Spring, the Facebook platform evolves with changes being affected to algorithms, functionality and offerings. It’s routine in the weeks following Facebook’s annual F8 conference that the much anticipated and well-documented announcements are affected to the platform. This year, the volume and impact of changes are more significant than usual.

Instagram and B2B marketing – can it work?

The success of Instagram just keeps growing; Stories, influencers, shopping tags, and engaged communities means it is fast becoming the platform for B2C marketing. Can the same be said for B2B marketing? In short, YES! Instagram is a great place to spread awareness for any brand and using Stories, UGC content, as…

Social Snapshot – 15.05.19

When the updates are non-stop it can be hard to stay in the know. But, fear not, we’ve rounded up the best articles for you below ⬇️ Because, you know, we’re good like that! Instagram looks set to ramp up its efforts against apps selling likes and followers.

Why do Facebook Groups exist?

If you spend time on Facebook, you will know that it has become a crowded landscape indeed. Yes, content is largely personalised to the user with prioritised content relevant to their interests, but it has grown so quickly that the News Feed can, at times, feel unmanageable. The result of…

What IS going on with Facebook these days?

There were lots of announcements to take note of at the latest F8 developer conference, but which are the ones you really need to know, and what do they mean for your social media strategy? Groups and Events are the new black In an update that Zuckerberg is calling “FB5,”…

UGC – are you embracing it?

User-generated content – or as you may know it, UGC – is any form of content created by consumers and social media users about a particular brand, product, or place. It’s fast-growing within the social media marketing world and it’s definitely something you should implement into your social strategy. But,…

Social Snapshot – 24.04.19

When the updates are non-stop it can be hard to stay in the know. But, fear not, we’ve rounded up the best articles for you below ⬇️ Because, you know, we’re good like that! Vine returns as ‘Byte’ – but is it too late for a comeback?…

Social Snapshot – 10.04.19

Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with the fast-moving world of social media, which is why we’ve brought to you a round-up of the latest updates and tips from the industry! Keep on scrolling for your latest fix… Snapchat launches updated, faster Android version. https://po.st/O4JsoG Snapchat…

How to target Generation Z through social media

Generation Z, the ‘new generation’ – your new consumer. They’re tech-savvy, have grown up with social media, and they care. For companies to stay ahead of the game, it is important to understand your consumer, and potential new consumers. Whether you’re already targeting them, or you’re looking to move towards…

Why focusing on the sale and evidencing investment success is killing your Social Media!

A bold statement, isn’t it? And a truthful one. For clarity, at immediate future, we’re wholly focused on delivering impact, aligning to funnel, and proving value from your investment in Social Media. Regular readers will know we drove millions of pounds worth of travel sales, exclusively attributed to social, for…

April Fool’s Day round-up

We bloomin’ love April Fools Day! It’s a fun chance for brands to get fun and a bit naughty. And what better place to shout about it than social? Here’s a round-up of some of our faves from this week. Mission Foods announced the launch of Tablecloth MEGA wraps…

Social Snapshot – 03.04.19

Fallen behind on the past week’s news? Fear not, we’re here for you with a roundup of the best updates and tips that we want to shout about Instagram tests letting you scroll through videos. https://po.st/rF5aum REWIND! #Instagram seems to be testing out a seek bar…

Instagram set to hit the rewind button

With all the algorithm changes, updates and technical twists being rolled out week to week, the big players in the world of social media ensure we are constantly on our toes. These changes may not always be game-changing, but every now and then something comes along which promises to send…

Tribes, not trends

Why are people on social media? To connect with friends and family. To experience new things, new ideas. To discover more about who they are, what they like, what motivates them, whether or not to try the new Marmite Peanut Butter. To find their people… to find their tribe (no…

Social Snapshot – 27.03.19

We’re here for you with a roundup of interesting updates and tips from the fast-moving world of social media. Read on to catch up… How can you drive more traffic from Instagram? https://po.st/6P3GJl Given you can’t include clickable links in posts, what are the best ways to get…

Twitter gets chattier and Facebook cuts out FOMO

It goes without saying, (but I’m going to say it anyway) social media is a place for conversation. It’s a place for brands to start conversations and join them too. Marketers will be pleased to learn of a couple of updates to Twitter and Facebook that make it easier for…

Instagram introduces a new checkout feature

Instagram is on a roll right now, announcing update after update. And just yesterday they released a new ‘check out’ in-app shopping feature. Yep, your online shopping days has just got a whole lot easier. Development on the platforms shopping tags means users will now be offered to ‘check out…

Why we need to rethink ROI on social media

The ROI on a brand’s social media activity is one of the most debated, most interesting, and often the biggest conversations we have with our clients. Let us explain what we mean… We know consumers use social media platforms for learning more about products and retailers and reading product reviews.

A smoking’ hot social report on BBQing

Who cares what you think?

Consumers want authenticity, they need to trust you – so if you’re only including well-crafted, heavily branded content in your social media plan, you’re on to a loser. Marketers do a great job, no, really they do. Juggling the need to engage with followers and fans, build brand trust and household…

Social Snapshot – 06.03.19

Well, what a great start to March it has been already! It’s hard to keep up when there are updates being released every day, so we’re here to lend a helping hand. We’ve rounded up the best articles for you in one place so you don’t have to go anywhere…

Social Media Industry Benchmarks – Where Do You Fit In?

Success on social media differs for everyone. Something we deem as successful may be viewed differently to someone else, and we all have various strategies to lead us to our victory. Everyone can agree that high engagement rates prove your content has been effective, but which social platform does your…

What Makes A Killer Social Media Content Strategy?

At the heart of your social media strategy are two things – your audience and content. By not putting the effort and time into producing valued and engaging social media content that will motivate your audience, you will be left feeling extremely frustrated with your results. Thankfully it isn’t an extremely…

UGC always wins. There is no Morse code for creating content.

No one: Me: writes a blog on brands authenticity and influencers Over the years it’s clear that social media has introduced a brand new way for us to communicate, impulsively shop, and see content from parts of the world that leave us in awe. On social, we are constantly served…

Hidden code reveals plan for Instagram to get Pinterest-like features

Facebook is well known for mimicking popular features from other social networks. It should be no surprise then that another feature is going to be making its way to the Facebook-owned Instagram. A software developer, known for reverse engineering apps to discover new features, has found code which suggests…

Social Snapshot – 13.02.19

Guess who! We’re back, back again, bringing you news that we just have to shout about! Stay with us and we’ll get you up to date with the latest happenings in social in no time! LinkedIn launches its own variation of live streaming called ‘LinkedIn Live’ https://po.st/MbkaPS Calling…

Uncovering your content strategy, when there are no trends or topics

High performing social content is relevant to its audience. That’s why it does well. We know that. It’s a fact. The bit that is difficult, is working out what is likely to resonate. Particularly when you’re in a category that just doesn’t see quite as many trends as others. What…

Twitter’s #BrandBowl Awards

We’re sure you’ve spoken about it plenty already, but let’s talk some more about the SuperBowl. One of America’s biggest sporting events, and also a time for companies to promote themselves on a monumental scale! The half-time ad break costs an average of $4million per ad (I know, crazy right!),…

It might be cold outside, but we’re talking holidays!

It might be cold outside, but we’re talking holidays and the insights travel brands need to get noticed. It’s a crucial sales period for the travel market, so how can brands drive bookings through social – there’s a lot more to do than share pictures of…

Social Snapshot – 30.01.19

Welcome back, to another week of IF Social Snapshot! A wonderful roundup of social media news that we believe you should know. Stick with us and you’ll always be up to date with the latest happenings and new updates on social! Facebook’s planning to integrate its messaging platforms…

Social media’s a party – are you invited?

Imagining social media as a party helps to make sense of the best way to approach it as a brand and importantly how you should behave. Let’s meet three different party goers to explain what we mean. You walk into the party and introduce yourself to the first person you…

Social Snapshot – 23.01.19

*Drum roll, please* Introducing IF’s Social Snapshot!! A weekly roundup of social media news that we want to share with you. Here you can find a range of sources keeping you up to date with the latest happenings on social and new updates we want to shout about. Transparency and preventing…

8 Reasons NOT to do Social Media

Now, I know what you’re thinking. Coming from us? We must be bonkers. But, hear us out! To do good, meaningful and impactful social media, you need to be serious about it. Here are 8 reasons why you might want to reconsider your use of social media. If…

Let’s all get eggcited to create fun content this year.

Who would have thought that after spending hours on creative and strategy planning for your social channels, that to beat the likes on Kylie Jenner’s Instagram photos, all you needed to do was post a picture of an egg! Clearly, it’s a little more challenging than this, as posting a…

What posts should you avoid on social?

It’s always a struggle to keep everybody happy – especially on social. For businesses, there are many risks. Some risks, however, are worth taking. Here are 8 rules to follow to avoid any disastrous outcomes! • Negative comments about consumers/clients. Now this is pretty self-explanatory. If you post negatively about…

Travel bookings down. Can social drive help them lift-off?

According to GfK data, travel bookings in the last few weeks are lower than expected. December saw a drop of 13% and the first week of January this year is 9% lower. The pressure is now on squeeze the pips out of the busiest buying period for the holiday industry.

Is Snap bringing it back?

Much like Westlife, Snap is also trying to make a comeback 2019. Yes, we know it’s a stretch, but hear us out! A recent report commissioned by Snap reveals the real emotions and feelings that users have around their social media apps, straight from the horse’s mouth.

No, I don’t just cock around on social for a living!

It’s a retort I’ve given to my wife, family, and friends many times. I’ve also, rather frustratingly, had to issue it to senior marketers far too many times. For reasons I cannot fathom, Social Media is still badged by some as being for the kids, or the cool brands, or…

Don’t lose followers on the platform that counts!

So, you have checked your analytics for the week and your followers on Instagram has gone up! *Celebrates* However genuine those followers are, you want to ensure that you are doing all you can to keep them there and engaged. Whilst it’s challenging to grow your brand on this busy…

Sparkles and algorithms and everything nice!

Since 2016 Twitter users have been frustrated with the way their feed has been presented to them, an issue brought on by changes to the platform’s algorithms. Twitter added this in to highlight current affairs, trends and updates as they happened, meaning that users weren’t always able to see their…

Millennial lingo on social – what’s the memeing of it all?

Memes have been around for quite some time now. The word “meme” itself is Greek, meaning “that which is imitated.” Memes are so commonly shared that, based on Google Trends, “memes” are becoming a more popular search term than “Jesus.” Recently, a tumblr user shared what many…

Another new test feature for Instagram creators.

Instagram is testing another new feature to improve the social platform for influential creators. According to The Hollywood Reporter*, a small group of Instagram users are testing new “creator accounts” on the social platform that provides them with added attractive features. Similar to business-focused profiles on Instagram that were introduced…

Movements, World Cups and more… Facebook looks back on 2018

As another year draws to an end, it’s time for Facebook to release the annual ‘Year in Review’, taking a look back at the best (maybe most memorable) things to come out of 2018. And yes, I know what you’re thinking, but honestly it really wasn’t all bad! The platform…

New year, new app? Find out what Instagram are trialling and what it means for you.

You know that stage, post break-up, where you change your hair or your clothes to make yourself feel better? Well it seems Instagram is doing just that, with new changes being disclosed every week. Just last week we saw the announcement of fake followers being removed from the platform and…

The generation that is influenced by beauty and social media now have been christened with a name!

A new generation, one that no-one can put their finger on to how they became so adept in technology. How they use their spare time to create profiles on social media, that now make them more money than the average degree-holder would make. How they are so influenced by youtube,…

What to look for in your next social media influencer

It’s been a good year for social media. Marketers are steadily shifting more of their budgets into social media marketing. In the second quarter of 2018, global advertising spend on Instagram was up 177% year-on-year and, subsequently, influencer marketing continues to grow. But, because social media influencers are…

A single ‘buy now’ post on social will never deliver your long-term commercial goals

When was the last time you said yes to the WHSmith or Robert Dyas staff who always say “would you like to try this [product you’ve not picked up, or expressed any interest in] for a pound?” Personally, I always decline. And why is it invariably Cadburys Caramel, or sink…

Kiss my stats

It’s not going to come as a surprise to many that the latest statistics on social media use show that we’re spending 24 hours a week* on platforms, or that we’re bombarded with thousands of different types of messages, from several different sources both offline and digital during that time.

Instagram Story promotion in an instant…

Instagram has got another revenue-generating option for their Story feature in the pipeline, which should prove to be a fantastic addition for their 2 million active advertisers. The update, similar to Facebook’s ‘boost’ option, will make it easier for brands to make their Stories appear as adverts and means they…

Find out more about the music app that’s currently getting more downloads than Snapchat! #Snapchat #TikTok #Video

2012 was a great year for comedy on the internet, we had Vine! This short-form video platform really stood out in the video market as there were a very limited number of apps that could even try to compete. Snapchat had just launched their 10-second video sharing, Instagram…

What sort of person are you?

How well do you know your audience and what they want? As a business, you might be in the camp which has spent countless hours in a boardroom scoping out personas and defining which segments are your best to target for purchase. Alternatively, you’re in a business where that’s either…

Facebook’s musical additions

Facebook have announced a variety of new features are coming that will allow users to express themselves through music. It all feels a little MySpace-esque, however, they’re hoping the additions will enhance their focus on moments, as Tamara Hrivnak, Facebook’s Head of Music Business Development says, “moments are remembered and…

It’s time for awards judging to become tangible

As Aristotle once said: “One swallow does not a summer make.” And, if Aristotle was busy Instagramming today, he would undoubtedly post: “Instagramming a TV Advert does not a Social Media strategy make’. Ok, so he may prefer Facebook over Instagram, as, let’s face it, he’s a little outside the…

Our shop window

Let’s talk about the value of our client work. We’re wholly committed to doing a great job for every single one of our clients, meeting their individual needs with the aim of smashing goals and making a huge impact in the world, whether B2B, B2C or charity. The work we…

Instagram takes over Snapchat for most used platform by teens.

Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Pinterest…we could even push it as far as Mumsnet. Your brand could sit on all of those platforms if you truly wanted to connect to ALL demographics. But, which one is right for you? If you want to hear it from a 23-year-old…

Story time is the key to persuasion

Let me tell you a story… The centrepiece of all business is persuasion, and the greatest vehicle to persuade is storytelling. So is it really a surprise to anyone that the Stories format is growing 15 times faster than newsfeed as a device for people to reach their audiences (and…

Digging up insights to fuel creativity – Highlights from the Brandwatch Now You Know Conference

We’re out and about again! This time, our CEO Katy was captivated by insights at the Brandwatch Now You Know conference, learning how digging up data can open up creative opportunity for brands. Katy’s very own roundtable discussion got people from all sorts of brands fired-up, talking about…

What’s new for the social giant?

Facebook updates are endless. If you use the platform to share branded content, you need to know what’s changed and what’s new, but it’s just taking up so much of your time. It might seem like a whirlpool that you keep getting caught up in. Now, they’re building up the…

Embarrassing Dads are killing Centennials’ (and younger Millennials’) Facebook usage

I’ve spent most of this week doing interviews. I’m combing for the next batch of talent to join immediate future. It’s something that I thoroughly enjoy, particularly when a vacant role is entry level. There is an unbridled enthusiasm and honesty that you only experience from people looking to make…

Facebook launch ads on Stories

Ads have existed on Instagram Stories for a while now and are earning the platform a fortune, with a daily userbase of 400 million. Recently, having reached 300 million daily users, Facebook has followed in its footsteps with an identical ad proposition. The first brands to test the format…

Snapchat and Amazon team up to allow you to buy products by taking a photo of them

Snapchat has announced new functionality it’s calling Visual Search. This is a way for its users to search for products on Amazon from the Snapchat camera. It’s not a feature that will be immediately available to everyone, as there’ll be a slow roll out, but Snap is…

TripAdvisor… from information to inspiration

In the week that we released our latest Serious Social focusing on travel, one of the biggest sites in this sector, TripAdvisor has revealed they will be developing a social feed within their proposition. There are 56 million conversations around travel in social……

Collaborate with Pinterest’s influencer API

Once overlooked, Pinterest has been going from strength to strength in the social stratosphere. For travel, beauty, and fashion brands, it offers the perfect opportunity to showcase products or experiences, and now they’re looking to improve their influencer offering. Pinterest have realised influencers are becoming more and more active on…

Are you ready for an Instagram shopping spree?

Rumour has it, Instagram could be developing a standalone shopping app, aptly named ‘IG Shopping’. First TV, now an online shopping platform, is there anything they’re not branching into?! This would make sense for the platform as Facebook recently confirmed 25 million businesses are using the service. Added to this,…

Meet the new and improved Facebook Instant Experiences (formerly known as Canvas)

Facebook has decided to rename its Canvas ad format and along with the name change come a few new features. If for some rare and unexplained reason you haven’t heard of Facebook Canvas, here’s a recap: “Facebook Instant Experiences, formally known as Canvas, load instantly, they’re mobile-optimised and designed to…

Is hashtagging on LinkedIn #WorthIt?

Social media is the place for meaningful conversations. Hashtags are a way for people to find and join particular conversations. Twitter was pretty centralised around hashtagging for conversational purposes. Facebook and Instagram jumped on the bandwagon too. LinkedIn introduced hashtags to the platform a hot minute after the rest of…

Taking the plunge with paid media

Investing money in advertising can feel like a bit commitment, however deploying paid on social doesn’t need to be scary. As long as you have a plan in place before you start, social is a great way to test campaigns and creatives easily, with real-time feedback. Here’s how to…

We can all now apply for a verification badge on Instagram

If you consider yourself to be a “notable public figure” and have a healthy follow on Instagram, you can now apply to have the blue badge that makes your public status official. Instagram considers the badge to be an important way for the wider community to know that the…

Create thumb-stopping content with just one click

Time poor, but feeling creative? Fret no more. A couple of weeks ago Facebook announced its Creative Shop, a simple way for brands and marketers to easily convert static images into video. You may be lucky enough to have a wonderful design team who can whip up some amazing…

The latest additions to Facebook Groups

Add a Pixel to your Group Since GDPR, Facebook has stopped collecting or using data for behavioural targeting and removed thousands of targeting options. According to Marketing Land, Facebook removed a further 5,000 ad targeting filters to fight discrimination against religious and ethnic groups. So now, in this post-GDPR…

The pinning power of Pinterest

It’s easy to overlook Pinterest, with the likes of Facebook and Instagram dominating the social space. But, whilst Facebook has been stealing the limelight with data breaches, algorithm changes, and updates to its ad offering, Pinterest has quietly been growing in the background. Is it time your brand took notice?…

Goodbye still imagery

Mobile usage has increased over time, but did you know that 66% of the global population now has access to information online? That’s 5 billion and 16 million human beings! And the fact that the time spent on mobile devices continues to increase year on year makes it…

Does Snapchat’s drop in users spell trouble for the platform?

Snapchat’s Q2 report was a bit of a surprise in the industry. It has lost 3 million users compared to the previous quarter. There are various reasons why we saw this coming and we’d put the controversial redesign down as the main reason. A whopping 1.2 million…

GBBO’s audience love chatting about more than just cakes

On this week’s Serious Social, Annabelle and Katy discuss the findings from our latest insights report – Devouring the GBBO Social Opportunity. Bake Off is responsible for a huge level of conversation, with almost 1M mentions on Twitter alone last year. You don’t have to be a baking…

Will Cameo be Google’s route into social media?

You have to give Google full marks for effort. While the list of social media failures is pretty lengthy, they’ve not let that deter them from making further attempts. This time around, they’ve at least got a toe in territory that they can claim as their own. With Cameo, Google…

It’s not too late to launch your GBBO social campaign – with this latest report

With the Great British Bake Off just around the corner (Yippee!) it’s not too late for brands to take advantage of the engaged and vibrant social community that #GBBO attracts. This year’s Love Island proved how fruitful social TV campaigns can be. Savvy marketers tapped into the zeitgeist and grabbed…

Will cashing in on WhatsApp pay off?

After Facebook introduced the WhatsApp Business app in September last year, it’s looking like it’s set to be their next moneymaker. In contrast to the standard app that revolves around conversation between family and friends, the Business app is designed for businesses to interact with their customers by providing real-time…

Immediate Future proves Facebook LIVE is a fundamental B2B tool

I want you to think about the last video you published. How many video views did it get? 10s, 100s, 1000s? Now imagine the positive impact on your brand if you could garner hundreds of thousands of views from your prime audience – and, specifically, boardroom decision-makers. There’s a myth…

How to boost engagements on Social

Since 2017, brands and publishers have been getting far less traffic from referrals on social platforms and the sharing of content has been in decline. Not only has this increased the pressure on content marketers, but it has exposed the dire need for quality social content that ensures engagement, in…

How to create an impactful B2B brand story

General opinion is that consumer businesses have all the fun, right? They’re early adopters, the first to try new social networks, willing to take risks and are usually the most recognisable for award-winning campaigns. Yes, but also no. There’s an art to B2B marketing that requires originality and dexterity, where…

Facebook is your new virtual changing room

We knew that Augmented Reality was going to be big for Facebook in 2018, but now the platform’s started releasing AR updates it seemingly can’t stop. At the F8 Conference in May, Zuck and friends announced support for the technology in Facebook Messenger, and now they’ve gone one…

Twitter ads – the why, the objectives and the tracking

Twitter Ads offers a world of paid media opportunities. There’s so much to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start. But, it’s vitally important that you clarify this before you even think about touching the platform’s Ads proposition! Twitter recently offered a few tips to think…

The all new Ads Transparency Center on Twitter

Having promised the world that they would improve the visibility for all ads running, Twitter has announced the launch of their Ads Transparency Center. This feature allows anyone to view more information about the ads that are being served to them, especially the political ads, such as those used for…

How Social is Scoring at this World Cup

As this World Cup gets underway, it’s worth reflecting on how changes in social media engagement are coinciding with the major shifts currently taking place in sports consumption. These converging trends are positioning social at the centre of sports entertainment, not just as a way of connecting with fans away…

Facebook covers all bases for video content creators

Content creators on Facebook are in for a treat with a few new updates! The platform itself has released a detailed description of all the newbie tools and updates to current features. But don’t worry, we’re rounding things up and making it simpler. Connect Facebook wants fans…

Structuring social media in your biz

Our very own Katy Howell has been out and about, chatting to all sorts of organisations from B2B to consumer. What about? Social media of course – their methods and their challenges. In this week’s Serious Social, we get chatty about where to start when it comes to structuring your social media – especially…

Instagram vs YouTube. How is the war front moving?

After years of turmoil in the broadcast media industry, we could be seeing a wave of change that will disrupt the social media landscape. After a growing buzz, Instagram finally launched IGTV less than a week ago. It’s still early I know, but it might already be time to think…

Get your popcorn at the ready as Instagram goes for long!

Remember a few weeks ago when we said Instagram is after world domination? Well, we weren’t wrong. Yesterday Instagram CEO, Kevin Systrom, launched IGTV – a new long-form video content app. The announcement of the new app in San Francisco is a bid to lure content producers away from…

5 top tips for video storytelling

We’re all aware of the potential video has for brands and marketers on social media. Audiences are consuming more and more short-form video content and there’s no doubt that it’s here to stay. However, the greater challenge is capturing the consumer’s attention for long enough so that they commit to…

A new A/B testing tool on Facebook

Having made the strategic decision to show less news on Newsfeeds, earlier this year, we all witnessed Facebook decide to take steps that would ensure it became a space where meaningful conversations take place, between friends and family members. This move impacted publishers and over time referrals from Facebook fell…

Twitter Media has arrived

Twitter has launched Twitter Media, a place for media publishers and organisations to get the most out of the platform. The new site showcases helpful resources which explain how to use Twitter’s many features and case studies to illustrate the efficacy…

Get a little context with your data

If you didn’t know already, we’re serious about social. We believe that at the heart of every good social media campaign or strategy is a good understanding of customer behaviours. For that understanding we use data and turn it into insights that inform our content and the way we communicate…

A new Instagram algorithm is on the way..

The photo-sharing powerhouse is set to undergo another algorithm change in the near future, and this time the focus is on users only seeing content that is relevant to them. This comes as a result of Instagram wanting to understand its community better, both where users and brands are concerned.

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The rallying cry of social media – opinion piece

Social Snapshot – 05.06.19

Are you always sending DMs? Test out Twitter’s new feature.

Food. Sounds. Great.

Vertical VS Landscape – IGTV ends the video battle

The British BBQ and the white space opportunity

Facebook’s F8 2019: The change required to curtail 12 months of privacy grief

Instagram and B2B marketing – can it work?

Social Snapshot – 15.05.19

Why do Facebook Groups exist?

What IS going on with Facebook these days?

UGC – are you embracing it?

Social Snapshot – 24.04.19

Social Snapshot – 10.04.19

How to target Generation Z through social media

Why focusing on the sale and evidencing investment success is killing your Social Media!

April Fool’s Day round-up

Social Snapshot – 03.04.19

Instagram set to hit the rewind button

Tribes, not trends

Social Snapshot – 27.03.19

Twitter gets chattier and Facebook cuts out FOMO

Instagram introduces a new checkout feature

Why we need to rethink ROI on social media

A smoking’ hot social report on BBQing

Who cares what you think?

Social Snapshot – 06.03.19

Social Media Industry Benchmarks – Where Do You Fit In?

What Makes A Killer Social Media Content Strategy?

UGC always wins. There is no Morse code for creating content.

Hidden code reveals plan for Instagram to get Pinterest-like features

Social Snapshot – 13.02.19

Uncovering your content strategy, when there are no trends or topics

Twitter’s #BrandBowl Awards

It might be cold outside, but we’re talking holidays!

Social Snapshot – 30.01.19

Social media’s a party – are you invited?

Social Snapshot – 23.01.19

8 Reasons NOT to do Social Media

Let’s all get eggcited to create fun content this year.

What posts should you avoid on social?

Travel bookings down. Can social drive help them lift-off?

Is Snap bringing it back?

No, I don’t just cock around on social for a living!

Don’t lose followers on the platform that counts!

Sparkles and algorithms and everything nice!

Millennial lingo on social – what’s the memeing of it all?

Another new test feature for Instagram creators.

Movements, World Cups and more… Facebook looks back on 2018

New year, new app? Find out what Instagram are trialling and what it means for you.

The generation that is influenced by beauty and social media now have been christened with a name!

What to look for in your next social media influencer

A single ‘buy now’ post on social will never deliver your long-term commercial goals

Kiss my stats

Instagram Story promotion in an instant…

Find out more about the music app that’s currently getting more downloads than Snapchat! #Snapchat #TikTok #Video

What sort of person are you?

Facebook’s musical additions

It’s time for awards judging to become tangible

Our shop window

Instagram takes over Snapchat for most used platform by teens.

Story time is the key to persuasion

Digging up insights to fuel creativity – Highlights from the Brandwatch Now You Know Conference

What’s new for the social giant?

Embarrassing Dads are killing Centennials’ (and younger Millennials’) Facebook usage

Facebook launch ads on Stories

Snapchat and Amazon team up to allow you to buy products by taking a photo of them

TripAdvisor… from information to inspiration

Collaborate with Pinterest’s influencer API

Are you ready for an Instagram shopping spree?

Meet the new and improved Facebook Instant Experiences (formerly known as Canvas)

Is hashtagging on LinkedIn #WorthIt?

Taking the plunge with paid media

We can all now apply for a verification badge on Instagram

Create thumb-stopping content with just one click

The latest additions to Facebook Groups

The pinning power of Pinterest

Goodbye still imagery

Does Snapchat’s drop in users spell trouble for the platform?