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It’s time to serve, not sell

Navigating through today’s societal challenges as a marketer is no easy task. Driving business objectives while also remaining respectful and providing support to audiences is a delicate balance that can easily be threatened with one wrong move. In recent podcast “Marketing in the time of Coronavirus” with…

Ep 4: Serious Social – Has our sense of community changed?

Ep 4: Serious Social – Has our sense of community changed? Social media is replacing some of the physical proximity we’re missing, brands have the chance to be a part of this right now. In this episode, Associate Director Belle Lawrence considers how the current climate…

Our sense of community is strong, engage with yours

The current climate is changing our perception and view of what the word “community” means. If you’re unsure what you should or shouldn’t be using in your messaging right now – the first task is to listen to your audience. Discover where they are – which channels, but also…

Ep 3: Serious Social – Planning your social for tomorrow, today

Ep 3: Serious Social – Planning your social for tomorrow, today What planning must you do for the inevitable new normal? What we know is – fundamentally the pandemic is changing some big factors in society from economy to technology. We need to understand where…

Plan for your social tomorrow, today

What planning must you do now for the inevitable new normal It’s frantic busy. Every marketing department and agency is resettling and refocusing. Spinning multiple plates as usual! Last week, the below diagram was shared with me on the Drum Network Slack channel. I loved it – it summed up…

Ep 2: Serious Social – How to connect with you audience without disrespecting our societal challenge

Ep 2: How to connect with you audience without disrespecting our societal challenge Right now, as a Social Media Marketer the single most important thing you can do is listen. Tuning into what’s going on around you, within your sector and within social conversations will…

Ep 1: Serious Social – Data is a core component to Social Media success

Ep 1: Serious Social – Data is a core component to Social Media success The importance of data within marketing shouldn’t be overlooked. Without it, your social media strategy is likely to fall flat on it’s (inter)face. In this episode, we’re talking data. Associate Director…

Ep 1: Serious Social – Data is a core component to Social Media success

Ep 1: Serious Social – Data is a core component to Social Media success The importance of data within marketing shouldn’t be overlooked. Without it, your social media strategy is likely to fall flat on it’s (inter)face. In this episode, we’re talking data. Associate Director Belle Lawrence is…

Leave a light on

While the streets are quiet and the shops are shut, the bars and cinemas are closed – and so are the theatres. But in the theatre, when they are “dark” (there’s no live production), there’s a tradition to leave a “ghost light” centre stage. Partly for the safety of anyone…

Social Snapshot – 25.03.20

Right now, social media is playing an important role in our lives more than ever. So, to keep users engaged, our favourite platforms have continued to launch and test new features. But if you’ve missed out on the news announcements this week, then don’t panic, we’ve got you covered! Instagram…

Positive brand stories amid COVID-19

Another day, another dose of daily doom and gloom – on the TV that is. Switch to social and there’s a whole host of heart-warming acts of kindness, people pulling together to help those in need and a steady stream of informative info to combat harmful rumours. And at the…

The importance of customer care amidst the COVID-19 chaos

In such unprecedented and uncertain times, social media platforms have become the go-to for keeping up to date with the latest news regarding Covid-19. Earlier this week we reported that social media activity had risen 25% over the last two week period – and this percentage is set to…

Social Snapshot – 18.03.20

The world is a crazy place right now. With news announcements being released every hour and a big cloud of uncertainty looming over our heads, it’s very easy to miss what’s happening in the industry. But, we’re here to help out ‍♀️ bringing you the latest social news… LinkedIn’s launching…

How to navigate when the map keeps shifting

If you, like us, find yourself suddenly working from home, figuring out new technology and ways of staying connected and bonded to your team on one hand, as well as navigating the current landscape in marketing on the other, we’re here for you. Rapid change and uncertainly can make even…

Best practice: social copy lengths

When it comes to curating content for your social channels, it’s important to consider the best posting times, copy lengths, posting frequency and the type of content that suits your audience. There is no ‘one size fits all’ rule, so what may work for one brand, may not…

5 ways to be more creative in social media

It’s the battle we’re all fighting; how do we cut through the noisy opportunity presented by Social Media? On the one hand, we know our target audiences are there and primed to be engaged. On the other hand, the sheer numbers present a hurdle many aren’t aware of. The travel…

Small travel is beautiful

A lot can happen in a week, and so much more can happen in 12 months. Particularly when it comes to data, insights and the world of social media. So, one year on from our last travel report, there are some big changes you NEED to know about. Especially if…

Social Snapshot – 26.02.2020

] The world of social media is a wonderfully interesting place, with new features being announced nearly every day. In case you missed out on any of the news from the past week, we’ve rounded up everything up for you right here… Facebook’s expanding Stories. Facebook Stories… they just keep…

The Art of Instagram & the Masters of Disguise

Last week, while we were discussing Instagram ethics, the internet broke the story of the social experiment of all SOCIAL experiments. A youtuber revealed that a series of Instagram posts chronicling her seemingly luxurious holiday to Bali, was intentionally staged and planted to test her followers,…

Twitter on the up

Twitter is growing – are you missing out? Their Q4 performance report states that they have added 21% more monetizable daily active users to the platform – this takes them to 152million. What does monetizable mean? It’s a user count of how many accounts Twitter can…

Social Snapshot – 12.02.20

Another news-filled week has passed, so here we are… bringing you a roundup of the best articles we just want to shout about. Stay with us and we’ll get you up to speed with the latest happenings in social in no time! Instagram Stories may be getting a trimming tool.

The Art of Instagram: Can awareness outweigh integrity?

This weekend I had a genuinely delectable dining experience. The food was Persian, modern, and perfectly-portioned for a pair. The menu was small; with the heavy presence of pistachio and rose, as I anticipated. But what I couldn’t have anticipated was the polished approach to a Scandinavian-Mediterranean hybrid of pale…

Social Snapshot – 29.01.2020

Whether it’s a new platform update, testing a feature or ways to improve social strategy, we’re always fascinated to find out what’s been happening in the world of social media and learn new things. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best articles from the past week we just have to…

Dare to be brave with B2B marketing

Creativity and brainstorming aren’t just for B2C marketers. B2B marketers can and should be innovative and visionary with their content too. Here at immediate future we like to push the boundaries of marketing norms and break the social boring! And it’s time your business did the same! Whether you’re already…

Hey TikTok… Byte me.

It’s official, Byte has launched! What’s Byte? Well, remember Vine, the video-sharing app which specialised in a 6-second looping format? The one that Twitter bought and then shut down to cut costs because hosting video is costly? Thereby counting themselves out a tonne of cash which TikTok is now…

Instagram DMs Coming to a Desktop Near You!

Could it be? The much-awaited desktop version of DMs is FINALLY here? Well, almost. Instagram talked about and tested this functionality around February of last year, however, they have now confirmed that it will be happening and are slowly rolling out direct message access via their web-based platform.

Why Social Media is your Front of House and deserves more effort.

Would you create a White Paper giving it only cursory effort? Would you slap any old image and message on a Billboard? Would you grab any piece of copy and image and throw up on your website? If shooting a TV Ad, would you corral the troops into an…

Social Snapshot – 15.01.20

At IF we love all things social. So, we’re always interested in staying up to date with the latest happenings and bringing them to you in our weekly social snapshot! Read on to find out what’s been happening in the past week… Facebook’s adding more detail to its user controls…

New narrowcasting options from Twitter

More controls for conversation on Twitter – is this a positive change to reduce trolling or the beginning of closed communities on the platform? One of the latest announcements from Twitter was made during an appearance by Suzanne Xie, Twitter’s director of product management, at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las…

2020 Social Media Reporting: Insight Updates to Put on Your Radar

A new calendar year inevitably brings algorithm changes and updates to social media platforms. But these aren’t the only changes that marketers need to put on their radar – changes to reporting and insights need to be noted as well. These changes are extremely important to brands, as they’re vital…

The Importance of Community Management

It’s the start of a new year, which means, new starts, fresh minds and maybe, a new social strategy? ‍♀️Or maybe you just want to give your social strategy that extra boost? Either way, it’s time brands start utilising social media to develop relationships with consumers and gain a deeper…

Why Media Buyers and Networked Creatives Agencies are doing Social Media wrong

Why Media Buyers and networked Creatives agencies are doing Social Media wrong If you were to jump into a DeLorean equipped with Flux Capacitor and punch in a date of…

Shedding Light on Dark Social – Guest Blog by Katie Gilsenan

It’s hard to remember life before social media platforms popped on the scene and revolutionized how we communicate with others and how we express ourselves. Social media was once a place where friend networks were in the thousands. And let’s be honest, it’s not like many people would…

If you’re a small business, you should be using social media to your advantage

If you’re a small business looking to grow and haven’t considered the potential benefits of using social media, you may want to keep reading. We’ve put a concise list together touching upon just some of the many reasons social media is an effective tool in helping grow your business. Increase…

Social Media Marketing in 2020

This past decade saw leaps and bounds in the social space. To name a few – we saw the launch of Instagram and Pinterest, data breach scandals with Facebook and massive breakthroughs in video apps garnering nearly 1.5 billion TikTok downloads. The sector seems to be changing daily, with new…

Social Snapshot – 04.12.19

At IF we love all things social. So, we’re always interested in staying up to date with the latest happenings and bringing them to you in our weekly social snapshot! Read on to find out what’s been happening in the past week… Twitter expands access to brand survey tools to…

General Election 2019 and the role of social media

As the UK gears up for an election on 12th December, there is no doubt you will have noticed that your social media accounts are being flooded with screenshots of political tweets alongside other posts, ads and conversations. Social media is now a BIG media platform for the political…

Sourcing evergreen posts for your social media platforms

Creating and finding content to share on your social channels never ends, it is a lifelong commitment. And it is true that timely content is crucial to engage your following. But you don’t need to pressure yourself on just creating newsworthy posts; evergreen content can be posted in ‘quiet times’…

Facebook’s latest move

As a consumer, you’d be forgiven for missing the change in product branding which occurred this week by Facebook. Sorry, FACEBOOK. Their announcements around the rebrand focus on their objective to be “clear” about which products belong in their wheelhouse. This effort may seem little more than…

Social Snapshot – 13.11.19

Another week has passed and my, what a week it has been! We love staying up to date with the latest happenings in social, and we’re sure you do too. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best articles from the past week we just have to shout about… Instagram…

Social Snapshot – 06.11.19

Whether it’s a new platform update, testing a feature or ways to improve social strategy, we’re always fascinated to find out what’s been happening in the world of social media and learn new things. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best articles from the past week we just have to…

How to up your game on Instagram Stories

Instagram Stories are a great way of creating visually appealing content that invites brands’ followers to engage, whilst still pushing out messaging and driving traffic to their website. But with new features constantly being announced, it can be hard to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and switch up content…

Don’t be scared of social

Starting anything new can be scary, and for some, social media marketing is no different. Whether it’s a brand new channel to you, or you’re testing new content, new paid strategies or going after a new audience, there’s an element of bravery needed. At IF, we’re always aiming…

Social Snapshot – 30.10.19

At IF we love all things social. So, we’re always interested in staying up to date with the latest happenings and bringing them to you in our weekly social snapshot! Carry on reading for the best articles we’ve found and just want to shout about Facebook starts testing News,…

Social Snapshot – 16.10.19

Well, the nights are drawing in and it’s getting colder and darker. But it’s never a dull day in the world of social media! We are always warmed up by the new developments and news stories that appear in our feeds which we bring to you in this easy, informative…

Going gaga over going global on Facebook ads?

If you’re reading this, you’re probably already familiar with the Business Manager on Facebook, and perhaps using it to great advantage in your paid social strategy. For some, the next step is considering markets outside the UK… nope, I’m not going to mention the ‘B’ word! Having attended Facebook’s recent…

New season, new features

New season, new features In anticipation for the holiday season, Facebook has launched two new features to help marketers with their holiday push. Feature One: Customisable Story Templates Facebook has finally taken a page out of Canva’s book, with the introduction of customisable templates to boost holiday…

Instagram’s improving its eCommerce platform features with the use of AR

It doesn’t seem like long ago since Instagram announced it will be entering the world of eCommerce. And it definitely wasn’t long ago that users of the platform could create their very own AR filters. To maximise the usage of both features, Instagram is testing a…

Social Snapshot – 02.10.19

Whether it’s a new platform update, testing a feature or ways to improve social strategy, we’re always fascinated to find out what’s been happening in the world of social media and learn new things. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best articles from the past week we just have to…

Help! What is TikTok and should we be using it?

So you may (or may not) have heard about TikTok, and part of that depends on your age or the age of the people in your life! TikTok is one of the fastest-growing social media platforms in the world. It allows users to express themselves in a…

Social Snapshot – 25.09.19

We love staying up to date with the wonderful world of social media and we’re sure you do too! So, we’ve pulled a variety of articles into one place that we just want to shout about, whilst keeping you up to date… Snapchat expands ad length limits, announces new…

Why employee advocacy should be part of your marketing plans

Meet employee advocacy, the first cousin to influencer marketing. Your employees are generally the best advocates you have. They can be a credible and creative way to build brand recognition and instill trust in your business as well as generating word of mouth. And let’s be really honest, where you…

GBBO: Two screens, three bakes and a whole lot of reach

Episode 3 *spoiler alert* don’t read unless you’ve watched! The rise of second screening has seen TV become a substantial driver for social media activity. TV and social are complementary. In fact, they can now be seen to feed off each other. Never more so than GBBO on TV and…

Advertisers in the Bake Off recipe

Episode 2 *spoiler alert* don’t read unless you’ve watched! Since its move to Channel 4, Bake Off has offered advertisers the opportunity to be part of this cake obsessed community for 8 weeks of autumn. After the initial move to a commercial station (which came with some negativity), advertises embraced…

GBBO: All eyes are on Twitter

Episode 1 *spoiler alert* don’t read unless you’ve watched! Even before season 10 of Bake Off started, social was alive with intense anticipation. By 7.45, according to Brandwatch data, there were over 24 thousand posts on Twitter from 7,898 authors – suggesting that enthusiasm for the show had people posting…

Get your social on for Bake Off

Whilst most of the population is settling down to our favourite end of summer programme, Great British Bake Off, community managers are poised, fingers on keyboards, ready to work the show to get their brands noticed on social. And it makes a lot of sense after all the first episode…

Instagram sparks up AR creation tool for all users

The future of Instagram looks fun, funky and a whole lot more filtered! That’s because they’ve recently opened up the Spark AR filter creation platform for all users, allowing anyone to create augmented reality filters and publish them on Instagram stories! This will open a whole host of new options…

‘Stories about you’ – Another day, another Instagram update.

As the popularity of Instagram stories rises, the demand for new features and ways to engage increases. Currently, Instagram stories are up to a staggering 500 million active users and are becoming the primary sharing option for many users. With figures soaring, it’s no surprise that Instagram is looking to…

Can you stand the heat?

The UK and most of Europe is currently experiencing a heatwave – as I write, the temperature in London is set to reach 38º Celcius… scorchio! So how are you planning to deal with this? Hire some air-con? Hibernate in the Ice Bar or, to be fair, any bar that…

Staying Clear on Facebook’s Privacy

With all the rumours that surround privacy on social media platforms and the common suspicions we have about being spied on through our popular handheld devices, Facebook is clearly trying to take a step in the direction of transparency. We all get spooked after having a conversation in our non-screen…

Social Snapshot – 17.07.19

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. Keep on scrolling for the latest updates and tips from the industry! Twitter announces full rollout of the platform’s new desktop experience.

Social media is all about experimenting, especially with paid

Every company, be it B2B or B2C, will always be searching for new ways to spruce up their social media strategy; whether there’s a new format or a fun, innovative creative concept to try – we all want to break the social boring. But, are you experimenting with your paid…

What the heck is Pinterest? And should our brand be active on it?

The social media world is constantly evolving, and new tools and platforms come and go. One platform that has staying power is Pinterest due to its traffic-driving and converting capabilities; however, the key question for many brands is should we be active on it? I’m (P)interested, tell me more… Pinterest…

Why user-generated content is important to your brand.

We all know that the slick, stand out visuals are important when it comes to telling your brand’s story, but have you considered the importance of incorporating user-generated content (UGC) into your strategy? Sifting through the masses may seem like a daunting task, but that unexplored pool of content may…

More ways to reach the important Insta audience

According to the latest data, more social media users than ever are choosing to visit the ‘Explore’ section of Instagram – in fact, more than half of users do. Along with the data also showing that 80% of users follow a business* on the app, the top…

June: The Month for Twitter Updates

No matter how major or minuscule the update, here at immediate future, we just love to hear about them! And, we love to figure out how we can use the new features to develop our and our clients’ social strategies too. June certainly didn’t disappoint, Twitter especially, with announcements flying…

Understanding the Social Tech C-suite

This is one audience tech brands want to reach. The audience where 70% are the decision makers and the rest influence the purchase. We took a look at who they are, what they talk about and what motivates them. And produced a report which digs into…

Understanding the Social CTO in 3 mins!

Tech brands are a social bunch. Socially savvy and active, you’ll see messages posted on social networks everywhere. But look closer at the content and it appears that very little of it is targeted at senior buyers who make or influence the purchase decisions. And that’s a HUGE missed sales…

The BBQ – are you missing out?

The very strong chance exists that you enjoy a BBQ! After all BBQ & at-home eating & entertaining is now the UK’s No1 summer home leisure activity, with three out of four households now owning some type of BBQ grill. So you probably aren’t missing out in hosting, attending and…

Top tips for better customer service using social media

It’s a fact! Studies show that most consumers expect a sharp response from brands on social media, and with an increasingly large number of users turning to social to complain and review, it’s crucial brands get their customer service bang on the money! On Twitter, the average user won’t wait…

SOUND ON: The importance of audio in your campaigns

Music and audio experiences are huge parts of consumers’ lives. Just consider the spectacular rise of podcasts. 6 million adults now tune in to a podcast each week. Ofcom reported that the number of weekly podcast listeners almost doubled in the past five years — from 3.2m…

Social Snapshot – 19.06.19

Another week has passed, which means one thing… time for another Social Snapshot! This week we’re bringing you a variety of content; channel reports, platform updates and ways to help you improve your social strategy. We’re always here to help! Facebook’s working on a new ‘preview’ option for page posts.

RESONATE: How social builds brand equity

Let’s get back to basics, folks: brands need stories to resonate with their audience, and social media is a storytelling platform. It’s not rocket science that brands that use strategic social media to develop their brand equity see obvious benefit: where traditional marketing meant that the journey from brand salience…

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…

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Plan for your social tomorrow, today

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Ep 1: Serious Social – Data is a core component to Social Media success

Ep 1: Serious Social – Data is a core component to Social Media success

Leave a light on

Social Snapshot – 25.03.20

Positive brand stories amid COVID-19

The importance of customer care amidst the COVID-19 chaos

Social Snapshot – 18.03.20

How to navigate when the map keeps shifting

Best practice: social copy lengths

5 ways to be more creative in social media

Small travel is beautiful

Social Snapshot – 26.02.2020

The Art of Instagram & the Masters of Disguise

Twitter on the up

Social Snapshot – 12.02.20

The Art of Instagram: Can awareness outweigh integrity?

Social Snapshot – 29.01.2020

Dare to be brave with B2B marketing

Hey TikTok… Byte me.

Instagram DMs Coming to a Desktop Near You!

Why Social Media is your Front of House and deserves more effort.

Social Snapshot – 15.01.20

New narrowcasting options from Twitter

2020 Social Media Reporting: Insight Updates to Put on Your Radar

The Importance of Community Management

Why Media Buyers and Networked Creatives Agencies are doing Social Media wrong

Shedding Light on Dark Social – Guest Blog by Katie Gilsenan

If you’re a small business, you should be using social media to your advantage

Social Media Marketing in 2020

Social Snapshot – 04.12.19

General Election 2019 and the role of social media

Sourcing evergreen posts for your social media platforms

Facebook’s latest move

Social Snapshot – 13.11.19

Social Snapshot – 06.11.19

How to up your game on Instagram Stories

Don’t be scared of social

Social Snapshot – 30.10.19

Social Snapshot – 16.10.19

Going gaga over going global on Facebook ads?

New season, new features

Instagram’s improving its eCommerce platform features with the use of AR

Social Snapshot – 02.10.19

Help! What is TikTok and should we be using it?

Social Snapshot – 25.09.19

Why employee advocacy should be part of your marketing plans

GBBO: Two screens, three bakes and a whole lot of reach

Advertisers in the Bake Off recipe

GBBO: All eyes are on Twitter

Get your social on for Bake Off

Instagram sparks up AR creation tool for all users

‘Stories about you’ – Another day, another Instagram update.

Can you stand the heat?

Staying Clear on Facebook’s Privacy

Social Snapshot – 17.07.19

Social media is all about experimenting, especially with paid

What the heck is Pinterest? And should our brand be active on it?

Why user-generated content is important to your brand.

More ways to reach the important Insta audience

June: The Month for Twitter Updates

Understanding the Social Tech C-suite

Understanding the Social CTO in 3 mins!

The BBQ – are you missing out?

Top tips for better customer service using social media

SOUND ON: The importance of audio in your campaigns

Social Snapshot – 19.06.19

RESONATE: How social builds brand equity

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