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Social Snapshot – 26.08.20

Social Snapshot – 26.08.20

New features galore this week – join us as we go through all the tools you’ll be playing with in coming months with our Social Snapshot:   Instagram has replaced Nametag Codes with QR Codes to quickly connect users Back in 2018, Instagram launched what it called ‘Nametag…
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Episode 24: Building trust in innovations and the future of social with Neville Hobson

Episode 24: Building trust in innovations and the future of social with Neville Hobson

  Ep 24: Building trust in innovations and the future of social with Neville Hobson In this episode of Serious Social, Katy Howell is joined by Neville Hobson, award-winning blogger and podcaster, to discuss the challenge of building trust in innovations and the future of social.
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Episode 23: Fiction or Friction

Episode 23: Fiction or Friction

  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…
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Social Snapshot – 12.08.2020

Social Snapshot – 12.08.2020

Sometimes it can be hard to stay up to date with the ever-changing world of social media! Stick with us as we take you through our weekly roundup of everything you need to know…   Pinterest rolls out skin tone search & AR. Pinterest has expanded its Skin Tone…
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Why your social customers are dumping friends for fun

Why your social customers are dumping friends for fun

OMG! Have you seen the latest lockdown content from Nike? Wow! Now this is the content we need to entertain us. https://twitter.com/Nike/status/1288845608694902786?s=20 I know Nike have deep pockets, but you don’t need to have big budgets to create attention grabbing content on social. We’ve been saying since the…
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Episode 22: How To Improve Your B2B Content

Episode 22: How To Improve Your B2B Content

  Episode 22: How To Improve Your B2B Content The B2B landscape is flush with more usable content than you may think! Businesses need to be controversial (to an extent), experiment with different types of content and front up to the current challenges faced in boardrooms…
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Write Your Way to Better Social Media Results

Write Your Way to Better Social Media Results

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…
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Episode 21: Brands! Don’t get cancelled

Episode 21: Brands! Don’t get cancelled

  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…
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Social content ideas for tired brains

Social content ideas for tired brains

There’s no doubt that 2020 so far has been a little tiring for marketers. With limited resource and time during the workday, let alone the demands of working from home, some social media marketers might be looking for a little help with content planning. It’s not just about finding a…
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Episode 20: It ain’t just about the hashtag

Episode 20: It ain’t just about the hashtag

  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.
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Social Snapshot – 22.07.20

Social Snapshot – 22.07.20

Social media is ever-changing, and sometimes it can be hard to stay up to date! Stick with us as we take you through our weekly roundup of everything you need to know…   Screen-share comes to mobile Messenger. After bringing the option to desktop earlier this year, Facebook has…
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Just because there’s a #day, you don’t have to use it!

Just because there’s a #day, you don’t have to use it!

Ah, content planning – the bane of many digital marketers! As CJ rightly pointed out in his last blog and podcast (check it out), you might *think* you don’t have enough content to run on social media. And if you think that, you might fall…
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Episode 19: Busting myths, sifting the bona fide from the BS

Episode 19: Busting myths, sifting the bona fide from the BS

  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.
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Episode 18: Ho Ho Ho! Christmas is trending

Episode 18: Ho Ho Ho! Christmas is trending

  Ep 18: Serious Social – Ho Ho Ho! Christmas is trending It’s social moments and trends that let us understand audience intent. It’s rising interests and topics that enable us to align and drive brand in the category. And it’s changing behaviour that identifies triggers and…
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A new path for B2B social – A post Covid-19 strategy

A new path for B2B social – A post Covid-19 strategy

Social has been hit by a perfect storm. A triumvirate of changes that have set it on a new path. Covid-19, which has more of us on social, spending a lot more time and increased activity is likely to stay; More polarising content has made it a hard…
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Social Snapshot – 08.07.20

Social Snapshot – 08.07.20

More ads on YouTube, pinned comments on Instagram – the social media landscape is ever changing, but we are here to keep you up to speed. Join us for another social snapshot:   YouTube is adding more ads YouTube videos are usually at least 10 minutes long. That’s…
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Episode 17: Sounds in social

Episode 17: Sounds in social

Ep 17: Serious Social – Sounds in social The latest episode of our Serious Social podcast with our Associate Director, Belle Lawrence looked at the role of sound in social media! Listen now for a deep dive into how you can enhance your ‘sound on’ social…
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Social Snapshot – 01.07.20

Social Snapshot – 01.07.20

As always, the world of social media is non-stop with news and platform updates. And of course, this week is no different! So, dive right in and find out the latest happenings with our Social Snapshot…   Facebook’s announced another algorithm change. Another week, another algorithm change. This week,…
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Episode 16: Enhancing brand trust with social

Episode 16: Enhancing brand trust with social

  Ep 16: Serious Social – Enhancing brand trust with social Social marketing will not make you trusted if you are not already on that path. But it will accelerate and enhance brand trust. Your strategy is to get your audiences to know you, like you and…
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Social Snapshot 24.06.20

Social Snapshot 24.06.20

So many insights and developments in one week – let’s get right to it with our Social Snapshot! TikTok reveals how its algorithm works TikTok is working hard to demonstrate it is a transparent company, with this week providing another level of transparency – explaining how its recommendations…
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Episode 15: How to manage a crisis on social media

Episode 15: How to manage a crisis on social media

Episode 15: How to manage a crisis on social media  From the planning, processes creation and policy development you may need to undertake, we’re going to explore differentiating between issues management and crisis management and knowing the actions you need to take should a crisis occur.
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Episode 14: Trends from TikTok to takeaways

Episode 14: Trends from TikTok to takeaways

Ep 14: Serious Social – Trends from TikTok to takeaways Updates on how user numbers and engagements are growing on certain channels, suggestions about getting started on TikTok and Pinterest, and recent data on sectors like food and drink and travel as the UK starts to…
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Episode 13: Katy Howell in the Downtown Den with Simon Danczuk

Episode 13: Katy Howell in the Downtown Den with Simon Danczuk

  Episode 13: Katy Howell in the Downtown Den with Simon Danczuks How can social media play a part in growing your business, especially in times of crisis? Katy joined Simon from Downtown, to discuss everything from reach to personality. If you’re after more know-how…
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Episode 12: Quick wins in social will help accelerate market recovery

Episode 12: Quick wins in social will help accelerate market recovery

  Ep 12: Serious Social – Quick wins in social will help accelerate market recovery As we move into recovery, consumers and customers have renewed interest in markets they have abandoned for the last few months. In this episode, we’re talking getting your recovery social media campaign…
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Social Snapshot 02.06.20

Social Snapshot 02.06.20

  As always, there’s a lot going on in the world of social media. The top players have been busy introducing updates – from e-commerce roll outs to Bitmojis (yes, MORE Bitmoji). So, buckle up, grab your notebook and get your social media on. Pinterest adds ‘shop’ tab…
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Episode 11: Brands as broadcasters

Episode 11: Brands as broadcasters

Ep 11: Serious Social – Brands as broadcasters Instead of pitching or even bringing in a broadcaster, become the broadcaster. Gain insight on how to make your live broadcasts rival the messaging and quality seen on BBC News, Bloomberg and more. If you’re after more…
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Episode 10: Improving conversion

Episode 10: Improving conversion

Ep 10: Serious Social – Improving conversion Now is the time to reevaluate how you are gaining social media conversions. Belle Lawrence shares how tips and strategies for how you can best use CTAs, motivation and emojis. If you’re after more know-how to break the…
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Episode 9: It’s time to get social emotional

Episode 9: It’s time to get social emotional

  Ep 9: Serious Social – It’s time to get social emotional Why and how to be distinctive, empathetic and in tune. Away with the clichés, sad music and mentions of challenging times. Brands need to demonstrate EQ in their social content – Katy Howell explains…
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Episode 8: The content that rocks vs the content you should drop

Episode 8: The content that rocks vs the content you should drop

Ep 8: Serious Social – The content that rocks vs the content you should drop If you’re still using overly posed shutterstock images, we’re here to tell you, you need to break the social boring. Please, please, please stop using boring photography, go have some fun,…
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Social Snapshot – 06.05.20

Social Snapshot – 06.05.20

As we’re all suffering lockdown fatigue, the social platforms are pushing on with new features to beat the isolation. A look at Q1 earnings, explains why there is a dash to create even more compelling reasons to stay on social. After all, there are more people spending more…
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Episode 7: Getting your paid social on-point

Episode 7: Getting your paid social on-point

Ep 7: Serious Social – Getting your paid social on-point New to paid social, or looking to brush up – we’ve got some top tips and insight for you. If you’re after more know-how to break the social boring, subscribe now.
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Quick tips to kick-start paid social

Quick tips to kick-start paid social

As the online population grows, so does the pool of consumers – some with time, and money on their hands. In recent weeks, e-commerce businesses in sectors like crafting, beauty and home accessories – as well as gifting – have started to boom. If you’re starting out in…
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Episode 6: No! Don’t just repurpose social content

Episode 6: No! Don’t just repurpose social content

  Ep 6: Serious Social – No! Don’t just repurpose social content So, how do we speed up creativity? How do we increase the relevancy for our audiences, and how do we create a well-oiled production machine? Katy outlines a framework for creating the right content…
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Changing channels

Changing channels

On a call this week I said I felt as though I had developed a split personality, one that’s motivated, encouraged by great client feedback and what we can do for brands right now on social ( ) and another that’s wistful, dreamy and engaging only in the creativity of…
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Social Snapshot – 22.04.20

Social Snapshot – 22.04.20

Oooh it’s been a creative week in social. The channels are beefing up their dev kits and creative back rooms with some new tools. There is no excuse now not to break the social boring and explore new ways to connect to customers. There has also been a…
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Episode 5: How to ready your brand for post-lockdown opportunities

Episode 5: How to ready your brand for post-lockdown opportunities

Ep 5: Serious Social – How to ready your brand for post-lockdown opportunities Don’t wait for lockdown to lift and then start your brand planning – you’ll lose valuable H2 ground. Managing Director Colin Jacobs urges brands to conduct their brand planning now.  This episode was recorded…
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Social Snapshot – 15.04.20

Social Snapshot – 15.04.20

Pah! Long weekend, what long weekend.  When you’re in social, the chatter doesn’t stop just because it’s Easter. Whilst the conversations rise, the channels push out Beta functions they would normally keep under wraps until they were properly tested. Many companies are experimenting and launching co-viewing entertainment content…
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Ep 4: Serious Social – Has our sense of community changed?

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…
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Social Snapshot – 08.04.20

Social Snapshot – 08.04.20

As we head into a short couple of weeks here in the UK there is no stopping the social platforms. They are supercharged. Delivering better formats, greater functionality and some interesting innovations. It isn’t likely to stop over Easter, either. Seems there are redesigns and rumoured launches aplenty…
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Ep 3: Serious Social – Planning your social for tomorrow, today

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

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…
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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

  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…
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Social media marketing – answering the right questions

Social media marketing – answering the right questions

75% of users never go beyond page 1 of a Google search query. To reach your audience effectively, the key is to know what their interests are, and what questions they have. To achieve that balance, you need experience and a few choice tools that can make all the difference.
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Social Snapshot – 18.03.20

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…
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Social Snapshot – 04.03.20

Social Snapshot – 04.03.20

Here 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…   Instagram’s testing IGTV reactions. Instagram is…
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Social advertising: the global challenge

Social advertising: the global challenge

Say, you want to advertise your kickstarted, redwood-embossed suitcase made from a titanium-weave shell that’s reinforced with Kevlar, because why would it not be? It’s the next step in suitcase technology, with a built-in sound system and paper shredder. To top it off, it looks pretty swanky. You’re aiming for…
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Social Snapshot – 19.02.2020

Social Snapshot – 19.02.2020

Fallen behind on the past week’s news? Fear not, we’re here for you with a roundup of the latest updates from the industry! Carry on reading for more… LinkedIn’s highlighting achievements. LinkedIn is adding a new ‘Featured’ section to profiles, where users can display their latest achievements at the top of…
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The modern event: an inescapable interest

The modern event: an inescapable interest

The UK events industry is worth £42.3 billion – and it’s still growing. Gone are the days of cold calls, handshakes and flyers. Today’s event marketers are reaching you when you’re walking, talking, surfing or just casually browsing your favourite job listings site. When you really think…
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Social Snapshot – 05.02.2020

Social Snapshot – 05.02.2020

It’s always interesting to find out what’s happening in the world of social media, but we understand that sometimes it’s hard to keep up. That’s why we’ve rounded up the most interesting articles that we just had to shout about. Keep on reading to find out what you’ve missed out…
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Social Snapshot – 22.01.20

Social Snapshot – 22.01.20

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……
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Social Snapshot – 18.12.19

Social Snapshot – 18.12.19

We may be winding down for the Christmas holidays, but the world of social media is showing no signs of stopping! With lots of new features being launched in the past week, it can be hard to keep up. So, we’ve rounded up the best articles to help you get…
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Social Snapshot – 20.11.19

Social Snapshot – 20.11.19

The world of social media is a wonderfully interesting place, with new features and tests being announced nearly every day. In case you missed out on any of the announcements over the past week, we’ve rounded up the best articles all in one place!   Snapchat looks to stay ahead…
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Social Snapshot – 06.11.19

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…
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Social Snapshot – 30.10.19

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,…
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Social Snapshot – 16.10.19

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…
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Social Snapshot – 02.10.19

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…
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Social Snapshot – 18.09.19

Social Snapshot – 18.09.19

] The world of social media is a wonderfully interesting place, with new features and tests being announced nearly every day. In case you missed out on any of the announcements over the past week, we’ve rounded up the best articles all in one place, because you know, we’re good…
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Social Snapshot – 28.08.19

Social Snapshot – 28.08.19

We love staying up to date with everything social and this past week did not disappoint! We’ve compiled a bunch of articles together that we just want to shout about, and we’re sure you’ll enjoy them as much as we did… Facebook is testing a new listing of post reactions…
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Social Snapshot – 14.08.19

Social Snapshot – 14.08.19

It’s always interesting to find out what’s happening in the world of social media, but we understand that sometimes it’s hard to keep up. That’s why we’ve rounded up a range of articles that we just want to shout about! Keep on reading to find out what’s been happening… Instagram…
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Anyone saying Facebook isn’t a channel for B2B isn’t doing it right!

Anyone saying Facebook isn’t a channel for B2B isn’t doing it right!

It’s astonishing the number of people who proclaim this without having even tried using the platform for B2B. “Facebook is more of a consumer channel. We use Twitter and LinkedIn.” Yet, when pressed, the spokesperson rarely has any supporting evidence or experience as to why they’ve landed at this conclusion.
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Social Snapshot – 31.07.19

Social Snapshot – 31.07.19

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! Snapchat launches major new ad campaign around the…
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Social media is all about experimenting, especially with paid

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…
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Social Snapshot – 03.07.19

Social Snapshot – 03.07.19

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. Sorry, ads are coming to TikTok.
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Social Snapshot – 26.06.19

Social Snapshot – 26.06.19

It’s always interesting to find out what’s happening in the world of social media, but we understand that sometimes it’s hard to keep up. That’s why we’ve rounded up a range of articles that we just want to shout about! Keep on reading to find out what’s been happening… Instagram’s…
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Social Snapshot – 05.06.19

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,…
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Don’t get your pixels in a twist

Don’t get your pixels in a twist

Do you know enough about tracking users engaging with your social media activity? Without a tracking pixel implemented on a website, you cannot retarget users who land on your site, create website user lookalike audiences or exclude users who have already visited/converted within a campaign – it means that your…
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Social Snapshot – 15.05.19

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.
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Social Snapshot – 08.05.19

Social Snapshot – 08.05.19

Amongst the excitement of F8 it can be hard to stay up to date with the social news. But, fear not, we’ve rounded up the best articles from the past 2 weeks for you below ⬇️ Because, you know, we’re good like that! Snapchat releases latest update of trending topics…
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Twitters take on F8 2019

Twitters take on F8 2019

As the platform updates were announced, the attendees of F8 2019 just had to share their excitement! Ironically, they all took to Twitter to share what they found out at the Facebook conference  so, we’ve compiled a few Tweets for your viewing pleasure. Some are skeptical over the secret crush…
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Social Snapshot – 24.04.19

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?…
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Social Snapshot – 17.04.19

Social Snapshot – 17.04.19

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 Facebook’s testing a new stories-like, ‘swipeable’ news feed. …
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OUR 7 TOP TIPS TO WORK WITH INFLUENCERS

OUR 7 TOP TIPS TO WORK WITH INFLUENCERS

Influencer marketing can really power up your social media strategy providing you build relationships with the right influencers. Ask yourself are you following or considering the recommendations below before you embark on your activity. 7 top tips to work with influencers: Know your audience: Every successful influencer marketing collaboration starts with knowing the…
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Social Snapshot – 20.03.19

Social Snapshot – 20.03.19

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!   Twitter to introduce a ‘subscribe to conversation’…
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Why choose an indie, specialist agency over a network agency?

Why choose an indie, specialist agency over a network agency?

If you’re a brand, you might have thought to yourself “I need a digital marketing agency. Surely it makes sense to go with one agency that does the lot?” I’m going to cut to the chase and tell you exactly why us indie, specialist agencies work so well, and why…
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Social Snapshot – 06.03.19

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…
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Social Snapshot – 20.02.19

Social Snapshot – 20.02.19

Another week has passed, which means one thing… time for another social snapshot! This week we are 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! 10 Instagram tools you need in 2019.
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Social Snapshot – 13.02.19

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…
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Social Snapshot – 06.02.19

Social Snapshot – 06.02.19

Hi… us again! Bringing you a roundup of the best social media news from the past week. Stay with us and we’ll get you up to date with the latest happenings in social in no time! Instagram Adds Option to Link to Instagram Stories, Expands Stories Promote Tool…
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Social Snapshot – 30.01.19

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…
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Get your B2B social media right in 2019

Get your B2B social media right in 2019

Last week, LinkedIn released some fab blogs about daring to succeed in 2019. Now that sounds like something we definitely want to get on board with. So, of course, we’ve been keeping up, and we’ve summed up the best bits from last week. Audience Trends Let’s talk…
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Did you forget about Twitter this year?

Did you forget about Twitter this year?

Often seen as one of the “old school” social media platforms, we just wanted to check in with you to find out if you’ve kept up with what’s great about Twitter and how to use it best. If you haven’t… perhaps we’ve just solved one of your social media news…
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It’s time for awards judging to become tangible

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…
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Our shop window

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…
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Taking the plunge with paid media

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…
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Social media reports – digging into the detail

Social media reports – digging into the detail

When you pay for a service, you absolutely need to know the value of it. That’s why reporting is so important. Depending on your needs, reporting can be done over different timescales, can be campaign-based or time-based, and can be pulled for paid or organic media. We know reporting is…
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How to create an impactful B2B brand story

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…
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Is influencer marketing for B2C brands only?

Is influencer marketing for B2C brands only?

When you think of influencer marketing, your mind probably wanders to the Kardashians or Zoe Sugg. Any marketer knows that done in the right way, influencer marketing is a great tool for consumer brands to reach their target audience in an authentic and engaging way, and lead to products flying…
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The things no one tells you about video on social

The things no one tells you about video on social

For many businesses, producing and outputting video content can be costly in terms of time, money and skills. With the meteoric rise of video across Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat, you’ve got to have the video know-how to remain relevant. Where do we come in? We’re here to debunk the myths…
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The many faces of Instagram Video

The many faces of Instagram Video

Once upon a time, a captivating picture and a smart line was all you needed to advertise your business. Now, those times are long gone. We all know that Facebook, who still leads the way in social advertising, recently came up with a feature that requires ads to be moving…
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A Brief History of Social Media

A Brief History of Social Media

Did you know that the first social media site was called “Six Degrees” and was founded in 1997? Many believe that it’s Facebook that has largely reshaped the way we connect and stay in touch with each other; however, this type of networking can be traced back…
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Best 15 marketing, social and digital podcasts recommended by industry leaders

Best 15 marketing, social and digital podcasts recommended by industry leaders

Staying on top of the latest in the fast-changing marketing industry is a challenge. There isn’t much time to stop and read or watch everything you want to. Podcasts offer a superb alternative to getting your social, digital or marketing fix whilst you carry on doing something else. I listen…
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What will be in your 2018 social strategy?

What will be in your 2018 social strategy?

It’s that time when we start to reminisce about the year we’ve had. What went wrong? What was a success and what can we do better next year? We’ve seen updates galore from all platforms. Twitter increased their character limit, Snapchat launched a self-serve ad manager, and we’ve lost count…
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Snap with a bit more substance using Context cards

Snap with a bit more substance using Context cards

  At IF, we’re all about creating a meaningful connection between the Ad products of Social platforms and the marketing strategies of our clients. Ever since Snapchat went public, it’s been really interesting to see a delay in waiting for them to launch a decent, competitive Ad proposition. The evidence…
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Swiping just got professional!

Swiping just got professional!

Over the last few years I have read numerous articles and statuses from women who have been ‘flirted’ with when using LinkedIn, a website that’s sole purpose is for professional use only. So, to see that Bumble, synonymous with dating, is now launching Bumble Bizz – the lines between dating…
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Twitter tests Twitter lite – but is it too late?

Twitter tests Twitter lite – but is it too late?

Developing countries don’t have the same access to Internet facilities as we have in the West. The high cost of data on mobile plans and poor infrastructures mean that it is harder for people living in developing countries to access social media networks. To remedy this, Facebook has…
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School of life is never out for summer. How do you keep on learning?

School of life is never out for summer. How do you keep on learning?

School of life is never out for summer. No matter what job you do, there’s always room to learn more, especially if you’re a perma-switched on curiosity driven creative. Your employer could (and should) be looking to develop you in your role, either by team training or on an individual…
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Social Media Searches on Job Applicants –The Clampdown

Social Media Searches on Job Applicants –The Clampdown

‘All the world’s a social media platform…’ The internet has been called an unregulated Wild West, a digital playground, a threat to society, and more. Realistically, it’s taken 25 years to grow into something that we simply can’t live without. We live our lives on there, and it’s an extension…
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Networking? Take it from no signal to five bars. Now we’re talking.

Networking? Take it from no signal to five bars. Now we’re talking.

Networking? Take it from no signal to five bars. Now we’re talking. I’m very new to the networking scene, and it’s very daunting in principle, but like tackling anything new, you can prepare by doing research, research, research. I’ve collated some top tips to use at networking event– impeccable timing…
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Snapchat Launches Self Service Ad Platform: Will you be joining the brand waggon?

Snapchat Launches Self Service Ad Platform: Will you be joining the brand waggon?

Facebook did it, now Snapchat have made the financially lucrative choice to make their ads platform more accessible to small and medium enterprises. As the paid media specialist at immediate future, I have been waiting to sink my teeth into this new proposition since I wrote my first blog about…
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