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TikToks Streaming Ads. Smarter Launches 2026.

TikToks Streaming Ads. Smarter Launches 2026.

Let’s be honest social media is like a train that never stops. It changes direction without warning, speeds up when you’re not ready and occasionally throws in a plot twist just to keep you on your toes. This year will be no different. So yes, buckle up it’s going to…
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TikTok Trends 2026: The Shifts Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore.

TikTok Trends 2026: The Shifts Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore.

TikTok has released its annual trend prediction report for marketers, designed to help brands understand where the platform – and its users – are heading next. If you’re trying to grow your presence or plan smarter content for the year ahead, it’s well worth…
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Inspiring Change Makers Return: TikTok’s 2025 Social Impact Push.

Inspiring Change Makers Return: TikTok’s 2025 Social Impact Push.

TikTok has just announced the latest round of creators and organisations taking part in its “Change Makers” programme – and if you’re into content that actually makes a difference, this is something worth knowing about. At its core, the Change Makers programme is all…
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TikTok: Where Music Starts

TikTok: Where Music Starts

TikTok has launched a new advertising campaign aimed at reminding people just how important the app has become when it comes to discovering new music. The campaign, called “See Where Music Takes You”, is designed to show how TikTok connects music lovers and helps them find their next favourite songs…
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TikTok Adds YouTube Music Integration – Discover, Tap, and Save.

TikTok Adds YouTube Music Integration – Discover, Tap, and Save.

TikTok has just made it even easier to enjoy the music you discover on the app by adding YouTube Music as a new music-saving option. Now, if you come across a song you like while scrolling, you can quickly save it straight to your YouTube Music playlist with just a…
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TikTok’s US-Only App: Peak Chaos

TikTok’s US-Only App: Peak Chaos

Right, so TikTok’s gone and done it again, haven’t they? Just when you thought the whole “will they, won’t they get banned” saga was getting a bit boring, they’ve decided to spice things up with a completely separate app just for our American mates. Because apparently, one TikTok wasn’t complicated…
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TikTok livestream features.

TikTok livestream features.

TikTok is continuing its push into livestreaming by testing a brand new feature called Fan Clubs. This update is designed to encourage more interaction between creators and their audiences, by turning livestreams into a more gamified and community-driven experience. With livestream shopping already booming in markets like China, TikTok is…
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TikTok Summer Gold

TikTok Summer Gold

TikTok is more than just a social platform, it’s where trends are born and where B2C brands have the chance to connect with customers in a truly authentic way. With summer just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to refresh your approach and build a campaign that captures the…
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The TikTok Brand’s Bloom

The TikTok Brand’s Bloom

Spring is finally here, the season of renewal, lighter days, and fresh creative energy. TikTok comes alive with blossoming trends, dreamy sounds, and feel-good content that mirrors the mood outside. It’s the perfect moment for brands to shake off the winter blues and reconnect with audiences in a playful, human,…
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How long should your TikToks be?

How long should your TikToks be?

If you’re trying to crack the TikTok code, video length is probably on your mind. Should you keep it short and snappy, or go for longer, more in-depth content? The latest data gives us some clues and the results might surprise you. Ultra-short videos (5-10 seconds): quick…
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TikTok Made Me Buy It

TikTok Made Me Buy It

The way we shop has changed massively, and TikTok is leading the charge. The recent report, Commerce Redefined, dives into how the platform is shaking up e-commerce by blending entertainment, authenticity, and seamless shopping experiences. With discovery-driven commerce and user-generated content at…
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TikTok ban – is UK next?

TikTok ban – is UK next?

While the US has carried out its threat to ban TikTok – experts believe more countries could be next. What’s the impact for influencers and content creators…and how much will other platforms benefit? A recent article by the BBC suggests TikTok may be turned off in other…
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Social snapshot: The ‘TikTok Ban’ Drama

Social snapshot: The ‘TikTok Ban’ Drama

TikTok’s future in the U.S. remains uncertain, with the platform facing potential legal restrictions over national security concerns. In 2024, TikTok’s engagement rates dropped by 35% (SocialInsider), averaging 2.65%, but it remains one of the most ROI-positive platforms for marketers. This duality highlights the critical need…
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Screen to Plate — TikTok Food Trends

Screen to Plate — TikTok Food Trends

From captivating energetic tweens to discerning near-thirty-somethings, 70% of Gen Z is turning to TikTok for their daily dose of culinary inspiration. Food recommendations transcend simple nourishment—it’s a visual feast that stimulates both the eyes and the mind. This generation relishes their gastronomic exploits through quick, captivating…
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TikTok’s marketing tactics

TikTok’s marketing tactics

TikTok isn't just for dancing and memes – it's a game-changer for businesses looking to engage and inspire people. TikTok is your secret weapon! And we have ties for you!
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TikTok Time Capsule Trends

TikTok Time Capsule Trends

Ready to take a trip down memory lane? It’s time to explore the world of throwbacks and discover how you can infuse some retro charm into your brand’s TikTok presence. Let’s check out the vibes that are turning heads. Tracking Trends Feeling nostalgic? You’re not alone! Breaking down why throwbacks…
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Episode 77: Serious Social – TikTok Style Video on LinkedIn

Episode 77: Serious Social – TikTok Style Video on LinkedIn

Have you noticed a new video tab on LinkedIn yet? Let’s talk about short-form videos on LinkedIn and how it’s transforming the way businesses connect with their audience. Join us as we explore this impact on brand marketing and uncover actionable strategies. Welcome to another episode of Serious Social, where…
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TikTok Tactics to Brighten Your Brand

TikTok Tactics to Brighten Your Brand

As the days get longer and the sun shines brighter, more and more brands are hopping on the TikTok train—and they’re starting to nail it. Finally, brands are cracking the code on how to connect with their audience in a relatable way. But are your ads also hitting the mark?…
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Not another B2B TikTok video blog…

Not another B2B TikTok video blog…

Oh yes. The combination that has left many scratching their heads. ‘How can B2B video possibly work in a format made for consumers?’ Well, we’ve been asking ourselves the very same question – fortunately, the answer came pretty quickly. It can and it already does. Now we know B2B for…
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Riding the TikTok Wave: An Inside Look at the Latest Trends

Riding the TikTok Wave: An Inside Look at the Latest Trends

TikTok leads the way in setting trends and shaping how we interact, connect, and share. We’ll dive into the latest TikTok Trends Report to explore trends that reshape the platform, giving you a sneak peek into what makes TikTok the hub of creativity, entertainment, and building connections.
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Let your brand shine on TikTok

Let your brand shine on TikTok

Explore how brands can harness TikTok's power to unleash creativity, engage audiences, and elevate their online presence.
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Brands Rocking the TikTok Trends

Brands Rocking the TikTok Trends

In this fast-paced digital era, if your brand isn't on TikTok, you're missing out on a dance party that's shaping the future of marketing. Let's groove through the whys and hows of this social media sensation.
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The TikTok Evolution: From Dance Videos to Gen Z’s Personalised Search Engine

The TikTok Evolution: From Dance Videos to Gen Z’s Personalised Search Engine

TikTok isn’t just about viral dance videos and catchy pop music anymore. It has become a search engine for Generation Z. The younger generation is tapping into TikTok’s powerful algorithm, which tailors the videos they see based on their interests and interactions. It’s like having a personalised search engine that…
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5 ways to boost your TikTok marketing this year

5 ways to boost your TikTok marketing this year

In 2023, TikTok solidified its position as a leading entertainment provider with over a billion users engaging in clips, music discovery, and trend insights. While TikTok’s expanded eCommerce listings have yet to gain traction, data suggests untapped potential for brands. Today, we’re looking at five tips for a successful TikTok…
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TikTok’s Algorithm: Time To Turn it Off?

TikTok’s Algorithm: Time To Turn it Off?

This month, TikTok announced that its users in the European Union will be given the option to turn off its well-loved AI algorithm to comply with EU rules. TikTok however, has stated that it currently has no plans to extend this option to the UK…which has…
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Embracing TikTok’s Sizzling Potential

Embracing TikTok’s Sizzling Potential

Should your B2B brand bother to be on TikTok? Hold on tight, because we're about to embark on a wild journey through the untapped potential of TikTok for B2B engagement.
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TikToking AI Avatars

TikToking AI Avatars

TikTok's generative AI tool for avatar creation
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Revolutionise Your TikTok Ads Game with Keyword Insights

Revolutionise Your TikTok Ads Game with Keyword Insights

Are you looking to elevate your TikTok ads game? Look no further than TikTok‘s latest tool in the Creative Center – Keyword Insights! This cutting-edge feature allows you to discover the top-performing keywords and phrases in TikTok ads. By browsing…
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What are B2B brands doing on TikTok?

What are B2B brands doing on TikTok?

TikTok is not only for B2C brands! Discover what can B2B brands do on this social media platform.
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From IBM to Adobe, find out how B2B brands are using TikTok and why

From IBM to Adobe, find out how B2B brands are using TikTok and why

From IBM to Adobe, find out how B2B brands are using TikTok and why
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TikTok Made Me Buy It – The Power of Social Media

TikTok Made Me Buy It – The Power of Social Media

Still think it’s just a dancing app? Think again. TikTok is seriously useful for B2C brands, and in this blog, I’m going to tell you why you need to get your brand involved ASAP. Let me show you: The TikTokMadeMeBuyIt hashtag has over 37.1 billion views on the channel, and…
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Turning to TikTok for timely news

Turning to TikTok for timely news

TikTok is known as the best network for creating fast-moving, funny and musical content. There have been changes on the platform in the past year, enabling promotion of live streams and longer videos which have made TikTok more attractive for news publishers looking to engage younger audiences. While the news…
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Over 33 million fake accounts have been removed from TikTok

Over 33 million fake accounts have been removed from TikTok

Check these TikTok Community Guidelines Enforcement Report insights
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Tiktok Insights

Tiktok Insights

Tiktok is booming. It is projected to reach 1.5 billion users this year and this growth shows no sign of abating. A recent study shows that it is taking up more and more of people’s time as well. With all this in mind, now…
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New TikTok Guide Targets Creative Gaming Marketers

New TikTok Guide Targets Creative Gaming Marketers

TikTok data shows that 70% of mobile gamers say the platform is a great way for developers to get their attention. Should all brands be paying attention? The short answer is yes. In case you missed it, TikTok released a guide earlier this month for marketers…
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TikTok accounts Marketers should follow

TikTok accounts Marketers should follow

TikTok is becoming the new gold for Marketing, find out 5 accounts Marketers should follow.
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Create impactful content on TikTok

Create impactful content on TikTok

TikTok is an entertainment platform powered by communities that drive culture and commerce.  This platform’s mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime entertainment force that is changing the way content and media are created and discovered from a creative perspective.  It’s no wonder that 66% of…
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TikTok Tips and Tricks

TikTok Tips and Tricks

Ever posted a video to TikTok to see it sink like a stone? Well, worry no more!  TikTok just shared an article with helpful tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your posts, which I thought was worth taking a closer look at.
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The power of TikTok

The power of TikTok

TikTok is no longer a platform just for young people looking to have fun or to find a new dance challenge. It has now become the place where, every day, millions of people decide to make a purchase. It is proven that this social media channel is one that generates…
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Hey TikTok, what’s been going on?

Hey TikTok, what’s been going on?

As you may have noticed, all the social media channels are in constant competition to become the platform with the most active users. Or to be the first to launch some new functionality on the market that, if successful, will be copied by other companies. In September 2021, TikTok reported…
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TikTok it’s social o’clock

TikTok it’s social o’clock

  With over 1 billion monthly active users and more than 2.6 billion downloads worldwide, I think we can all agree that TikTok is massive. Within the app, users are faced with a wide range of opportunities to create and share content, which has got many organisations thinking…
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Don’t make ad’s make TikTok’s

Don’t make ad’s make TikTok’s

Just a few months ago, TikTok had over 2.6 billion downloads worldwide and about 700 million monthly users. Including the IFers, where we share our monthly social snapshot roundups and occasionally people running around in dinosaur outfits. TikTok being so big, lots of brands want to figure out…
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Tips to TikTok success

Tips to TikTok success

As of the beginning of July 2021, TikTok has had over 2.6 billion downloads worldwide and sees almost 700 million monthly active users (many IFers included!) So, it’s a no brainer that brands want to jump on the bandwagon. But, like every social media platform, sometimes it works and…
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Episode 64: Serious Social – Succeed on TikTok with the IFers

Episode 64: Serious Social – Succeed on TikTok with the IFers

Ep 64: Serious Social – Succeed on TikTok with the IFers With over 2.6 billion downloads worldwide, TikTok has fast become the social media platform to be. But should brands be on there? And how do you achieve success? In this episode of Serious Social, Sophie Shaw and…
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The continual rise of Tiktok.

The continual rise of Tiktok.

The last year or so, while we have all been stuck working from home due to the pandemic, Tiktok has slowly taken over, well, the world. We have seen many brands jumping on the bandwagon to create content for the platform, enabling them to target a more youthful demographic and one…
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Approaching your TikTok strategy

Approaching your TikTok strategy

] With 20.33 million daily active users, TikTok is fast becoming the place to be. What started as a platform viewed for the younger audience, the demographics of users have broadened (popularity increased during 2020), and more and more brands are exploring this new venture. But how should brands approach…
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TikTok Festivities

TikTok Festivities

As it’s less than a month until Christmas, it only seems right to write a festive-inspired blog and get everyone in the holiday spirit This week, TikTok launched a holiday playbook for small businesses, to help with marketing plans ahead of this…
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Three brands that are killing the TikTok game

Three brands that are killing the TikTok game

TikTok is nothing new, but brands are still in the early stages of figuring out how to build successful marketing campaigns to reach audiences and add business value. But with about 850 million monthly active users worldwide, brands need to act now to begin building…
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Latest on TikTok, Triller and Twitch

Latest on TikTok, Triller and Twitch

While there’s always more to learn about the largest social media channels that we’re pretty familiar with when is the last time you checked out what was happening on some of the smaller, or more niche channels? If you fancy watching our latest Serious Social about these three, dig in…
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Tips for TikTok and pointers for Pinterest

Tips for TikTok and pointers for Pinterest

Both TikTok and Pinterest have experienced huge gains during the last few months. Engagement on Pinterest is up 75%, and TikTok users grew by 34% in April. If you’re not sure how to get started with either platform, here are a few ideas. Pointers for Pinterest With 367…
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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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TikTok: socially distant yet bridging the gap

TikTok: socially distant yet bridging the gap

Let’s get something straight. I am not and haven’t been a teenager in a LONG time. So if you think my foray into TikTok indicates poor judgement, you’re probably right (face-palm). Writing this post, I find I’m conversing with myself, debating the ethics of meddling in social platforms traditionally geared…
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Hey TikTok… Byte me.

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

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…
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Is TikTok’s time up?

Is TikTok’s time up?

Not many things in life are guaranteed, but one thing is for sure – there’s not much originality when it comes to social media trends these days. Instead, the big guns continue to scope out the latest crazes, trends and innovative tools from their competitors and then create a…
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Instagram is waxing lyrical about taking on TikTok

Instagram is waxing lyrical about taking on TikTok

I mean, it’s been at least a few weeks since Insta copied a feature from another app, so guess what? Instagram is delving into the world of lip-syncing, hoping to one-up the karaoke king of apps, TikTok. TikTok, the social video app where you can watch people lip-syncing or having…
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TikTok shows no signs of slowing down

TikTok shows no signs of slowing down

What’s Driving the TikTok Trend? TikTok, the app born out of the online lip-syncing trend, is now the name on everyone’s lips. Just a few weeks ago, it was the top free app on Apple’s App Store, and inspired a new regular segment on…
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Find out more about the music app that’s currently getting more downloads than Snapchat! #Snapchat #TikTok #Video

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…
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D2C has a channel problem

D2C has a channel problem

D2C has a channel problem Why platform roles and better creative are replacing the old channel plan Direct to consumer brands don’t need more social channels in the plan. What’s needed is a clearer ‘platform stack’ (sorry not being nerdy, but this is the best term I can think of!).
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Pass the sauce, your next sale is happening in dark social

Pass the sauce, your next sale is happening in dark social

Pass the sauce Your next sale is happening in dark social Yippee! Social is getting social again, and it’s brilliant news for brands that know how to show up with something worth sharing. You can feel it in the tiny moments. A forward to a mate. A DM that says…
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1 to Watch: The Powerful Rise of Communities Over Followers.

1 to Watch: The Powerful Rise of Communities Over Followers.

The powerful rise of communities over followers is important for both B2B and B2C. For years, social media success was measured by one thing followers. More followers meant more clout. More clout meant more customers. Sounds easy. Not anymore. We’re seeing a powerful shift in the world of social media.
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Chaos sells

Chaos sells

Make it weird, make it work Chaos culture is the internet’s new default language for attention. It sort of is an all-encompassing terms for absurd humour, fast cuts, deliberate mess, meme logic, and a kind of playful nonsense that’s very online. It’s significant because it matches how people behave now,…
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Video vs Stills: It’s Not About Winning, It’s About Strategy

Video vs Stills: It’s Not About Winning, It’s About Strategy

Scrolling through social media in 2026 feels a lot like flicking through a hundred TV channels at once. We’re deep in the age of social entertainment, where the difference between a streaming platform and your Instagram feed is barely noticeable. With algorithms pushing short-form video and people spending well over…
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Episode 1 When Buying Groups Collide

Episode 1 When Buying Groups Collide

This is the first episode of we don’t have time for this. It’s for marketers who are doing more with less, while buying decisions get messier and social, search, content, brand, comms, all of it, keeps getting judged like it’s a nice-to-have.Today’s pain is simple. You’re marketing to three generations…
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Social Commerce: Questions, trust, checkout

Social Commerce: Questions, trust, checkout

Social commerce is growing up, it’s less about checkout, more about reducing regret Social commerce keeps getting framed as a platform feature. Shoppable posts, live shopping, one-click checkout, the lot. That framing misses the behavioural shift happening under our feet. People are using social to do the hardest bit of…
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100% proof social

100% proof social

You know what’s oddly cheering. Most brands have loads of proof that they’re worth buying. By proof I mean the specifics that make a claim believable when someone repeats it to a friend, or a colleague, or their partner on the sofa. Customer stories with detail. Before-and-after that feels properly…
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When buying groups collide

When buying groups collide

A B2B buying decision rarely happens with one person. It’s usually a buying group with different roles, risks, and opinions, and the deal moves when your champion can explain the choice internally. That’s why forwardability matters more than engagement.
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How 2016 broke social

How 2016 broke social

2016 is when social stopped being “posts in a feed” and became a ranked system that decides what gets seen, shared, trusted. In 2026 that same logic sits everywhere, in-platform search, Google snippets, and AI overviews that summarise your brand before anyone clicks. Ofcom says around 30% of UK keyword searches now show AI overviews, and 53% of adults often see AI summaries. The uncomfortable truth is that buyers get a machine-written version of you, then sanity-check it with humans in DMs and group chats. Brands win when their claims are clear, proof is easy to find, and real people show up consistently.
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The 2026 Social Media Reset: Less Infinite Scroll, More Intentional Connection

The 2026 Social Media Reset: Less Infinite Scroll, More Intentional Connection

We’re only a couple of weeks into 2026, and social already feels…different, in the best way possible. This year isn’t just about flashy new features or the next viral sound; it’s about making the internet feel more human, more useful, and a lot less exhausting.
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Is your feed the key to 2026?

Is your feed the key to 2026?

Buyers are hunting answers, and social is deciding who they trust The short answer Mahoosive behaviour change for customers is already here. Search is being replaced by an answer layer, and social is feeding it. When Google’s AI Overviews show up, people click less, sessions end sooner, and your carefully-crafted…
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Signing off for Christmas. Properly.

Signing off for Christmas. Properly.

We’re closing on 24 December and back on 5 January. Before we switch off, a straight take on what 2025 proved about social, what actually worked, and what we think will matter most in 2026.
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Your 2026 plan is hiding in your 2025 panic

Your 2026 plan is hiding in your 2025 panic

Your 2026 plan is hiding in your 2025 panic I have spent the last couple of months sat with marketers who are knee deep in 2026 planning. Everyone is wrestling with the same mix of fear and ambition. Budgets are flat or shrinking, targets are going up, AI is quietly…
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Community isn’t a channel, it’s how your social actually works

Community isn’t a channel, it’s how your social actually works

Community isn’t a channel, it’s how your social actually works Over the last few weeks I have lost count of how many marketers have said some version of this to me: “We’re thinking about community for 2026.” Often it comes with a hopeful look, as if community will magically fix…
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The hidden AI layer between your brand and your buyers

The hidden AI layer between your brand and your buyers

The hidden AI layer between your brand and your buyers Every marketer I speak to is talking about how they use AI. Very few are talking about the AI they cannot see. While we are all busy playing with tools and prompts, LinkedIn, Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, X, Snapchat and…
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The Q4 paid social trap

The Q4 paid social trap

How can CMOs stop Q4 paid social costs from spiralling? CMOs cannot change Q4 seasonality, but they can change how exposed they are to it. Instead of leaving all budget in live auctions when CPMs peak, use Meta’s Reservation buying to pre book key Q4 reach at fixed prices, then keep a smaller auction budget for agile tests and trading. Lock creative and plans earlier in the year, use Q2 and Q3 to find winning hooks and formats, and use AI to build CPM and ROAS scenarios. You turn Q4 from a chaotic bidding war into a planned portfolio with clear risk and upside.
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Buyers decide early. Your funnel is late.

Buyers decide early. Your funnel is late.

Buyers decide early. Your funnel is late. Social Day B2B this year made it crystal clear the rulebook has changed for marketers under pressure to prove growth from social. Session after session, the same message landed from different angles. The funnel you have in your deck is not how buying…
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Designing for the Holidays

Designing for the Holidays

The holiday season is the loudest time of year on social media. Feeds fill up with gift guides, sales, countdowns and sentimental posts, and it becomes very easy for brands to disappear in the noise. As a social media agency, we live in that space every day, and we know…
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Oh, it’s so easy to talk Thought Leadership 

Oh, it’s so easy to talk Thought Leadership 

Oh, it’s so easy to talk Thought Leadership  It’s not so easy to make it happen  Thought leadership is how you build trust through expertise. You show your working, go deep on the messy bits, and nudge behaviour change over time. It’s the essential core of the way modern buyers…
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Be relevant, spend smart and go synthetic on social

Be relevant, spend smart and go synthetic on social

Be relevant, spend smart and go synthetic on social Relevance is everything in social. If the post doesn’t feel made for them, it’s gone in a flick. Knowing your audience is the difference between polite impressions and commercial impact. Synthetic personas let us speak to the audience before the audience…
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ABM in social – is LinkedIn your only hope?

ABM in social – is LinkedIn your only hope?

With B2B sales funnel focusses being so ABM orientated, how do marketing teams transfer this into social? Is LinkedIn the only answer? Maybe…but in some cases – maybe not. Firstly – let’s address the elephant in the room. It feels like there’s a real cost-pinch when it comes to marketing…
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Social is scary enough: October’s frights that unlock Q4 growth

Social is scary enough: October’s frights that unlock Q4 growth

Social is scary enough: October’s frights that unlock Q4 growth I was going to write a Halloween screamer. But honestly, social is terrifying on a normal week, even when you’re not under pressure for Q4 growth. Algorithms lurch like zombies. AI keeps creeping around in corners. So, before I ham…
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Instagram Adds Watch History – A Game-Changer for Reels Users.

Instagram Adds Watch History – A Game-Changer for Reels Users.

It seems Meta has done it again – taking inspiration from TikTok and adding another new feature to Instagram. This time, it’s something many of us have probably wished for: a Watch History tool. Late last week, Instagram’s boss, Adam Mosseri, announced that users will now be…
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Social Snapshot: Long-form is having a social moment

Social Snapshot: Long-form is having a social moment

Social Snapshot 22.10.25 banner, blue globe background, bold white title and date. Newsletter issue on long-form social video with platform specs, paid limits, YouTube TV viewing, TikTok Creator Rewards (>1-minute), Instagram 3-minute Reels, measurement and AEO tips
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The B2B buyer is changing – so should your social

The B2B buyer is changing – so should your social

If you’re a B2B marketer, you can probably see your buyer is changing. Your meetings seem to have more and more senior-positioned folk who are younger, digitally native, and social pioneers. It’s time to adapt accordingly. They research on their phones, trust creators more than brands, and expect to feel…
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Social Snapshot: Social schedulers vs native: what actually works

Social Snapshot: Social schedulers vs native: what actually works

Social schedulers vs native: what actually works You’re managing a posting plan that never quits. Copy, links, tags, alt text, approvals, and the “can we move this to Thursday?” Loop. You’re holding social strategy in one hand and a calendar in the other, trying to keep both upright. At immediate…
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Social Snapshot: Nostalgia, niche-cores and next-gen shopping trend

Social Snapshot: Nostalgia, niche-cores and next-gen shopping trend

From Oasis-fuelled nostalgia to TikTok Shop, here’s how UK culture drives baskets. Build for durable shifts, ride bubbles wisely.
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Halloween Campaigns That Bite

Halloween Campaigns That Bite

Halloween can be a gift for social teams: bold colour, playful typography, and a built-in excuse to try weirder ideas. Below is a designer’s take on where the real opportunities are this season for a creative agency. Start sooner than you think The “spooky season” isn’t confined to the last…
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Social media in 2026: trends and tribulations

Social media in 2026: trends and tribulations

The social media landscape has undergone another seismic shift, and brands that fail to recognise the growing trust gap between marketers and consumers risk being left behind – that’s according to Brandwatch’s 2026 State of Social report. Analysing 910 million online mentions, Brandwatch has found that brands…
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Social Snapshot: Make social the engine room of growth

Social Snapshot: Make social the engine room of growth

Make social the engine room of growth I’m thrilled budgets are shifting to social; I’m less thrilled by the pressure on lean teams. The board isn’t being awkward, they’re being rational. They want growth. If social now commands a bigger slice of spend, the plumbing must match the promise.
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LinkedIn Marketing Strategy: Why Trust Beats Virality for B2B Growth

LinkedIn Marketing Strategy: Why Trust Beats Virality for B2B Growth

LinkedIn’s users are not your typical audience. Join us as we take a look into the psyche of the LinkedIn user and how your content needs to reflect it – doing so will lead to the most successful of campaigns, helping to fill the funnel and drive growth. Understanding the…
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Social Snapshot:Why mood-based marketing is taking over

Social Snapshot:Why mood-based marketing is taking over

Social is increasingly about how content feels to the person on the other end (AKA Mood-based marketing). When you show up with a steady atmosphere (calm, confidence, small sparks of joy) people stick around and come back. And you can measure it properly: saves, meaningful comments, watch-time through key beats,…
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Boost Your Reach with Meta’s New Reels and Threads Advertising Tools.

Boost Your Reach with Meta’s New Reels and Threads Advertising Tools.

Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, has announced a range of new advertising features during its annual Brand Building Summit. These updates are designed to give advertisers more ways to promote their products and services, particularly across Reels and Threads, as well as more control…
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Social Snapshot: Why Reddit should be on every CMO’s agenda

Social Snapshot: Why Reddit should be on every CMO’s agenda

If you still think Reddit is the wild west of the internet, you’re already behind. For years Reddit sat on the sidelines of marketing plans, overlooked in favour of shinier platforms. Too messy, too unpredictable, too risky. And guess what, while brands looked away, audiences didn’t. They piled in. And…
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Nostalgia Marketing Hits Different

Nostalgia Marketing Hits Different

Remember when everything felt way more simple? When your biggest worry was having your Tamagotchi die on you while you were at school, or if you’d recorded over your favorite song when making that mixtape? That warm, fuzzy feeling washing over you right now? That’s nostalgia working its magic –…
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Social search for marketers – essential answers

Social search for marketers – essential answers

A plain-English guide to social search. Short answers, quick wins and examples. Make posts discoverable in feeds and AI results.
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Social Snapshot: Social is the oil in your marketing engine

Social Snapshot: Social is the oil in your marketing engine

Twenty years ago, I started saying ‘social is the oil in the marketing engine’. Not the fuel. The oil. It reduces friction, carries signals, and makes everything run better. Back then it felt like a hunch. Today we can prove it. If you tune your social properly, you lift search,…
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The Best Formats for Every Platform

The Best Formats for Every Platform

Every social platform has a “star” content format, the one that gets the most eyes, likes, and shares. The trick? Not just posting in that format but designing it so it feels like it belongs there while still screaming your brand. Let’s break it down, platform by platform. Instagram: Reels…
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Episode 87 – The future of AI and social search for travel & hospitality

Episode 87 – The future of AI and social search for travel & hospitality

In this live session, we explored how social media and AI are reshaping the way travellers discover and book their journeys. The discussion unpacked why social is now the first stop for discovery, with AI stepping in as the finisher — and what that means for visibility, traffic, and trust.
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Social is the first stop, AI is the finisher

Social is the first stop, AI is the finisher

The way travellers plan and book trips has shifted dramatically and it’s reshaping how brands need to show up. For years, we thought about the customer journey as a funnel. Today, it’s nothing like that. Discovery is messy, fragmented, and often happens across half a dozen platforms before a traveller…
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