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Social snapshot – 06.12.2023

Time for another social snapshot! Find out what you may have recently missed in the fast-paced world of social media.

Embracing longer videos in a short-form era

For years, platforms like YouTube and Instagram aimed to challenge TikTok’s dominance by copying its short video style. Now, TikTok seems to be shifting its strategy, encouraging its creators to explore longer content similar to what you find on rival apps. TikTok hosted an event in late…

EPISODE 76: SERIOUS SOCIAL – No Fluff, Just Stuff: Inside a Winning B2B Social Campaign

Fed up with lacklustre ROI on your B2B social campaigns? You’re not alone. A whopping 50% of B2B marketers struggle to measure the ROI of their lead and demand gen efforts. Time to change the game. In “No Fluff, Just Stuff,” we’re not just talking theories; we’re revealing the nuts and…

Festive food & drink trends: mastering social media marketing in Q5

Top 10 Predictions for Social Media Marketing in 2024

It’s time to dust off those crystal balls and take a sneak peek into the future of social media marketing. Get ready to discover how AI, engaging content, and innovative features will play a pivotal role in your social media next year. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just dipping…

Festive Food & Drink Trends: Mastering Social Media Marketing in Q5

As the festive bells jingle closer, it’s paramount to sharpen your focus on Q5 – the pivotal marketing quarter where opportunity and challenge coalesce. Understanding the pulse of social media during this period is not just beneficial; it’s business-critical. Why This Report Is Your Festive Compass: Consumer Engagement Soars: With…

Social Snapshot – 01.11.2023

It’s time for another social snapshot! Find out what you may have recently missed in the fast-paced world of social media: Turning TikTok Audiences into Customers: New Salesforce Integration TikTok has introduced a lead generation integration with Salesforce Marketing Cloud to help advertisers convert TikTok audiences into customers. This integration…

Social Lowdown: Top Updates

Staying ahead of the curve with social media updates involves a lot of looking, searching and checking. Pretty time-consuming to be honest. But not for you, because I’ve done it for you. You’re welcome. Let’s get started Instagram Instagram is testing and slowly rolling out a new…

Best of Halloween 2023

Today’s blog promises to be a treat as we delve into some of the most captivating Halloween marketing campaigns that brands have rolled out this year. Halloween, being one of the most creatively inspiring seasons (I might be a little biased due to my love for Halloween), is the perfect…

Social Snapshot – 25.10.23

It’s time for another social snapshot! Find out what you may have recently missed in the fast-paced world of social media: Instagram works in new sticker options Instagram is testing a new sticker option that would allow users to create stickers from their own photos. Similar to Apple’s photo cut-out…

SOCIAL SNAPSHOT – 11.10.2023

It’s time for another social snapshot! Find out what you may have recently missed in the fast-paced world of social media: Direct Post: Effortless TikTok Sharing via Adobe and Partners Discover Direct Post, a game-changing Content Posting API by TikTok, enabling seamless…

The Power of Stop-Motion

Dive into the enchanting universe of stop-motion animation! 🌟 Unleash your brand's story in a captivating and unique way. explore the captivating possibilities for your brand.

Social Snapshot – 20.09.23

Staying updated with the ever-evolving world of social media can be demanding. However, there’s no need to fret because everything is right here, in our weekly social snapshot. Check it out!

Reliable Information on Social

If you want to find out some information, where do you look as a consumer? In days gone by, you’d find a book, but now it’s a quick Google search or a hop onto your preferred social media. Platforms like Reddit, Twitter/X or Facebook pages can sometimes have already made…

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on social

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off on the 15th of September and recognises the contributions of the Hispanic and Latinx communities to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. But why limit it to the US and not encourage global celebration of the culture? While as a brand, you…

SOCIAL SNAPSHOT – 13.09.2023

Enter the world of Social Snapshot, your ultimate destination for staying informed about trending topics. Explore the latest social media updates and notable moments from the past week. Read all about it 📰👇 New Branded Content Library 🧰 LinkedIn has added a search feature for…

Choosing the Right Platforms

Are you tired of feeling lost in the social media jungle? 🌴 Our latest blog is here to guide you through the process of selecting the right platforms for your brand, check it out!

5 top tips for LinkedIn visual forming

One size doesn’t fit all with social – but it’s becoming increasingly apparent that LinkedIn’s audience wants to absorb content the same way they would on Facebook, TikTok or Insta – not that it’s becoming a more visual platform, but for…

Mastering Paid Social Media Campaigns

Staying ahead in digital marketing requires continuous learning. As summer comes to an end, the slower pace we all cherish is almost over. This is the perfect opportunity for marketing professionals to invest time in upskilling. This blog post will address the importance of social media paid campaign training on…

B2B for LinkedIn: the missing piece

Determining the ultimate formula for effective B2B social media success on LinkedIn remains a subject of debate – but a simplistic approach involving mere infusion of technical terminology into posts isn’t going to land. Ever. You might be sceptical, thinking, “Oh great, another blog advising me to…

Social Snapshot – 30.08.23

Keeping up with the constantly changing social media landscape is challenging. Check out the latest social media headlines below: Instagram tests new comment reply/share options Instagram is working on the option to share comments from any public feed post or Reel to their Instagram story, a great way to…

Barbenheimer’s: Social Listening

Social Listening, Barbenheimer

Stop! Summer time: Stop-motion summer fun

This summer, our design team was set a challenge - to create a series of snappy company logo idents, to go out across our social feeds to coincide with our summer Friday afternoons off. They chose to use the magic of stop-motion to give these short animations a curious and organic feel.

Social Snapshot – 16.08.2023

It’s time for another social snapshot! Find out what you may have recently missed in the fast-paced world of social media: TikTok Quick Tips Elevate holiday marketing with TikTok’s vital insights. Craft impactful ad campaigns through strategic goals, budgeting, and optimisation. Leverage tailored examples for swift progress. Access videos or…

BRANDS DOING IT WELL

The ever-changing social media landscape can be a slippery fella to keep ahold of at times. One day you think you’ve nailed it with one of the platforms, but then it changes its name and rebrands entirely! (Twitter/X I’m looking at you). Or when you start adding team resource into…

SOCIAL SNAPSHOT – 26/07/2023

Welcome to social snapshot, your go-to source for staying updated on the fast-paced world of everything related to social media. We’ve got you covered with the most recent highlights over the past week. Let’s get going and dive right in: Goodbye Twitter. Hello X. Twitter is changing its name…

Dealing with burnout?

The dreaded "B" word - Burnout. You're juggling a multitude of responsibilities, running on caffeine-fueled adrenaline, and trying to meet never-ending deadlines. Suddenly, the inevitable happens – you hit the wall. In this blog, We say goodbye to feeling like a frazzled mess and hello to a state of empowerment and balance!

SOCIAL SNAPSHOT – 19.07.2023

Step into the captivating realm of Social Snapshot, your ultimate destination for staying in the know about all things trending. Immerse yourself in a whirlwind of cutting-edge updates, unravelling the finest moments from the past week. Brace yourself for an exhilarating plunge as we embark on this riveting journey together:…

Think Pink: The stunning Marketing of the Barbie movie

The Barbie Movie's marketing department has been on fire this summer, they've capitalised on early buzz and really turned the hype around the upcoming movie into a wave of anticipation. In today's blog, we'll break down how they did it!

Organic & Paid: Complement and Triumph

Social media is a powerful tool for organizations looking to connect with their customers. I think we can all agree on that. But it’s not just that – it allows businesses to reach their exact target audience with their advertising messages; it helps create a community and build brand trust,…

SOCIAL SNAPSHOT – 28.06.2023

Staying updated with the ever-evolving world of social media can be demanding. However, there’s no need to fret because everything is right here, in our weekly social snapshot. Have a look at the most recent highlights: You’ll soon be able to download Instagram Reels to your camera roll Instagram…

Don’t tick the box – think outside of it

“Can you just put this up quickly?” – the dreaded words. We all know we can’t just throw random content up on social and expect it to perform to an optimal level – yet the same pitfalls continue to be stumbled upon by countless staff trying to make sure their…

Social Snapshot – 21.06.2023

Welcome to social snapshot, your go-to source for staying updated on the fast-paced world of everything related to social media. We’ve got you covered with the most recent highlights over the past week. Let’s get going and dive right in: Social Summit This exclusive event will challenge your perceptions of…

Social snapshot – 14.06.2023

Keeping up with the constantly changing social media landscape is challenging. But don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Check out the latest social media headlines below: Meta introduces ‘World Chat’ in Horizon Worlds VR Experience Meta’s rolling out world chat—a text-based way to communicate with other people, providing another…

Think Vertical, Go Viral: Tips for captivating vertical videos

We're diving head-first into the world of vertical videos, the viral sensation that's reshaping the social media landscape, and we're not gatekeeping our best tips for creating jaw-dropping, thumb-stopping content that will have your followers begging for more.

SOCIAL SNAPSHOT – 07.06.2023

Staying updated with the ever-evolving world of social media can be demanding. However, there’s no need to fret because everything is right here.

SOCIAL SNAPSHOT – 31.05.2023

Don’t miss out on the most important social media updates – check our weekly social snapshot for all the latest news! Let’s dive in… Instagram now allows ads to appear in search results Instagram is introducing the ‘Instagram search results’ Ads Placements via the Instagram Marketing API. This recent update…

AI… Stickers?

Instagram is testing out the ability to generate AI custom stickers based on text prompts.

Social Snapshot – 17.05.2023

Keeping up with the constantly changing social media landscape is challenging. But don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Check out the latest social media headlines below: Meta introduces ‘Meta Verified’ program to users in the UK Meta’s expanding availability of the ‘Meta Verified’ subscription scheme to the UK users.

Social Snapshot – 10.05.2023

Discover all the social media updates you need to know in our weekly social snapshot!

Social Snapshots 03.05.23

What is new and exciting in the world of social media? Let’s talk about it…

SOCIAL SNAPSHOT – 26.04.2023

Don’t miss out on the most important social media updates – check our weekly social snapshot for all the latest news! Let’s dive in… TikTok shares new tips for brands TikTok has released a new guide on effective influencer marketing campaigns in the app, based on…

Twitter’s U-turn

Twitter's blue checkmark was feeling a bit like a yo-yo lately, first disappearing and leaving us feeling blue, then making a comeback with a sassy "I'm back, baby!" attitude. We're not sure what Twitter was thinking with their U-turn, but at least now we can all feel a little more verified in this crazy online world.

SOCIAL SNAPSHOTS – 12.04.2023

Get ready to be the life of the virtual party with our weekly social snapshot, filled with all the latest and greatest social media updates to keep you in the loop and on top of your game!

Episode 75: Serious Social – Trends to watch – the rise of the De-Influencer

The game is changing with the rise of de-influencer 😮But how will this impact the way brands work with influencers? In this episode, Katy Howell and Belle Lawrence are joined by writer/performer duo Yellow Square (Bec & Sam) to discuss all your burning questions. 👉Get an insider’s perspective on whether…

SOCIAL SNAPSHOT – 05.04.2023

What is new and exciting in the world of social media? Let’s talk about it… LinkedIn Adds Suggested Posts LinkedIn has added a new feature called Suggested Posts to its platform. The feature will display posts that may be of interest to…

Social Snapshot – 29.03.2023

Discover all the social media updates you need to know in our weekly social snapshot!

Why video marketing is important

From creating content that captures attention and builds trust, to showcasing your brand's personality and driving conversions, video has it all. In this blog post, we're breaking down why video is the ultimate game-changer for businesses looking to connect with their audience in a fun and engaging way.

How To Create A Killer Hashtag Strategy

Discover how you come up with a hashtag strategy that really works for your brand and set you apart from the crowd!

Picnic Trends: Brandwatch Insights

As the temperatures slowly increase and the picnic season approaches, now is the time to start paying attention to the essential picnic trends and plan ahead for National Picnic Week. According to gov.uk nearly half of adults in England report spending more time outdoors than before the pandemic, which…

Is social media a tool for education?

First, we were using social media for connection and news. And then it became a hub for so many other things; Sharing an insight into our lives with photo and video A place to dump the thoughts in our head Discovering new brands and products Entertainment Somewhere to buy products…

Social Snapshots 15.03.2023

Navigating the ever-changing landscape of social media can be a challenge, but take a deep breath—we’ve got you covered!

Social Snapshot – 08.03.2023

Discover all the social media updates you need to know in our weekly social snapshot!

Get the latest food & drink trends while they’re hot

Discover the most recent industry trends, from the increasing popularity of plant-based diets and TikTok food trends to the power of user-generated content (UGC), and much more

Social Snapshot – 01.03.2023

What is new and exciting in the world of social media? Let’s talk about it… TikTok Sounds for Business TikTok has launched Sounds for Business, a collection of custom sounds to help businesses of all sizes create quick, engaging, and creative content for the TikTok community.

Blue Tick Nightmare!

Social media is great. I work in it, so, of course, I’m going to say that, but it really is great. There’s a platform for everyone, whether it’s photos, video, news, connection with old school friends, or expanding your professional network, there’s a platform for you. What’s not so great,…

Wait! What? Instagram stops online shopping

Consumers today want seamless experiences, that are easy and quick, allowing people to carry out the entire shopping journey without ever having to leave the app. That’s what makes channels like Instagram ideal for online shopping. However, Meta announced earlier this month that the livestream shopping on…

Social Snapshot – 15.02.23

It’s that time of the week again! Here is a snapshot of the latest happening in the world of social media 👇🏻

Your posts are targeting humans – not job titles

The silver bullet for successful B2B social is…well, debatable. But we can’t just throw technical jargon into post content and expect it to perform to its optimum level – the solution is in fact much simpler than that. I know you’re thinking; “oh here we go, another blog that tells…

Artifact: The new kid on the block

Artifact, the new text based media app that it's like TikTok for text.

Social Snapshot – 08.02.23

Social media updates you need to know!

Social Snapshot – 01.02.2023

Navigating the ever-changing landscape of social media can be a challenge, but take a deep breath—we’ve got you covered! Let us take the reins and deliver the most relevant social media news right to your fingertips. 👇 LinkedIn introduces new newsletter discovery tools 🛠 These tools allow…

The Power of Social Media Marketing

Social media is no longer just a place to post pictures of your lunch. It’s a powerful tool for businesses to connect with their target audience and drive sales. As users climb to near 5 billion worldwide on platforms from LinkedIn to…

Social snapshot – 25.01.2023

It’s that time of the week again! Here is a snapshot of the latest happened in the world of social media: Creators report extremely low earnings from TikTok The massively growing platform is facing major challenges as influencers complain about getting paid very little compared to posting on YouTube or…

We are falling for data

With only 3 weeks to go for the most romantic day of 2023, we can feel the love in the air! So we've done some digging through Brandwatch and GWI to unearth key insights around purchase behaviours, most discussed topics, and trends. Curious to know what we discovered? Keep reading! 👇

Stats bomb, stats bomb – you’re a stats bomb

OK, so the title is a bit misleading – you’re not a stats bomb – but your B2B marketing campaigns almost certainly should be. We’re not talking about the results of the campaigns or how you report.etc, what we mean is how you’re showing your impactful data to your audience.

Social Snapshot – 04.01.2023

It can be difficult to keep up with the constant rush of emerging social media insights. Relax, we’ve got you covered! Discover the most recent headlines from social media. 👇 Snapchat captured you in 2022 👻 The recently published newsletter reveals that the Crying Lens was…

4 Social Media Quick Wins for 2023

A lot of things changed last year, so how can you prepare for what lies ahead? Discover which social media trends matter for 2023. In today’s blog, we look at some of the predictions offering an advantage to retain relevancy in an increasingly competitive market. Make brand-new resolutions When…

Social snapshot – 21.12.2022

Here’s our last social snapshot of 2022! We’re taking you through the latest happenings in the world of social media: Facebook adds an option to make reels in the app Following the massive growth of reels, Meta’s introducing a way to share reels on Facebook even though they don’t have…

Oops!… Musk Did It Again 🎶 Twitter’s disastrous attempt to ban posting links to other social networks.

Twitter will begin to ban its users from posting links to other social networks

Social Snapshots – 14.12.2022

We are reaching the end of 2022 Social Snapshots with only 1 week before Christmas! 🎄 Let's check what is happening on social media.

Top tips for a glittering B2C social media strategy

Sure your brand could start posting without a social media strategy in place, but without structure, or any research into your audiences, how can you be sure that you’re sending out the most effective content and not wasting your time?

Social Snapshot – 30.11.2022

Keeping up with the regular stream of new social media insights is challenging. Relax, we’ve got you covered. Check out the latest social media headlines. 👇 Pinterest Creator Rewards ends today 📌 To all the creators who participated, thank you for your partnership. We’re committed to exploring more ways to…

Seasonal Marketing Trends

Does your marketing plan include the holidays? Well it should. Tiktok has launched a whole mini-site to help you out. It is full of holiday insights, tips and tricks. They also released a handy infographic which we’ve featured below. It’s packed full of juicy insights that should…

How social media marketers can protect their mental health

Discover our best tips for protecting your mental health when you work on digital marketing:

Social Snapshots 16.11.2022

View the most recent social media news.

5 ways to beat stress at work

Let’s talk about stress and anxiety in the workplace and how to deal with this.

Social Media or Search Engine?

A search engine? Really? We’re now over two decades into life with social media, so naturally, things have changed a lot since then! What started out as an online forum used exclusively by Harvard College students who wanted to connect with each other: social media has since snowballed into…

Social Snapshots 19.10.2022

The constant stream of fresh social media insights that appear daily can be challenging to follow. We got you covered! The newest social media news are here.

The brand stance song and dance

Most of us have a brand we align with – either due to its values or simply because of its downright brilliant products. But how important is the brand’s alignment with various incidents, politics and cultures influencing our buying decisions? It was amazing to see every company (yes, literally every…

Social Snapshot – 05.10.2022

It feels like there's a new social media update every week... that's because there is! But fear not, we've got you covered with this week's low down.

The Social Proof is in the Pudding – 6 Amazing Benefits of Influencer Marketing

Learn the key benefits of using influencers to amplify your brand.

Social Snapshots 21.09.2022

Check out the most recent social media news.

Social Snapshot 14.09.2022

It can be difficult to keep up with all of the new social media insights that emerge each and every day. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Check out the most recent social media news.👇

5 expert, no-nonsense, tips for your B2B social strategy

Your B2B social strategy needs to be smart and flexible, Here are 5 expert tips for your 2023 plans

It’s CORN!

TikTok's latest trending audio has us obsessed

Social Snapshot — 31.08.2022

It can be difficult to keep up with all of the new social media insights that emerge each and every day. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Check out the most recent social media news.👇 There is a new Circle in town 🪺 Sometimes all you want to do is…

SOCIAL SNAPSHOT – 24.08.2022

Take a look at the latest happenings in the world of social media

How to use Hashtags on social media

When it comes to promoting your brand on social, hashtags can be a key way to drive views, likes, and shares.

Social snapshot – 10.08.2022

It’s that time of the week again! Take a look at the latest happening in the world of social media: WhatsApp adds new privacy tools WhatsApp has announced additional features for more privacy, protection, and control for users. Find out more here. And YouTube is adding features…

Like it or not

Instagram never stops to surprise us, and users have complained about its updates for a long time now. In today's blog, we explore the latest updates about Instagram.

Social Snapshots 03.08.2022

It’s that time of the week again! Take a look at the latest happening in the world of social media.

Social superstars

What are we looking for? Creative, curious and courageous people who possess a passion and hunger for all things Social Media. Whether you’re an existing specialist Social Media Account Manager, you’ve been working across marketing disciplines including Social Media, or you’re just starting out, we want to hear from you!…

Social Snapshot 27.07.2022

Take a look at the latest happening in the world of social media in our weekly social snapshot.

Instagram’s Reel big Update

For today’s blog I thought I’d talk about some updates that Meta has recently introduced to Instagram Reels, including a new 90 second length. Up until now, Reels have been confined to a maximum limit of 60 seconds. According to parent-company Meta, these updates “will not…

Social Snapshot 29.06.2022

Take a look at the latest happening in the world of social media in our weekly social snapshot.

Social Snapshots 22.06.2022

Have a look at the latest happening in the world of social media through our social snapshot!

5 steps to create a social media report

With so many metrics out there, the world of social media can be confusing when creating a report. Each social media platform uses different analytics to track performance. What metrics to track depends on what the goals of using social media actually are. In order to understand what metrics to…

Social Snapshot – 15.06.2022

Take a look at the latest happening in the world of social media.

Search results for "tiktok"

Social snapshot – 06.12.2023

Embracing longer videos in a short-form era

EPISODE 76: SERIOUS SOCIAL – No Fluff, Just Stuff: Inside a Winning B2B Social Campaign

Festive food & drink trends: mastering social media marketing in Q5

Top 10 Predictions for Social Media Marketing in 2024

Festive Food & Drink Trends: Mastering Social Media Marketing in Q5

Social Snapshot – 01.11.2023

Social Lowdown: Top Updates

Best of Halloween 2023

Social Snapshot – 25.10.23

SOCIAL SNAPSHOT – 11.10.2023

The Power of Stop-Motion

Social Snapshot – 20.09.23

Reliable Information on Social

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on social

SOCIAL SNAPSHOT – 13.09.2023

Choosing the Right Platforms

5 top tips for LinkedIn visual forming

Mastering Paid Social Media Campaigns

B2B for LinkedIn: the missing piece

Social Snapshot – 30.08.23

Barbenheimer’s: Social Listening

Stop! Summer time: Stop-motion summer fun

Social Snapshot – 16.08.2023

BRANDS DOING IT WELL

SOCIAL SNAPSHOT – 26/07/2023

Dealing with burnout?

SOCIAL SNAPSHOT – 19.07.2023

Think Pink: The stunning Marketing of the Barbie movie

Organic & Paid: Complement and Triumph

SOCIAL SNAPSHOT – 28.06.2023

Don’t tick the box – think outside of it

Social Snapshot – 21.06.2023

Social snapshot – 14.06.2023

Think Vertical, Go Viral: Tips for captivating vertical videos

SOCIAL SNAPSHOT – 07.06.2023

SOCIAL SNAPSHOT – 31.05.2023

AI… Stickers?

Social Snapshot – 17.05.2023

Social Snapshot – 10.05.2023

Social Snapshots 03.05.23

SOCIAL SNAPSHOT – 26.04.2023

Twitter’s U-turn

SOCIAL SNAPSHOTS – 12.04.2023

Episode 75: Serious Social – Trends to watch – the rise of the De-Influencer

SOCIAL SNAPSHOT – 05.04.2023

Social Snapshot – 29.03.2023

Why video marketing is important

How To Create A Killer Hashtag Strategy

Picnic Trends: Brandwatch Insights

Is social media a tool for education?

Social Snapshots 15.03.2023

Social Snapshot – 08.03.2023

Get the latest food & drink trends while they’re hot

Social Snapshot – 01.03.2023

Blue Tick Nightmare!

Wait! What? Instagram stops online shopping￼

Social Snapshot – 15.02.23

Your posts are targeting humans – not job titles

Artifact: The new kid on the block

Social Snapshot – 08.02.23

Social Snapshot – 01.02.2023

The Power of Social Media Marketing

Social snapshot – 25.01.2023

We are falling for data

Stats bomb, stats bomb – you’re a stats bomb

Social Snapshot – 04.01.2023

4 Social Media Quick Wins for 2023

Social snapshot – 21.12.2022

Oops!… Musk Did It Again 🎶 Twitter’s disastrous attempt to ban posting links to other social networks.

Social Snapshots – 14.12.2022

Top tips for a glittering B2C social media strategy

Social Snapshot – 30.11.2022

Seasonal Marketing Trends

How social media marketers can protect their mental health

Social Snapshots 16.11.2022

5 ways to beat stress at work

Social Media or Search Engine?

Social Snapshots 19.10.2022

Wait! What? Instagram stops online shopping