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Social Snapshot – 02.06.2021

Another week, another Social Snapshot! We know it can be hard to stay up to date with the social media news popping up every day. Stick with us as we take you closer to the world of social media and everything you need to know. Instagram extends Reels…

Social Snapshot News Roundup – May

Hello and welcome to our latest Social Snapshot News Roundup! Let’s dive right in: Clubhouse – the uber popular social audio app – launched its Android version this month, bringing with it one million new users, and a million more are sitting on the waitlist. The app…

Effective content marketing strategy

We live in a digital era and there are billions of internet users worldwide. That means there are lots of opportunities for brands to engage with their audience and achieve business growth. One of the most effective methods for spreading brand awareness and attracting new customers is through content marketing.

The three D’s that transform your boardroom social media impact reporting

Why isn’t anyone advocating storytelling reporting to your own boardroom? As we emerge from COVID-19, boardrooms are scrutinising their post-COVID recovery plans. Budgets and ROIs are being assessed to determine if they’re investing in the right areas to deliver the required business impact, at the speed needed. There is an…

Episode 55: Serious Social – Proving the value of social to your boardroom

Ep 55: Serious Social – Proving the value of social to your boardroom Are you getting questions from the boardroom around the impact and value of social media? Are you being challenged on your reporting? Are you being pushed whether it contributes meaningfully towards business…

Social Snapshot – 19.05.2021

We know it can be hard to stay up to date with the social media news popping up every day. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Have a look at the latest happening in the world of social media through our social snapshot. Pinterest shares…

Episode 54: Serious Social – Stop whispering into the void

Ep 54: Serious Social – Stop whispering into the void The way brands interact with their audiences on social media has noticeably changed. Consumers are demanding more and will no longer put up with a lack of response or engagement from brands. Whether you’re scaling…

Rules of engagement for social

If you need some practical tips about community engagement on social, you’ve come to the right place! Audiences, whether in B2B or B2C are very unforgiving when it comes to how brands engage with them – more than ever, we want brands to be fast, human, clear and concise when…

Social Snapshot – 12.05.2021

Another week, another social snapshot! We know sometimes it can be hard to stay up to date with the ever-changing world of social media. We’ve got a round-up for all of the latest happenings on social media. So, sit back, enjoy, and take it all in! Clubhouse…

We’re All Out of Crops

Yes, I absolutely did say that! And don’t worry farmers, this has nothing to do with you lot, I promise. After years of our photos and artwork being subjected to weird cropping, Twitter has FINALLY rolled out their new image display for mobile, and let me tell you,…

Episode 53 – Serious Social: The customer journey on social resembles a Jumanji map

Ep 53: Serious Social – The customer journey on social resembles a Jumanji map Yes, we think your social customer journey is like the map in Jumanji, welcome to the jungle. In this episode of Serious Social, Katy Howell makes no apology for drawing parallels…

Social Snapshot – 05.05.2021

Another week, another social snapshot. We know it can be hard to stay up to date with the social media news popping up every day. Stick with us as we take you closer to the world of social media and everything you need to know. Facebook launches…

Episode 52: Serious Social – How to drive MQLs and SQLs through social media

Ep 52: Serious Social – How to drive MQLs and SQLs through social media In this week’s Serious Social Live, Colin Jacobs will be exploring how to drive sales qualified leads through better marketing qualified leads on social media. Tune in to discover what a…

Social Snapshot – 28.04.21

It’s that time of the week again – time for your social snapshot! Grab a coffee and stick with us as we take you through our weekly roundup of everything you need to know about what’s new on social media Twitter launches an initial test of ‘Professional…

Updates in the [club]house!

Clubhouse has given us all a little peek into some recent updates that will be happening to the app. These include the beginning of Android testing and higher quality audio. First off, when checking out someone’s page, you’ll now be able to see any upcoming…

You can’t make this up.

A few weeks ago, we wrote a piece on when it was best to stand out from the crowd, and if done right, can create some truly engaging content that sees other brands jumping on your bandwagon. The most recent occurrence of…

Social Snapshot 21.04.2021

Another week, another social snapshot. Sometimes it can be hard to stay up to date with the constantly changing world of social media! Stick with us as we take you closer you through our weekly roundup of everything you need to know. Facebook letting users transfer posts…

Why culture is crucial to your social, and how to fix it

What employees say on social matters. It can sometimes break a company and often raise it up. Your insides are on view. Yes, all the wonderfulness of your company and all the hidden skeletons (and messy, frayed, edges) are now shining clearly to your customers, your investors, your…

Episode 52: Serious Social – Culture Eats Social for Breakfast

Ep 52: Serious Social – Culture Eats Social for Breakfast Social has turned what was once opaque to clear glass. as employees’ tweet and snap and Tik Tok their view of your business. It means your leadership is centre stage, your practices under scrutiny and…

Reddit wants to join too!

In an update that doesn’t come as a shock… although has me going “hmmmm??” Reddit is currently testing out its own Clubhouse-style audio social. However, the most notable difference is the voice chat feature being available to moderators, and also subredditers who purchase a “power-up” subscription. …

How the influencer marketing landscape has changed

Influencer marketing: a form of social media marketing that helps bridge the gap between businesses and consumers, offering insights into products to help inform decision making and ultimately influence audiences. Of course. What started as a hobby and changed into a career in 2009, influencers have taken the social media…

Episode 51: Serious Social – The hidden complexity of social media copy

Ep 51: Serious Social – The hidden complexity of social media copy In our latest Serious Social Live we discussed the hidden complexity of social media copywriting, covering everything from accessibility concerns to tone of voice. Belle Lawrence is joined by IF Account Manager, Laurens…

What’s on your 2021 plate?

It’s no secret that the last 12 months has thrown out some challenging moments for every single brand and organisation across the globe. Recently, Katy Howell (CEO, immediate Future) and Belle Lawrence (Associate Director, Immediate Future) sat down with a group of experienced marketers in the FMCG world to discuss…

Social Snapshot – 07.04.2021

Another week, another Social Snapshot! Grab a coffee and get stuck in to get yourself up to speed with the latest happenings in social TikTok adds auto-captions TikTok has added a new auto-captions feature where users will be able to overlay automated subtitles onto their videos to…

Putting the me back in social media

Social media is about open, unfiltered ideas being sent across the web to anyone in the world willing to listen. Platforms like Twitter are called that because they give users a literal platform to speak from, voice their opinions and engage with others. Over time, this idea has been refined,…

Social Snapshot – 24.03.2021

Another week, another Social Snapshot! 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… Instagram’s testing labels in Stories Instagram has been found…

Space tabs?

As we all know and have seen, Twitter has been working on their Spaces tool and more specifically trying to improve their Spaces experience. Currently, the only way to join is to open the Twitter app at…

Episode 49 – Serious Social – Read the feed

Ep 49: Serious Social – Read the feed It seems you cannot go a day without companies making missteps on social. From inappropriate covid responses to BLM virtue signalling – this last year has been a playbook on how to miss fire with your messaging,…

Celebrating Clubhouse’s first birthday in style

Clubhouse is the talk of the town, but did you know the famous audio, invite-only app is one year old!? That’s right, this week, Clubhouse celebrated its one-year anniversary. Despite the platform still operating in private beta – an invite-only operation that is only available on iOS (sorry Android users!)…

Episode 48 – Serious Social – Design for social

Ep 48: Serious Social – Design for social In this week’s Serious Social Live we’ll be looking at best practice when it comes to design on social, particularly when a brand needs to change perception or communicate sustainability values. Belle Lawrence is joined by IF…

Visual design on social is key to communication

Social is a very visual medium, so why are brands still doing a bad job at communication through design? Whether it’s a boring, wallpaper image, or a message which doesn’t translate from print to social (we’re looking at you, Burger King), there’s no reason brands can’t take the…

Stand out from the crowd…Sometimes

On social, its crucial for brands and identities to sometimes stand out from the crowd, to create content that engages users and makes an impact. Making the same content as others can appear stale and overdone, so there is a lot of pressure to create content that can be thought-provoking…

Social Snapshot – 10.03.2021

Another week, another Social Snapshot! 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… Twitter’s restricting ad replies The news we’re welcoming with…

Expanding a copy – or, the never-ending social media features race

Imitation is the best form of flattery – rarely is an idea fully formed at the start. The technical birthplace of wireless is in the Netherlands, where WaveLAN (an early form of the still nascent wireless networking standard) was introduced with the intent for use in cashier systems. Retail was…

Resources and Information on IWD 2021: #ChooseToChallenge

March 8th is International Women’s Day, and it marks one of the most important days of the year for organisations, communities and individuals to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness about women’s equality, lobby for accelerated gender parity and fundraise for female-focused charities. We’ve collated some key information and…

Social Snapshot – 03.03.21

It’s that time of the week again – time for your social snapshot! We’ve got a round-up for all of the latest happenings on social media. So grab a coffee and get up to speed Facebook announces new features for IWD With International Women’s Day coming…

Three questions to ask, before your brand joins Clubhouse

Will Clubhouse live up to the hype? Will it last? Frankly, no one knows. But what is clear is that audio is coming into its own. Twitter is rolling out Spaces, and Fireside is waiting in the wings with an interactive podcast…

Episode 47: Serious Social – Is your brand in the club yet?

Ep 47: Serious Social – Is your brand in the club yet? Right now, Clubhouse is the talk of the town – quite literally. But should brands be on there? Join Katy Howell in this week’s Serious Social as she explores the value Clubhouse can…

Big Brand Secrets to Creating Audacious, Killer Social Content

Big Brand Secrets to Creating Audacious, Killer Social Content Tune in to our latest podcast ‘Big brand secrets to creating audacious, killer social content’ where Katy Howell chats to McDonald’s Director of Digital, Karl Boyce, and Auto Trader UK’s Head of Content & Social Media,…

Get reactive on social

Reactive social media is something we’ve seen a lot of recently and was considered a growing trend in 2020 after everyone turned to social at the start of the pandemic. When done well, this type of content can really pay off, but it doesn’t come without its risks.

Who wants to join the club? Facebook does.

Well, it was only a matter of time before Facebook (and Twitter) jumped in on the latest growing app trend, that being Clubhouse. But… What is Clubhouse? I hear you asking. Clubhouse is an audio-only social media chat…

Social Snapshot – 10.02.21

It’s that time of the week again – time for your social snapshot! We’ve got a round-up for all of the latest happenings on social media. So grab a coffee and get up to speed Instagram’s really pushing Reels A few weeks ago, Instagram released a ‘how…

Social Snapshot – 03.02.2021

Here we go again! Another rundown of the latest happenings in social media from the past week. So, sit back, grab a coffee and enjoy another edition of Social Snapshot! Twitter is caring for the customer Online shopping is becoming increasingly popular and this means your digital…

Episode 44: Serious Social – Priorities for paid social

Ep 44: Serious Social – Priorities for paid social A lot happened in 2020, and the same is true for the paid media landscape. In this week’s Serious Social, Belle Lawrence will be looking at the latest news and updates to help you navigate your…

The best time to post on social media

To save you a long read if you are not here for the why: there isn’t really a best time to post on social media, or rather, if there is one, it can change overnight, depends on a lot of factors, and ultimately, doesn’t really matter. Let’s explore. The issue…

Episode 43: Serious Social – How to excel in Social Media this year and bring audiences into the heart of your brand

Ep 43: Serious Social – How to excel in Social Media this year and bring audiences into the heart of your brand As brands and marketers flood to social media, we’re seeing too many common mistakes being made. In this week’s Serious Social, CJ is…

Making fragility into agility

New year, new… well, nothing? If you’re feeling like nothing has changed and the world of social media is as exhausting as ever, we’ve collated a few best-practice thoughts for you – you’re stronger than you think! Be agile, not fragile Change is the only constant… who said that? Me,…

Episode 41: Serious Social – Using Déjà vu forces for good

Ep 41: Serious Social – Using Déjà vu forces for good The sheen of a brand new year is fast fading, but brands can use the lessons from the last lockdown to evolve and improve social media best practice in 2021 If you’re after…

Social Snapshot – 06.01.21

Welcome back for another year of our Social Snapshot! Today we are taking a look at the biggest stories of January – plus a few missed from the end of the year when we were all on break. Let’s dive in: Instagram adds new creative tools in…

Get ears on your new podcast

Podcast listenership in the UK reached an estimated 15.6 million listeners in 2020. And as brands continue to see opportunity in reaching audiences and building communities through this interactive format, there’s no sign of it slowing down any time soon. But working with an audio-only…

Tweeps and Pods to kick off 2021 in social media marketing

As we hurtle straight into January 2021 with the speed of a bunch of social media marketers who are just insanely grateful that 2020 is over, I know that time will be short to read lengthy blogs! So instead, here are my top recommendations for who to follow on Twitter,…

Social Snapshot – 22.12.20

We’re just about ready to down tools and dive into the mince pies! BUT, before we do, we’ve got one last round up of the news, updates and announcements on social this past week. TikTok adds ‘Year in review’ In many ways, 2020 has been a year…

The all important 2020 trends

The time of year has arrived where marketers and platform experts take a look back over the past 12 months and start making predictions for what’s to come. And although many of us are starting to wind down for our well-deserved Christmas break, these insight-filled blogs and guidelines…

Social Snapshot – 16.12.2020

Although we’re starting to wind down for the Christmas period, the world of social media is not. With news, updates and new features being announced every day, it can be hard to keep up! So, sit back, we’ve got you covered for the latest in all thing’s social media.

5 ways to support your social media manager for success in 2021

Next year is going to be a challenge on social. Activity is already up over 40% this year on the big networks and the platforms we never heard of before, like TikTok, are now mainstream viewing. Competition for attention is going to be harder than ever. And success is going…

2020 social media year in review

Many of us will be happy to see the end of 2020, but it’s still important to reflect on the happenings in social media from the last twelve months. Facebook year in review Unsurprisingly, a major theme for Facebook/Instagram this year was Covid-19. The Instagram Stay Home sticker was used…

Episode 39: Serious Social – Predicting 2021’s smash hit social ad formats

Ep 38: Serious Social – Predicting 2021’s smash hit ad formats We’re not averse to making bold predictions at immediate future. As we look ahead to 2021 we’re forecasting what creative trends will lead to social success and identifying the formats marketers should and shouldn’t be…

Social Snapshot – 02.12.2020

It’s that time of the week again – time for your social snapshot! We’ve got you covered for the latest in all thing’s social media. So, sit back, enjoy and take it all in. Facebook launches social good website Facebook’s launched a new website ‘Social Good for Business’,…

Episode 38: Serious Social – Planning for the unpredictable, uncertain & unsettled

Ep 38: Serious Social – Planning for the unpredictable, uncertain & unsettled How not to bumble or botch social in 2021 The only thing we can predict about social in 2021, is that it will be unpredictable. So how do you plan for uncertainty? Why should…

Social Snapshot – 25.11.2020

It’s been a BIG week for social news. We’ve seen new features, new partnerships and details about what’s to come from all of the top platforms! To help you stay on track, we’ve rounded up a few articles… Let’s get stuck in Instagram’s testing FAQ’s Instagram is working…

Episode 37: Serious Social – Brand Personality Power

Ep 37: Serious Social – Brand Personality Power Join Belle Lawrence in this episode of Serious Social for best practice tips on tone, voice and copywriting. Discover how your brand personality online can make a lasting connecting with your audience and help you stand out…

Plagiarism in the world of social media

Imitation is the highest form of flattery. The phrase is so common because it’s true – once you have a highly successful idea, chances are someone is going to make either a better version, or a far worse version of it, but the end result will be that it will…

Social Snapshot – 18.11.20

Fleets are finally here, make your Messenger chats auto-disappear and receive help from Instagram – let’s take a look at it all in today’s Social Snapshot: Facebook adds new ‘vanish mode’ for Messenger Facebook has announced a new ‘vanish mode’ for Messenger, in which your messages will…

The do’s and don’ts of repurposing content on social media

Quality content pieces take time, effort and resources. And while the saying goes ‘let the content speak for itself’, that isn’t always the case when it comes to social media. Why? Audiences digest content differently – whether it be a certain time of day, a specific format or through varying…

Social Snapshot 11.11.2020

Another week, another #socialsnapshot. This week saw updates across many of the big social media players. A big focus has been on Twitter following its continued censorship during the US Presidential Election. Marketers are also keeping an eye in the shifting power of e-commerce platforms following the positive…

We are all in this socially together.

With the groundbreaking election taking place across the pond, we are reminded to vote and to share with others the importance of voting through our social channels. Platforms are giving us factual information, and sometimes something creative to show support. These sort of social media events have been going on…

Social Snapshot – 04.11.2020

Supporting businesses, Christmas and a few new platform announcements – it’s social snapshot time, so let’s just jump right in! Twitter offers Christmas insights Like all of 2020, Christmas is going to be different this year. So, to help marketers prepare for the unusual festivities, Twitter has shared…

Will perennial bridesmaid LinkedIn ever become the bride?

Will perennial bridesmaid LinkedIn ever become the bride? It pains me to say I suspect not. Before anyone thinks this is an anti-LinkedIn or anti-Microsoft rant, this X-Box playing marketeer wants nothing more than LinkedIn to realise its potential. Sadly, the diversified IT supplier appears to place more effort…

Episode 34: Serious Social – Battle of the Brands

Ep 34: Serious Social – Battle of the Brands Over 200 brands shared their insights with us… join Belle Lawrence and Katy Howell in this episode of Serious Social, where they’ll be sharing results from our very own benchmark tool, breaking down the comparisons and…

Social Snapshot 21.10.2020

Ready, set, #SocialSnapshot. It’s that time of the week again, and the newest roundup of social media updates does not disappoint. The first thing on our watch list is the newly-launched LinkedIn Stories. Marketers and professionals will now have the opportunity the share images and short videos with…

Social Snapshot – 14.10.2020

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… WordPress turns blogs into Twitter threads WordPress has released a new function that allows users to…

Episode 32: Serious Social – Voice in social media with Anna Rust

Ep 32: Serious Social – Voice in social media with Anna Rust In this episode of Serious Social, Laurens Grisel is joined by talented film actor/voice actor Anna Rust to discuss voice and how to apply it impactfully to your creatives on social media.

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…

Social Snapshot – 07.10.20

Cross-app communication, Instagram’s 10th birthday and Facebook’s new Groups feature – it’s been a busy week, so let’s dig in today’s Social Snapshot: Facebook introduces cross-app communication between Messenger and Instagram Facebook announced it will begin rolling out new functionality, allowing Instagram and Messenger users to communicate…

A decade of IG But what’s next for the world of Digital?

It’s been a whopping ten years since Instagram launched and changed the face of social media. Feel old yet? WE DO! So, first things first, HAPPY BIRTHDAY Instagram! From the selfie revolution to the rise of the influencer, IG has helped shaped the digital revolution and has been there to…

Episode 30: Serious Social – Why businesses not utilising staff’s social media profiles is a key business fail

Episode 30: Serious Social – Why businesses not utilising staff’s social media profiles is a key business fail Given our need to be more authentic in a world fuelled by mistrust, employee advocacy is more important than ever. Businesses need to start utilising their employee’s…

Social Snapshot – 30.09.2020

It’s been a big week for social media news, with lots of new features and insights! So we’ll get right to it… LinkedIn adds new warnings LinkedIn has added a new feature to the platform which sends users prompts over inappropriate content and those that go against its…

Episode 29: Serious Social – with Milly Youngman

Ep 29: Serious Social – with Milly Youngman In this episode of Serious Social, Katy Howell is joined by Milly Youngman, social media manager across multiple Travelopia brands, to discuss how Milly spins many social media plates whilst maintaining a strategic approach in the challenging…

Episode 28: Serious Social – Why do keep reinventing the wheel?

Ep 28: Serious Social – Why do we keep reinventing the wheel? In this episode of serious social, Katy Howell and CJ get right under the skin of the misinformation shared about social media marketing. You’ll hear how the past is the key to unlocking…

Ep. 27: Serious Social – Cracking the branded community code

Ep. 27: Serious Social – Cracking the branded community code This year more than most, online communities have sprung up for all sorts of people to connect with each other. Brands are keen to get in on the action, looking to build branded communities. In this session,…

Ep 26: Serious Social – Don’t make a boob being brave

Ep 26: Serious Social – Don’t make a boob being brave Social is all about being brave. So, in this episode of Serious Social Live, Associate Director Belle Lawrence gives some examples of brand bravery and gives away some best practice tips on avoiding mistakes! If…

Blunders to avoid when being brave

Our purpose at IF is to break the social boring – what does that take? Bravery. Courage. AND preparation. The campaigns you see out in social which tackle taboos or hit a topic head-on – and then succeed – they’ve taken time to prepare, to look at what the possible…

Ep 25: The Now, Next and Normal

Ep 25: The Now, Next and Normal The now, next and normal of social marketing is not just another webinar. It’s a punchy and pragmatic look at how you can prosper as networks shift and behaviours change. You’ll leave the session with actionable direction and…

Social Snapshot 09.09.20

For this week’s social snapshot, we’re bringing you the top social news that’s on our radar (and feeds). It’s been a big news week, with lots of features, programs and insights guides. So, let’s jump straight in! Some users are now able to view Instagram Stories on Facebook…

View your Instagram Stories… On Facebook?

You read the title correctly, some Facebook users have been allowed the option to choose if they want to view Instagram stories on their Facebook feed. The Instagram Story spears on your Facebook Stories feed with the IG rainbow border to differentiate from Facebook’s own Stories. Matt Navarra shared a…

Social Snapshot – 02.09.2020

A lot has happened in social this week. Whether it’s a new feature, guide, or masterclass, it’s something you need to know! Stick with us and you’ll be up to speed in no time… LinkedIn publishes new guide. Many marketers, especially B2B businesses, use LinkedIn ads but may…

Episode 25: Where should boardrooms and marketing directors invest their precious social media budget?

Ep 25: Serious Social – Where should boardrooms and marketing directors invest their precious social media budget? Too many businesses start their social media marketing journey with a pre-conceived idea of the number of posts they need, the frequency with which they need to appear,…

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…

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.

Social Snapshot 19.08.2020

A lot happened this week in social, so we’ll get right to it. TikTok continues to gain rapid momentum and the social giants are trying to keep up, so we’re seeing a lot of advancements in AR functionality. Moreover, the upcoming US Presidential Election has led to significant…

Engage your audience where they are

Successful social media campaigns are achieved not by a single “viral” tweet, but by experience, understanding and preparation – there are SO many hurdles that social media marketers have to leap, and often because social is seen as “easy”. We’ve got news for you, it’s not!…

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…

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…

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…

Social snapshot – 05.08.2020

No time to go through all the social media news of the past week? Don’t worry – we’ve collated it all for your easy perusal. Take a look: Facebook’s Q2 results beat estimates Facebook has beat its Q2 estimates, reaching $18.69 billion in revenue and 2.7…

The audience you want versus the audience you have

‘The audience you want, versus the audience you have.’ It sounds like a jargon fuelled line you’d hear in a Harry Enfield comedic skit featuring the character of a cheesy marketing exec spewing lingo to make themselves look good. However, the ‘loadsamoney-esque’ dialogue is an important strategic facet of social…

Cancel culture means brands must re-plan their social

Call-out or cancel culture has been around for some years now. But like many things in marketing, it’s accelerated in importance over the last few months. Brand values have moved centre stage and what you stand for matters more than ever. The impact of #cancel is seen whether…

Social Snapshot – 29.07.2020

It’s that time of the week again – time for your #socialsnapshot. We’ve got you covered for the latest in all things social media. So sit back, enjoy and take it all in. Users can now broadcast their Messenger Rooms via Facebook Live Facebook has announced a…

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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Social Snapshot News Roundup – May

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The three D’s that transform your boardroom social media impact reporting

Episode 55: Serious Social – Proving the value of social to your boardroom

Social Snapshot – 19.05.2021

Episode 54: Serious Social – Stop whispering into the void

Rules of engagement for social

Social Snapshot – 12.05.2021

We’re All Out of Crops

Episode 53 – Serious Social: The customer journey on social resembles a Jumanji map

Social Snapshot – 05.05.2021

Episode 52: Serious Social – How to drive MQLs and SQLs through social media

Social Snapshot – 28.04.21

Updates in the [club]house!

You can’t make this up.

Social Snapshot 21.04.2021

Why culture is crucial to your social, and how to fix it

Episode 52: Serious Social – Culture Eats Social for Breakfast

Reddit wants to join too!

How the influencer marketing landscape has changed

Episode 51: Serious Social – The hidden complexity of social media copy

What’s on your 2021 plate?

Social Snapshot – 07.04.2021

Putting the me back in social media

Social Snapshot – 24.03.2021

Space tabs?

Episode 49 – Serious Social – Read the feed

Celebrating Clubhouse’s first birthday in style

Episode 48 – Serious Social – Design for social

Visual design on social is key to communication

Stand out from the crowd…Sometimes

Social Snapshot – 10.03.2021

Expanding a copy – or, the never-ending social media features race

Resources and Information on IWD 2021: #ChooseToChallenge

Social Snapshot – 03.03.21

Three questions to ask, before your brand joins Clubhouse

Episode 47: Serious Social – Is your brand in the club yet?

Big Brand Secrets to Creating Audacious, Killer Social Content

Get reactive on social

Who wants to join the club? Facebook does.

Social Snapshot – 10.02.21

Social Snapshot – 03.02.2021

Episode 44: Serious Social – Priorities for paid social

The best time to post on social media

Episode 43: Serious Social – How to excel in Social Media this year and bring audiences into the heart of your brand

Making fragility into agility

Episode 41: Serious Social – Using Déjà vu forces for good

Social Snapshot – 06.01.21

Get ears on your new podcast

Tweeps and Pods to kick off 2021 in social media marketing

Social Snapshot – 22.12.20

The all important 2020 trends

Social Snapshot – 16.12.2020

5 ways to support your social media manager for success in 2021

2020 social media year in review

Episode 39: Serious Social – Predicting 2021’s smash hit social ad formats

Social Snapshot – 02.12.2020

Episode 38: Serious Social – Planning for the unpredictable, uncertain & unsettled

Social Snapshot – 25.11.2020

Episode 37: Serious Social – Brand Personality Power

Plagiarism in the world of social media

Social Snapshot – 18.11.20

The do’s and don’ts of repurposing content on social media

Social Snapshot 11.11.2020

We are all in this socially together.

Social Snapshot – 04.11.2020

Will perennial bridesmaid LinkedIn ever become the bride?

Episode 34: Serious Social – Battle of the Brands

Social Snapshot 21.10.2020

Social Snapshot – 14.10.2020

Episode 32: Serious Social – Voice in social media with Anna Rust

Latest on TikTok, Triller and Twitch

Social Snapshot – 07.10.20

A decade of IG But what’s next for the world of Digital?

Episode 30: Serious Social – Why businesses not utilising staff’s social media profiles is a key business fail

Social Snapshot – 30.09.2020

Episode 29: Serious Social – with Milly Youngman

Episode 28: Serious Social – Why do keep reinventing the wheel?