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SOCIAL SNAPSHOT – 24.08.2022

SOCIAL SNAPSHOT – 24.08.2022

Take a look at the latest happenings in the world of social media
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Social snapshot – 10.08.2022

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…
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Influencer or content creator?

Influencer or content creator?

Take a look at the differences between an influencer and a Content Creator.
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Social Snapshot – 20.07.2022

Social Snapshot – 20.07.2022

Take a look at the latest happening in the world of social media in our weekly Social Snapshot!
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Social snapshot – 13.07.2022

Social snapshot – 13.07.2022

It’s that time of the week again! Take a look at the latest happening in the world of social media: Instagram tests a ‘Notes’ shelf The platform adds a Notes shelf into your IG Direct inbox, where you can post status updates, or whatever you wish, to be shared with…
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A Peek Under the Hood

A Peek Under the Hood

In today’s blog we discuss what new features have been introduced to the Instagram algorithm in 2022 and how to capitalise on them.
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A Peek Under the Hood

A Peek Under the Hood

In today’s blog we discuss what new features have been introduced to the Instagram algorithm in 2022 and how to capitalise on them.
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IDs for Days

IDs for Days

Hulu lets independent artists and studios go wild with their logos for truly outstanding idents.
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The Reel World

The Reel World

In this blog post I will take you through the process of planning, recording and editing your excellent reel that will get you noticed
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5 Tips on How to Set Social Media Marketing Budget

5 Tips on How to Set Social Media Marketing Budget

Have you ever thought about why some companies have success advertising on social platforms and some don’t? What is the first step to improving the effectiveness of social media advertising? In today’s blog, we discuss how to set a realistic social media marketing budget and how this can help you…
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Social Snapshot – 20.04.2022

Social Snapshot – 20.04.2022

There is so much social media news popping up every day that it can be hard to stay up to date. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Take a look at the latest happenings in the world of social media through our social snapshot: TikTok launches ‘Interactive…
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How do you make social media content less boring?

How do you make social media content less boring?

Our mantra is “Breaking the Social Boring”, so when we heard Onalytica was hosting a webinar on just that, we had to take part. As part of an Onalytica expert community series, we joined a group of social media experts to explore how to create less boring content. Our own…
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Social Snapshot – 13.04.2022

Social Snapshot – 13.04.2022

It’s that time of the week again! Take a look at the latest happening in the world of social media: YouTube adds a new option for automated captions   YouTube has taken a new step in improving the use of subtitles in its app by adding automated captions.
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Campaigns Through the Years

Campaigns Through the Years

I thought it would be fun to look at campaigns from the past that have stuck with us over the years. No introductions needed… WASSUUUUPPPP This *really* resonated with people, you couldn’t go 5 mins without hearing someone shouting “wassup” and everyone else joining in. It permeated the ✨…
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Social Snapshot – 06.04.2022

Social Snapshot – 06.04.2022

With so much social media news popping up every day, it can be hard to stay up to date. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Take a look at the latest happenings in the world of social media with this week’s social snapshot👇🏻 Snapchat adds YouTube link…
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IWD 2022: #BreakTheBias

IWD 2022: #BreakTheBias

Imagine a world free of stereotypes, discrimination, and gender bias. An inclusive world where diversity is valued and celebrated! March 8th is International Women’s Day – one of the most important days of the year for individuals, organisations, and communities to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness about gender’s equality and…
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Highlights from the Technology CMO Outlook Report

Highlights from the Technology CMO Outlook Report

Last year we saw the launch of our Technology CMO Outlook Report and it’s time to revisit how tech CMOs from prominent brands like Adobe, Worldpay, Siemens, and SAP shape the future of marketing. We joined forces with Copy House to put the flesh on the bones of the normal…
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Proving the value of social to your boardroom (RECAP)

Proving the value of social to your boardroom (RECAP)

Are you getting questions from the boardroom around the impact and value of social media? Are you being challenged on your reporting? In today’s blog, we’re discussing again how to prove the value of social media to your organisation, taking you deeper into the subject and exploring the measurements your…
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The do’s and don’ts of briefing for social media

The do’s and don’ts of briefing for social media

Crafting thumb-stopping social creatives is hard, but it’s even harder if your briefs are too vague, or even worse, too prescriptive. Today, we’re taking you through the do’s and don’ts of briefing for social media, with an example of how we approach briefing as well. But first! What is briefing?…
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The new normal for social media

The new normal for social media

Is your social media strategy ready for the new normal? How will societal change impact your brand approach to social media now that restrictions are ending? Due to the pandemic, the last two years meant a drastic change in our social behaviour and, inevitably, we adopted new habits,…
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Dishing the dirt on data (RECAP)

Dishing the dirt on data (RECAP)

In today’s blog we’re looking back at the iOS 14 update and its effects on Facebook ads. Stick with us as we take you deeper into the subject, exploring the impacts, changes and how you can handle it. Apple released an iOS 14 update for advertisers (IDFA), which…
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Avatar You Ready?

Avatar You Ready?

We all love a good avatar, right? And TikTok is no exception. A few days ago, Matt Navarra tweeted a little sneak peek at some new TikTok features, with one being customisable avatars; ⚡️ New TikTok Features Thread1. TikTok is working on a…
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Episode 70: Serious Social – Social that’s good enough to eat!

Episode 70: Serious Social – Social that’s good enough to eat!

Full Transcript – Hello, and welcome to Serious Social Life. 2022 is in session, and we’re really glad to be back and raring to go. Now many of you will know, but for those of you who are new, these sessions are all about getting serious about social, discussing the…
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Sony Europe: Twilight Football

Sony Europe: Twilight Football

In total, the Sony Twilight Football social media campaign delivered an ROI of €12.5 thanks to our partnerships, on a budget of just over 1% of the return.
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Social media trends that’ll be big this year

Social media trends that’ll be big this year

Social media has evolved and will continue developing throughout the years.  So, let’s talk about some of the social media trends we expect to see making waves in 2022: The “creator economy” Over the past decade, big online platforms such as Facebook, Snap, TikTok…
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Design for social

Design for social

Does your brand need to change perception through design or communicate sustainability values on social? Then keep reading this blog or watch this episode of Serious Social to discover best practices when it comes to design on social. Changing how your brand is perceived…
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Social Snapshot – 05.01.2022

Social Snapshot – 05.01.2022

A new year, a new Social Snapshot! Join us as we take a look at the latest happenings in the world of social media, from the end of 2021 and the first few days of 2022…   Instagram will be focused on two key themes in 2022 –…
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Thank you for your request

Thank you for your request

Please check your inbox for an email with the link to your report. Hear McDonald’s and AutoTrader discuss bold social content…
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China, the social innovator and trendsetter

China, the social innovator and trendsetter

  Everyone loves social media, and China is no exception. With over 931 million active monthly users, it is the largest social media market in the world! However, in China, social is nothing like what you and I are used to. The platforms are different, with advertising, algorithms, and influencers…
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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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Back to old school (RECAP)

Back to old school (RECAP)

Today we’re looking back at old school social. Asking what worked in the past in the world of social media and how it might work again in today’s new landscape. What can we learn and how can we go back to benefit the future? A couple of years ago, social…
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Holiday marketing campaigns done right

Holiday marketing campaigns done right

With only one day left in November, the countdown is officially on until the holiday season. For some, it’s a time to wind down activities and lean into celebrations, but for others (I’m looking at you, marketers ), it’s a time to get our creative hats on and…
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If you dislike this, no one will ever know…

If you dislike this, no one will ever know…

There have been some rumblings over at YouTube these past few weeks, with rumours circling that they will finally be giving the axe to the dislike button… With rumours turning out to indeed be true, this update will be rolled out site-wide within days! DUN DUN DUN Like any other…
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Social Snapshot – 24.11.2021

Social Snapshot – 24.11.2021

With so many social news popping up every day, we know it can be hard to stay up to date. 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:   YouTube enables reusing…
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Cookies Policy

Cookies Policy

Last updated  – 08/05/2018 We use cookies. Not the delicious kind, but the ones that deliver website functionality, social media features and traffic analytics. By continuing to use the immediate future website, you’re consenting to our cookies. Oh, and if you want you can check out our …
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Social Snapshot – 17.11.2021

Social Snapshot – 17.11.2021

It’s that time of the week again! Grab a coffee as we take you through our social snapshot of everything you need to know about what’s new in social media   Twitter rolls out improved labels for misinformation To help users be better informed, Twitter is…
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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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Social Snapshot – 10.11.2021

Social Snapshot – 10.11.2021

It’s that time of the week – time for your social snapshot! We know it can be hard to stay up to date with 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…
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Patience, trust and a little bit of fairy dust.

Patience, trust and a little bit of fairy dust.

Trusting the process… what is it? And what does it mean for designers and social media? Earlier this year, IF’s digital designers, Ollie Farnden and Chantal El Bikai sat down to answer exactly that. We describe the process as a day-by-day series of steps, like making a cup…
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Employee Advocacy: Overcoming hurdles

Employee Advocacy: Overcoming hurdles

Following the success of our first webinar Talkin’ ‘bout ‘employee advocacy’ revolution, we invited our panel of experts for a follow-up conversation to help tackle the challenges that businesses face when building and growing an employee advocacy programme. Katy Howell, CEO at immediate future, was once again…
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Typography & Design Blocks

Typography & Design Blocks

Sharpspring Form Test: AC test Subscribe for Email Updates Add a descriptive message telling what your visitor is signing up for here. Email* Submit Marketing by ActiveCampaign AC Shortcode test Typography Heading Level 1 A paragraph to check on…
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Social Snapshot – 20.10.2021

Social Snapshot – 20.10.2021

It’s that time of the week again – time for your social snapshot! We know it can be hard to stay up to date with 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…
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Check your inbox!

Check your inbox!

Your report is on its way Move this to your primary inbox, so you don’t miss more insights from Immediate Future. Hear Nutanix discuss the future of B2B social…
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Social Snapshot – 13.10.2021

Social Snapshot – 13.10.2021

We know it can be hard to stay up to date with 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:   Snapchat launches Club Unit…
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Designers, it’s time to check in

Designers, it’s time to check in

  In light of World Mental Health Day, I wanted to take this moment to talk about creativity and mental health.   We’ve all been there with burnout. So often as designers, we think of this as a normal part of the creative process. But I’m just gonna…
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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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Uplifting Accounts to Follow on World Mental Health Day

Uplifting Accounts to Follow on World Mental Health Day

  This Sunday, 10th October marks World Mental Health Day – an international day for mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma. Providing a positive headspace for team members should be a top priority for employers; and here at IF, we do our best to foster a…
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RECAP: How to Brief for Social Media

RECAP: How to Brief for Social Media

Briefing for social creatives isn’t always as straightforward as many people think.  To help make sure your social briefs always hit the mark, we’re going to run through some quick tips you should always keep in mind when briefing yo   ur designers to ensure that you’re collaborating and outputting effectively.
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How to interact with your audience on social

How to interact with your audience on social

During the pandemic, we began spending much more time on social media and interacting more with brands online. Resulting in brands having to adapt and very quickly. Now, the restrictions are easing down, but audiences still have those high expectations of brands to communicate well with them, especially…
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Blast from the past

Blast from the past

  Trends are fickle things. They can come from nothing and be the hot new thing to post on social media. On TikTok, we see this more now than ever with different sounds or dancers for users to use or copy. The trend we will be focusing on today…
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We are immediate future

We are immediate future

Our sole focus is on social media marketing. We’re your experts. Deploying campaigns globally, for brands like Selfridges, One Direction and Thomson Reuters; across EMEA with Staples, Fujitsu, Google and Sony Electronics. And closer to home in the UK, with Princess Cruises, Mission Foods, AutoTrader and Marston’s Pubs. Official Facebook,…
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Social Media Moments: Once More with Meaning

Social Media Moments: Once More with Meaning

  We’ve all explored moment marketing before, but frequently, when brands try to weave in social media to a moment marketing strategy, they often lack agility and are doing it off the cuff, resulting in average results. To elevate your social media marketing moments and ensure they’re hitting…
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Paid media: how to excel

Paid media: how to excel

Excelling in social media depends on many factors. Precise targeting, elaborated content strategy, proper measurement, and testing, etc. It is a whole structure in which each part must be studied and properly planned to be successful in social. But if you look at paid media, things can get…
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Social Snapshot – 11.08.2021

Social Snapshot – 11.08.2021

  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:   YouTube launches…
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Employee Advocacy: time to get formal

Employee Advocacy: time to get formal

This is part two of our Employee Advocacy series. For part one, click here: https://immediatefuture.co.uk/blog/employee-advocacy-how-did-we-get-here/ We recently covered our initial findings from our Employee Advocacy webinar, sharing the insights gained from our expert panel on why there has been such a sudden rise in Employee Advocacy, and what…
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Trust the process

Trust the process

Designers know more about ‘trusting the process’ than anyone else. Though what we all need to understand is, there is a process to everything that we do and without trust and patience, we can falter at the first hurdle. When it comes to ‘Trusting the Process’ on social media, we…
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5 old social media approaches that work even better today

5 old social media approaches that work even better today

Back before social media was even called social media, brands were part of the conversation. Whether it was on Myspace, Flickr, Blogs, Habbo Hotel or the plethora of message boards – marketing comms was experimenting with talking direct to the customer. Now, 20 years on, the world has…
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Episode 65: Serious Social – Back to old school social

Episode 65: Serious Social – Back to old school social

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Employee Advocacy: how did we get here?

Employee Advocacy: how did we get here?

Employee advocacy has moved centre stage in social marketing. It is accelerating as a program, pushing out its messaging in all new ways and putting employees at the forefront of business promotions and campaigns. What is driving this rapid increase in employee advocacy across social media, and what can we…
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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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Who’s the social platform boss?

Who’s the social platform boss?

With just two exceptions, TikTok has held the lead as the most downloaded app for the past 18 months. Its growth has been meteoric and undeterred despite content concerns, data safety issues and other fun controversies. The other important aspect to note is that these downloads are likely from primarily…
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Social Snapshot – 07.07.2021

Social Snapshot – 07.07.2021

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, sit back, enjoy, and take it all in!   TikTok adds new “Shoutouts” option Do you want a personal message from…
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Episode 61: Serious Social – Making your moment marketing meaningful

Episode 61: Serious Social – Making your moment marketing meaningful

Ep 61: Serious Social – Making your moment marketing meaningful This episode of Serious Social is all about moment marketing in social media. The people and brands that capitalise in the moments are rarely being agile and doing it off cuff. It can all be done…
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Episode 60: Serious Social – What the F? Best practice for Facebook marketing

Episode 60: Serious Social – What the F? Best practice for Facebook marketing

Ep 60: Serious Social – What the F? Best practice for Facebook marketing In this week’s Serious Social Live, Belle Lawrence covers off all mistakes you can avoid making with Facebook marketing, from not setting up a Business Manager, to getting locked out of your account!…
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Social Snapshot – 23.06.2021

Social Snapshot – 23.06.2021

Another week has passed and it’s time for a new Social Snapshot. 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…
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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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Social Snapshot – 16.06.2021

Social Snapshot – 16.06.2021

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.   Twitter experiments…
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On the ball: reactive marketing to everything all of the time

On the ball: reactive marketing to everything all of the time

That title is a nod to Bo Burnham’s Inside, the comedian’s latest special on Netflix, in which he spends a hefty amount of time discussing the effects of social media. His song Welcome to the Internet covers how there’s a little bit of everything for everyone, good and bad, and…
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Social Snapshot – 09.06.2021

Social Snapshot – 09.06.2021

  Another week, another Social Snapshot. 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:…
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Let Us Go… Freshen Up

Let Us Go… Freshen Up

Who doesn’t love a refresh? Be it a new hairdo or a colourful wardrobe? In this case, I’ll be talking about our brand refresh – a labour of love for almost 8 (yes, e i g h t) months. Taking what we already had, simplifying it, and bringing out the…
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Episode 57: Serious Social – Sizzling stats and what to do with them

Episode 57: Serious Social – Sizzling stats and what to do with them

  Ep 57: Serious Social – Sizzling stats and what to do with them It’s BBQ season! And we’ve uncovered some sizzling opportunities for brands who want to reach the grilling parties – from equipment to meat-free choices, Brandwatch has come through for us and we’re…
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Effective content marketing strategy

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.
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Episode 54: Serious Social – Stop whispering into the void

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…
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Social Snapshot -14.04.2021

Social Snapshot -14.04.2021

Another week, another social snapshot. With social media news constantly popping up, it can be hard to stay up to date. Stick with us as we take you closer to the world of social media and everything you need to know.   LinkedIn introduces a new ads guide…
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Episode 51: Serious Social – The hidden complexity of social media copy

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…
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Episode 50: Serious Social – Unlocking Paid Media Excellence

Episode 50: Serious Social – Unlocking Paid Media Excellence

  Ep 50: Serious Social – Unlocking Paid Media Excellence In this week’s Serious Social Live, Colin Jacobs will be getting into the nitty-gritty of paid social media. Tune in to discover how everything from customer journeys, touch points and algorithms, will help you smash your…
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Big brand secrets to dealing with campaign anxiety

Big brand secrets to dealing with campaign anxiety

In our recent webinar, Big Brand Secrets For Creating Audacious, Killer Content, Katy Howell, Laura McNally, and Karly Boyce sat down to talk about how brands can create bold, brave, and daring content. The conversation delves into what bold looks like to them, the process involved in creating killer content,…
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Social Snapshot – 24.03.2021

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…
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Celebrating Clubhouse’s first birthday in style

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!)…
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Episode 48 – Serious Social – Design for social

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…
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Social media marketing myths debunked

Social media marketing myths debunked

Social media marketing is an excellent tool that bridges the gap between businesses and consumers. When used strategically and a clear understanding has been met, great outcomes can be achieved. So there’s no doubt why we’ve seen so many companies flood to social channels over the past year. …
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Social Excellence should be your 2021 marketing goal

Social Excellence should be your 2021 marketing goal

It won’t surprise you to hear that an unprecedented number of brands adopted social media marketing in 2020. The ongoing COVID challenge forced many to do things differently and in many cases doing things they have not done before. Regular viewers of our Serious Social Live videos or regular readers…
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Let’s Get Tagging

Let’s Get Tagging

Who doesn’t love a bit product tagging? Especially if you’re a business or creator. The process makes it so much easier for us, as consumers, to buy what we see in a post. The latest company to jump on this, is none other than YouTube – WHY did it take…
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Social Snapshot – 13.01.21

Social Snapshot – 13.01.21

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, sit back, enjoy, and take it all in!   TikTok Launches it’s first LiDAR-enabled AR effect With AR set to be…
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Things to look out for in 2021!

Things to look out for in 2021!

2020 was unpredictable, to say the least! Some pre-pandemic predictions came to light and others were way off. What we do know is that social media usage skyrocketed. And with that, E-commerce sales boomed, online events took off and video calls become the norm. We aren’t here to…
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Will perennial bridesmaid LinkedIn ever become the bride?

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…
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Episode 34: Serious Social – Battle of the Brands

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…
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Episode 34: Serious Social – Using social for successful digital events

Episode 34: Serious Social – Using social for successful digital events

Ep 34: Serious Social – Using social for successful digital events. With restrictions still being put in place, it’s likely digital-only events will be happening for some time to come, and brands need to utilise social if they want success. In this episode of Serious Social,…
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LinkedIn is getting the hang of events

LinkedIn is getting the hang of events

If you’ve been following our blog for a while, you’ll remember when we wrote this post – the overarching tone of voice was “Gah, FINALLY, LinkedIn!!!” Given that almost every real-life event in 2020 has been cancelled or moved to online (thanks for nothing, Mr C. Ovid!), we aren’t the…
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Episode 33: Serious Social – Social secrets from the insurance industry

Episode 33: Serious Social – Social secrets from the insurance industry

  Ep 33: Serious Social – Social secrets from the insurance industry In this episode of serious social, Katy Howell is joined by Ian MacArthur from Sagittarius agency to talk search and social and what insurance brands can teach us. Tune in for insight from our latest…
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Stealing social media ideas is a very good strategy

Stealing social media ideas is a very good strategy

Let me be clear I am not suggesting plagiarism. There is enough of that in the creative industries as it is. Instead I believe, whilst we are locked behind screens and away from the serendipity of the water cooler ‘eureka’ moments, we need to work hard to find inspiration. Mark…
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Episode 32: Serious Social – Voice in social media with Anna Rust

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.
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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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Episode 31: Serious Social – T is for…

Episode 31: Serious Social – T is for…

  Ep 31: Serious Social – T is for… Get the T in this Serious Social session, because T is for TikTok, Twitch and Triller. With the first narrowly escaping a ban in the US, the second claiming a 223% increase in the number of creators…
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A decade of IG    But what’s next for the world of Digital?

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…
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The power of a connected network

The power of a connected network

Entrepreneurs rightly state that employees are our biggest and most valuable resource. Yet many businesses are not unlocking the potent potential presented by social media. As business leaders start to scale the upper echelons of industry, they understand the importance of having an inside-out voice. Thought leadership or opinion piece…
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What all marketers can learn from the travel industry right now

What all marketers can learn from the travel industry right now

We all yearn for information. Whether it’s improving our wellbeing, how we behave as humans, evolving as a businessperson or insight that can propel our businesses to greater heights, we can’t get enough of it. Audiobooks, podcasts and vlogs are fostering never before seen traffic numbers. Metaphors are drawn…
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Episode 29: Serious Social – with Milly Youngman

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…
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Going back to the craft to make the magic happen in social

Going back to the craft to make the magic happen in social

We’ve been honing the craft of marketing for over 100 years. Yet with the arrival of social, it seems much of what we learnt has been thrown out in favour of shiny new toys. We crave likes and engagement and followers like never before, whilst ignoring the need for the…
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