Earlier this month, Meta released its new platform “Threads, an Instagram app,” saying the Twitter (X) challenger “is where communities come together to discuss everything from the topics you care about today to what’ll be trending tomorrow.” The app has already...
Video content rules social media engagement trends in 2023: New research explores activity across social channels in Q2
Social media trends move at light speed, and keeping up with the best engagement practices at any given moment can be the difference between digital campaign virality and vanquishment—and social media video is all the rage right now, according to new research from...
Unraveling Threads: Should your brand embrace Meta’s new social challenger?
In the dynamic world of social networking, a new contender has suddenly emerged: Threads, the latest app from Meta. Within its first 24 hours, over 30 million people signed up for Threads, an impressive launch for what's been dubbed as Meta's answer to Twitter. But...
Why positioning for a TikTok-less future is still relevant
Ever since TikTok experienced its massive rise in popularity, the platform has simultaneously battled calls for its demise—particularly in the United States. Creators have panicked on more than one occasion over fears that the app could shut down tomorrow, worrying...
Does your brand need a Twitter check mark? New research examines whether verified accounts see more interactions
Twitter Blue was introduced in 2021 and was originally pitched as a subscription option for users to get early access to exclusive features like editing Tweets and receiving dedicated customer support. Once Musk took over in 2022, verification was added to the...
The power of hashtags: How they boost your brand’s social media presence
If you're starting a business today or already running one but haven't embraced social media marketing yet, it's time to catch up! Social media has become the primary platform for brands that want to establish themselves online. It effectively reaches out to potential...
7 steps for writing an effective social media monitoring brief
When you’re in the PR industry, monitoring social media becomes part of the job. After all, that’s where you find answers to your burning questions like: “What are our customers talking about?” “How do people perceive our brand image?” “What trends should we pay...
How social data can drive business outcomes and optimize marketing strategies
The advertising industry has evolved significantly over the years, with the emergence of new technologies and trends. Social influence and word-of-mouth marketing continue to play a significant role in the industry, influencing consumer decision-making and driving...
10 engaging ways to collect customer feedback using social media
If you're a business owner, you're naturally concerned about your customers' feelings toward your brand and its offerings. With around 42 percent of the world’s population using social media, platforms like Instagram and Facebook are a great way to collect feedback...
Navigating a potential TikTok ban—what brand marketers need to know
If you work in social media (or tech and advertising more broadly), then you are aware that TikTok has been under scrutiny over data privacy concerns for years. It's not the first time the platform is facing pressure; most recently with the Biden administration...
After seeing a new travel site on TikTok, 6 in 10 users want to visit—is your travel brand there?
TikTok videos are notoriously influential to users of the social platform, and brands and communicators should not overlook the opportunities to make an impact there—particularly in industries where visual appeal is a big strategic component. Travel and tourism is a...
How social media has changed PR–and 5 ways it helps businesses
When it comes to running any kind of business in 2023, you've got to be online. More specifically, whatever the size of the company you have, you will need more than a simple website to manage your online presence, especially if you run a company that has a lot of new...