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How to Go Viral: Decoding the Method

In the digital age, the quest for virality has become the holy grail of social media marketing. Crafting content that resonates deeply with audiences and spreads like wildfire across platforms like Twitter (now X), Instagram, and TikTok requires a...

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Write Social Media Content Using Unconventional Dialogue Styles

In the ever-evolving landscape of social media, where attention spans are fleeting and competition for engagement is fierce, writers need to embrace...

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Dark Social: Unveiling the Power of Private Sharing

In digital marketing, where data and analytics are pivotal, a phenomenon known as "Dark Social" has been quietly shaping user behavior and...

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The Social Commerce Revolution - Shopping on Social Media

In recent years, the digital landscape has witnessed a seismic shift in the way we shop. The convergence of social media and e-commerce has given...

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4 min read

Social Listening 2.0: Beyond Mentions, Uncovering Deep Insights from Conversations

Staying attuned to the pulse of online conversations has become a necessity for businesses. This practice, known as social listening, has undergone a...

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The Rise of Ephemeral Content:  Stories and Disappearing Posts

In the landscape of social media, one trend has captured the attention of both individuals and businesses: ephemeral content. This dynamic form of...

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The Art of Branded Hashtags

Branded hashtags have become a powerful tool for businesses to enhance their social media presence, build brand awareness, and engage their audience.

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TikTok Ads: Unleashing the Power of Short-Form Video Marketing

Welcome to the world of TikTok Ads, where the fusion of creativity and data-driven strategies converges to captivate the young and dynamic Gen Z and...

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Threads: are you on it? Do we care?

The Threads app, introduced by Meta (formerly Facebook), has sparked both excitement and skepticism within the social media landscape.

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50 Examples of User-Generated Content (UGC) for Social Media

User-Generated Content (UGC) is a powerful marketing tool that allows brands to harness the creativity and enthusiasm of their customers to promote...

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Influencer Contracts: Stay Legal, Stay Cool

Influencer marketing has emerged as a powerful strategy for brands to connect with their target audience authentically.

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Influencer Marketing for Social Media

Influencer marketing has become an integral part of social media strategies, offering brands a powerful way to reach their target audience...

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10 Social Media Trends for Gen X

Generation X–the forgotten generation–is made up of everyone born between 1965 and 1980 and sandwiched between the baby boomers and the millennials,...

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Why Gen Z Hates Ads (And What To Do About It)

Sorry advertisers, but Gen Z hates you.

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TikTok Ad Revenue: Your Guide

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TikTok Ad Revenue: Your Guide

Let’s cut to the chase: earning TikTok ad revenue isn’t possible.

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What Social Media Do Millennials Use Most?

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What Social Media Do Millennials Use Most?

Social media marketing is great for brand awareness, product or service promotions, and engaging with your audience. But it's important to know where...

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Sharing Social Stats With A Client

Demonstrating ROI is Business 101. Doing so in the realm of social media isn’t always easy. As more companies expand their digital footprint,...

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The TikTok Heating Button: What it is and Why it Matters

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The TikTok Heating Button: What it is and Why it Matters

The TikTok For You Feed (FYF) is a hot topic in the social media marketing world. It is a seemingly unprejudiced, algorithmically driven heartbeat...

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How to Make a Series on TikTok

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How to Make a Series on TikTok

Creating a series has long been a reliable addition to any growth strategy on TikTok, but an official Series feature didn’t exist until earlier this...

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How to Go Viral on TikTok… And Why it Shouldn’t Be Your Main Goal

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How to Go Viral on TikTok… And Why it Shouldn’t Be Your Main Goal

Everyone wants to know how to go viral. But the truth is, that isn’t a good strategy for growth.

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TikTok Batch Creation for Beginners

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TikTok Batch Creation for Beginners

When following TikTok's best practices, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Most social media gurus or specialists will recommend a high volume of content...

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What Makes Content Valuable?

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What Makes Content Valuable?

Valuable: it’s the most overused adjective used to describe good social media content. In fact, if you’ve spent any time looking for social media...

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5 Social Media Tips for 2023

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5 Social Media Tips for 2023

The new year brings a fresh start, renewed energy, and for many small businesses lofty goals. Chances are social media will play a role in your...

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5 Social Media Mistakes Most Businesses Make

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5 Social Media Mistakes Most Businesses Make

In the small business world, marketing dollars are frequently hard to come by making social media a phenomenal marketing tool that can generate ROI...

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TikTok SEO: How to Rank in Search Results on “Gen-Z’s Google”

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TikTok SEO: How to Rank in Search Results on “Gen-Z’s Google”

Hear me out: TikTok will be the next Google.

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How to Make a TikTok: The Absolute Beginner's Guide

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How to Make a TikTok: The Absolute Beginner's Guide

TikTok is one of the best platforms for building a social media following in 2023. The potential for growth is significant, which is why so many...

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Shadowbanned on TikTok? Here’s What To Do

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Shadowbanned on TikTok? Here’s What To Do

If you’ve spent a decent amount of time researching TikTok growth strategies, you’ve probably heard of the dreaded shadowban. Maybe you’re here...

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Which Social Media Platform is the Right Fit For Your Marketing Strategy?

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Which Social Media Platform is the Right Fit For Your Marketing Strategy?

The number of social media platforms seems to increase on a regular basis. And each one has an ever-evolving list of features and functionalities.

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Treat Social Strategy Like a Math Problem

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Treat Social Strategy Like a Math Problem

Have you heard the analogy that social media is a bit like a puzzle? You start with a small number of pieces and consistently work toward the bigger...

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How to Troubleshoot Your Content Using TikTok Metrics

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How to Troubleshoot Your Content Using TikTok Metrics

Ah, TikTok. The enigmatic, mysterious youngster of social media platforms. The belief that TikTok is a wild west of unknowable outcomes is easy to...

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How Digital Trends are Changing User-Generated Content

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How Digital Trends are Changing User-Generated Content

Emma Chamberlain sent the internet into a frenzy earlier this year when she announced that the era of the influencer was coming to an end. Her...

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3 Ways to Make the 2022 Instagram Updates Work For Your Brand

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3 Ways to Make the 2022 Instagram Updates Work For Your Brand

For Instagram users, the platform’s constant updates can cause a major headache but for creators, businesses, and social media marketers who take...

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Is a Social Media Scheduling Tool Right For Your Company?

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Is a Social Media Scheduling Tool Right For Your Company?

If you aren’t on social media, are you even a company? Of course, this is merely a jest, but you will find that fewer and fewer companies are...

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TikTok Brand-Building: 4 Ways to Tell Your Story

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TikTok Brand-Building: 4 Ways to Tell Your Story

Storytelling on TikTok is one of the most effective methods you can use for your business’s digital marketing strategy. The power for growth and...

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TikTok for Business: 5 Best Practices for Growth and Engagement

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TikTok for Business: 5 Best Practices for Growth and Engagement

If you’re reading this, you probably already understand the power of TikTok for businesses. The potential to grow and reach new customers is amazing!

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Unsure of What to Post on TikTok? Design a Content Strategy

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Unsure of What to Post on TikTok? Design a Content Strategy

For businesses just starting out, it can be extremely overwhelming to know what to post on TikTok. The platform is new and constantly changing, so if...

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Build Brand Authority: Social Media Strategies

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Build Brand Authority: Social Media Strategies

Social proof: this isn’t proof that you have a personality or are capable of small talk over dinner. Social proof is the term used to describe...

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4 LinkedIn Tools You May (or May Not) Know About

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4 LinkedIn Tools You May (or May Not) Know About

Believe it or not, LinkedIn is quickly approaching its 20th birthday. With over 800 million users spread across 200+ countries, the platform has...

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3 Simple Ways To Scale Your Social Media Presence

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3 Simple Ways To Scale Your Social Media Presence

In the business world, time IS money. It might sound cliche but it is a hard truth that business owners face when it comes to devoting resources to...

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Tis' More Than a Scratch: The Importance of Managing Your Online Reputation

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Tis' More Than a Scratch: The Importance of Managing Your Online Reputation

What is your online reputation management strategy? Do you have one in place? If you do, how much attention do you give to your online reputation? As...

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5 Social Media Writing Tips to Instantly Connect With Your Audience

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5 Social Media Writing Tips to Instantly Connect With Your Audience

Whether you are new to social media or have been posting since you had to decide who was going to be on your “Top 8,” connecting with your audience...

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4 Social Media Mistakes You Are Likely Making

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4 Social Media Mistakes You Are Likely Making

There are 7.7 billion people on the face of this earth, and over half of them are using social media. Of the 4.5 billion social media users, the...

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Turn Your Organic Posts Up to 11

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Turn Your Organic Posts Up to 11

Are you looking to increase your social media presence in 2022? Boosting your organic posts could be the key to unlocking your social potential, and...

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5 Rules For Great Visual Content

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5 Rules For Great Visual Content

Has your social media content been falling a bit flat? Perhaps you are peeking over the fence at those amazing Instagram accounts and wondering why...

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Keep These Tips In Mind When Using Hashtags

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Keep These Tips In Mind When Using Hashtags

Hashtags, we have all seen them, they look awkward in text, and some people use them like Frank’s Red Hot (they put that ___ on everything)! There is...

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4 Social Media Tips You Can Implement Today

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4 Social Media Tips You Can Implement Today

Social media as we know it today is approaching its 20th birthday (yikes, that hurts to type). In the past two decades, much has changed. Social...

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Social Media Writing Tips

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Social Media Writing Tips

Let’s launch this off with a social media writing tip worthy of its own headline:

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Social Media Strategies: Avoiding the Dark Side

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Social Media Strategies: Avoiding the Dark Side

For everything positive that social media can bring to a company, it is not without its pitfalls and care must be taken to avoid going to the dark...

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The Four Pillars of Social Media

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The Four Pillars of Social Media

The term social media has only been in existence for around 20 years, yet depending on the person, it evokes an entirely different emotional...

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Should Your Small Business Do Social Media

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Should Your Small Business Do Social Media?

Like it or not, social media comprises a huge portion of people's time, interactions and decisions. There is a great deal of compelling evidence that...

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Businesses on Twitter During COVID-19

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Businesses on Twitter During COVID-19

Here’s the thing, there was no playbook for how brands should communicate during COVID-19. For most, it has been fairly morose. This isn’t awful. It...

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6 Kinds of Social Posts

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6 Kinds of Social Posts

There are formulas to social posts. You should begin with the end in mind. Social media feels so intangible and transient, it's easy to see a lot of...

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