Paid social media advertising should be a key part of any business strategy. Businesses can expand their reach to broad audiences, raise brand awareness, and convert sales at different levels of the sales funnel by engaging on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat,...
As you can imagine, the first 24 hours of Instagram launching Threads have been nothing short of eventful. As of this morning, Mark Zuckerberg announced that 30 million users have already signed up for the mobile-based app, signaling this platform should be seriously considered. Given it's...
In today's digital age, personal branding on social media is more important than ever for thought leaders and executives. A well-crafted personal brand not only enhances credibility but also establishes a strong connection with your audience, and ultimately drives business success. If you’ve been tasked with...
In today's digital landscape, creating a social media presence for executives can be a powerful tool to shape a company's brand, build credibility, and engage with a broader audience. In the roundtable discussion embedded below, I was joined by Lisa Braziel, Drew Sykes and Taylor Glymph...
Are people willing to pay to use social media? For years, social media has been free, but with paid verification on Twitter and Meta, the rules seem to be changing. New data shows opinions vary widely by age. New data has shown that a substantial number...
AI generated content is magical, but like all magic, you have to know the tricks to make it really work for you. Here are 7 tips. ...
Finding it hard to compete with social algorithm changes using hashtags? Here are tips to make sure you can outsmart social media search and get in your audience’s feed. Remember when Adam Mosseri said in March of 2022 that your caption matters more than your hashtags in...
This audio recording, “15 Lessons That Took Me 15 Years to Learn” by Jim Tobin is the perfect resource for social media managers and brands alike. In this session, Jim shares his personal journey of success in the world of social media and influencer marketing....
2023 took off to a good start of the year. But is it for TikTok? Social media (and legislators) have been creating non-stop noise about a possible U.S. TikTok ban. Today, let's unfold some of this and what it means for brands. With a possible United...
Late last year, we recommended that most brands pause proactive efforts on Twitter through the end of the year. When we did that, we would never have predicted the amount of change and turmoil the platform would experience in the ensuring weeks. While Twitter owner Elon...
In a time when we're constantly bombarded with airbrushed images and highly staged content, BeReal's more realistic approach is actually a breath of fresh air. While BeReal's content resulting from their “share now” notifications may not be as exciting as what you'll find on platforms...
Instagram is not new in terms of social media. The platform has been around since 2010, meaning that it is a stalwart in the social media space. Even so, it seems that many users and marketers aren't quite certain who specifically is using Instagram regularly. Most...