Hashtags have been a cornerstone of social media marketing for over a decade, but in 2025, their role is rapidly evolving. With major platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter) shifting away from traditional hashtag strategies, many marketers are left wondering - are hashtags...
Burnout is a growing concern, particularly in fast-paced industries like marketing, where deadlines, creativity, and constant connectivity can leave professionals overwhelmed. According to a recent Gallup survey, 76% of employees experience burnout at least sometimes, with 28% feeling it often or always. While AI and automation...
In recent years, the buzz around artificial intelligence has led to both excitement and apprehension in the marketing world. Our inaugural 2024 Social Media Trends survey asked marketers “How Much is AI Impacting your Need for Social Media Resources” and the results revealed that AI...
Using AI sounds super exciting, but the truth is it’s not. 🫣The Reality of AI in Social Media Marketing: Hype vs. Practical UseA lot of us see global brands investing a ton of money in specific AI efforts and initiatives. Coca-Cola pairing up with WPP...
In the inaugural Ignite Social Media Trends Survey, we asked social media marketers their perspectives on varying topics. Some of the most interesting questions centered around whether these social media pros are happy with their careers in social media and if they felt like their...
If you’ve been keeping up with our blog, you’ll know we recently conducted our first-ever “Ignite Social Media Trends Survey.” From that survey we learned what social media marketers have been struggling with. In the graph below you’ll see the top challenges social media marketers...
Emojis make up a large portion of our digital communication, and using the right ones can take social copy to the next level.However, some emojis have also taken on dual meanings beyond their literal image- -these meanings can also vary among different generations and groups...
It's that time of year when not only is the temperature heating up, but also marketing planning for next year. While summer is a respite for some, it's just the quiet before the storm for those gearing up for an agency review, especially those wanting...
In today's fast-paced digital landscape, social media has become a battleground for brands. Reactive social media strategy, the art of responding quickly and effectively to real-time events and conversations, can make or break a brand's reputation. At Ignite Social Media, we understand the importance of...
Whether you're team ice cream cone or devoted to the pint, there's no denying that ice cream is a summertime staple. As the temperatures rise, so does the competition among the top ice cream brands as they battle it out for those sweet, sweet social...
https://youtu.be/sUWR69UiJGILiquid Death, the canned water brand taking the beverage industry by storm, has captured attention through brilliantly bizarre and entertaining social media marketing. The company's founders understood one critical truth - in a saturated marketplace, simply launching a new product is not enough to get...
In the fast-paced world of social media marketing, it's essential to stay up to date with the latest trends and terminology. As marketing professionals, you'll want to be in the know about the buzzwords that are shaping the landscape in 2024. So, without further ado,...