2019 Social Media Metrics Time flies and, believe it or not, it’s already time to start thinking about planning for next year. Every good strategy requires a good measurement plan. To help you start thinking about 2019 social media metrics, we put together a list of...

  Social Media Strategy Template A lot has changed over the past year in terms of how people are using social, ad units, targeting capabilities and new media formats. Creating a strategy from scratch or even revising an existing strategy can be a large undertaking. We have...

With over 68% of brand-side marketers having or planning to have internal resources dedicated to social media, the need for social media consultants is rising. Whether you are managing social media for a brand as a one-man-show or have a more robust internal team of resources -...

2019 Social Media Trends to Watch A few months ago, we shared relevant 2018 social media trends for the back half of the year. Now, as the year wraps up, it’s a good time for social media marketers to re-evaluate their social media strategy with fresh eyes....

The “live” feature can be a very helpful tool for brands to utilize. Social platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram offer the option to go live. This can be used to promote events, give an inside look, run a live sweepstakes or show your community...

Holidays are almost upon us, leading to gatherings and the need for new ideas. Decorating, recipes, maybe even the need for games start occupying our thoughts. We search for inspiration every year and what a better place to go for ideas than holiday influencers who...

Facebook continues to fail to capture the attention of younger users. Behavior trends over time have shown that those in the Millennial and Gen Z category are logging on less and less. However, new research shows that it doesn’t appear that these younger generations will...

There’s a lot that goes into community management. A community manager acts as the link between a brand and its customers- helping to build, grow, and manage their online communities. Community managers (CMs) are, in many cases, the voice of the brand. They are immersed...

Covering sports on social media is unique – content turnover accelerates while turnaround time for that content is expedited. Timeliness is critical as big moments develop LIVE, and the spotlight shines even brighter for brands as millions of fans hang onto every last character of...

Brands and content creators are in full swing developing their holiday plans! Social media networks take this Q4 push to provide updates and release new products, while also providing tips and tricks on how to boost traffic, drive sales, and increase video views. Grab your...

Chatbots are valuable tools for brands. They can supplement customer support efforts, capture qualified leads, or broadcast messages to users – just to name a few applications. Here at Ignite, we’ve done extensive research on the artificial intelligence service, analyzed the best in the biz,...