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Meta Ads Audit: Evaluation of Ads and Creative Elements

Jon Loomer

When it’s time to audit a new client’s ad account, the history to consider consists of everything from the account setup to the results. In between, one key element is what they’ve done on the ad side. This is part of a series of posts I’ve written about account audits. If you want to take this seriously, there’s much more to consider than the performance alone.

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How live social shopping is driving brand results

Sprout Social

Picture this: a beauty influencer swipes on a new lipgloss shade during a livestream. She answers questions in real-time as thousands of viewers watch. Within minutes, the product sells out. Sounds too good to be true? Its not. This is the power of live social shopping, a retail trend that started in China that is reshaping social commerce worldwide.

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Brand and Product Differentiation: How to Showcase Your USPs on Social Media

Social Media Strategies Summit

Producing high-quality social media content that helps your brand stand out can feel like a never-ending job. Yes, consumers are spending increasing amounts of time on social networks. And in theory, this should make capturing their attention easier for your business. Nevertheless, they’re also interacting with more and more brands. Plus, they’re actively using these platforms for product and brand research, as well as shopping.

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Why Some Executives Dominate LinkedIn While Others Fade Into the Feed

Bill Hartzer

LinkedIn isnt just for job seekers anymore. It has become the go-to platform for executives, thought leaders, and influencers looking to build their credibility and shape industry conversations. But while some leaders rack up engagement, others struggle to make an impact. So, whats the secret? A new report from Everywhere Agency (a division of MikeWorldWide) and SocialHP sheds light on the strategies that set LinkedIns top voices apart.

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10 HR Metrics for 2025: HR Data Toolkit

The right HR metrics can illuminate hidden trends, justify decisions to the C-suite, and give you an edge in this unpredictable economy. Download Paycor’s guide and learn how to calculate your: Cost-per-Hire Total Financial Impact of Absences Voluntary Turnover Rate And more!

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Instagram Experiments with AI-Generated Comments on Posts

Social Media Today

More AI innovation from Meta.

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Spring Clean Your Social Media Accounts: A Complete Checklist for 2025

Ignite Social Media

Admit it. Its been forever (or never) since youve gone back through your brand social accounts and done a thorough cleaning, right? While daily posting and engagement are crucial, the behind-the-scenes housekeeping often gets overlooked. This comprehensive guide will walk you through essential social media maintenance tasks that will strengthen your security, streamline your operations, and polish your brand presence across all platforms.

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The social media landscape is being upended: Don’t wait to make a move

Sprout Social

We know that social media moves fast. And frankly, marketers don’t have time to consume the same watered down, not-so-takes about the state of the industry. That’s why we’re launching this new series, @MeNextTime, where we’ll invite Team Sprout and some of our favorite social experts to share how they really feel about the latest trends.

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Hate Speech Gets No Audience on Sez Us, The New Pro-Democracy Social Network

Bill Hartzer

Social media has long been a battleground. Outrage fuels engagement. Misinformation spreads faster than facts. Bad actors thrive while reasonable voices get drowned out. Sez Us is stepping in with a different approachone that rewards thoughtful discussion and holds users accountable for how they interact. Launched today, Sez Us is a new social network built around reputation, trust, and user-driven moderation.

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Oracle Emerges as Most Likely Partner for US TikTok Deal

Social Media Today

The U.S. Government is closing in on a deal to keep TikTok in operation for Americans.

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Longer TikToks Get More Views — Data Shows Best TikTok Video Length

Buffer Social

A statement that definitely won’t surprise you: TikTok’s algorithm seems to prioritize videos that keep users on the platform for longer. But here’s a follow-up that might: That means videos longer than a minute tend to get more views and watch time than their shorter counterparts. When we set out to uncover what TikTok video length performed the best, I certainly didn’t expect it to be longer videos.

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21 Advanced ChatGPT Prompts To Take Your Social Media to the Next Level

Upgrade your social media game with our in-depth playbook: "21 advanced ChatGPT prompts for social media managers". These powerful prompts are tailored to supercharge your content creation, strategy development, and results analysis. Say goodbye to writer's block and hello to endless creativity as you effortlessly generate engaging posts, come up with original strategies, and optimize your social media performance - all in a fraction of the time.

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Ignite Social Media Named a Best Place to Work in the US—Twice!

Ignite Social Media

At Ignite Social Media, we dont just talk about great workplace culturewe live it. And now, we have two national awards to prove it! Were thrilled to share that both Ad Age and Ragan PR have named Ignite Social Media a Best Place to Work in 2025. These recognitions are especially meaningful because they highlight what makes Ignite truly special: a team-first mentality, a collaborative spirit, and a culture where great work and great people thrive.

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Video Ads and Rewarded Video Placement

Jon Loomer

Running ads optimized for the top-of-the-funnel has its risks, and one is highlighted in this video. If youre running video ads that are optimized for ThruPlay views, do this… Breakdown by Placement In my example, I had a video that generated 665 ThruPlay views and 526 people reached. Thats right, more ThruPlay views than people reached. Why is that?

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The ultimate guide to LinkedIn hashtags in 2025: Tools + top trends

Hootsuite

Over one billion people use LinkedIn, making it the worlds largest social media platform for professionals. And all those people want to boost professional networking, learn from content creators, and follow thought leaders wherever they go. Using LinkedIn hashtags will help those people find you and your content. But which LinkedIn hashtags do you use?

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X Offers Trip to Mars in March Madness Competition

Social Media Today

Yes, the top prize is a ticket to Mars.

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Social Media Automation 101

A beginner's guide to social media automation tools and getting automation right.

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How I Landed My First LinkedIn Brand Partnership (and How You Can Too)

Buffer Social

I’ve written plenty about how creators can monetize their social media — from general to platform-specific advice. But a few months ago, I decided it was time to stop just talking about it and actually put my theories to the test — starting with LinkedIn. Honestly, I had no clue if sponsored content would even work on LinkedIn — or if brands would care.

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How to use LinkedIn Specialisms to boost your B2B brand and employee advocates

Oktopost

If you’re a B2B social media manager or advocacy program leader, you know LinkedIn is the go-to platform for reaching your target audience. But beyond just posting content, how do you make sure your company and employees stand out as industry leaders? The first step as an advocate is to optimize your LinkedIn profile. One often-overlooked tool is LinkedIn specialisms, specific areas of expertise that help improve search visibility and credibility.

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Social media statistics shaping Australia’s digital landscape in 2025

Sprout Social

Whether youre running a local business or a multinational corporation, social media marketing is a must for brands of all sizes. However, understanding the social media landscape in Australia is no small feat, but this guide will make this once-tall task much easier. Explore some of the most important social media statistics in Australia to find the data you need to stay competitive, boost ROI and build better strategies.

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Experiment: Does early engagement boost reach on Instagram?

Hootsuite

Did you know that the average Instagram post only reaches about 32% of an account’s followers? 1 If youve ever felt like your content is stuck in a black hole of low engagement, youre not alone. Many marketers struggle with what well call Low Engagement Fatigue (LEF) a totally real (and definitely not made-up) social media syndrome that leaves you wondering, Am I shadowbanned ?

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HR’s Blueprint for a Successful 2025

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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LinkedIn Shares Insights into How Marketers Can Connect with SMBs

Social Media Today

New insights on how to maximize your opportunities with SMBs.

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How to 'Reset' Your Instagram Algorithm When Your Feed Needs a Fresh Start

Buffer Social

As a type A perfectionist, there are few things that give me more satisfaction than a good old spring clean. Come change of seasons, I’m always overcome with the urge to clear out drawers, declutter cupboards, and rearrange shelves. Doing it is a bit of a slog, of course, but that feeling you get after a good tidy-up? Worth every second I spend cursing over piles of old clothes on my bedroom floor.

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Employee advocacy FAQs: Answers to the most common advocacy questions

Oktopost

Employee advocacy is one of the most effective ways to expand your brands reach, build trust, and drive engagement on social media. But running a successful advocacy program isnt always straightforward. We hear a lot of the same questions from B2B social media marketers who are managing advocacy programs. Weve compiled the top employee advocacy FAQs here, with clear and actionable answers to help you get the most out of your efforts.

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10 Australian social media trends for 2025

Sprout Social

With consumers spending so much time on social media, it has become a key part of our culture, both online and IRL. This also makes it an essential tool for marketers. But social media is always changing. When crafting your social media strategy for 2025 and beyond, you need to make sure the latest social media trends are top of mind. This is especially important because according to The 2025 Sprout Social Index , 58% of social media users plan to keep using social just as much in 2025, while 24

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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Brand Strategy: Liquid Death Doesn’t Sell Water. It Sells Rebellion.

Keyhole.co

For decades, the brand has done what most beverage companies wouldn’t dareput anti-marketing at the center of their strategy, rebellion and all. When the industry leaned into wellness perfection, Liquid Death pushed back with “Murder Your Thirst,” Greatest Hates albums, and a Super Bowl ad that made professionals appear to drink on the job.

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US Government Says TikTok Deal is Getting Close

Social Media Today

After months of speculation, the U.S. government says that TikTok will be sold to an American partner.

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Audiense is acquired by Buxton to bring a new era of consumer intelligence to light

Audiense

Audiense is acquired by Buxton, ushering in a new era of consumer intelligence with enhanced analytics, deeper insights, and stronger customer connections.

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The rise of marketing intelligence: Why CMOs and marketing leaders need competitive insights to stay ahead

Oktopost

Why marketing intelligence is the new competitive advantage The B2B marketing landscape is more competitive, crowded, and fast-moving than ever. Every day, brands fight for attention in the inbox, on LinkedIn feeds, in search rankings, and across industry events. But standing out requires more than just compelling content and creative campaignsit demands real-time intelligence on market trends, competitor activities, and customer behaviors.

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Why (and How) to Switch to a New HR & Payroll Platform

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HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?

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Creating The Perfect Marketing Strategy

The Social Media Hat

4 key aspects of a winning marketing strategy that every business leader and professional marketer should consider and integrate. The post Creating The Perfect Marketing Strategy appeared first on The Social Media Hat.

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Instagram Ads 101: A Step-by-Step Guide to Running Ads That Work

Buffer Social

Have you ever wished you could just skip the Instagram algorithm altogether and guarantee your content gets seen by your target audience?  Or, rather than asking folks to click over to your bio to find your products, content, or website, just include a link right in the post? Well, meet Instagram ads. They are paid posts on the platform that you can use to promote your business, product, or services and reach new people.

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8 Tips to Improve Your LinkedIn Approach [Infographic]

Social Media Today

Some handy pointers for your LinkedIn approach.

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Best Practices for Creators Going Live on TikTok

Ignite Social Media

We recently launched the Ignite Social Media TikTok Live Creator Network , and were excited to offer creators in the United States and Canada the chance to join. The network provides access to expert coaching and supportat no cost. Whether you’re a seasoned creator or just starting out, this network is designed to help you grow and succeed on one of the most dynamic platforms out there: TikTok.

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HR’s Complete 2025 Calendar of Important Dates

HR leaders can use this calendar from Paycor to track important HR and payroll tax dates. The 2025 calendar includes: Tax filing dates Federal reporting deadlines Bank holidays Links to relevant tax forms …and more! Get your 2025 HR calendar today!