Tue.Apr 15, 2025

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Monzo Bank’s investments in social media creativity pay dividends

Sprout Social

For media and retail brands, going viral is easy. But there isnt a built-in fan base for the finance sector, asserts Monzo Banks Head of Social, Richard Cook. The challenge Cook references is well-known to financial services marketers. Educating consumers about money can come with a steep learning curve. Factor in cultural taboos about personal finances and strict industry regulations, and delivering a winning social media strategy can seem impossible.

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Bluesky Gets an AI Upgrade That Could Finally Make Social Media Less Hostile

Bill Hartzer

A new tool called CLR:SKY is now available for users on Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform. Its purpose is simple but significantoffer real-time feedback on the tone of a post before it’s published. Instead of removing harmful posts after damage is done, this tool aims to stop them before they ever go live. Developed by online safety expert Fay M.

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Combine Likes and Reactions for Similar Ads

Jon Loomer

Some advertisers are seeing a new option to combine likes and reactions for similar ads. Do you have it? Let’s take a closer look at where this is and how it might work… Social Information Within your Advertising Settings, you may see a new section for Social Information. It reads: Control how Meta shows social information, such as likes, follows and other engagement, on your ads.

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New Survey Exposes the Mental Health Risks Lurking in Your Social Feed

Bill Hartzer

A new survey from LifeStance Health has revealed how deeply social media is influencing mental health behavior across the U.S. The data shows that many Americansespecially younger generationsare turning to platforms like TikTok and Instagram not just for entertainment or connection, but for self-diagnosis, therapy language, and emotional validation.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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Instagram 101: A Step-By-Step Guide on How to Use Instagram

Buffer Social

Imagine a place where you can stay updated on your college roommate’s life, get book recommendations, discover new brands, and learn more about anything you like. That’s exactly what Instagram is for you, for me, and for over one and a half billion other active Instagram users. In this beginner’s guide, I’ll share everything you need to know about Instagram — from getting started by creating an account to growing your business or personal brand on the platform.

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YouTube Expands ‘Hype’ Program, Provides Advice Ahead of Mid-Roll Ad Changes

Social Media Today

YouTube’s crowd-sourced Hype program is being extended to more regions.

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OpenAI’s Reportedly Exploring its Own AI-Based Social Network

Social Media Today

A social network would give OpenAI access to a steady data stream to fuel its projects.

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LinkedIn Expands ‘Wire’ Video Promotion Option

Social Media Today

The program enables brands to place their video ads alongside premium publisher content.

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Google Launches Expanded AI Text-to-Video Generation Tools

Social Media Today

Advanced AI video generation from Google.

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X Launches Updated Post Analytics Display

Social Media Today

X continues to refine its analytics options (for Premium msubscribers).

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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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LinkedIn Gains Expanded MRC Accreditation for Video Ad Metrics

Social Media Today

More assurance for those looking to use LinkedIn’s video ad options.

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TikTok Now Displays Reviews for Certain Location-Tagged Posts in the App

Social Media Today

Another step towards expanded business listings in the app?

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LinkedIn Expands ‘Wire’ Video Promotion Option

Social Media Today

The program enables brands to place their video ads alongside premium publisher content.

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