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When to Break from Meta Advertising Defaults: A Guide

Jon Loomer

I recommend taking a simplified approach to Meta advertising. In today’s environment, advertisers can often make results worse by injecting themselves too often. But there are exceptions. Particularly when the goal is a purchase or some other conversion, it’s often best to stick with Meta’s defaults. While I encourage you to keep things simple, there are specific circumstances when breaking from the default should be considered.

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8 Simple Rules of Engagement for Your Social Communities

Social Media Strategies Summit

Lets be honest government social media isnt always rainbows and butterflies. But there are steps you can take to create a more healthy social presence for your agency. Jessie Brown , Social Media Specialist at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), shared her top best practices as part of our latest Social Media Strategies Summit for Public Agencies and Government, including how to: Overcome negativity and foster more positive online conversations in your community Protect your brand (

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How to Create Content for Social Media: A Simple 6-Step Guide

Buffer Social

Creating content on social media can be powerful, both for businesses and aspiring creators — but it can be tough to figure out where to begin. You’re hemming and hawing over which social media platforms you should be on, which content creation tools you should use, and building a social media content strategy. It’s all too…overwhelming.

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9 years and counting: Sprout recognized by G2’s 2025 Best Software Awards

Sprout Social

Valentines Day has come and gone but Team Sprout is still feeling the lovemainly because Sprout Social has been ranked in 7 categories by G2s 2025 Best Software Awards. This is the ninth consecutive year Sprout has earned G2 recognition. This year, weve been named as a top company across categories includingBest Software Products and Best Marketing & Digital Advertising Software Products.

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AI in HR: 20+ Prompts to Use Now

AI is reshaping the business landscape, including HR. This guide is designed to help you understand and implement AI effectively for tangible benefits and a more strategic approach. Learn how to: Automate routine tasks Boost data insights Enhance employee experiences Drive HR’s strategic value Download the guide today!

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Audience Types Going Away for Advantage+ Catalog Ads

Jon Loomer

Uh oh. There’s been an update to Advantage+ Catalog Ads. Here’s what you need to know… The Change When creating an Advantage+ Catalog Ad (formerly Dynamic Ads , which were formerly Dynamic Product Ads), you may see this message in the ad set targeting: Using custom audiences to find prospective customers or retarget ads. Audience types are going away, but you can continue to retarget ads or find prospective customers by creating custom audiences using catalog as your source.

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How to keep your B2B social on point with analytics

Oktopost

In this episode of Behind the Post, a seasoned pro shares how to use social media metrics to strengthen your strategy, how often to check them, and how to turn analytics into action. Listen to the Podcast: Or subscribe on Spotify , Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Watch the live recording: Episode Summary If youre a social media manager, one skill youll always need is knowing how to measure success.

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Facebook Announces That Livestreams Will Now Be Removed After 30 Days

Social Media Today

Facebook’s removing old live videos to reduce storage load.

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Opportunity Score is Back

Jon Loomer

I first had access to Opportunity Score back in April of 2024. Then it disappeared in October (or at least it did for me). It turns out that this must have been a test. Opportunity Score is part of the new streamlined Advantage+ Campaign creation that Meta is planning to launch fully. So, what is it? What is Opportunity Score? This feature gamifies the known opportunities to improve ad performance.

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Scaling a high-performing influencer marketing program

Sprout Social

Launching an influencer marketing program is no small featespecially for B2B brands. Yet, influencers are the modern way to reach audiences, and their content dramatically outperforms most content that comes directly from brands. Thats why more than half of marketers say they already rely on influencer marketing to increase brand awareness, audience engagement, credibility and trust, and even revenue, per the Q1 2025 Sprout Pulse Survey.

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10+ Social Media, Marketing, and Creator Economy Conferences to Attend in 2025

Buffer Social

Conferences have been on my mind a lot lately—specifically, the ones that bring together the brightest marketers and creators in the industry. After sharing the list with my Marketing team, one thought echoed across the board: "Our readers would probably love this, too." So, why are conferences on our radar in the first place? Well, being a remote team has some huge perks—working with people from around the globe, for starters.

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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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How AI is Set to Impact Marketers [Infographic]

Social Media Today

A look at how marketers are being impacted by the rise of generative AI.

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Accessibility in Social Media for 2025: Best Practices and Future Trends

Ignite Social Media

Introduction: Accessibility Matters More Than Ever Look at how far platforms like TikTok have evolvedsocial media has become more than just a way to connect with others online. Its developed into a search tool, a source of endless entertainment (cue the doomscrolling), and a place to shop or even watch educational content. Within the billions of people using various social platforms, millions rely on assistive tools to navigate the websomething that can sometimes make them feel excluded.

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How to optimize your content for SEO, AI, and Social media search

Oktopost

Search optimization has evolved into a complex ecosystem where success depends on visibility across multiple platforms. Today’s content creators face a unique challenge: creating content that simultaneously performs well on traditional search engines, AI platforms, and social media networks. Understanding modern search Searching has fundamentally changed in 2024.

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5 AI Chatbots Tested: Which One Works Best for Content Creators?

Buffer Social

AI chatbots like ChatGPT have become ubiquitous and vital to how many knowledge workers, content creators, and business owners operate. But as powerful as ChatGPT is, it’s not the only player in the game — and sometimes, exploring alternatives can reveal new ways to streamline your workflow. That’s where this guide comes in. Instead of just rating chatbots based on generic criteria like accuracy, speed, and creativity, I wanted to see how they perform in a real-world content

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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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Bluesky Adds Reply Controls, Profile Search

Social Media Today

Some new, Twitter-like updates for the Twitter-like app.

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Leading strategies for social media inbox management

Sprout Social

Managing a successful social media strategy today is about more than just creating and publishing high-quality content. Social media platforms are all designed to foster communication, and this expectation extends to your customers. People dont just want to follow a social account, they want to engage with it. Often this can come in the form of direct messages or comments.

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EGC vs. UGC: Which drives more impact in B2B marketing?

Oktopost

Theres plenty of debate about the future of B2B marketing, but one thing is clear: social media algorithms prioritize personal accounts over corporate accounts. We’re in an era where authentic voices drive engagement, making User-Generated Content (UGC) and Employee-Generated Content (EGC) essential to B2B brand marketing and communication strategies.

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#752: The Art & Science of Sales Page Copy: Tips From Pro Copywriters

Amy Porterfield

Listen on… Simple strategies for writing irresistible copy and selling more of your product instantly. My friend, I know your goal as an online business owner is to attract as many people as you can to your life-changing product. And believe me, you can't do that without some killer copywriting skills or […] The post #752: The Art & Science of Sales Page Copy: Tips From Pro Copywriters appeared first on Amy Porterfield | Online Marketing Expert.

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HR in 2026: Insights & Best Practices

Get Paycor’s guide, based on a survey of 3,000+ professionals, and learn why successful companies are: Almost 80% more likely to identify top talent through formal systems 40% more likely to protect managers’ time spent on coaching 83% more likely to plan to upskill their teams and more!

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Instagram Tests Comment Downvotes to Combat Negative Interactions

Social Media Today

Meta's looking to to gather signals around negative comments.

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5 cool ways to use ChatGPT with Audiense

Audiense

The popularity of ChatGPT has taken off. To visualize just how popular it is, in December 2024 alone, they had 4.7 billion visits, thats comparable to the number of people who visited Instagram.

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Your Daily Schedule Determines What You Will Accomplish

WebInKnow

How much can you accomplish in a day? The answer, of course, depends on how you schedule your time.

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Is Advantage+ Leads an Improvement?

Jon Loomer

Will Advantage+ Leads be an improvement on our current options? Meta announced the test of their new streamlined Advantage+ campaign creation for Sales, App, and Leads objectives. I’ve been looking forward to Advantage+ Leads since Meta first teased in in late 2023. The value of this new option will depend on how it functions. Let’s discuss… Qualified Leads During early testing, Meta says that Advantage+ Leads resulted in delivering on average 10% lower cost per qualified lead.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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LinkedIn Highlights the Importance of Human Connection in AI Content [Infographic]

Social Media Today

AI can empower all new forms of communication, but a human-centered message is key.

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AEMG Acquires Global Podcast Network

Bill Hartzer

Big moves are happening in digital media, and this one could reshape the podcast industry. All Entertainment Media Group (AEMG) has officially acquired The Global Podcast Network (GPN) in a deal thats set to rewrite the rules of business-driven podcasting. With this acquisition, AEMG is going all in on podcasting, bringing its media expertise and deep pockets to a platform thats already making waves.

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Instagram Adds New DM Features, Including Scheduled Messages and Improved Translation

Social Media Today

DMs are now the primary way that people connect in the app.

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Meta Shares Overview of How its Community Notes Will Work

Social Media Today

Community Notes is coming to Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.

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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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LinkedIn Highlights the Importance of Human Connection in AI Content [Infographic]

Social Media Today

AI can empower all new forms of communication but a human-centered message is key.

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Elon’s Increasing Political Influence Could Spark a Financial Turnaround for X

Social Media Today

Many big brands are reportedly now considering a resumption of ad spend on X.

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Google Rolls Out Improved AI Asset Generation for Ads

Social Media Today

Some new AI options for your Google Ads.

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LinkedIn Rolls Out New Newsletter Metrics

Social Media Today

Some new data points to help plan your LinkedIn newsletters.

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.