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TikTok Rolls Out More Ways to Control Your Content Recommendations

Social Media Today

More ways to tell TikTok what you want to see more, or less of in-stream.

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The Illusion of Control in Meta Advertising

Jon Loomer

The bulk of complaints from Meta advertisers in 2025 center on the topic of control, or a lack of it. My biggest frustration is advertisers’ obsession with the fleeting illusion of control. Stop advertising like it’s 2017. I miss those days, too, but we’re not going back. The tools have changed, as has your role in the process. Your refusal to evolve won’t stop where advertising is headed.

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How to find your brand’s niche on social media

Sprout Social

If you download the Calm app, youre greeted with an immediately soothing vibe when you open it. Quiet nature sounds play, the interface is designed in soft colors and you can select a variety of meditations, sounds, ASMR or even Sleep Stories to help your mind slow down and relax. Yet, if you head over to Calms TikTok account, youll find something a bit different: chaotic memes, low brow humor and a dash of education around mindfulness and mental health.

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The blueprint for high-converting audience targeting: strategies, definitions, and types

Audiense

The more youre able to identify the wants and needs of your customer groups, the easier it is to create optimized marketing campaigns for each group. This doesnt have to be a guessing game, granted you've mastered the art of audience targeting.

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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’s Adds More Video Ad Options, Including ‘First Impression Ads’

Social Media Today

Video consumption is rising on LinkedIn.

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How to Make a Splash on Social Media this Summer

Ignite Social Media

Summer social media marketing isn’t just about posting beach photos and adding sun emojis, it’s about understanding the seasonal shift in consumer behavior that happens when the temperature rises. After reviewing successful summer campaigns and working with brands across industries, we’ve discovered that the most impactful summer social media strategies share one thing in common: they understand that summer often changes how people engage online.

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When to Use Value Rules

Jon Loomer

On my last video , I discussed my concern that advertisers will use Value Rules when they arent necessary. So, lets discuss a plan for figuring out when to use them. Here’s the thought process I recommend for approaching this… Who Are Your Ideal Customers? First, look at your customer data to understand who your most valuable customers are.

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Elon Musk Confirms New ‘XChat’ Messaging Option Rolling Out This Week

Social Media Today

X's updated messaging service will eventually facilitate new use cases, including payments.

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Consumers Trust TikTok, Not ChatGPT: New Data Exposes a Major Marketing Shift

Bill Hartzer

SOCi, a leader in localized marketing solutions, has just released findings that challenge how brands think about customer trust and discovery. According to its 2025 Consumer Behavior Index (CBI), consumers may be open to using AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini for initial researchbut theyre not buying based on what AI tells them. In fact, 95% of surveyed consumers say AI is the least trusted source for deciding what to buy.

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How Sprout’s social team measures Owned Media Value (and other ROI metrics that matter)

Sprout Social

You understand the value of social media. You see the engagement, the community building, the real-time conversations. But when it comes to demonstrating its true value beyond your marketing teamespecially to senior leaders laser-focused on the bottom linethe story can often feel incomplete. The good news is, youre not alone. Even the most seasoned social media marketers grapple with translating the impact of social into an ROI language that resonates across an organization.

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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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Use Value Rules to Improve Lead Quality

Jon Loomer

A common challenge among advertisers is running ads that maintain high lead quality. I’ve covered this topic many times. Value Rules , which are rolling out to more advertisers, could be a nice solution. Let’s discuss… Caveat At the moment, only the Sales and App Promotion campaign objectives are eligible for Value Rules. If you’re hoping to use this feature to improve lead quality, you won’t be able to do it with the standard setup.

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TikTok Launches New Platform to Help Musicians Maximize Their In-App Presence

Social Media Today

The platform will provide audience engagement insights and integrated promotion elements.

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The AI Agentic Web Is Disrupting Your Website

WebInKnow

The marketing world is changing right now, before our eyes. Instead of the blue links of search, and instead of people visiting your website, were rapidly moving to an AI future where agents interface with your site instead of people.

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How to See Full Quality VSCO Profile Picture

BeingOptimist

Hey VSCO users! Ever spotted a stunning profile picture on VSCO and wanted to see it in full quality? VSCO’s minimalist design can make it tricky to view high-res profile images, but I’ve got you covered. As a VSCO expert who’s been navigating the platform for years, I’ll show you how to see full quality VSCO profile pictures in 2025—plus some privacy tips to keep in mind.

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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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Social Media Automation for Blogs

Blog2Social

How to Automatically Share Your WordPress Blog Posts on Social Media Do you spend more time sharing your blog posts than actually writing them? Youre not alone. For many bloggers and small teams, social media quickly turns into a time-consuming task even though its essential for building reach and driving traffic to the blog. […] Der Beitrag Social Media Automation for Blogs erschien zuerst auf Blog2Social Blog Tips for social media marketing, sharing, scheduling, cross-posting.

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Instagram Announces Latest Updates for Edits App, Including More Transition Effects

Social Media Today

The latest additions provide more ways to customize your video clips.

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The Best Social Media Scheduling Tools in 2025 (+ How to Pick the Perfect Fit)

Buffer Social

When your to-do list is already longer than a TikTok scroll, hopping between apps to schedule social media posts is the fastest way to lose focus. That’s why the smartest creators and marketers rely on social media scheduling tools to batch content, stay visible, and actually log off. I used to publish on the fly too, but I’ve been converted to content batching.

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How to Post on VSCO: A Beginner’s Guide

BeingOptimist

Hey there, VSCO newbies! Ready to share your first stunning photo on VSCO but not sure where to start and how to post on VSCO? Before letting you know let me tell you that VSCOs minimalist, creative vibe makes it a favorite for artists, but posting can feel a bit different compared to apps like Instagram. As a VSCO expert whos been sharing photos on the platform for years, Im here to walk you through the process step-by-step in 2025.

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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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Concerns About Value Rules

Jon Loomer

Meta started rolling out Value Rules , and Im mostly excited about it. They give advertisers back some control when everything is trending towards automation. But I worry about how some advertisers will use them. Let me explain… What are Value Rules? Value Rules allow you to tell Meta to bid more or less on the most valuable people. You’re able to raise your bids on people by gender, age group, location, or mobile operating system.

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Meta’s Reportedly Planning to Enable Fully Automated Ad Campaigns by Next Year

Social Media Today

By 2026, Meta's next-level AI ad tools will be able to create and target campaigns for marketers, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

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I Joined Buffer 3 Days Before The Retreat: Here Are My Retreat Reflections

Buffer Social

I got the job offer of my dreams — live, mid-call — from my now-manager, Hailley Griffis , on March 27th, at exactly 3:06 PM ET. We’d been in conversation for weeks about a Senior Brand and Community Manager role at Buffer and I had a chance to experience Collaboration Day with my future team. Then, during a follow-up call, Hailley extended the offer — and moments later, an email landed in my inbox: “We’d love to invite you to join the Buffer journey, Sa

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Snap Adds New Gaming and Bitmoji Creation Elements to Lens Studio

Social Media Today

New options to build more experiences within Snapchat.

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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.

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The MRC Re-Affirms YouTube’s Brand Safety Accreditation

Social Media Today

The accreditation is based on an assessment of YouTube's various ad placement processes.

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TikTok Shares a Range of Ad Updates at its TikTok World Event

Social Media Today

A heap of new ad options to consider, including AI targeting, more insights, and influencer connection.

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Study Shows That Left-Leaning Influencers Remain Active on X, Despite Supporting Bluesky

Social Media Today

Despite news influencers putting their support behind Bluesky, they're not going all in on the app.

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Instagram’s Testing an In-App Teleprompter Feature for Edits

Social Media Today

On-screen script prompts could make for more appealing video clips.

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Future-Proof Your Talent Pipeline

Get ready for the future of business. As HR navigates an ongoing labor shortage, leaders need stronger, more adaptable recruiting strategies. Do you have the tools you need to build a talent pipeline that drives sustainable business growth?

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Instagram Creators with Over 100k Followers Will Now Get Access to Additional Comment Filters

Social Media Today

The filters will provide more ways to hone in on the most important interactions.

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Meta’s Increasingly Relying on AI to Make Decisions About User Experience Elements

Social Media Today

AI will be making calls on algorithm updates, rule violations, and more.

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YouTube Tests Engagement Leaderboard for Livestreams

Social Media Today

The leaderboard will rank viewers based on how many comments they've made.

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Snapchat Launches Standalone Lens Studio Mobile App

Social Media Today

The app aims to enable anyone to create their own AR effects.

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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!