January, 2025

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10 Government Marketers to Follow on Social Media

Social Media Strategies Summit

Following government marketers on social media can help you stay current with industry trends, identify new tools and tactics, and find campaign inspiration. But who, exactly, should you be following? To help you, weve rounded up 10 of the best government marketers to follow on social media. 1. Amanda Dolasinski Who is she? Amanda Dolasinski is the Social Media Manager at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

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Instagram Updates Profile Grid With Vertical-Aligned Thumbnails

Social Media Today

Your IG profile has a new look, and more changes are coming.

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7 Predictions for Social Media in 2025 from Creator Economy Experts

Buffer Social

In 2024, we saw social media evolve in many ways — from numerous updates to some platforms ( cough Meta) to explosive growth for others (Bluesky!). We’re also watching things like the U.S. TikTok ban , which, as of writing this article, will happen on January 19 if not overturned or paused. It wasn’t just the platforms that changed — creators also had their moments on social, with some moving to start businesses, some exploring new platforms, and some reaching milesto

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Meta Ads Conversion Results: A Guide

Jon Loomer

Meta ads conversion results are central to the job of an advertiser. They are our guiding light for helping us understand whether something is or isn’t working. But conversion results can be misleading, if not outright lie. That could be because an advertiser is knowingly manipulating the data. It could also be that they aren’t knowledgable enough to understand the nuances.

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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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Navigating the US TikTok ban: What brands need to know

Sprout Social

Note: As more details of the US TikTok ban emerge, we will be making updates to this article in real-time to reflect the latest news. Last updated January 15, 2025. A federal law banning TikTok in the US is set to go into effect on January 19, 2025. Current reports say that TikTok plans to completely shut down its application in the US after the ban goes into effect, impacting both individuals and businesses.

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Instagram Features & Updates You Should Know in 2025

Ignite Social Media

Keeping up with Instagrams constant evolution can feel like a full-time job. As social media managers rolling into a new year, here are 10 important Instagram updates that you need to be aware of: Test the Waters with Trial Reels Ever wished you could preview how your content might perform before going all in? Trial Reels let you do exactly that. This feature gives you 24 hours to gather valuable insights from non-followers, including Views, Likes, and Comments.

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Everything You Need to Know About Meta’s Change in Content Rules

Social Media Today

Why is Meta changing its approach to political content? A look at the full scope of the announced changes.

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Storytelling with data: Strategies to captivate your audience

Hootsuite

Once upon a time, there was this magical beast called data that social media managers slayed. And that time is now, because data storytelling isnt a fairytale: its an effective visual marketing strategy that can help you build trust, engagement, and sales for your brand. We sat down with Vancouver-based digital marketing manager Leeann Froese of Town Hall Brands for expert insight on every chapter of data storytelling.

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Meta Ads Audit: Account Level Considerations

Jon Loomer

When taking on or auditing a new client, it’s important to take inventory of what has been done so far. What are they doing right? What are they doing wrong? How are they set up? Before you get to campaign construction, campaign performance, and Events Manager, there are several items that you need to check off your list related to access and settings.

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How the Instagram Algorithm Works: Your 2025 Guide

Buffer Social

The first rule of the Instagram algorithm means understanding that there is no single algorithm. In fact, according to  a blog post  shared by the Meta-owned platform, “a variety of algorithms, classifiers, and processes, each with its own purpose,” ensure that IG users see the content that most interests them. “We want to make the most of people’s time, and we believe that using technology to personalize everyone’s experience is the best way to do th

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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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The Most Popular Social Media Platforms of 2025

Ignite Social Media

Back in 2021, we shared a blog post showcasing the most popular social networks of the time, emphasizing the remarkable evolution of the social media landscape since its inception. Fast forward just three years, and the transformation has been nothing short of extraordinary. Twitter has rebranded as X, TikTok remains at the center of political debates over potential bans, and platform growth continues at a staggering pace.

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Mastering LinkedIn content marketing: Strategies and examples

Sprout Social

B2B brands cant afford to put off their LinkedIn content marketing strategy. Because there’s no better place on social media to position yourself as a leader in your industry. From networking and recruiting to building credibility and beyond, the value of LinkedIn marketing is clear. That said, creating a content strategy on LinkedIn is a different ballgame from Instagram or TikTok.

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20 Predictions for Social Media in 2025 [Infographic]

Social Media Today

Some key social media marketing predictions for the year ahead.

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24 simple ways to increase Facebook engagement (free calculator)

Hootsuite

For commitmentphobes, the word engagement might be a terrifying and loaded one but for social media marketers, Facebook engagement is the holy grail. Of course, were not talking about popping the big Q: were talking about growing your interactions (reactions, shares, comments) and audience for your Facebook Page. Facebook engagement matters because it can help extend organic reach.

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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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TikTok U.S. Access: What It Means for Your Analytics

Keyhole.co

The United States Supreme Court ruling has come in. As of January 19, TikTok will no longer be available in U.S. app stores, marking a significant shift in the U.S. social media landscape. While the exact timeline and details of these changes remain uncertain, its expected to lead to a gradual decline in TikTok usage over time. For Keyhole users, this does not impact how we track and measure your performance.

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Become a Social Media Creator in 2025: Your 9-Step Plan

Buffer Social

There’s a bit of a misconception that it’s “too late” to get started as a creator in 2025. Sure, the TikTok boom of 2020 is behind us (RIP days where videos of your sourdough starter got 10K views), but that doesn’t mean you’ve missed the boat. For one thing, it’s probably never going to be as easy as it is right now, ever again.

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Free Speech vs. Algorithmic Manipulation

WebInKnow

The term Free Speech has been tossed around a great deal in the past few years. While I am one hundred percent all in for freedom of speech, the amplification of ideas on social networks like X and Facebook is quite different.

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How to drive organic social media growth in 2025

Sprout Social

LinkedIn posts and industry headlines would have you believe organic social media is dead. Breathing its last gasp. Being shoved aside in favor of pay-to-play approaches. Yet, organic social media persists. It now requires more strategy, time and resources, but dismissing it entirely in favor of paid ads is shortsighted. Theres still real value to be found in focusing on organic growth.

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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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Instagram Shares Key Areas of Focus in 2025

Social Media Today

Instagram's looking to boost original content, and DM sharing, this year.

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Were Your Audience Segments Broken?

Jon Loomer

Im a big fan of audience segments because they add helpful details to ad reporting. Even when using algorithmic targeting, you can breakdown results by… Engaged Audience Existing Customers New Audience But something went horribly wrong beginning around January 6th. What Happened? I was seeing a very high percentage spent on “Unknown” with very little on Engaged Audience and Existing Customers.

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51 LinkedIn statistics to shape your social strategy

Hootsuite

LinkedIn statistics are the finger on the pulse of the professional world. They give us a glimpse into the trends and behaviors of millions of working professionals. Plus, they help us understand LinkedIn’s impact on businesses and organizations that use the platform for marketing, lead generation, hiring, and more. As we enter 2025, let’s look at some key LinkedIn statistics you need to know to inform your LinkedIn social media strategy.

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Meta is Launching a Video Editing App: Here's Everything We Know About Instagram Edits

Buffer Social

Meta has announced a new mobile video editing app called Edits, which will be available in app stores in February 2025. The announcement comes hot on the heels of ByteDance's CapCut temporary removal from major app stores as part of the TikTok ban , leaving creators scrambling for alternatives. The timing is no coincidence, of course. Meta has a history of making strategic moves to fill market gaps.

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

Speaker: Speakers:

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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Sneaking In Via Life’s Side Doors

WebInKnow

My father graduated from Harvard Business School in 1958. He really, really wanted me to go too. I took a swipe, applying to HBS in the late 1980s. Rejected! I failed to be allowed to enter via Harvards tightly locked front door.

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If you're going to pay 7 Million, you'd better have the right Super Bowl ad strategy

Audiense

At the start of November, Fox had a sale: 30 second SuperBowl ads for $7 million dollars and they sold out.

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AI Characters Are Already Driving Big Engagement in Social Apps

Social Media Today

AI-generated bots are coming to take over social apps, whether you like it or not.

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Predicted Meta Advertising Changes in 2025

Jon Loomer

Meta advertisers saw a ton of changes in 2024 , but what can we expect in 2025? Here’s what I’m expecting, along with an item that’s at the top of my wishlist… 1. Incremental Conversion Attribution Announced last year , this is in testing now. It’s a big one that could help advertisers drive better incremental value from their advertising. 2.

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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!

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How to create a Facebook Business Page: New tips for 2025

Hootsuite

A Facebook Business Page is a public profile on Facebook that businesses, organizations, and public figures can use to promote themselves. Customers can follow (or Like) Facebook Business Pages to see content from and connect with their favorite brands, companies, and creators. You need a Facebook Business Page to run Facebook ads, open a Facebook shop , or create a Facebook Group managed by your brand.

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28 AI Marketing Tools to Save Time and Boost Performance

Buffer Social

Artificial intelligence is transforming digital marketing by empowering us to do our best work. The right AI marketing tools will help you automate repetitive tasks, make data-driven decisions, and unblock your creativity. They ultimately let us get back to the work we find more meaningful, like strategy, creativity, innovation, and relationship-building.

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How to Use Paid Social to Amplify Your Organic Content

Ignite Social Media

Even if you have a solid organic social media strategy and a high posting cadence, this doesnt mean your social followers are seeing your content. Social remains largely a pay-to-play game as the algorithms favor paid over organic content, unless that organic content is so surprising that it breaks through the clutter. This is a rare thing and very difficult for brands to do regularly.

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The Bold Plan to Put TikTok in Creators’ Hands, Not Billionaires’ Pockets

Bill Hartzer

The battle for TikToks future has taken an unexpected turn. A new movement, Own the Creative , has emerged to challenge the looming billionaire takeover of the platform. Spearheaded by Adam Juegos, an NYU alumnus and early YouTube influencer, this initiative aims to shift ownership to the very creators and users who make TikTok thrive. A Plan Rooted in Equity The proposal centers around community-driven ownership.

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2025 Payroll Calendar Templates (Biweekly, Semi-Monthly, and Monthly)

Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!