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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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How to Troubleshoot Inflated Results in Meta Ads Manager

Jon Loomer

One of the challenges Meta advertisers face is determining whether the results they see in Ads Manager are real. While it’s important that the results are complete, there’s another issue that advertisers battle: Is this reflection of performance inflated? The inflation problem is one that advertisers often willfully ignore. Whereas an underreporting of performance may reflect poorly on their efforts, inflated results can make an advertiser look good.

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The Most Visited Websites in the World [Infographic]

Social Media Today

Web usage trends provide an interesting window into consumer behaviors.

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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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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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Creating a social media policy for your company

Oktopost

Creating a social media policy for your company Social media has become an integral part of daily life and workplace culture. With over 2.3 billion people worldwide active on at least one social media platform and 69% of U.S. adults using Facebook, the line between personal and professional use of social media has blurred. For companies, this reality underscores the need for a clear, comprehensive social media policy to guide employees and prevent legal or reputational risks.

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Brand Identity, AI, and the Human Shift No One’s Talking About

Pam Moore

Brand, AI, and the Human Shift No One is Talking About In a world racing to adopt the latest tools and automate everything, most brands are missing something far more foundational: Identity. Not just your colors or fonts. Not just your logo, tone, or tagline. Not even your content calendar. Im talking about deep brand identity. Who your brand really is today.

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Facebook Internet Tracking Settlement Payments Are Finally Going Out—After Almost 3 Years

Bill Hartzer

Its been a long wait, but the payments from the Facebook Internet Tracking Settlement are finally being distributednearly three years after claims were first submitted. If you were part of this class action lawsuit and selected PayPal as your payment method, you may have already received your funds today, April 10, 2025. A Quick Recap: What Was the Facebook Internet Tracking Lawsuit About?

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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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Ad Age Names Ignite one of America’s Best Place to Work in 2025

Ignite Social Media

Ad Age Names Ignite Social Media Best Place to Work in 2025 Ignite Social Media was today named one of Ad Age Best Places to Work for 2025 , one of only 25 companies our size in the United States to earn this honor. One of our core values is #greatworkplace, so this prestigious recognition is more than just an awardit’s a testament to our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace environment that prioritizes our most valuable asset: our people. “An agency is nothing but a colle

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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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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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10 Non-Profit Social Media Campaigns That Made an Impact

Social Media Strategies Summit

Despite many organizations having to work with tight budgets and limited resources, theres no shortage of innovation in the world of social media marketing for non-profits. To help inspire your next ideation session, weve rounded up some of the most impactful non-profit social media campaigns of the past 12 months from the likes of Doctors Without Borders, the Red Cross, and the Smithsonian Institution.

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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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TikTok Announces Expanded Mental Health Support, Including Meditation Prompts In-App

Social Media Today

Some new mental health support elements for TikTok.

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Social Media Image Sizes in 2025: Guide for 9 Major Networks

Buffer Social

If you want to share scroll-stopping content on your social media profiles, you need eye-catching images that display well in the feed.  Awkwardly cropped photos and pixelated images are a sure way to put potential followers off. But figuring out image sizes for each social network is tricky, especially considering how many different image options each platform offers.

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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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Instagram has changed its grid layout – here’s everything we know so far

Oktopost

Goodbye, square grid Instagram has shaken things up once again, and this time, the update has everyone talking. If youve noticed your profile grid looking a little different lately, youre not alone. The platform has shifted from its iconic 1:1 square grid (1080 x 1080 px) to a taller 4:5 format for grid previews. As social media marketers, we know that adapting to changing platforms is a skill weve tested- and mastered – time and time again.

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Social Listening: Your Customers Are Talking. Are You Listening?

Keyhole.co

Tired of creating and posting social media content that doesn’t get traction? Are you wondering how to use social listening to create tailored content that speaks to your audience and drives engagement? Your audience and customers may interact actively with your brand, products, or services. But you may not be listening to what they say. The lack of attention may result in low engagement and conversion.

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How to Take a More Goal-Oriented Approach to Marketing Data

Convince & Convert

The term do more with less can be enough to make marketers wince. While budgets and resources tighten but pipeline targets grow, it can feel contradictory to achieving marketing goals. But what if the solution isnt to do more but to fundamentally change how we think about data and marketings role in driving pipeline? Tessa Barron, formerly Senior Vice President of Marketing at ON24, joined the Data-Driven Decisions podcast to share her framework for aligning goals with specific actions and focus

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The country music trend report: YEEDM, new fans, and unexpected collabs

Audiense

Summers here, and I dont know about you, but for me, that means country music. And with Russell Dickerson dropping Happen to me back in April, we may already have our soundtrack for the season.

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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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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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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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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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How Government Agencies Can Succeed in a Pay-to-Play Space with No Budget

Social Media Strategies Summit

Once upon a time, you could feel confident that when you posted something on social media, a decent chunk of your audience would see it. Sadly, thats no longer the case. Organic reach on major platforms has been shrinking for years for instance, it dropped 18% on Instagram from January 2023 to August 2024. Image source Declining reach is a big problem for government agencies and public sector teams, which rarely have the budget to spend on social media ads.

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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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4 Reasons Meta Ads Reach People Outside of the Targeted Location

Jon Loomer

A common complaint among Meta advertisers is that their ads reached people outside of their targeted location. Is this possible? Is it a legitimate problem? In almost all cases, there is a reasonable explanation. The confusion is largely based on a misunderstanding of how location targeting works. Let’s investigate and discuss what, if anything, you can do about it… 1.

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Pinterest Outlines How to Optimize Your Pin Marketing Approach

Social Media Today

Some valuable tips for your Pinterest marketing process.

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How to Create a Social Media Marketing Strategy in 7 Steps

Buffer Social

Social media marketing is using social media platforms — like Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, etc. — to promote your business and build a community. It also includes paid social media marketing, like running ads and influencer marketing. But what’s the difference between a social media calendar and a social media marketing strategy?

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Accessible social media posts: Engaging everyone in your B2B network

Oktopost

Social media content in B2B marketing is about starting conversations that guide, inform, and generate mutual value. But even great content can disappear into the algorithm without making an impact if it isnt accessible. When that happens, its a loss for content creators because it limits their reach. Even worse, poor accessibility can give the impression that a brand doesnt care about making its content available to people who cannot see the text and images and are using tools that read the pos

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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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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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#749: Unlocking AI’s Potential: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know Today with Rick Mulready

Amy Porterfield

Listen on… Mastering AI basics, leveraging ChatGPT and Claude, and creating custom workflows for your business. If youre feeling overwhelmed by AI or worried youre behind on best practices, this episode is for you! Im thrilled to welcome back my good friend Rick Mulready, who many of you might remember from our episodes […] The post #749: Unlocking AI’s Potential: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know Today with Rick Mulready appeared first on Amy Porterfield | Online Marketing Exp

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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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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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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.