In the world of social media marketing, the past decade has witnessed the rise of influencers. These are individuals with the power to shape...
The Rise of De-Influencing and Taking Control of Consumer Choices
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Social Media News and Actionable Insights
Welcome to my blog
As a life-longer learner I’m an avid reader, taking in new information from a variety of sources every day. On my social media profiles, and in this blog, I share best practice advice for social media marketing – industry news, planning tips and how to use LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.
The Rise of Paid Social Media Subscriptions: Are They Worth the Investment?
As social media platforms continue to evolve, we are witnessing a significant shift in business models. Platforms like Twitter and Meta are now...
How Brands Are Using Micro-Influencers to Promote Their Business
Picture this. You are walking down a street and a stranger tries to sell you a pen. How likely are you to, 1) take the time to listen to their...
Is BeReal a place where brands should be?
With the ideological vision that some accounts on social media portray, BeReal seemed like a breath of fresh air for those wanting something more...
Lessons for Brands- Maintaining integrity in the Dylan Mulvaney and Bud Light Saga
You've possibly heard about the controversy surrounding Bud Light and Dylan Mulvaney, the transgender TikTok star's collaboration. Here's a summary...
Gary Lineker, the BBC, social media and what it means for freelancers
This blog first appeared on www.ipse.co.uk and was co-authored by Andy Chamberlain, Director of Policy and External Affairs at IPSE, and Luan Wise....
How to set up Google Alerts and Feedly (RSS Reader)
If you're constantly looking for news to help you monitor conversations about your business, your products, your people and competitors - then why...
LinkedIn Changes in 2022
In October 2022, LinkedIn reported record levels of engagement for the 16th quarter in a row. With more than 850 million members in 200 countries...
When is the best time to post content on social media?
When it comes to social media, there are so many questions – and rarely a definitive answer. A question I hear all the time is ‘When...
University Clearing Social Media Campaigns 2022
Every year, in mid-August, Universities across the UK ramp up their marketing to prepare for A Level Results Day. This year, A Level Results Day was...
