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Start your free trialSahail Ashraf posted on 25 April 2017 Read
The dust is settling after F8 and everyone now knows that the main topic of conversation for people walking out the doors was Facebook Spaces. The VR/AR mix is huge news and presents a whole host of exciting (and slightly worrying because Zuckerberg may well run the world one day) possibilities for the actual platform […]
Sahail Ashraf posted on 24 April 2017 Read
Facebook has just about closed out its annual developer conference. It was glitzy, cool and all over the media because the media loves Facebook. The conference, named F8, has raised a few eyebrows due to the impression that not a whole lot of new stuff was shown off by Zuckerberg and friends. On top of […]
Sahail Ashraf posted on 21 April 2017 Read
Okay, here’s the deal. You have a brand new client and they’re wanting results on Instagram really quick. We’re talking yesterday. They’re social savvy too, so they know what does and doesn’t work. The clock’s ticking, and you need a set of quick wins that will bring value for the client and kudos for you. […]
Catherine Hayden posted on 20 April 2017 Read
Millennials are a huge – but misunderstood – market. The ‘social media generation’ is outnumbering baby boomers in many countries, putting a lot of purchasing power up for grabs. According to Nielsen, they’re spending more than $65 billion a year in the US and influencing more than $1 trillion in total consumer spending there. But […]
Sahail Ashraf posted on 19 April 2017 Read
If social media has told us anything about branding, it is that social media allows for a lot of fluidity. This basically means that any brand can literally change how it looks overnight across the various social platforms, and gain a refreshing look that can be used for seasonal events, special anniversaries and so on. […]
Tina Ahmed posted on 18 April 2017 Read
This is our monthly Instagram growth and engagement study. We look at 2,500 Instagram profiles and analyse their performance on the platform. We also look at the latest product improvements and other news. All this helps you identify the trends and standards on the platform, which makes it easier to benchmark and compare the results […]
Catherine Hayden posted on 13 April 2017 Read
Ever wondered how some people seem to own everything they do on social? All of the answers you need are here. We’ve rounded up tips from three social media superstars, with practical ideas for applying them in your marketing. Dan Wieden – The Guy Who Does Not Fail Dan Wieden is an American advertising executive […]
Sahail Ashraf posted on 12 April 2017 Read
We won’t waste time here talking about how important video is on social media. You know this, and you know it has been a major part of social for years now. But there is one aspect of video creation that any social media agency or brand could really learn from. And that’s Hollywood. Okay, your […]
Sahail Ashraf posted on 11 April 2017 Read
There is a lot to be said for social listening. If you’re a digital agency you’re probably doing a lot of the below already. But it pays off to have a refresh. If your work has many of these aspects in place for clients, check they’re running smoothly. And if you’re slacking a little on […]
Sahail Ashraf posted on 10 April 2017 Read
Who is Pinterest for? That’s easy. Pinterest is for everyone. It has become a very useful place for most people. Consumers love it because it allows them to show off their favourite things or holiday snaps. Businesses know that it has definite potential if they have a new product launch coming up. Pinterest makes it […]
Sahail Ashraf posted on 7 April 2017 Read
If Facebook is still one of the best places to effectively market a brand, the brands that do it right on the platform are worth celebrating. And we have seen some stellar examples in recent times. The brands highlighted in this post have barely put a foot wrong over the last twelve to eighteen months, […]
Sahail Ashraf posted on 6 April 2017 Read
Fashion Nova is a fashion house. That probably won’t surprise you. The name is kind of a giveaway. What may be a little more than intriguing is the manner in which it has become a recognisable, trusted brand. We are all used to seeing a ‘hard-working guy or gal makes good’ story, but Fashion Nova […]
Sahail Ashraf posted on 5 April 2017 Read
If there is one thing that any digital agency will agree on, it’s that ‘breaking through the noise’ is a major concern in social media. There is so much good stuff out there (and all the good stuff that copies the good stuff), that it is a challenge to disrupt, to be different. But some […]
Sahail Ashraf posted on 4 April 2017 Read
Social media technology is infamous for being just one step ahead of the competition when it comes to marketing. There always seems to be a new tool or strategy to try, a new direction for agencies to go in. Instagram is no different, and with a new addition to its already attractive feature set, there […]
Catherine Hayden posted on 3 April 2017 Read
From important events like Women’s Day to silly ‘hashtag holidays’, there’s an occasion for just about everything on social media. While they’re not on traditional calendars, hashtag holidays are taken seriously online. Some create awareness around social and environmental issues, while others are just an excuse to have a laugh (and a good reason for […]
Sahail Ashraf posted on 31 March 2017 Read
There aren’t that many brands that immediately bring to mind an iconic image. McDonald’s has the golden arches, for example, something most people in the world will have seen at least a few times in their lives. Nike has the ‘swoosh’, a logo that needs no words to convey the image of sport and athleticism […]
Catherine Hayden posted on 30 March 2017 Read
Measuring the return on your social media investment isn’t optional. Making sure you demonstrate how your social media campaigns are contributing to an organisation’s broader business goals secures their buy-in. To do this, you need a firm grasp of social media ROI and to make sure you’re tracking campaigns as effectively as possible. We explain […]
Catherine Hayden posted on 29 March 2017 Read
Ever wondered what percentage of people actually see your social media posts? The number, sadly, is probably very small – despite all your great work. Statistics suggest that very few of the people that follow you on Facebook and Twitter see what you post. Luckily, there is some good news. You can increase your reach […]
Sahail Ashraf posted on 28 March 2017 Read
Okay, we’re going to start this piece by declaring that we will not indulge in any political stuff. We are just here to look at Donald Trump. Perhaps the most divisive US president ever, and possibly the most controversial figure in the world right now. We thought we would look at a very interesting aspect […]
Sahail Ashraf posted on 27 March 2017 Read
Facebook Live kind of exploded in recent weeks, with a huge amount of usage around the Christmas and New Years period. It isn’t a new platform, but people seemingly ‘discovered’ it and it’s now the place to be if you want to live stream anything. We know there are other options, but the service does […]