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Hands On with Threads Feed Placement

Jon Loomer

Threads Feed placement is here… Meta recently announced the rollout of a new placement to monetize Threads. If you’re lucky, you already have it. Let’s take a look… Where to Find It When creating a new ad set, you may see a message under Placements that reads, Introducing ads in Threads. When you switch to manual placements, youll see an option for the Threads platform (in addition to Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and Audience Network).

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TikTok Announces New EU Data Center to Separate User Info

Social Media Today

Another big investment in data separation to reassure EU authorities.

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TikTok Hit With Big Fine in Europe for Chinese Data Transfers

Social Media Today

TikTok's been hit with a new fine over user data transfers.

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Facebook Ad Specs + Image Sizes — Fully Updated for 2025

Buffer Social

You're spoiled for choice when it comes to Facebook ads — from images and videos to carousels and collections, there’s a format (and placement) for just about every goal. Advertising on Facebook also gives you the chance to experiment and find just the right approach for your brand.  But with so many options, it’s important to keep up with the latest Facebook ad specs.

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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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Reddit trends: A marketer’s guide to untapped potential

Sprout Social

Reddit has long been a pioneer in community-driven conversationswell before social listening became a marketing staple. Since 2005, its evolved into a cultural nerve center with over 100,000 active communities and 22 billion posts and comments, influencing everything from buying behavior to political discourse. But Reddits role in the modern marketing mix has shifted.

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Why Brands Struggle to Stay Loyal to Their Social Media Strategy

Ignite Social Media

There are countless catalysts that can lead to a social media strategy refresh. Maybe your brand is building a social media presence for the first time. Maybe youve switched agency partners, shifted your brand direction, or experienced internal restructuring. Whatever the reason, the truth remains: a strategy is essential to social media success. As Lee Bolman aptly said, A vision without a strategy remains an illusion.

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Instagram Adds New Features to its ‘Edits’ Video Editing App

Social Media Today

Some new options for your video creations.

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The 7 Best Social Media Monitoring Tools in 2025 (+ Why Monitoring Is Critical)

Buffer Social

No one likes to be left on ‘seen’ — not your friends, not your partner, and definitely not your social media community. Social media monitoring is the process of tracking your brand mentions, post comments, and direct messages (DMs) on all major social media channels. Sounds simple, right? Reply to every comment, DM, and brand mention you receive.

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Connect and convert with WhatsApp marketing software

Sprout Social

Digital marketing is about more than creating content and managing campaigns. Direct engagement, communication and customer care can set your business apart from your competition. And one of the most reliable social media apps for doing so is WhatsApp. WhatsApp is a massive app globally; billions of people rely on it as their main communication channel.

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4 in 10 Americans Now Motivated by Social Media Influencers — A 24% Surge

Bill Hartzer

Influencers Are Fueling Positive Change Across America A new Mintel report has unveiled a striking trend: 41% of U.S. consumers now say social media influencers inspire them to make positive life changes. That figure marks a sharp 24% rise since 2022, when the number stood at just 33%. The increase is even more pronounced among younger generations. Sixty percent of Gen Z (ages 1828) and Millennials (ages 2945) report feeling inspired by influencers.

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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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How to Manage a Remote Social Media Team Successfully

Blog2Social

Social media management can be done from home, and that has many benefits. That is why many businesses now prefer remote social media teams over in-premise teams. It is more effective and offers more flexibility. However, some are still doubting if this approach is for them. That is because they are not sure how to […] Der Beitrag How to Manage a Remote Social Media Team Successfully erschien zuerst auf Blog2Social Blog Tips for social media marketing, sharing, scheduling, cross-posting.

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Website and Instant Forms Conversion Location

Jon Loomer

This is a big update to lead ads… One of the most common questions I get is whether you should use instant forms or send people to your website to collect leads. There are lots of opinions on this, and you can test it by creating separate ad sets. But this new option could change some things. New Conversion Location When using the Leads objective , some advertisers have a new conversion location option: Website and Instant Forms.

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Understanding the Organic Social Media Measurement Funnel: A Complete Guide

Social Media Strategies Summit

Measuring social media ROI is notoriously tricky. Indeed, just 8% of marketers say theyre not at all concerned about the return generated by their social media activities, according to research from Hootsuite : Image source And it becomes even more difficult when we move away from paid strategies and focus on organic social media measurement ( let alone when we consider how to integrate organic and paid social ).

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8 best brand monitoring software to grow your brand in 2025

Sprout Social

They say all publicity is good publicity. But the reality is that while some brand mentions present valuable opportunities for engagement, others require urgent attention to prevent reputation damage. Without the right tool to comb through your mentions, determining which ones you need to respond to can feel overwhelming. Social media monitoring tools scratch the surface, tracking only social networks.

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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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What we learned at Meltwater Summit 2025: 4 Standout sessions we couldn’t wait to tell you about

Audiense

From brain rot to brand building to NASA astronauts, Meltwater Summit 2025 served up some serious insight and left our group here at Audiense feeling inspired and excited for the future of audience intelligence.

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Pinterest Rolls Out Enhanced Visual Search Features

Social Media Today

Some fresh new updates for Pinterest search.

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Allow Multiple Responses to Instant Form Questions

Jon Loomer

I spotted a new option in instant forms that provides flexibility for how your potential leads answer questions. Let’s take a closer look… Select All That Apply When creating a multiple choice question for your instant form, you may see a checkbox to Allow multiple responses. Lets say were asking what kind of pet you have and provide options of dog, cat, goldfish, and other.

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Top 250 TikTok Hashtags for 2025 + How to Use Them for Growth

Buffer Social

TikTok hashtags aren’t a one-way ticket to virality — but they can absolutely help boost visibility. When done right, TikTok hashtags help categorize your content, enable the algorithm to understand what your content is about, and boost your discoverability through TikTok SEO. In this article, we’ll explore everything there is to know about TikTok hashtags: What are TikTok hashtags?

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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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Oktopost earns top recognition across Gartner Digital Markets platforms

Oktopost

We’re proud to share some exciting news as we continue our mission to empower B2B marketers with tools that drive measurable results. Oktopost has been recognized as a social media marketing software leader by three Gartner Digital Markets brands Capterra , Software Advice , and GetApp. These awards reflect the incredible feedback from our customers and reaffirm our commitment to building a platform that simplifies, streamlines, and elevates B2B social media management.

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[Product Update] More control, less effort! Discover the latest news about the Audiense portfolio

Audiense

Weve been busy behind the scenes, crafting a faster, smarter, and more insightful experience for you. From enhanced audience definition tools to powerful comparison features and highly anticipated improvements, heres a look at whats new, whats better, and whats on the horizon.

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LinkedIn Announces New Video Ad Options at NewFronts

Social Media Today

LinkedIn is looking to help marketers tap into rising video consumption in the app.

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The Story Customers Tell Themselves

WebInKnow

Stories are universal. No culture has survived without them. Stories are widely recognized as an essential part of human cognitive development.

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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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Google Rolls Out Improved AI Search Ad Options

Social Media Today

New ways to better align your search ads with AI responses.

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Instagram Launches First Official Use of Lockable Reels

Social Media Today

The option will enable you to lock your Reels with a secret code.

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LinkedIn Updates Video Embeds with ‘Video Only’ Option

Social Media Today

A handy update to LinkedIn's post embedding options.

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Meta Announces 2025 ‘Conversations’ Messaging Conference

Social Media Today

Meta will share its latest messaging innovations, including new business elements.

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The Content Marketing Survival Guide: How to Navigate the Wilds of Social Media

Use this guide to inspire your creativity and ignite more successful and sustainable social media conversations.

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Snapchat Announces AI-Powered Ad Updates, and Expanded Sponsored Snaps

Social Media Today

Snap outlined some coming ad updates at NewFronts 2025.

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X Suspends Accounts in India Amid Evolving Regional Conflict

Social Media Today

Both X and Meta have suspended accounts at the behest of the Indian government.

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Meta Shares Tips on How to Avoid Financial Scams Online

Social Media Today

Meta's provided some new tips and pointers to help people avoid financial scams in its apps.

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TikTok Shares Data on IP Detection and Shopping Safety

Social Media Today

TikTok's shared some new insights into its evolving shopping safety measures.

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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!