Tue.Apr 29, 2025

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Video Content Creation Do’s and Don’ts for Higher Education

Social Media Strategies Summit

Did you know that, in 2024, adults in the US spent an average of 52 minutes per day watching social media video content? Or that this number is set to reach 57 minutes by 2028? All of which means video should be a key element in any higher ed institutions social media strategy. To help you get it right, we ran a session on video creation dos and donts for higher ed marketers, hosted by Chris Forde Director of Marketing & Public Information at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges & Lincol

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How to Sell on Instagram: A Complete Guide for Creators and Businesses

Buffer Social

I find myself wanting to buy a new product I’ve seen on Instagram at least once a week. (Right now, I’ve got my eye on a gorgeous set of coffee mugs from Studio 13.) Instagram makes those “I need this” moments easy to act on — people see something they like, and they can buy it in just a few taps. What started out as a simple photo-sharing app has evolved into a powerful social commerce platform where you can show off your products, find new customers, and even

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15 years in, it’s clear: All business is social

Sprout Social

15 years ago, when our founders Justyn, Aaron, Gil and Pete started Sprout Social, social media was unpredictable, experimental and deeply personal. Fast forward to todaysocial isnt just another part of the marketing mix anymore. Its the channel where your brands success is determined, and the new center of gravity for your entire business. Sprout has grown from a scrappy start-up into a data-driven global company, evolving alongside social itself.

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Branding in Ads Manager: AI-Generated Text and Images

Jon Loomer

Theres been an update to Branding in Ads Manager that could make some of the AI-generated enhancements more useful to advertisers. Let’s take a look… Where to Find It When creating an ad, you may see an option for “Branding” within the Identity section (under your selected Facebook page and Instagram profile). This allows you to add brand details that can be applied to AI-generated images.

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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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New Report Exposes How Social Media Platforms Are Failing to Fight Hate and Extremism

Bill Hartzer

The Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) has released its 2025 Digital Terror and Hate Report Card, revealing widespread corporate failure to combat online hate, antisemitism, and extremist propaganda. Presented at events with the New York City Council and the California State Legislature, the findings offer a bleak assessment of how major platforms are handling harmful content.

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A blueprint to add LinkedIn video to your social strategy

Sprout Social

Video is one of the best ways to stand out on social media, and video on LinkedIn is no exception with video uploads increasing 45% year-over-year. According to The 2024 Social Media Content Strategy Repor t, 66% of consumers say short-form videos are the most engaging type of in-feed content. And with LinkedIn incorporating short-form video into its platform, and growing at twice the rate of other formats, you should take it as a sign to add video to your LinkedIn marketing strategy.

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8 employee advocacy tools to amplify your social media reach

Hootsuite

Thinking of starting an employee advocacy program ? Smart move. You could instantly gain hundreds of influencers who are motivated to extend your brands social reach through their ready-made social networks. The question is, how will you manage it? Ive done the whole share a link in Slack and hope people post it thing. Theres no oversight in the process or transparency in the outcomes.

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Meta Launches Standalone AI Chatbot App Designed for Conversational Use

Social Media Today

Meta's new standalone app is designed to be a conversational partner in everyday life.

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YouTube Tests Blurred Thumbnails for Adult Content

Social Media Today

Another measure to help protect users from potentially harmful exposure.

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Pinterest Publishes 2025 Wedding Trends Report

Social Media Today

New wedding trend insights, based on billions of Pin searches.

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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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TikTok Publishes 2025 Fashion Playbook for Brands

Social Media Today

Some valuable tips for fashion marketers on TikTok.

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Meta Outlines Privacy-Enhanced Approach to AI on WhatsApp

Social Media Today

A more privacy-focused approach to AI on WhatsApp.

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Snapchat Shares Insights into its Evolving Efforts to Combat Drug-Related Content

Social Media Today

An important area of focus for Snap.

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Snapchat Shares Mixed Results in Q1 2025 Report

Social Media Today

Snapchat's latest performance report shows steady increases in users and revenue.

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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.