A solid game plan is essential to ensure that your marketing campaigns are successful. We are a frequent reader and would like to share how strongly we believe in the creation of a unifying strategy. The same applies to the creative brief. This is especially important for marketers who work in "silos", cultures or homes. Sharing client briefs between account managers and creative … [Read more...]

Social media is a common touchstone that connects people with diverse interests and has become a common platform for all ages. It's evident that people are experimenting with everything, from micro-text to images and voice on Facebook, Clubhouse, and other platforms, but video seems to be the winner. Video content is entertaining and appeals to many audiences. This is what makes Tik Tok so … [Read more...]

Marketers know that keywords are essential components of a content marketing strategy in this digital age. Search engines have changed tremendously in recent years. This has had a significant impact on Search Engine Optimization (SEO). It is gone a time when content creators were able to hack search algorithms with cleverly placed keywords or backlinks. Digital marketers must now prove their … [Read more...]

src="https://buffer.com/resources/content/images/2022/03/wilhelm-gunkel-3VQ4AfOKCVc-unsplash--1-.jpg" alt="Building in Public: How Transparency on the Internet Can Support Your Goals"> In her song A World Alone, Lorde sings, "Maybe we were raised by the Internet." When I first heard it, this line stuck with my heart and is still with me today, especially considering how my behavior and quirks … [Read more...]

Facebook boasts more than 2.9 million users around the world, which gives marketers an huge audience. If you have ever tried to advertise on Facebook you will know that there are many ad formats available. Which one should you pick and give a try? We suggest, hint, hint - giving link ads a try. Why? Why? Because Facebook link ads can be flexible and user-friendly. This makes them an … [Read more...]

Contrary to their name, small businesses provide big dividends to the U.S. economy. Not only do they generate 44 percent of economic activity, but they also create over 60 percent of net new jobs and inspire American innovation. And while the industry is mostly dominated by men, women are increasingly making gains as small business owners. An American Express Report found that in 2019 women … [Read more...]

Entrepreneurs, small-business owners, and marketers often ask the same question in today's digital age: "How can I stand out among other accounts?" Social media is an effective marketing tool. It's been used by big brands like Wendys to become pop-culture icons. Small businesses can also use it to make a name for themselves in their industry without spending a lot of money on marketing. In … [Read more...]

src="https://buffer.com/resources/content/images/2022/03/Blog-Post--6-.jpg" alt="A Better Way to Save Your Social Posts for Later"> Social content ideas can come at any moment. Do you think anyone else has an idea right before they go to bed? But they are rarely ready or fully formed. It might be necessary to create a video, write copy, or pass your idea along to another person. There are a … [Read more...]

Twitter is a powerful platform for influencing the masses. Twitter is a must-have platform for everyone, from top-rated brands to small businesses. Trending on Twitter requires specialised effort and tricks, unlike other social media platforms. Twitter offers the ultimate source for fleeting entertainment, from a concise bio to short posts with well-planned hashtags. Since its launch in … [Read more...]

src="https://buffer.com/resources/content/images/2022/03/Buffer_SD_Team_--42-of-67-.jpg" alt="We Included Every Member of This Team in their New Teammate's Onboarding, Here's Why"> We prepared for our first hiring push for the Customer Advocacy (our customer support) team in 2021. We needed to hire five Advocates due to personnel and strategy changes. This is more than we had ever hired since … [Read more...]