When I first started managing social media for my first brand, I felt like I was constantly throwing spaghetti at the wall. Every day was a scramble to come up with something — anything — to post. Some days it was a motivational quote; other days, it was a rushed product promo. Engagement was inconsistent,…
13 top social listening tools, plus tips for better insights
Social listening tools are among the most important for any social media marketer to master. Simply put, they provide a vast amount of real-time data about your brand reputation, audience, and competitors. Back in the day, marketers had to dedicate substantial budgets to consumer and competitor research through surveys, focus groups, and market testing. Now,…
The best social media platforms for video content in 2025 [consumer data]
Video is everywhere right now. As a basic Millennial, my video diet mostly consists of YouTube and Instagram, but hop on any social media platform, and I bet you’ll run into a short-form video as you scroll through your feed. With TikTok’s future uncertain, many social media platforms are trying to capture more of their…
Reddit marketing mistakes to avoid in your social media strategy
Reddit is inherently simple — think old-school internet forums. And despite — or perhaps because of — that simplicity, it can be overwhelming. I can’t tell you how many rabbit holes I’ve found myself surfing down, only to realize I’ve lost a ton of time or that I’m not doing what I set out to…
Alex Lieberman’s guide to personal branding: A step-by-step process for boosting your social presence
Hot take: I don’t think everyone needs a personal brand. Plenty of businesses have expanded their reach with company social accounts as their mouthpieces. However, executives and founders can create personal brands that supercharge growth. How do I know? I’ve done it myself. I founded newsletter Morning Brew, which gives business updates with personality. Each…
The top inclusive marketing trends of 2025, according to Sonia Thompson
Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. Brands have engaged in inclusive marketing for decades, but it is only in recent years that the practice has become more widespread. As an inclusive marketing strategist and consultant, I’ve spent the last eight…
12 social media dashboards for reporting, listening, and more
Key takeaways A social media dashboard brings all your performance metrics into one place, making it way easier to track, analyze, and report on everything from engagement to ROI — across platforms and over time. There’s a dashboard for every goal, whether you want to grow awareness, boost conversions, track employee advocacy, or keep leadership…
AI’s impact on social media: Top trends and predictions from 1,100+ social media marketing experts
In 2025, every marketing team needs a strong social media strategy to meet their customers where they’re at. And every marketer should be considering AI to supercharge that strategy. If you’re concerned that AI will ruin your social platforms and turn your content into a sea of sameness, think again: Our recent 2025 Social Media…