Remember when trusting strangers on the internet seemed risky? Times have changed. Now, those online voices can be your brand’s key to marketing success. Influencer marketing has evolved into a $24-billion industry, with brands of all sizes scrambling to get their products into the hands (and feeds) of content creators. But here’s the catch: while…
Social media calendar: Free template + our team’s real process
Hi! My name is Trish Riswick, I’m a Team Lead on our Social team here at Hootsuite, and I’m here to tell you exactly how to build a social media calendar that will support your goals and keep you organized. Our social media calendar is the backbone behind all the content marketing you see on…
Government social media benchmarks: Q1 2025 update
How do you know if your social strategy is working? Is an average of 15 comments per post a win, or is it just average? And when is the best time to publish your content? There is no universal answer — it all depends on factors like your sector, the platforms you’re using, your audience…
Every Team Should Know Its Earned Media Value — Here’s Why
Most brands chase exposure. They pour money into ads and PR, hoping to buy attention. And, it works if you have deep pockets. But if you don’t? Then, you’ve got a bunch of tactics to gain earned media value without paying for every mention. Here’s where your whole team will help you gain EMV. In…
A Deep Dive Into the Different Types of AI Agents and When to Use Them
I have seen things I wouldn’t have believed even a few years ago. ChatGPT drafting content strategies from a three-sentence prompt. Grammarly solving my Oxford comma woes across an entire manuscript. I have yet to watch C-beams glitter in the dark. But I’ve witnessed AI reshape how I work — and it’s only just begun….
How Heike Young Uses Humor to Transform B2B Marketing
It’s rare that a B2B marketer is funny on LinkedIn. And not “posted a meme about ChatGPT taking over my job” funny. I mean genuinely, “I would watch this content in my free time” kind of humor. And she’s got 20K followers (and some viral videos with 4M+ views) to prove it. Today’s expert tells…
Customer Experience & Marketing: Why CX Matters More Than Any Other Marketing KPI Right Now
I’m fortunate to work on exciting marketing campaigns for fantastic Nickelodeon and Paramount+ titles. But I never forget that customer experience and marketing go hand-in-hand — everything I plan and execute is to fulfill customer wants and needs. After all, Fluent Support stated that 89% of companies will compete primarily on customer experience by 2025….
23 Instagram demographics marketers need to know in 2025
You might already have a pretty good idea of who your followers are on the platform, but with these Instagram demographic statistics, you’ll have the cold hard facts to prove it. Understanding Instagram’s demographics will allow you to identify your target market, plan relatable content, drive engagement, and create winning social media campaigns. Keep reading…