The world of artificial intelligence and machine learning is expanding, and marketers should pay attention. AI is being implemented in nearly every industry to improve business processes, and the data surrounding this tech are staggering. To help you better grasp AI’s most recent advancements, we’ve compiled a list of interesting AI statistics to consider before…
Experiment: Does Custom Instagram Alt Text Improve Reach?
Social SEO is a hot topic at the moment; Instagram alt text may be trending even harder than ChatGPT. And while there’s a ton of content explaining theoretical best practices, there aren’t a lot of blogs that show someone actually testing it out. Here at Hootsuite, we pride ourselves on practicing what the thought-leaders preach,…
A Beginner’s Guide to Microsoft (Bing) Ads in 2023
Remember Bing Ads? Well, they go by Microsoft Ads now and they definitely shouldn’t be an afterthought. While Google remains king of search with the vast majority of the market share (it’s become a verb, after all), Microsoft Ads are in second place. Savvy digital marketers can (and should) learn how to leverage the power…
16 LinkedIn Automation Tools for Faster Growth in 2023
LinkedIn automation is a topic of some debate in social marketing spheres. Are LinkedIn automation tools allowed? Or will they get your account restricted, or even see you banned from the platform? The short answer is, it depends. Many tools that automate activity on LinkedIn are specifically prohibited. But LinkedIn also works with approved marketing…
29 Twitter Stats That Matter to Marketers in 2023
Many social platforms of The Ancient Times (2006-2010) have evolved so much as to be almost unrecognizable today, yet Twitter’s microblogging experience has remained mostly the same. Why? Because it works. That’s not to say that Twitter hasn’t changed over the years — it has, especially as a business marketing tool. But the way brands…
Should You Get Facebook Blueprint Certified? [2023 Guide]
Meta Blueprint (previously known as Facebook Blueprint) courses can boost Facebook ad practitioners’ skills. Getting certified can be especially helpful if you’re new to the industry or are stuck in a rut. But you might still be wondering, should I take the plunge? Or will this be a time-consuming piece of digital fluff thrown onto…
How To Write a Call to Action That Works [Tips + 6 Examples]
You know how they say a closed mouth doesn’t get fed? If you want someone to do something, you gotta ask for it. Writing a killer call to action (CTA) is one strategy to get what you want. Whether you’re trying to get people to buy your products, sign up for your emails, or join…
5 Ways to Nail Your Social Media Promotion Strategy
You should have a social media promotion strategy in place for many reasons. But the tl;dr of all of them is: people are on social media. The rumors are true. And research shows 26% of people use social media to find products to buy. So not only are they there, but a quarter of them…