AI learning On X Elon Musk’s X platform is in the news (again) and unsurprisingly, the headlines are gloomy. It has transpired that in a recent platform update, AI learning has wriggled its way into X’s Terms and Conditions. There is a lot of speculation and misinterpretation across the web about this update… So let’s break it down. The Changes This new change will go into effect on 15th November 2024 and so, at the time of publishing, this...
Just over two years after tech mogul Elon Musk acquired and rebranded the social media giant Twitter for a cool $44 billion, we’re checking the pulse on Elon’s vision of an ‘everything app’ to decide if this social channel is living up to expectations, or if this multi-billion dollar buyout is dead-on-arrival. 50% Loss As of the start of 2024, reports of X’s value circulated across the media for its alarming drop in value. This was reported by...
Free For All Regardless of whether you think that Meta is past its prime, for brands big and small looking to expand into paid social campaigns to reach new audiences, Meta is as prevalent as ever. According to them, more than 3 million advertisers use at least one of their platforms to advertise to more than 2 billion people! In fact, Facebook Ads Reach 34% of the global population over 13! However, while the platform is incredibly popular...
Remember Twitter? It was one of the founding fathers of social media and launched way back in 2006! With 368 million users as of 2022, this platform was considered a staple social channel by digital marketers all over the world. However, when billionaire Elon Musk bought the company back in October of 2022 the changes came thick and fast and as of the 24th July, Twitter has launched its biggest (and arguably worst) change yet! A Brave...
Meta has taken a stab at stealing Twitter's crown for best short-form social platform amidst a flurry of controversy surrounding Elon Musk’s now-controversial social giant Twitter. But what is Meta’s new platform, Threads, and is it a Twitter killer? Here’s what you need to know. According to Meta, Threads is ‘Instagram’s text-based conversation app’ and according to the description on the App Store, it will be a place where: “...
Eeek! Meta's Creator Studio tools are disappearing from your desktops and phones and it's time to panic! Or is it? If you regularly visit Meta’s Creator Studio you'll likely have noticed the little header which reads 'Creator Studio is going away soon and will be replaced by Meta Business Suite'; but what does that mean? Luckily for content creators this is much scarier than it sounds and although a lot will change once Meta pulls the curtains closed...
Our Paid Social Manager Steven is a master at building winning paid social campaigns. We picked his brains to learn the secrets of paid social success and here's is what he had to say. Many brands have built social into their broader marketing plans, whether that’s a large or small part of their marketing strategy. The majority of brands miss the most important part, having a clear objective of what they are using social for. Whether your brand wants...
Since mid 2021, the Metaverse has been a whirlwind of rumour and speculation however, 160 companies - including some industry leaders such as Apple and Microsoft - have poured billions of pounds into it to ensure its success. But what is it? Essentially, The Metaverse is (or rather, will be) a fully fledged 3D virtual world, in which users interact with each other and businesses as a part of a fully interactive, virtual reality which will be...
One of the most exciting - and challenging - aspects of digital marketing is its fluidity. New technologies, techniques and standards are being made available every day, so it can be hard for a business to stay up to date. However, our experts have been hard at work planning and learning to find out how the digital marketing landscape is set to change in 2022. Here is what they learned! All out of cookies As we launch into...
Launching your business on social media is an essential part of growing your brand. Whilst the idea of getting started might sound daunting, once you are up and running, a well-established social media presence can work wonders for your brand. However, without the right know-how growing your brand can be incredibly frustrating. Thankfully, we have put together our five top tips to help your brand flourish on social media, without spending a penny. 1. Regular Posting Consistency is...