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Instagram Chief Outlines Content Optimisation Best Practices

Looking to fine-tune your Instagram strategy and give your content a little extra push? Instagram chief Adam Mosseri recently shared some valuable tips in his weekly Q&A session on IG Stories that could help you do just that. While these insights might not revolutionise your reach overnight, they offer practical tweaks that can help boost […]

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Google Analytics 4 Launches New Benchmarking Tools

Google Analytics 4 (GA4) just got a serious upgrade with its new benchmarking features, letting businesses size up their performance against industry rivals. The new functionality represents a major advancement for marketers and analysts, providing invaluable context that can help shape more informed strategic decisions. Benchmarking Unleashed: Your Secret Weapon in Analytics Benchmarking is a

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Instagram Trials Grid Overhaul: The Rise of Vertical Posts

Instagram, once synonymous with its iconic square images, might soon look drastically different. The platform is testing a significant change to profile pages, which could see the traditional square grid morph into vertical rectangles. This shift aligns with the growing trend of vertical content, especially as Instagram continues to prioritise video formats like Reels. But

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AI Powers 39% of Social Media Marketing Content

As generative AI (GenAI) continues to advance, it is becoming an increasingly integral part of social media marketing strategies worldwide. Businesses across the globe are rapidly adopting GenAI to enhance their social media content, with countries like Australia leading the way. However, this trend is not confined to Australia alone—regions such as North America, Europe,

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[NEW STUDY] Meta Ads Benchmarks 2024

As we approach the business end of 2024, a new industry report from Wordstream offers useful insight for organisations wanting to benchmark their Meta Ads performance. Grasping these trends and benchmarks is crucial for advertisers aiming to refine their digital marketing strategies. By understanding how various industries perform on platforms like Meta, businesses can make

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[NEW STUDY] How Kids and Teens Are Shaping Social Media

In an increasingly digital world, children are coming online at younger ages, engaging with apps and devices that offer a myriad of opportunities for learning, connection, and entertainment. However, recent data highlights some concerning trends regarding the apps children are accessing and the potential risks associated with them. A comprehensive survey by Qustodio, a parental

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Google’s AI Overviews Get a Global Expansion and Enhanced Link Options

Google is stepping up its search game with the expansion of AI Overviews, a feature that provides detailed, AI-generated summaries directly within search results. Launched in May, these overviews are designed to streamline the search process by offering quick insights and links to relevant sources. With new updates and broader access, AI Overviews are becoming

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Google Unveils Updates to Google Trends for Businesses

Google has recently updated its “Trending Now” tool, part of the Google Trends platform, offering a more dynamic way to track and leverage emerging search trends for marketing. The latest upgrade brings a range of benefits for businesses aiming to maximise relevancy in their communications across social media, search and beyond. Overview of Google’s “Trending

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TikTok & Amazon Partner On In-App Shopping

Amazon is expanding its presence in social shopping by enabling users to make purchases directly within Pinterest and TikTok, building on its existing partnerships with Meta and Snapchat. Amazon’s latest partnerships with TikTok and Pinterest in the US represent a significant step forward in the integration of social media and online shopping, providing users with

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