Real-life marketing stories, trends, and strategies from social media’s most engaging brands. Find out what social media strategies are working today and how to drive meaningful engagement, activity, and results from social media.

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Find out the most popular social media sites today. Some will be familiar, others may not. Discover some that might be great for your brand but that you have yet to explore.
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In this post, we get into how I filled up my calendar with questions from my community.
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- TikTok
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A deep dive into the TikTok algorithm, how it works, and how you can work with it to enhance your visibility and engagement on the platform.
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We've rounded up 26 free Instagram tools for creators, marketers, and small businesses
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- AI
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Tried and tested: These AI image generators consistently delivered the best results. Here's a look at how they work, how much they cost, and how they handled a specific prompt.
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Looking to kickstart your paid efforts on Instagram? This guide shares how you can run Instagram ads by boosting posts and by using the Meta Ads Manager.
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We analyzed over 1 million posts sent through Buffer to pinpoint the best time and day to post on LinkedIn for maximum engagement.
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- YouTube
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Videos and shorts posted on these days and at these times tend to get higher views.
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In this article, we explore the 7 best free hashtag generators to help your posts get discovered.
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- Productivity
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Here's how I prepared for a month's worth of social media content in one day.
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In this beginner’s guide, learn everything you need to know about getting started with Instagram
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- Data
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We dug into the engagement rate data of eight social media platforms.
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Social media analytics can be a goldmine of insights to inform your strategy. But how do you stitch them together? Here are 11 social media analytics tools that can help.
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An inside look at how the Instagram algorithm works for the feed, explore pages, stories, and reels — and how to make them work for you.
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Here’s what happened when I committed to LinkedIn consistency — plus the surprising insights and actionable lessons you can apply to your LinkedIn strategy.
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A transparent look into how I landed my first LinkedIn brand partnership – plus expert advice on how you can land yours.
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We analyzed more than 1 million Facebook posts sent through Buffer to pinpoint the best time, day, and post format for maximum engagement.
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Over 350 funny, clever, or meaningful Instagram caption ideas for you to use on your next post, along with a guide to creating your own AI caption generator.
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Throwing stuff on the wall and seeing what sticks won’t guarantee a positive ROI from your social media efforts. Learn how to build an effective social media strategy from scratch in seven steps.
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Get insights from real Substack creators to see what’s working, what’s challenging, and how they’re thinking about audience growth and monetization on the platform.
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In this guide, learn what’s changed with the Instagram grid, how to optimize your content, and what this means for Buffer users.
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Exactly how to use Instagram Trial Reels, why you should if you’re looking to grow your following on Instagram, and some ideas for your own tests.
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- AI
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We tested 5 AI chatbots to discover which one works best as part of a content creator's workflow. Here are the results.
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We share 10+ social media, marketing and creator economy conferences you’ll want on your calendar for 2025.
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