Social Media

Inside Zuckerberg’s Mind — Unpacking the Move to Community Notes

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During a recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience, Mark Zuckerberg described a pivotal change he’s implementing for Meta: moving away from third-party fact-checkers and embracing a Community Notes system that echoes what X (formerly Twitter) has tried. Throughout the podcast, he stressed that traditional fact-checking—although well-intentioned—can inadvertently create distrust among users who feel their voices are overshadowed by “official” gatekeepers. In his view, collective user input might be the next logical step for more organic and transparent moderation on platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

A Case Study: TSA’s Social Media Strategy is a Masterclass in Branding

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When you think of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), “hilarious social media presence” probably isn’t the first description that comes to mind. After all, this is the agency responsible for pat-downs, strict rules about liquids, and making sure we all follow the regulations so we can travel safely. Yet, over the past few years, the TSA’s digital team has pulled off something remarkable: they’ve transformed a potentially dry, bureaucratic image into a surprisingly entertaining, trustworthy, and even endearing brand on social media. You’re not a believer? Check out their @tsa IG Page where they bill themselves as, “Princess of Puns, King of K9s, Tell of Travel Tips, Passion for Prohibited Items”, and “Admirer of Alliteration”

Beyond the Bot: Using AI and Authenticity to Win on Social Media

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Social media is an ever-changing game. For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), staying relevant requires more than just having a presence—it takes strategy, consistency, and authenticity. In a recent Five Dubs: Marketing Pros podcast episode with Ross Gray, Co-Founder and COO of Cloud Campaign, we explored how businesses can leverage AI for social media success without losing the human touch.

Mastering Meta Advantage – The Game-Changer for Your Paid Advertising Strategy

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If you’ve been running paid ad campaigns on Facebook and Instagram, you know the drill. You meticulously craft your ad, select the target audience, tweak the budget, and cross your fingers that everything will perform well. The results? Sometimes you hit gold, but often you’re left tweaking and adjusting to find the perfect formula. Enter Meta Advantage – a new automation suite designed to maximize your advertising potential and streamline the process.

Your Guide to Onboarding Your Marketing Agency for Meta Advertising

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Bringing on a marketing agency to run your Meta advertising can be one of the smartest moves for your business. When done right, Meta ads can fuel your growth by reaching a broad, targeted audience, helping you get in front of the right customers. But before your agency can start creating campaigns and driving results, you’ll need to go through a short onboarding process to provide them with the right access to your Meta Business assets.

How to Create a Year’s Worth of Viral Content in Just One Hour

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Content is King, but why not work smart, not hard? For small and medium-sized businesses, consistently producing engaging content can be a daunting task. But what if you could plan a whole year’s worth of content in just one hour? Sounds too good to be true, right? Let me break down a simple, effective method to achieve this feat and set your business on the path to becoming an industry authority. Did I mention that this strategy leverages trending questions that consumers are asking on Google? Well, it does. Why is that important? Because focusing on answering real trending questions consumers are asking on Google will increase the opportunity for your content to go viral, and solidify you as an expert in your field.

Unveiling the Mysteries of Instagram’s MANY Algorithms

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If you’re running a small or medium-sized business, understanding how Instagram’s algorithms work isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential. Instagram is one of the most powerful tools you have to grow your brand, but to really leverage it, you need to understand what drives visibility on the platform. Here’s the thing: Instagram doesn’t just have one algorithm; it has several, each tailored to a different part of the app. And by understanding how these algorithms work, you can put your content in front of the right audience, at the right time, to maximize engagement and growth.