social media

The Future of SEO: How AI is Shaping Search

SEO isn’t dying—it’s evolving. The engine driving that evolution? Artificial Intelligence. AI isn’t just a buzzword or a futuristic idea anymore. It’s here now, transforming search as we know it, reshaping how marketers think about optimizing content, and redefining the rules for ranking on search engines.

Why Consistently Monitoring Your Digital Advertising Campaigns Matters

Digital marketing has opened up limitless possibilities for businesses of all sizes. Whether you’re running Facebook ads, experimenting with Google Ads, or promoting your brand on LinkedIn, the capacity to zero in on your target audience and measure the results is more accessible than ever. But this power doesn’t come without responsibility. If you’re not consistently monitoring the performance of your campaigns, you’re throwing away potential gains—and perhaps even losing money in the process.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Unveiling the Mysteries of Instagram’s MANY Algorithms

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.