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The Psychology Behind Viewer Retention in Video Content
(photo credit: Microsoft Stock Images) Viewer retention has become one of the most critical performance indicators in digital media. Platforms reward content that keeps audiences watching, while algorithms demote videos that lose attention quickly. Retention is not...
Don’t Skip the Survey: Unlocking Insights You Can’t Get From Analytics Alone
Featured image by Tara Winstead Introduction Social media gives us an endless stream of data, but not all of it is equally valuable. Metrics such as likes, shares, and impressions can show how a post performs on the surface, but they do not always tell the whole...
Leaders Online: What Makes a Great Social Media Project Manager?
Featured image by fauxels How do you identify a great project manager working in social media? If they are doing their job well, you might not be as quick to notice. That’s because things are running smoothly: Deadlines are being met, posts are going out, and the team...
Hiring in the Digital Age: Social Media in the Hiring Process
Featured image by Ketut Subiyanto In today's hiring landscape, resumes are just the beginning. Before even scheduling an interview, employers can quickly learn about who their candidates are outside of their resumes by conducting a “social media background check.” ...
Why Caring for Your Team is the Smartest Business Strategy
Featured image by Yan Krukau Treating your team well isn’t just good for morale; it’s good for business, too. In today’s world, it is easy to view the well-being of your employees as a bonus instead of an essential to your business. But the truth is, how you treat...
Mastering the Workflow: Essential Project Management Tools for Social Media Strategists
Photo by Daria Nepriakhina As a social media strategist, we know you wear multiple hats. You’re not just managing what is posted where, but whole teams, content creators, deadlines, results, creative, and more. With so many moving parts, staying organized and...
CapCut and Canva – Can You Get By Without Going Pro?
Featured image by Tony Schnagl If you are a social media marketer, tools like CapCut and Canva are likely your best friend… or potentially worst nemesis. Hopefully, you skew more towards the former, but if you’re using the free version, you might often find yourself...
Inside the Anatomy of an Online Threat
Featured image by PeakMetrics Online threats rarely appear as obvious attacks. They often arrive disguised as harmless messages, trending posts, or trusted connections. Social media platforms have become primary environments where these threats develop, spread, and...
Instagram Collabs: Why They’re Still One of the Easiest Ways to Effectively Grow
Featured image by George Milton Instagram collaborations (or “Collabs”) have been a game-changer for creators and brands over the past few years, and in 2026, they remain one of the easiest, most authentic ways to grow your audience. If you’re not leveraging Collabs...