Craig Bower
@designthatrocks.bsky.social
(he/him) Creative Entrepreneur | Marketing Leader | Brand Champion
According to his analysis of millions of posts, these are the most-used emojis in social media posts this year. 👀 😄 😮 🤪
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The Most Popular Emojis Used in Social Posts in 2025
According to our analysis of millions of social posts, these are the most widely-used emojis on all major platforms in 2025.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:53 PM
According to his analysis of millions of posts, these are the most-used emojis in social media posts this year. 👀 😄 😮 🤪
buffer.com/resources/mo...
#DesignThatRocks
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#DesignThatRocks
You may or may not have noticed, but it's official....
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#instagram
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Instagram Implements New Limits on Hashtag Use
A five tag limit per post is rolling out for Instagram users.
www.socialmediatoday.com
December 22, 2025 at 3:24 PM
You may or may not have noticed, but it's official....
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#instagram
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I'm not sure what Santa was shaving, but he chose himself and that's what matters.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I'm not sure what Santa was shaving, but he chose himself and that's what matters.
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#FlashbackFriday
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#FlashbackFriday
🔥🔥🔥 Three things you can do TODAY to improve your professional confidence…
💪 Request feedback on a specific project; it reduces self-doubt and provides clarify for the next one
💪 End each day writing down the top three priorities for the next one
💪 Be prepared! Confidence comes from readiness
💪 Request feedback on a specific project; it reduces self-doubt and provides clarify for the next one
💪 End each day writing down the top three priorities for the next one
💪 Be prepared! Confidence comes from readiness
December 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
🔥🔥🔥 Three things you can do TODAY to improve your professional confidence…
💪 Request feedback on a specific project; it reduces self-doubt and provides clarify for the next one
💪 End each day writing down the top three priorities for the next one
💪 Be prepared! Confidence comes from readiness
💪 Request feedback on a specific project; it reduces self-doubt and provides clarify for the next one
💪 End each day writing down the top three priorities for the next one
💪 Be prepared! Confidence comes from readiness
Something to keep an eye on for business pages...
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#Meta
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#Meta
Meta Is Considering Charging Business Pages To Post Links
Meta could be set to make a big push to increase Verified uptake.
www.socialmediatoday.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Something to keep an eye on for business pages...
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#Meta
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#Meta
Inspiring article with not only examples, but some great advice and recommendations on what to include or not include.
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If your considering a website refresh for 2026 and have some questions, drop me a note and I'll reach out.
www.designthatrocks.com/contact
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If your considering a website refresh for 2026 and have some questions, drop me a note and I'll reach out.
www.designthatrocks.com/contact
Website homepage design: My favorite 32 examples to inspire you
Get best practices for homepage design along with brilliant design examples to inspire your own homepage revamp.
blog.hubspot.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Inspiring article with not only examples, but some great advice and recommendations on what to include or not include.
blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6...
If your considering a website refresh for 2026 and have some questions, drop me a note and I'll reach out.
www.designthatrocks.com/contact
blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6...
If your considering a website refresh for 2026 and have some questions, drop me a note and I'll reach out.
www.designthatrocks.com/contact
If you can only keep three, which two would you pick to go with Purple Rain?
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#80sMusic
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December 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM
If you can only keep three, which two would you pick to go with Purple Rain?
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#80sMusic
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#80sMusic
Paying attention to the little things along the way can help you master the bigger picture... 💪 😉
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December 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Paying attention to the little things along the way can help you master the bigger picture... 💪 😉
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#MotivationalQuotes
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Ten+ years ago a headline like this may have been a surprise to some, but in 2025 this is just our new normal.
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Uber is selling your ride and food ordering data to advertisers for marketing insights
Uber launches Intelligence platform combining ride data with advertiser info to create detailed user profiles for marketing
boingboing.net
December 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Ten+ years ago a headline like this may have been a surprise to some, but in 2025 this is just our new normal.
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#Marketing
#DesignThatRocks
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If you love marketing insights (and infographics) like I do, you're welcome.
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12 Insights To Improve Your Social Media Marketing [Infographic]
Some valuable pointers for your social media marketing approach.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
If you love marketing insights (and infographics) like I do, you're welcome.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:22 PM
This just feels right.... Well done Pantone.
(now please fix your issues with Adobe, thank you)
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#Pantone
(now please fix your issues with Adobe, thank you)
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#Pantone
Pantone’s 2026 ‘Color of the Year’ Is ‘Cloud Dancer’
The shade of white is meant to relay security, balance and transformation, according to the Pantone Color Institute's executive chairman Leatrice Eiseman
wwd.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
This just feels right.... Well done Pantone.
(now please fix your issues with Adobe, thank you)
wwd.com/eye/lifestyl...
#DesignThatRocks
#Pantone
(now please fix your issues with Adobe, thank you)
wwd.com/eye/lifestyl...
#DesignThatRocks
#Pantone
Whether you are new to Instagram or a vet just trying to keep up, this is a good refresher.
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#Instagram
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How to post on Instagram: A step‑by‑step guide for feed, Stories and Reels
Learn how to post on Instagram with confidence, including publishing best practices, creative formats and tools.
sproutsocial.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Whether you are new to Instagram or a vet just trying to keep up, this is a good refresher.
sproutsocial.com/insights/how...
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#Instagram
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Have you listened to my recent podcast interview yet? I talk about me (of course), my love of print, rub that rocks and more.
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Design That Rocks with Frontman Craig Bower
Craig Bower on creative collaboration between printers and designers, International Print Day, BBQ Rubs and his mission to keep print rocking.
podcastsfromtheprinterverse.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Have you listened to my recent podcast interview yet? I talk about me (of course), my love of print, rub that rocks and more.
🤘👇
podcastsfromtheprinterverse.com/design-that....
#DesignThatRocks
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Where do YOU stand on this important issue?
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#ChristmasSongs
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#ChristmasSongs
Is Paul McCartney's 'Wonderful Christmastime' simply… horrible?
In the decades since its release, "Wonderful Christmastime" has become a seasonal staple beloved by some but loathed by others.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Where do YOU stand on this important issue?
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#DesignThatRocks
#ChristmasSongs
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#ChristmasSongs
Just in time for that long Thanksgiving weekend...
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#Movies
The 100 Best Comedy Movies of All Time
Variety's list of the 100 best comedy movies of all time includes 'Annie Hall,' 'Pretty Woman,' 'Waiting for Guffman' and 'Young Frankenstein.'
variety.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Just in time for that long Thanksgiving weekend...
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#Movies
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#Movies
Only 64k memory but it did include a monitor! 😮 (sale ended 12-27-82)
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November 21, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Only 64k memory but it did include a monitor! 😮 (sale ended 12-27-82)
#FlashBackFriday
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#FlashBackFriday
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Is your brand on the Black Friday trend? You may want to pause and think twice....
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#BlackFriday
Black Friday: A Ritual In Brand Damage - Branding Strategy Insider
Brands constantly speak of innovation. They celebrate transformation, responsibility, customer-centricity, and long-term value. Yet every November, many
brandingstrategyinsider.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Is your brand on the Black Friday trend? You may want to pause and think twice....
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#BlackFriday
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#BlackFriday
Though we may think we’re not good enough, and even when we feel afraid, we still hold the potential to do as much as any other person.
Anyone can do anything when they put their mind to it! Including YOU!
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#InspirationalQuotes
Anyone can do anything when they put their mind to it! Including YOU!
#DesignThatRocks
#InspirationalQuotes
November 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Though we may think we’re not good enough, and even when we feel afraid, we still hold the potential to do as much as any other person.
Anyone can do anything when they put their mind to it! Including YOU!
#DesignThatRocks
#InspirationalQuotes
Anyone can do anything when they put their mind to it! Including YOU!
#DesignThatRocks
#InspirationalQuotes
There is something ironic and just wrong about an article of photoshop fails on MSN infused with sponsored with ads for AI. 🙃
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#PhotoshopFail
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#PhotoshopFail
MSN
www.msn.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM
There is something ironic and just wrong about an article of photoshop fails on MSN infused with sponsored with ads for AI. 🙃
www.msn.com/en-us/lifest...
#DesignThatRocks
#PhotoshopFail
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#PhotoshopFail
If it feels like you are suddenly seeing The Peanuts all over the place in 2025, there is a reason... strategy.
www.pressdemocrat.com/2022/11/24/t...
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#Marketing
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The ‘Peanuts’ business empire looks to grow with Apple, other deals for a new generation of fans
Unlike their cartoon character rivals in Southern California, the “Peanuts” gang isn’t typically thought in the same league with Mickey and Co. as a massive business juggernaut.Th…
www.pressdemocrat.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:19 PM
If it feels like you are suddenly seeing The Peanuts all over the place in 2025, there is a reason... strategy.
www.pressdemocrat.com/2022/11/24/t...
#DesignThatRocks
#Marketing
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#Marketing
As your print managed services provider I can save you money on your printing costs while aligning quality, color and brand standards across the board.
I’d welcome the opportunity to discuss how our partnership could benefit your bottom line.
craigbower.com
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#printthatrocks
I’d welcome the opportunity to discuss how our partnership could benefit your bottom line.
craigbower.com
#designthatrocks
#printthatrocks
November 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
As your print managed services provider I can save you money on your printing costs while aligning quality, color and brand standards across the board.
I’d welcome the opportunity to discuss how our partnership could benefit your bottom line.
craigbower.com
#designthatrocks
#printthatrocks
I’d welcome the opportunity to discuss how our partnership could benefit your bottom line.
craigbower.com
#designthatrocks
#printthatrocks
November 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
🔥🔥🔥 Three things you can do TODAY to become a better employee…
💪Be accountable… own your mistakes, commitments & successes
💪Stay flexible and adapt as priorities shift throughout the day
💪Ask for feedback, request training and volunteer for new experiences
#DesignThatRocks
#ThreeThings
💪Be accountable… own your mistakes, commitments & successes
💪Stay flexible and adapt as priorities shift throughout the day
💪Ask for feedback, request training and volunteer for new experiences
#DesignThatRocks
#ThreeThings
November 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
🔥🔥🔥 Three things you can do TODAY to become a better employee…
💪Be accountable… own your mistakes, commitments & successes
💪Stay flexible and adapt as priorities shift throughout the day
💪Ask for feedback, request training and volunteer for new experiences
#DesignThatRocks
#ThreeThings
💪Be accountable… own your mistakes, commitments & successes
💪Stay flexible and adapt as priorities shift throughout the day
💪Ask for feedback, request training and volunteer for new experiences
#DesignThatRocks
#ThreeThings