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What's the worst that might happen for your brand when you collaborate with an influencer for just one post, without thinking thoroughly?

https://thisweekinsocialmedia.com/p/marketing-autopsy-bud-light-s-influencer-backfire

#MarketingFails #InfluencerBackfire #MarketingAutopsy

November 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM

This Week in Social Media

@thisweekinsocial.bsky.social

You want to use a social media scheduling tool like Hootsuite, but you're afraid of the costs? We put together 12 of the best Hootsuite alternatives for you in today's issue. Just go ahead and pick the best one!

https://thisweekinsocialmedia.com/p/12-best-alternatives-for-hootsuite

November 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM

This Week in Social Media

@thisweekinsocial.bsky.social

Digital marketing channels are getting harder and harder with every passing day. This is why you should pay attention to every platform!

https://thisweekinsocialmedia.com/p/every-platform-counts

#DigitalMarketing #SocialMedia #MarketingStrategy #OnlinePresence

November 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM

This Week in Social Media

@thisweekinsocial.bsky.social

The holiday season is fast approaching, and the platforms are getting ready for the upcoming season.

So, is your business ready for the shopping frenzy to come?

https://thisweekinsocialmedia.com/p/holidays-coming-to-socials

#HolidaySeason #ShoppingFrenzy #BusinessReady #SocialMediaMarketing

November 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM

This Week in Social Media

@thisweekinsocial.bsky.social

Are you looking for the best LinkedIn growth tool available? You're in luck! In today's TWISM, we're breaking down the best LinkedIn schedulers. Go ahead and pick the one that suits you the best!

https://thisweekinsocialmedia.com/p/9-best-linkedin-schedulers

#LinkedInGrowth #SocialMediaTools

November 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM

This Week in Social Media

@thisweekinsocial.bsky.social

Dove ditched traditional marketing, won 52% new customers via creators. GaryVee's $500B live social opportunity is hiding in plain sight.

Read here: https://thisweekinsocialmedia.com/p/how-to-win-on-social-media

#Dove #MarketingTrends #CreatorEconomy#GaryVee #DigitalMarketing

November 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM

This Week in Social Media

@thisweekinsocial.bsky.social

Did you ever feel overwhelmed by social media? You're not alone, because social media burnout is real!

Read today's newsletter to find out more about social burnout and this week's social media developments: https://thisweekinsocialmedia.com/p/social-media-burnout-is-real

#DigitalWellness

November 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM

This Week in Social Media

@thisweekinsocial.bsky.social

What happens when tone-deaf wordplay takes over a marketing campaign? How does controversy affect the marketing plays?

Read to find out: https://thisweekinsocialmedia.com/p/marketing-autopsy-american-eagle-s-jeansiology-backfire

#MarketingCampaign #Branding #Controversy #Wordplay

November 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM

This Week in Social Media

@thisweekinsocial.bsky.social

You have needs. You have a budget. You want to use the best Facebook scheduling tool for your socials. But you don't know which tool is best for you?

No worries, we got you!

Read today's TWISM to find the best tool: https://thisweekinsocialmedia.com/p/find-the-best-facebook-scheduling-tool

November 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM

This Week in Social Media

@thisweekinsocial.bsky.social

TWISM delivers the strategies actually moving metrics, like Toyota Motor Corporation's 38% CPA reduction, or why 90% of consumers now trust social over TV.

https://thisweekinsocialmedia.com/p/manage-your-marketing-resources-effectively

#digitalmarketing #marketingtools #marketingwins

November 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM

This Week in Social Media

@thisweekinsocial.bsky.social

The algorithms are watching you watch them. Instagram's feed control, Meta's $72B AI bet, TikTok replacing humans.

This week's intel → https://thisweekinsocialmedia.com/p/get-a-grip-on-your-feed

#socialmedia #instagram #algorithm #meta #tiktok

November 3, 2025 at 2:24 PM

This Week in Social Media

@thisweekinsocial.bsky.social

Marketers keep trying to create "the most engaging visuals for their campaigns" using AI.

But what happens when a marketer doesn't carefully calculate the potential outcomes?

Well, see for yourself: https://thisweekinsocialmedia.com/p/marketing-autopsy-46-a-ticket-ai-experience-implosion

November 2, 2025 at 6:29 PM

This Week in Social Media

@thisweekinsocial.bsky.social

Want to make an impact on your socials? It's pretty simple: create actual value for people. The success will naturally follow.

Here's how: https://thisweekinsocialmedia.com/p/create-real-value-to-make-your-impact

#socialmedia #contentcreation #success #digitalmarketing

October 29, 2025 at 3:14 PM

This Week in Social Media

@thisweekinsocial.bsky.social

Instagram finally adds 30-days watch history for Reels, Meta to introduce new personalization updates, YouTube previews Ask Studio AI Chatbot...

Read today's issue to keep up with social media this week: https://thisweekinsocialmedia.com/p/never-lose-the-reels-you-love

#ReelsHistory

October 27, 2025 at 2:50 PM

This Week in Social Media

@thisweekinsocial.bsky.social

What can happen when a brand blindly jumps into a campaign without checking up on the past controversies of an influencer?

Read today's TWISM to save yourself: https://thisweekinsocialmedia.com/p/marketing-autopsy-casting-backfire-at-e-l-f

#BrandStrategy #InfluencerMarketing #MarketingMistakes

October 26, 2025 at 6:44 PM

This Week in Social Media

@thisweekinsocial.bsky.social

You keep trying to improve your reach, but you keep failing? Most probably, it's because you don't have a strong content plan.

Here's how to create a strong content plan for your socials: https://thisweekinsocialmedia.com/p/grow-your-socials-using-this-plan

#ContentPlan #DigitalMarketing