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Is TikTok still a social network, or is it becoming a search engine? Does Instagram influence what we buy, where we travel and what we consider popular? Social platforms have moved far beyond their original purpose. The articles in this category look closely at algorithms, attention, strategy, influence and behaviour. Sometimes through brand analysis, sometimes simply by testing the platforms to understand what is actually happening on them.
Social Media
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Influencer Marketing: The Strategy Reshaping the Fashion Industry 

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salemheloise
19 March 2026
Marketing Strategy
Social Media
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How Luka Dončić Builds a Global Personal Brand Through Digital Marketing

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zormansasa
19 March 2026
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Social Media Advertising: Why 91% of Users Ignore Your Ads

Let me guess, you have been using social media advertising with high hopes, only to watch your brand engagement plummet week after week? Don’t worry,…

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dubaillayeliott
10 November 2025
influencer, social media, consumers, the impact of social media
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The Impact of Social Media on Consumer Behaviour

Did you know that about 85% of Gen Z are influenced by social media to make purchase decision? The impact of social media on consumer…

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bobkovabarbora
10 November 2025
close-up of the LinkedIn app page on a phone. Illustrating B2B marketing on LinkedIn in 2025.
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LinkedIn algorithm in 2025: The B2B Channel That’s Still Growing

This past year has been dominated by discussions on Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). However, even if GEO is reshaping the digital marketing landscape, marketers shouldn’t…

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garcianoah
10 November 2025
Social Media
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The Power of User-Generated Content : How Authenticity Builds Brands

In today’s digital world Consumers tend to trust other people more than the brand itself. Traditional ads are pretty but not always authentic. That’s why…

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hohnjackie
10 November 2025
Influence Marketing
Marketing Strategy
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How Arsenal Uses Digital Marketing to Build a Global Fanbase.

In the hyper connected global sport of football, Arsenal’s digital marketing has become a great blueprint to follow in the building of a global fanbase…

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lanhovenicolas
9 November 2025
The Advantages of Influencer Marketing Trends in the comfort of their home promoting a brands lipgloss.
Influencer making a vlog to help promote the lipgloss of a brand.
Social Media
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The Advantages of Influencer Marketing Trends

Influencer marketing trends have created endless advantages for digital marketing in 2025. In our generation, marketing is a way to provide jobs for active users…

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emma beede
5 November 2025
Influencer woman recommending products in front of a camera
Influence Marketing
Marketing Strategy
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The Rise of Influencer Marketing: Why Authenticity Matters

In today’s digital world, influencer marketing has transformed the way companies and brands promote and share their products and services to the world. While mainstream…

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toutounjiomar
21 March 2025
Social Media
Sustainable Digital Marketing
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The Future of AI and SNS Marketing

Nowadays, SNS marketing is evolving rapidly by using AI. Such as advertising targeting, contents optimization, and customer engagement. Many companies are using AI to provide…

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leeyoonju
21 March 2025
iPhone displaying social media icons in a Social Media app group
Social Media
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How to Build an Effective Content Marketing Strategy in 5 Steps

With the rise and importance of social media, content marketing has become an essential part of many businesses’ marketing strategies. Effective content marketing strategies can…

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psillosnektarios
21 March 2025
Backround showing attraction and engagement on social media
Social Media
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Social Media Marketing: How to Boost Engagement

Creating engaging social media content is essential for brands, if they want to build meaningful connections with their audience and customers. Effective content increases visibility,…

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mardonovicmarkpeter
20 March 2025
Background showing digital marketing and elements of content marketing
Social Media
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How Are Brand Content and Content Marketing Beneficial for Digital Marketing?

For small entrepreneurs, differentiating themselves from competition in the digital world may feel overwhelming. Thus, the importance of creating the right content strategy. Moreover, brand…

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vicenzoarriagagianlucca
20 March 2025
the role of social media and AI in the fashion luxury industry
Social Media
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The paradox of social media for the fashion luxury industry

Since forever, fashion luxury brands have signaled status and wealth, satisfying buyers’ emotional desires with their high perceived hedonic value. Nowadays, the Internet has become…

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magnottamaddalena
20 March 2025
Marketing Strategy
Social Media
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The role of social networks in the digital strategy of luxury brands.

Today, social networks are essential levers for major luxury brands, enabling them to reach a wider, more targeted audience. Instagram, Tiktok and WeChat are key…

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theodoreanelka
20 March 2025
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Digital Marketing VS Social Media Marketing

online marketing featuring social media

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monteirorodriguesvergiliofemargarida
20 March 2025
AI-generated images of different stores and headquarters in the imaginary digital world of "Gag City"
Credit: Mashable composite
Marketing Strategy
Social Media
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How Artificial Intelligence and Fan Communities Can Boost Social Media Engagement

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has changed the way brands and artists use digital marketing. They now have access to new ways to promote,…

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KheopsHunter
17 March 2025
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Digital Marketing for Gen Z: What Works and What Doesn’t

Generation Z are born between 1996 and 2010, where they are born in an era of advanced digital technology. They heavily rely on social media,…

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Yeokailin
16 March 2025
Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images
Real Madrid Ultras
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Athletes on Social Media: Building Brands and Breaking Barriers

Nowadays, athletes are influential brands in the digital era in addition to being sports idols. Social media sites like X, Instagram, and TikTok allow athletes…

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lucavf
3 December 2024
Social Media
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3 ways Digital Marketing can help the Fashion Industry

In this article, discover how the fashion industry can utilize digital marketing practices to optimize their marketing strategies. With the rise of the digital era,…

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letourneautoledomayakim
13 November 2024

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