Who is your social media audience, really? Beyond their demographic details, do you understand their attitudes, values, and goals? What about their pain points and problems? Done right, social media audience analysis goes beyond the basics. It can give you actionable insights to drive your social strategy. In this post, we’ll share tactical...

New platforms, changing algorithms, and increasing audience expectations mean social media management is now a complex, full-time job. (We’re preaching to the choir here, but social media isn’t just for interns anymore. Honestly, was it ever?) If you want your social channels to drive business performance, you need to do a lot more than just...

Here at Hootsuite, we’re experts on social media trends and conversations. And right now, one of the most prevalent conversations in every corner of the internet (and at almost every dinner table) is the upcoming 2024 US presidential election. Today, we’re pulling back the curtain. With the help of Hootsuite Listening powered by Talkwalker, we’re...

This year’s presidential election in America looks to be one of the most contentious contests in recent history. And the numbers back that up. Talkwalker data shows that on average, social media users mentioned the election almost one million times each day in September alone. The large majority of those mentions leaned negative. Unsurprisingly,...

IMO*, to ELI5*, not all brands need Reddit marketing, CMV*. No idea what I just said? You’ve got a lot to learn about Reddit (and what it can do for you). The kingdom of acronyms and originator of the “Ask Me Anything” post, Reddit now offers many business-friendly features like advertising while still retaining its old-school forum roots. ...

Ah, YouTube — the social media pioneer of long-form video content, and (still) a powerhouse for influencer marketing in 2024. Case in point: The near-20-year-old video network is the second-most visited website in the world. But what is it that makes YouTube influencer marketing successful? And how can you and your brand leverage YouTube...