On TikTok, anyone can go viral. But due to its quirky nature, it’s often the most creative or silly videos that skyrocket. Of course, it also helps that TikTok has a massive audience who are super engaged. To increase your chances of being seen, there are a few tips and tricks we recommend you try.  From leveraging trending audio to green screen effects, read on to discover the 10 best TikTok tricks. 1. Stitch top-performing or relevant videos. Stitch is a tool that enables you to combine another video on TikTok with one you’re creating. It’s yet another way to […]

These days, it feels like everyone is on social media. But make no mistake, not everyone is on every channel. As marketers, it’s important to know your audience’s favorite social channels. For instance, if you’re selling retirement homes, it’s safe to forgo Snapchat, where only 3.7% of users are over 50. HubSpot surveyed over 1,000 consumers across the U.S to find out which social media channels are gaining steam — and which are falling behind. Read on to discover which platforms are most popular with consumers in 2022. Social Media Channels Gaining Steam in 2022 Facebook Facebook currently attracts 2.89 […]

With social media moving at an incredible pace, it always feels like there’s something new around the corner. Wondering where social media is headed in the next few years? Here are our guesses based on recent Gen-Z data and new features from the most popular social media platforms. Search on Social Media Instead of Engines Nowadays, when I want to search for something – whether it’s a product, a recommendation, or a review, I go right to TikTok. And data shows Gen-Z is doing the same. According to a TechCrunch article, a Google exec recently suggested that apps like TikTok […]

Taking a social media marketing course will help you level-up your existing skills or jumpstart a career in marketing management. And this is a good time: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a 10% rate of job growth is expected for marketing managers from 2020 to 2030. To help you stand out from your competition in the hiring process, as well as feel entirely confident in your ability to perform in your social media role, you’ll want to take a social media course. In this blog post, we’ll cover some of the best social media marketing courses that are […]

Back in July, Mark Zuckerberg announced a change to Facebook’s news feed — it’s been split in two! Facebook now has a Home tab and a Feeds tab. The Home tab includes content recommended to users based on their actions on the app. The Feeds tab shows content from people, pages, and groups the user is following. Zuckerburg said the goal is to make it easier for Facebook users to see their favorite content and make new discoveries. It’s also meant to keep Facebook competitive with TikTok. TikTok’s For You page also shows recommended content from across its platform based […]

Are you finally giving TikTok a shot? If you’re new to the app, there are a few mistakes you’ll want to avoid at all costs. While some can apply to any social media platform, most are specific to TikTok and its audience. 1. You’re not joining trends. When I think of TikTok, trending sounds and challenges immediately come to mind. That’s what the platform’s known for, after all. In fact, many see TikTok as the fun, unfiltered, uninhibited friend to the more uptight, polished Instagram. With this in mind, succeeding on the platform does mean using special effects, dubbing trending […]

TikTok just announced a new feature in its Ads Manager platform, which allows advertisers to customize their attribution window for better tracking and performance. Let’s break down how the attribution manager works, how to access it, and the benefits of using it. Breaking Down Key Attribution Terms Before we get into this new TikTok feature, let’s first get a refresher on some key terms: Attribution – A reporting strategy that allows advertisers to know the path users are taking after clicking or viewing an ad. Attribution window – The time between when a user clicks or views an ad and […]

In 2018, Musical.ly, music sharing app, was purchased by Chinese tech firm Bytedance and merged with the firm’s new app, TikTok. It started out as a video-sharing social network where users shared short clips of themselves lip-synching and dancing to trending music. It has since expanded to house more diverse videos and become a creative outlet for brands. After the merger, TikTok’s active user base grew by almost 800%. Today, the platform has over 1 billion monthly users and brands use TikTok ads to reach them. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about TikTok’s advertising platform […]

Since launching in early 2018, TikTok’s been covered by seemingly every major news publication and racked up millions of downloads globally. Despite its popularity, the app can still feel like a bit of a mystery to marketers, especially since TikTok doesn’t always disclose key app metrics.  As someone who’s gotten sucked into the app, blogged multiple times about it, hearted hundreds of posts, and even made a few videos of my own, I’m fairly certain that this platform will stick around for quite some time.  But, luckily, with mounting data and statistics about TikTok, you don’t just have to take […]

Did you know TikTok is the most engaging social media app with an average user session of almost 11 minutes? Now add to the mix a staggering 1.2 billion monthly users. To state the obvious, TikTok is dominating the social media landscape, becoming a gold mine of short, snackable content. While that sounds exciting – how can you get started? Here’s a a handful of steps — with photos — to walk you through setting up your profile, filming your first video, adding special effects, and using challenges or duets to engage with other users. Setting Up Your Account 1. […]