Four Key Takeaways from the 2023 Social Media Marketing World Conference

by Gabriel Muñoz Double Forte went to the 10th annual Social Media Marketing World Conference, where the main topics of conversation were artificial intelligence (AI) and how important TikTok is today, despite questions its parent company faces. The 3-day conference in San Diego brought together creators, influencers, technologists, and experts to collaborate and learn. Our…

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Five Tips for Curating a Successful Influencer Event

By Lauren Trieschmann There’s no denying that in this age of technology, social media influencers have a massive – you guessed it – influence on consumers. Whereas journalists can take weeks or months to turn a story around, influencers have the ability to create and share content instantaneously, resulting in immediate exposure for your brand.…

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Four Simple Tips for Leveraging Social Media to Build Your Brand

By Lauren Trieschmann A recent study by Publicis and Twitter revealed that 92% of consumers actively seek out comments about brands, products, or services on social media. Long gone are the days when brands could only rely on a TV commercial, print ad, or billboard to reach the masses. Now, it’s easier, and arguably more…

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Britney is Free, but Why Won’t the Internet Let Her Be?

by Gabriel Muñoz In November 2003, “the most famous 21-year-old on the planet,” Britney Spears, sat down with Diane Sawyer for a primetime television special. The now infamous interview was aligned with her soon-to-be-released fourth studio release, “In the Zone,” but the album was mainly sidelined for more “juicier” topics, including her tabloid-fueled breakup with…

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4 Social Media Platform Updates You Missed in 2021

by Alexis Karis Just as fast as the world seems to change (hello Omicron and lockdown deja-vu…), so does social media. It seems like every platform from Instagram to Facebook to LinkedIn has new features and updates rolling out constantly – both small and sometimes large. We know that a New Year brings with it…

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7 Social Media Strategies for 2022

In the midst of planning season, it’s time to take stock of your social media strategies. The rules of engagement continue to change as the world continues to evolve along with the pandemic. Therefore, the way you engage with key constituents must evolve too. Here are seven social media strategies to consider for 2022: Podcasts…

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To Disclose or Not to Disclose: Transparency in Alcohol Social Media

Influencer marketing for alcohol brands can feel like running through a minefield of countless legal pitfalls such as using proper disclosures, not promoting excessive drinking, not sharing content with minors under the legal drinking age and more. This September a group of 13 public relations and advertising agencies announced a commitment to a global standard…

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