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The 5 Best Social Media Platforms for Business Promotion

The 5 Best Social Media Platforms for Business Promotion (2025 & Beyond)

Why Social Media in 2025 & Beyond Is Non-Negotiable Let’s not dress it up: if you’re running a business in 2025 and beyond, social media is no longer optional. It’s the digital high street, where buying decisions are made long before customers reach your website. Definition: Business social media promotion is the process of utilising […]

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The Dark Funnel: How to Track the Social Activity You Can’t See

What Do We Mean by “The Dark Funnel”? Let’s lock in a definition first: The dark funnel refers to all the hidden sharing, recommendations, and conversations that influence buying decisions but happen outside traditional analytics — in WhatsApp, Messenger, Slack, Teams, email, or even offline chats. It’s “dark” because it leaves no visible footprint in

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Why Pinterest Could Be the Secret Weapon for UK Independent Businesses

Most UK business owners I speak with will rattle off Facebook, Instagram, maybe TikTok when I ask about their social media strategy. Pinterest? Nine times out of ten it doesn’t even cross their mind. And that’s a missed opportunity. Here’s why: Pinterest isn’t like the others. It’s not about endless scrolling, likes, and fleeting updates.

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TikTok for Business: How Owners, SMEs and Corporates Can Use It for Brand, Product Marketing and SEO

TikTok for Business: How Owners, SMEs and Corporates Can Use It for Brand, Product Marketing and SEO

When I sit down with SME owners or corporate marketing managers, TikTok usually gets a laugh: “Isn’t that just dancing and lip-syncs?” But within minutes, those same people realise it’s where their competitors are already attracting customers, shaping reputation, and showing up in search. TikTok isn’t just another social app. It’s now a discovery engine,

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The Social OS: How to Build a Compounding Content Engine in 90 Days

The Social OS: How to Build a Compounding Content Engine in 90 Days

Stop Posting. Start Building. Here’s the uncomfortable truth: most brands are stuck in what I call the “content treadmill.” They churn out posts, chase likes, and hope something sticks. It’s exhausting, and it doesn’t scale. I’ve sat in too many marketing meetings where the question is, “What do we post this week?” That question is

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The £500 Social Lab: Use LinkedIn to Validate Offers Before You Scale

The £500 Social Lab: Use LinkedIn to Validate Offers Before You Scale

Last summer a Bournemouth business owner said to me, “We’re ready to push £8,000 into LinkedIn ads.” Their diary was quiet. The offer wasn’t tested. We paused the spend and ran what I call a Social Lab for two weeks. By day ten they had a sharper hook, two objections neutralised, and three warm calls

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Why “Vibe Culture” Matters for Modern Marketing Strategies

Why “Vibe Culture” Matters for Modern Marketing Strategies

Digital marketing isn’t just about jumping on the latest trend anymore. Audiences are moving past the endless cycle of quick viral moments, and they’re demanding something deeper: vibe culture. Now, I know “vibe” might sound like a throwaway buzzword, but in practice, it’s reshaping how we connect with people online. It’s less about chasing novelty

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Outbound Engagement Trend 2025

The Outbound Engagement Trend: Why Brands Are Winning in the Comments

If you’ve spent any time on Instagram, TikTok, or LinkedIn lately, you’ll notice something: brands aren’t just posting on their own feeds anymore; they’re showing up in the comments section of other people’s content. That’s outbound engagement. And while it might look like “just leaving a comment,” the brands that are doing it well are

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Instagram Insights: What Adam Mosseri’s Latest Tips Mean for Your Reach

Instagram Insights: What Adam Mosseri’s Latest Tips Mean for Your Reach

If you’re running Instagram campaigns in 2025, you’ll know how quickly the platform evolves. Just when you think you’ve cracked the algorithm, something changes. That’s why I always pay attention when Instagram’s head, Adam Mosseri, shares updates. His latest comments highlight two points worth knowing. They’re not magic hacks, but they do show us how

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AI + Social: A Field Guide

AI + Social: A Field Guide (From Someone Who Runs Campaigns Every Day)

Two truths I see daily: This guide demonstrates how to maintain the human touch while leveraging AI to scale, especially for brands in Bournemouth, Poole, Dorset, and across the UK that require results without compromising their personality. The AAA Method I Use With Clients Automate. Augment. Avoid. Simple rules, strong outcomes. 1) Automate (free your

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