![Silent But Mighty: How Soundless Videos Are Winning Social Media [+ 2025 Data]](https://nicheplrnewsletter.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Soundless-Videos-We-Love.png "Silent But Mighty: How Soundless Videos Are Winning Social Media")
You’ve just created the perfect video. The music hits at all the right moments, your voiceover is crisp, and that trending sound bite? Chef’s kiss. But here’s the plot twist – most of your audience will never hear any of it. Welcome to the reality of modern content consumption, where your masterpiece is more likely … Read more
Short-form videos are no longer a passing trend – they are here to stay. Short clips on platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts have taken over our feeds and continue to thrive on social because of their sharply edited content and low investment requirement. With YouTube Shorts boasting over 50 billion daily views … Read more
Social listening is the art and science of monitoring what your buyers and potential customers are saying about: Your brand Your competitors Topics related to your product or service Staying “in the know” about all these simultaneously is no easy feat. This is where social listening tools come in. They help you monitor brand mentions … Read more
A whopping 60% of marketers feel that the way they spend their budget — and the ROI it produces — is being scrutinized more now than in the past. So, it’s no surprise you landed here to discover how you can better optimize your social media budget this year. As a content pro (and former … Read more
Investing in social media management increases your brand’s awareness, generates leads, drives traffic to your site and boosts community engagement. While that sounds great to executives and stakeholders, they may not understand how the costs associated with social media translate to business objectives. As a marketing leader, it’s your goal to ensure your team has … Read more
At the beginning of 2024, we were unsure what would come out of this year. The previous year had been such a whirlwind with the rise of decentralized social and the addition of AI features that creators, brands, and platforms had all started to redefine how they would operate. It was an exciting and fast-paced … Read more
Several years ago, companies taking a stand on socially and politically charged issues was par for the course. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, social reckonings and natural disasters, consumers demanded brands take action. In a flash, brands went from “staying out of it” to being at the center of social media activism. Companies … Read more
Understanding your competitors is essential if you want to stay ahead. This means getting a nuanced perspective of their strengths and weaknesses—and understanding how your target audience perceives them. Competitive market research is the key to achieving this. It helps you better understand your top competitors and monitor market trends to refine your strategy based … Read more
![Social Media Marketing - Most Effective LinkedIn B2B Creative Trends of 2024 [Infographic]](https://nicheplrnewsletter.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Social-Media-Marketing-Most-Effective-LinkedIn-B2B-Creative-Trends.jpg "Social Media Marketing - Most Effective LinkedIn B2B Creative Trends")
Which fresh creative approaches drove results on LinkedIn in 2024 for B2B companies? To find out, the professional social network and VidMob teamed up and used AI to analyze the performance of more than 13,000 creative assets that appeared on LinkedIn this year. An infographic (below) explores findings from the research. Specifically, it looks at … Read more
Social media is growing more fragmented. Gone are the days of one or two platforms dominating social media. Today’s ecosystem has options for just about everyone, with platforms thriving in specialized areas to meet unique user needs. Platforms like Bluesky, Threads, and Mastodon are carving out spaces for niche communities, while established giants like Facebook, … Read more
It’s time for a special edition of the Post Performance Report (PPR), a series where we showcase social media posts and campaigns inspiring us, and explore what makes them so genius. We unpack how your brand can use these examples to spark your own scroll-stopping ideas—while maximizing your budget and doing more with less. In … Read more
Many years ago, as a new online business owner, content cadence was tough for me to understand. I didn’t know how many blog posts per week were ideal or the best posting cadence for social media. But today, that’s no longer the case. If you’re a marketer or business owner who’s clueless about content cadence … Read more
What’s the difference between social media monitoring and social media listening? People often use these terms interchangeably, but they’re not quite the same. To break it down: Social media monitoring involves tracking social media messages, comments and conversations directly related to your brand and responding to those engagements. Social media listening is the process of … Read more
Human nature craves connection, so much so that we seek it almost everywhere we can find it – at social events, in our jobs, and now online in micro-communities. The desire to feel camaraderie and a sense of belonging is innate. In recent years, social media platforms have shifted from shouting into a void to … Read more
From social engineering to profile hijacking, social media accounts face many potential attack vectors. Social media security isn’t something companies can take lightly, especially in regulated industries like healthcare and finance. A brand’s online presence—including that of its senior leadership—is deeply connected to its reputation. A breach can damage customers’ confidence and put company information … Read more
![Top 6 Social Media Marketing Challenges in 2024, According to 1,500+ Marketers [+ How to Face Them]](https://nicheplrnewsletter.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/social-media-challenges-1-20241125-7808170.webp.webp "Top 6 Social Media Marketing Challenges in 2024, According to")
I’m not sure which social platform is winning the algorithmic gymnastics competition this year. Is it Instagram? Maybe TikTok? Either way, it seems like all of our favorite channels are actively competing for gold, which presents quite the range of social media marketing challenges for us. From algo updates to unpredictable trends, we’re always left … Read more
Brands know social media is saturated with content. So how do you navigate the challenge of disrupting the feed? The answer: Edutainment social media. Blending education with entertainment is more than a trend—it’s a powerful method that’s reshaping how businesses connect with their audiences and develop their brand stories. The 2024 Social Media Content Strategy … Read more
The synergy between social media and SEO is critical in modern digital marketing. As a seasoned SEO professional with 26 years of experience, I’ve observed how recent developments – such as the Google algorithm updates and the rise of Artificial Intelligence Optimization (AIO) – have reshaped the interplay between social media and search engine optimization. … Read more
