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Winning short-form video strategies: The ultimate guide

July 18, 2025

Short-form video drives real results. But most marketers are stuck in a cycle of constant updates, shifting algorithms, and viral trends that vanish overnight. This guide helps you build a video strategy with staying power.

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Finding the perfect match: How to choose influencers

July 17, 2025

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5 top video content platforms and how to choose one

July 16, 2025

Social Strategy

Social teams are the culture translators—so why aren’t they in the room?

July 16, 2025

Here’s a brutal truth: The people who know your brand’s audience best—the ones living in the comment trenches, decoding internet hieroglyphics, spotting a meme before it even hits Slack—are still being treated like interns with Canva logins.

FOLLOWERS AND ENGAGEMENT
Instagram

Instagram Influencer Marketing in 2025: Strategies, Trends & Real Results

July 16, 2025

Discover the latest Instagram influencer marketing strategies for 2025, including actionable campaign tips, nano/micro influencer trends, and proven ways to drive authentic engagement and ROI.

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6 ways micro influencers deliver big results for marketers

July 15, 2025

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From reels to vlogs: 11 top short-form video styles

July 14, 2025

With the human attention span decreasing and the demand for easy-to-understand content rising, short-form videos are taking over the digital marketing world. But, like any other type of content, you need to find the right fit for your brand.

Q&A

Q&A with Shelley Johnson from Boldside

July 14, 2025

Nostalgic MySpace songs, TikTok vs Instagram, LinkedIn icks, and why building community beats chasing likes, this Q&A serves up hot takes, comfort food picks, and the creators worth following. Quick, honest answers and zero fluff.

Instagram

How to Create a Stand-Out Social Media Proposal (+ Template)

July 11, 2025

Agency Growth

Win clients with a social media pitch deck (+ template)

July 10, 2025

What belongs in an agency social media pitch deck?

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Snooze-Worthy Stats? Not These Video Engagement Metrics

July 9, 2025

Social Strategy

Social media isn’t content marketing anymore. It’s brand theatre.

July 9, 2025

You’re not just running a content calendar. You’re running a show.

Social Strategy
Agency Growth

20 Essential Interview Questions for Social Media Managers (With Reasoning & Strong Answers)

July 8, 2025

These are the most important questions when interviewing for a social media manager role, and will give you the best idea if they're right for the role.

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How to outperform your competition with Sked Social

July 7, 2025

Social Strategy

Being “on trend” isn’t a strategy—it’s a stalling tactic

July 3, 2025

If your content relies on trending audio and rushed memes, you’re not staying relevant—you’re just reacting. This blog unpacks why trend-chasing leads to burnout and forgettable content, and how to build a strategy rooted in brand, not hype. From evergreen posts to content pillars, see how Sked helps you stay consistent, creative, and in control.

Social Strategy

If your social strategy can’t survive a sick day, it’s not a strategy

July 1, 2025

You’ve got a fever, a pounding headache, and a prescription for painkillers and bed rest. But instead of logging off and letting your body recover, you’re still stress-refreshing Slack. Why? Because without you, nothing gets posted. Captions go unapproved. Someone’s panicking about login access. And suddenly, your "strategic" social workflow is being held together by a string of emergency DMs and caffeine-fueled chaos.

Productivity

You’re doing too much: What to automate, delegate, and kill in your social strategy

June 25, 2025

Let’s be real: nowadays, social media managers are expected to do it all. Content strategist, copywriter, graphic designer, data analyst, community manager, customer service rep, trend forecaster—all rolled into one.

Productivity

Approval process vs. agility: The social media tug-of-war (and how to win it)

June 20, 2025

Social media moves fast—but many brands still move slowly. While TikTok trends, meme moments, and reactive content can catapult brands into cultural relevance, many social media managers are still stuck waiting days (or longer) for approval. That funny, timely post? By the time it gets greenlit, the moment’s passed.

SOCIAL COMMERCE

Social Commerce Trends 2025: The Future of Shopping Is Social

June 19, 2025

Explore the most important social commerce trends for 2025, including platform innovations, AI-driven personalization, and actionable strategies for brands to boost sales and engagement.

Social Strategy

The rise of Finsta branding: Why polished feeds are losing to personality

June 18, 2025

Picture this: Your brand’s grid is a visual masterpiece—every color graded, every caption crafted, every pixel polished to perfection. But your engagement? Quiet, crickets, low-key ghost town vibes.

SOCIAL COMMERCE

How Ecommerce Companies Are Using Instagram to Drive Sales in 2025

June 18, 2025

Learn how shoppable posts, Instagram Shops, and in-app checkout are driving sales for online stores, and how Sked Social’s all-in-one platform can help you streamline your Instagram marketing and boost ROI.

Instagram

Find opportunities to win with client social media audits

June 18, 2025

Social media audits are powerful tools for earning trust and uncovering real growth opportunities. Help clients see what’s working, what’s not, and exactly how to move forward with a data-backed social media marketing strategy.

FOLLOWERS AND ENGAGEMENT

Omnichannel Customer Service in Social Media Management in 2025

June 18, 2025

Here's how to deliver the best customer service experience for you audience, no matter where they contact you

Productivity

Social media is now a team sport—so why are we still buying solo tools?

June 17, 2025

In 2025, social media is more complex, collaborative, and business-critical than ever. And yet, so many teams are still using tools built for solo creators or tiny startups. It’s like trying to run a relay race with one sneaker or a pair of flip-flops.

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