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From croquet TikTok to classic trains, Ben Tyers’ brain runs on curiosity — and that’s exactly what makes him such a sharp content leader. Now Head of Content at Carsales, Ben talks about using AI to think smarter, why proactivity beats algorithms, and his ongoing war against “comment chicken” culture.
Your most powerful marketing channel isn’t public — it’s private. Dark social is where brand trust really spreads: in DMs, Slack threads, and screenshots that never touch the algorithm. This piece breaks down how to track what you can’t see, measure what matters, and build strategy around the conversations that actually convert.
The best growth playbooks aren’t public. They live in Notion docs, internal chats, and team rituals that quietly scale brands behind the scenes. This piece reveals 10 frameworks — from the Flywheel to the Reverse Funnel — that top teams rely on daily but never post about, because once everyone knows the trick, it stops working.
Being “data-driven” was meant to make marketing smarter — but for many teams, it’s made it predictable. This piece dives into 11 times analytics, A/B tests, and “best practices” suffocated creativity, and how the smartest brands flipped the script. Because the next big idea won’t come from a dashboard — it’ll come from instinct.
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From running a company to dodging “brain rot” on TikTok, Hamish McKay’s approach to social media is equal parts sharp and self-aware. The Coffeezilla-featured CEO has opinions on everything — from MrBeast to the underrated art of not posting crud.
Everyone on LinkedIn thinks they’re posting gold, but only a tiny fraction break into the top 1%. They’re not necessarily smarter — just more consistent, more human, and more strategic. This piece unpacks the habits, tactics, and mindset that set LinkedIn’s best creators apart (and how you can join them).
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Likes don’t pay bills, but sales do. The creator economy is shifting from influencers chasing vanity metrics to affiliates driving real revenue. This piece breaks down why affiliates are winning, how platforms are fueling the shift, and what it means for both brands and creators in 2025.
“Google it” isn’t the default anymore. From TikTok tutorials to LinkedIn recommendations, people are searching inside their feeds — and finding brands through creators, conversations, and content that feels real. This piece unpacks why Social SEO is taking over and how brands can adapt to stay discoverable in 2025.
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From 400mg of caffeine to a DM reply from Khloé Kardashian, Kendyl Vanscoy keeps it unfiltered in this Q&A. As Liquid Death’s Social Media Manager, she shares her hot takes on TikTok turning into QVC, the underrated skill every marketer forgets, and why she’d never ban cringe trends (they make the internet fun).
Every few years, marketers declare organic reach dead — and every time, they’re half-right. Platforms shrink distribution, content floods the feed, and dashboards go red. This piece breaks down why organic reach keeps dropping, and how the smartest brands are adapting with community, creators, and content that actually cuts through.
Nunca ha sido más fácil monetizar Instagram gracias al etiquetado de productos de Instagram. Si eres una marca de comercio electrónico, ¿por qué no dar a tus clientes la posibilidad de comprar productos con solo unos pocos toques? Con el 62% de los usuarios de smartphones realizando compras a través del móvil
Your employees might be the most powerful marketing channel you’re not using. In a world where people trust people over logos, staff creators are driving more reach, more engagement, and more authentic storytelling than brand accounts ever could. This piece breaks down why amplifying your team beats chasing influencers — and how it builds culture, community, and credibility all at once.
From Frozen songs on repeat to banning low-rise jeans forever, Naomi Gaeng keeps it real in this week’s Q&A. She shares her go-to comfort food, the underrated social skill every creator needs, and why TikTok beats Instagram for creative discovery. Plus, a strong take on LinkedIn’s biggest ick.
Not every creator wins in beauty, gaming, or fashion. Some strike gold in the strangest corners of the internet — like whispering into mics, power-washing driveways, or even streaming themselves asleep. These 11 creators prove that if you commit, even the weirdest niche can pay.
