The 7 Types of Social Media and Pros & Cons of Each (Research)

As a former journalist, I spent years digging through social media feeds to write juicy stories. Now, as HubSpot’s go-to for all things social, I…

The HubSpot Blog’s Social Media Video Trends Report: Data from 1,000+ Social Media Marketers

2025 is upon us, and a new year brings new trends and new challenges. If you‘re a brand looking to leverage social media video this…

Social Media Engagement: How to Make Your Brand the Life of The Digital Party

Engagement on social media is like mingling at a party. There could be tons of people in the room (read: following you), the music could…

16 Social Media Video Examples to Inspire Your Next Video Marketing Campaign

These days, video is absolutely essential to get people to discover your business and their next must-have product. I’ve found some of my favorite businesses…

Every Team Should Know Its Earned Media Value — Here’s Why

Most brands chase exposure. They pour money into ads and PR, hoping to buy attention. And, it works if you have deep pockets. But if…

The Future of Social Media [Research]: What Marketers Need to Know in 2025

Social media has changed considerably since the MySpace days, and it‘s part of a marketer’s job to stay on top of its advancements. You’re probably…

Mastering Social Media for Nonprofit Promotion: Insights and New Data from Experts

I’ve fundraised $725,000 in one year for a local charitable foundation, and its social media strategy played a big part in the outcomes. Unlike businesses,…

Social media marketing campaigns: What I’d do to stand out on every platform [new data]

You and I both know it: there’s no secret to a successful social media campaign. Instead, there’s just strategy; nowadays, posting won’t cut it —…

Social media platforms marketers should watch in 2025

Three years ago, if you’d asked Kasey Brown, founder and CEO of Different Breed Media, she’d tell you scheduling one post to identically populate across…

15 AI tools to streamline your social media strategy

It’s no secret that content is king. And with more and more channels to keep up with — each requiring unique formats for your creative…