🫴 Catching Social Media Trends
🔥 Our collection of invaluable tools & insights to rule over social media this week
This week in Social Media Marketing:
Tutorials of the Week
Listicles of the Week
Tools of the Week
Case Study of the Week
Video of the Week
Infographic of the Week
Poll of the Week
Newsletters of the Week
Meme of the Week
Creator of the Week
Podcast of the Week
Quote of the Week
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Tutorials of the Week
How to schedule YouTube Shorts. This guide provides two fast ways for creators to schedule YouTube Shorts effectively.
How to use Edits, Meta’s new video editor. Step-by-step tips to get started with Meta’s CapCut alternative for making standout social videos.
If you’re tired of CapCut’s quirks, Edits might be a fresh option! 😏 ~TWISM
How to legally repost user-generated content on Instagram. Step-by-step guide covers asking for permission and crediting creators so you can share fan posts safely and build trust—no legal drama.
Listicles of the Week
36 tips on how to take killer Instagram photos. You want to know what makes people stop scrolling on Instagram? This is what you need.
5 reasons people skip your ads (and how to fix them). Learn actionable strategies like personalized targeting, interactive polls, and clever copywriting to keep viewers engaged—and stop them from clicking the skip button.
15 social media shifts brands can’t ignore in 2025. Hootsuite’s mid-year report reveals rising trends like AI-powered marketing, Reddit’s growing influence, and TikTok aiming to be an “everything app.”
Staying ahead of trends has never felt more critical! 😅 ~TWISM.
Tools of the Week
LeadDelta. A rock-solid LinkedIn CRM tool for networking.
Looka. The only tool you’re going to need when you start designing your brand and logo.
Murf AI. Not just another text-to-speech AI voice generator. This is a complete AI-powered voice studio.
Case Study of the Week
Duolingo’s “Duo’s Death” Campaign: viral masterclass. Duolingo shocked the internet by “killing off” its iconic green owl mascot, Duo, sparking a viral three-act saga of mourning, speculation, and a community-driven resurrection challenge.
Duolingo turned a mascot’s fake death into a masterclass in marketing and viral buzz. 😂 ~TWISM
Video of the Week
Gary Vee shares his social media playbook for interns. He dives into AI’s role in marketing, upskilling in digital media, and whether ChatGPT will replace creative work. Q&A covers practical tips for thriving in modern social.
It's refreshing to hear honest advice straight from the agency trenches. 😅 ~TWISM
Infographic of the Week
Which platforms are considered a priority by social media pros? Instagram comes first, what a shocker.
Habits don’t change that easily, do they? 🙃 ~TWISM
Poll of the Week
Newsletter of the Week
HeyNews. The best newsletter for newsletter operators and aspiring pros. Their marketing approach is really a game changer.
Meme of the Week
Third Amendment memes take over socials. Social users riff on one of the Constitution's least-discussed amendments, turning it into viral content after military deployments made headlines.
Love when the internet turns history class into trending jokes. 😂 ~TWISM
Creator of the Week
Jacksfilms launches exclusive content on Patreon. Fans get ad-free podcasts, extended videos, bonus clips, and real influence over what comes next in this community-driven space.
A smart move for deepening fan loyalty. 😎 ~TWISM
Podcast of the Week
Marketing School: working remotely, AI, and commerce trends.
Eric Siu and Neil Patel dive into handling negative feedback on social media, the pros and cons of remote teams, and how AI is changing workplaces.
Solid insights for anyone managing a marketing team. 🤔 ~TWISM
That’s all for this week. Thanks for reading. Now…
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~ Josh from “This Week in Social Media”
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Fun read! Loved the Duolingo one 🤣