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ESG vs. CSR: A Primer for Sustainable Businesses

When your company seeks to make a conscious effort towards ethical and more sustainable business practices, the terms ESG vs CSR may come up. What do they mean, and do you need both? Are they required or a nice-to-have for your business? In this article, we’ll share how your company values are linked to ESG […]

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Twitter Pros and Cons: The Future of Elon Musk’s Twitter

Posted in Social Media Marketing

The social media world has been watching the recent $44 billion acquisition of Twitter by billionaire Elon Musk. Since officially purchasing the company (Oct 27, 2022), the world of Twitter has been in a state of uncertainty. Mainly, brands are wondering about the viability of the platform’s future. As an organisation or brand, you want […]

7 Best, Scroll-Stopping First Post Ideas to Introduce Your Business on Instagram

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Introducing your business on Instagram Launching your business on Instagram is one of the most direct ways to connect with your audience. But in 2025, the bar has risen. The platform’s algorithms favour authenticity, consistent posting, and content that sparks real interaction. Your audience can spot performative marketing a mile away, they want purpose and […]

Awesome Instagram Reels To Grow Your Business

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What are Reels? Reels are brief, entertaining videos on Instagram and Facebook. They’re a fun and engaging way to view content and can be used effectively for businesses. Similar to the content of TikTok, Reels are short-form videos that show up on your Instagram feed, stories and Reel explore page. The fun part is that […]

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Green Marketing or Just Greenwashing? How to Get it Right

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You’re a savvy business owner. You know people love to buy from businesses that care about the environment. So, you push some positive environmental messaging in your marketing but are hit with backlash! People claim you’re greenwashing (making false or inaccurate environmental claims), so you go into crisis management mode to back up your claims […]

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Everything you need to know about #Hashtags

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Did you know that hashtags have a genuine value for growing your business online? They are a very important part of your social media marketing. If you know how to use them properly, the results can be fascinating and impactful. You have probably seen hashtags on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), and we can bet […]

Giveaway – Win a Free SEO Audit

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To celebrate summer and our LOVE of SEO. We are excited to announce that we are giving away a FREE SEO audit to one lucky winner (valued at over $3,000). Our Search Engine Optimization audit includes: Once we complete the audit, we put together and present a report that is easy for you to understand. […]