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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

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

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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

Newsletters of the Week

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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

Quote of the Week

“Be sure to put your feet in the right place. Then stand firm.”

~ Abraham Lincoln

That’s all for this week. Thanks for reading. Now…

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