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Tutorials of the Week

How top publishers build social media Strategies in 2026. See how top publishers are shifting their social strategies in 2026 to stay ahead of algorithm changes. This guide explains how to treat your feeds as editorial products and why building a community now beats chasing vanity metrics.

How to use UGC for SEO and long-term visibility. Learn how user-generated content like reviews, Q&As, and community discussions can boost your organic search rankings.

Stop underusing community content and start turning customer participation into a secret weapon for your search rankings. 🔥 ~TWISM

How to master the X (Twitter) algorithm in 2026. Peep into how the "For You," "Following," and "Explore" tabs work, including the specific ranking signals and actionable tips you need to boost your visibility.

Listicles of the Week

11 Best Loomly Alternatives ranked by an expert. Deep dive into affordable and easy-to-use Loomly alternatives that’ll help you master recurring posts and maximize your marketing budget.

7 digital marketing trends to watch for in 2026. See the shifts ahead, ranging from short-form video dominance and the AR glasses launch to Reddit's marketer invasion and why Threads will overtake X.

AR glasses, algorithm opt-outs, and new teen apps? 2026 is shaping up to be wild. 🔮 ~TWISM

7 social media trends to know in 2026. Deep dive into data-backed trends, including video's continued dominance, YouTube's growing business impact, and why human-first storytelling will outperform AI content at scale.

Case Study of the Week

Honda's social strategy drives car sales. Take a look at how auto brands use influencer partnerships and short-form video to speed consideration and test creative. Recent data shows 44% of US shoppers now say social media directly influences their car buying decisions.

Short-form video and creator partnerships are now essential for shortening the complex buying journeys of high-consideration purchases. 🔥 ~TWISM

 

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Tool of the Week

ContentStudio. The ultimate curation and automation hub. Effortlessly manage scheduling, analytics, and AI-driven content discovery across all your platforms from one unified dashboard.

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Video of the Week

My favourite marketing strategy for 2026. Traditional funnels are broken, as modern buyers now require 8-12 touchpoints instead of the classic 2-4 before purchasing. This guide introduces the "Marketing Playground" concept, focusing on radical empathy and problem-aware content to turn leads into loyal customers.

Small title tweaks can breathe instant life into your underperforming uploads. 📈 ~TWISM

Infographic of the Week

Ipsos Market Essentials: December 2025. Ipsos surveyed consumers across 15 countries to gauge how people feel heading into 2026. Key findings: most rated 2025 as neutral or positive, with China and India leading optimism, while France and South Korea lagged. Half of respondents believe their quality of life is heading in the right direction, especially high earners and parents.

Global consumer sentiment data like this is gold for campaign messaging. Know your audience's mindset before you sell to them. 📊 ~TWISM

Creator of the Week

Behind the Brand with Bryan Elliott. This series features in-depth conversations with industry icons like Seth Godin and Simon Sinek to decode their brand-building strategies. Bryan Elliott turns high-level success stories into actionable tactics for scaling any business.

One of the OG entrepreneurship shows that's still delivering gold. If you're not subscribed, you're missing free business school. 🎬 ~TWISM

Podcast of the Week

The 3 Al Experts: The fastest way to get RICH in the new era of Al. This deep dive explores how artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of wealth creation through massive gains in business efficiency using tools like Lovable and ChatGPT.

AI scales your volume, but only your unique perspective builds a community that actually cares. 🎧 ~TWISM

Poll of the Week

Tell us what you think. 😇 ~TWISM

Quote of the Week

“The best marketing doesn't feel like marketing.

~ Tom Fishburne

That’s all for today. Thanks for reading. Now…

Go BIG or go home!

~ Josh from “This Week in Social Media”

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