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8 Best Sprout Social Alternatives in 2026 (Free + Paid)

Explore the best Sprout Social alternatives and see how they compare on pricing, features, and capabilities.

Less busywork, more growth: What’s new in Microsoft Advertising this September

Official advertising-platform update. See the original for scope, dates and product details.

2026年1－8月份互联网和相关服务业运行情况

Official industry reference index; publication dates differ from statistical periods; please read the original text for scope of application and detailed data.

What You Need to Know About Collaborative Posts on LinkedIn

LinkedIn just launched Collaborative Posts. Here's everything we know so far.

YouTube CTR, Instagram Reels Structure, and Industry News

Here’s a recap of the most important insights, trends, and updates you need to know about today! Catch up in minutes and go into the rest of the week prepared. In today’s edition: YouTube packaging formula Instagram reels content creation �

Exclusive Offer! Turn On Auto Budget Increase and Earn FREE LSS Vouchers – October 2026

Share Capture more sales opportunities this October – turn on Auto Budget Increase and earn FREE LSS Vouchers to help scale your business traffic and sales with Lazada Sponsored Solutions. What Are the Requirements & Rewards? ✅ Turn on Auto

The 11 Best Social Media Management Tools in 2026 — Tried + Tested

The 11 best social media management tools for 2026, tried and tested by a social media marketer + creator — from free creator picks to enterprise platforms, with pricing and who each is for.

How to get ahead of the holiday social media customer service rush with Sprout

Holiday shoppers no longer line up outside big-box stores for the best deals. Instead, they’re turning to social media to find, research and buy Read more... The post How to get ahead of the holiday social media customer service rush with S

Can You Schedule Substack Notes?

Yes, you can schedule Substack Notes. Learn the two methods; via Substack and Buffer.

Amazon Ad Budget Planning: A Strategic Framework for PPC, DSP, and AMC Investment

Amazon ad budget planning has become significantly more complex. Brands are no longer budgeting only for Sponsored Products. Today’s advertising investments span Sponsored Ads, Amazon DSP, retail media, customer acquisition, and profitabili

[SHOPLINE MCP] Miss Fabulous Makes Good Use of MCP to Overcome Manpower and Data Blind Spots, Greatly Improving Ad Campaign Effectiveness and Saving 100% of Operating Time!

Brand transformation opportunity: Using AI tools to solve operational pain points of SMEs. Hong Kong beauty brand Miss Fabulous Beauty (hereinafter referred to as Miss Fabulous) was founded at the end of 2019 and has always adhered to the core brand philosophy of "Yourself, Your Choice, Our Promise," carefully selectin

Turn discovery into action with September’s Demand Gen Drop.

Turn discovery into action with new seamless experiences and integrations from YouTube’s September Demand Ge

2026 holiday shopping trends: Tariffs, trust and timing

As the poem goes: “Consumers scour social media with care, knowing that the holidays will soon be here.” Or something like that. The most Read more... The post 2026 holiday shopping trends: Tariffs, trust and timing appeared first on Sprout

Vibe Coding for Beginners — Simple Guide for Creators, Marketers, and Non-technical Folks

Vibe coding for beginners, from someone who isn't a developer. The tools, the setup, the security basics, and what to build first as a creator or marketer.

Why Unpolished Reels Win: An Instagram Growth Strategy for Business

Wondering how to create Instagram Reels that actually build a loyal following without expensive equipment or hours of editing? Want to know the specific hook formulas, editing techniques, and testing strategies that turn simple, off-the-cuf

Overseas Influencer Marketing | Reaching $2.06 Million in a Week! The "Cat Water Fountain" Goes Wild on TikTok!

How Kevin Indig Turns One Newsletter Into a Week of Posts

Discover how Kevin Indig uses Buffer to repurpose every issue into social posts, test new ideas on Substack Notes, and save 2 to 3 hours every week on content distribution.

Danny Hieber Explains Language to the Internet

Linguist Danny Hieber turns each issue of his Substack newsletter into dozens of posts for Substack Notes and six other platforms, then schedules them in Buffer to go out over the following weeks.

Why Josh Allan Dykstra Only Touches Social Media One Day a Month

How podcaster Josh Allan Dykstra schedules a month of posts in one day and cross-posts his short-form video to Substack Notes with Buffer.

Substack Notes is Now In Buffer

Schedule Substack Notes alongside your other channels, crosspost them to X, LinkedIn, Threads, and Bluesky, and see which ones bring in free and paid subscribers.

Overseas Influencer Marketing | 5,000 orders in 7 days?! A palm-sized inflatable pump sold for $2.54 million on TikTok!

Haima International Media | 5,000 orders in 7 days?! A palm-sized air pump sold for $2.54 million on TikTok!

IAB Releases Measurement Services Addendum v1.0 for Public Comment

US advertising-industry association publication on measurement, standards or research. Survey estimates and forecasts are association findings, not government statistics or investment recommendations.

YouTube Performance Analysis, Facebook Ads Changes, and Industry News

Here's a recap of the most important insights, trends, and updates you need to know about today! Catch up in minutes and go into the rest of the week prepared. In today's edition: Finding long-term YouTube video performers Facebook ads chan

Build campaigns that drive high-converting, sales-ready leads.

In this Ads Decoded episode, we break down data strength: What is it? How can you build it? And why do lead gen campaigns