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Riley Harden
Riley HardenWhile he brings the full communications expertise to the work he does for clients, he mostly enjoys the ever-changing world of social media. In his free time, Riley is an avid pickleball player (maybe one day he'll be a pro?). He also enjoys reading, playing video games and working out (to stay in shape for pickleball mostly).

Instagram's "Link in Bio" Myth Finally Debunked
Strategy

Instagram's "Link in Bio" Myth Finally Debunked

What This Means for Social Media Managers

Jul 30, 2025
Why Your Marketing 'Isn't Working'
Strategy

Why Your Marketing 'Isn't Working'

Spoiler: It's not your product!

Jul 23, 2025
Why Single-Platform Mastery Beats Multi-Platform Mediocrity
Strategy

Why Single-Platform Mastery Beats Multi-Platform Mediocrity

Plus all the latest social media platform updates you need to know about!

Jul 17, 2025
Have You Heard of the New Instagram Alternative, Flashes?
Bluesky

Have You Heard of the New Instagram Alternative, Flashes?

Built on top of Bluesky's AT Protocol, this Instagram alternative launched this year with a compelling proposition

Jul 10, 2025
How Nikita Bier Could Reshape X's Future
Social Media Managers

How Nikita Bier Could Reshape X's Future

Bier faces the unique challenge of innovating within Musk's vision for X as an "everything app"

Jul 3, 2025
The Facebook Groups Crisis: Why Your Community Could Vanish Tomorrow
Strategy

The Facebook Groups Crisis: Why Your Community Could Vanish Tomorrow

Thousands of groups suspended overnight - here's how to protect your audience (+ this week's platform updates)

Jun 26, 2025
The End of Links in Facebook Posts?
Strategy

The End of Links in Facebook Posts?

Editorial: TikTok receives another lifeline - ban pushed back another 90 days...

Jun 18, 2025
Is Threads Finally Catching On?
Strategy

Is Threads Finally Catching On?

Editorial: Are Trial Reels Worth It?

Jun 12, 2025
New TikTok Content Preference Tools Promise Greater Feed Control
AI

New TikTok Content Preference Tools Promise Greater Feed Control

Editorial: Will Meta's 2026 Vision Liberate or Limit Brands?

Jun 4, 2025
5 Key Trends Reshaping Digital Marketing in 2025
Strategy

5 Key Trends Reshaping Digital Marketing in 2025

Editorial - Reddit for Business: A Tale of Two Audiences

May 28, 2025
How The All-American Rejects Cracked the Code on Authentic Connection
TikTok

How The All-American Rejects Cracked the Code on Authentic Connection

Editorial: TikTok's New Meditation Feature Reveals the Complex Dance Between Addiction and Wellness

May 22, 2025
TikTok Enhances Platform Accessibility with New Features
Strategy

TikTok Enhances Platform Accessibility with New Features

Editorial: Digital Democracy or Dopamine Trap?

May 14, 2025
Facebook Tackles Spam Content to Improve Feed Experience
Strategy

Facebook Tackles Spam Content to Improve Feed Experience

Editorial: Meta's Cross-Posting Push: Smart Strategy or Content Compromise?

Apr 30, 2025
Review: Instagram's New "Edits" Video Creation App
Instagram

Review: Instagram's New "Edits" Video Creation App

Editorial: The Crossroads of Data Privacy, Tech Regulation, and Trans-Atlantic Tension

Apr 23, 2025
LinkedIn Launches New "Create on LinkedIn" Resource Hub for Content Creators

LinkedIn Launches New "Create on LinkedIn" Resource Hub for Content Creators

Editorial: When Emotional Vulnerability Becomes a Marketing Tool

Apr 16, 2025
TikTok Ban Extension: What Trump's Second 75-Day Delay Means
Instagram

TikTok Ban Extension: What Trump's Second 75-Day Delay Means

Editorial: The Social Media Vulture Dance: Instagram's Latest TikTok Poaching Attempt

Apr 9, 2025
YouTube Shorts Update: What Creators Need to Know
Strategy

YouTube Shorts Update: What Creators Need to Know

Why Hiring a Social Media Agency Might Just Save Your Sanity (And Your Brand)

Apr 2, 2025
Are People Still Using Threads?
Strategy

Are People Still Using Threads?

New updates and features on the X/Twitter alternative aims to drive more relevant conversations

Mar 26, 2025
LinkedIn Video Creation: Best Practices and Updates
LinkedIn

LinkedIn Video Creation: Best Practices and Updates

Editorial: Meta vs. "Careless People" - When Big Tech Tries to Silence Its Critics

Mar 19, 2025
Best Times to Post on Social Media in 2025
Bluesky

Best Times to Post on Social Media in 2025

Editorial: When X Goes Dark: The Murky Waters of Tech, Politics, and Convenient Narratives

Mar 12, 2025
Maximizing Your Instagram Reach in 2025
Strategy

Maximizing Your Instagram Reach in 2025

Editorial: Is Twitter/X Still Worth It for Brands?

Feb 27, 2025
How to Pack a Punch in Precious Few Seconds
Strategy

How to Pack a Punch in Precious Few Seconds

Editorial: The Death of Long-Form Content Isn't a Tragedy

Feb 20, 2025
The Art of the Hook: Making Your Instagram Reels Irresistible
Analytics

The Art of the Hook: Making Your Instagram Reels Irresistible

Editorial: The Analytics Addiction: When Numbers Become Your Toxic Ex

Feb 12, 2025
Steal My Social Media Strategy! You'll Thank Me Later
Strategy

Steal My Social Media Strategy! You'll Thank Me Later

Editorial: The Short-Form Content Treadmill Is Breaking Creators

Feb 6, 2025
AI in Social Media: The Good, The Bad, and the Cringey
AI

AI in Social Media: The Good, The Bad, and the Cringey

Editorial: LinkedIn's Identity Crisis - When Professional Networking Met Performance Art

Jan 30, 2025
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