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Social Media

Social Media Myths, Debunked
ModSquad | 06/07/2023
If you’ve stopped believing in ogres, orcs, and kissing frogs, maybe it’s also time to stop believing the...
People of ModSquad – April 2023
ModSquad | 04/19/2023
Great social media requires a sound game plan and flawless execution – strategy and tactics. It is no...
Building a Thriving Community in Discord
ModSquad | 06/21/2022
You’ve hopped on the Discord train and built a Discord server. Now it’s time to turn it into a thriving...
What Analytics Don’t Tell You About Success on Social Media
ModSquad | 05/26/2022
“Life truly is a boomerang. What you give, you get,” said Dale Carnegie. Funny enough, this is the same...
Creating Social Content That’s Ready For Its Viral Moment
ModSquad | 05/12/2022
The phrase “15 minutes of fame” is so popular that it has its own Wikipedia page. Yep. That exists. The...
How to Nail Your Brand Voice on Social Media
ModSquad | 05/03/2022
Our Haiku for brands on social media: Please craft a voiceBe a presence in the worldBuild trust and have fun...
Social Media Features to Up Your Content Creation and Moderation Game
ModSquad | 03/29/2022
You’re busy running your business, crafting and dreaming, planning and forecasting, delegating and managing,...
Finding the Right Balance Between Reactive and Proactive Engagement
ModSquad | 03/22/2022
Oh yes, we have written about crafting engaging content for your social media community before. We love...
Ready to Hop on the Discord Train? Here’s What You Need to Know
ModSquad | 03/01/2022
“What exactly is Discord?” Great question — we’ve got you.  Chances are, if you’re into video...
Crafting Engaging Content for Your Social Media Community
ModSquad | 02/22/2022
It may seem strange to think of someone being in a relationship with a brand, but it happens millions of times...
Boost Your Support with Smart Social Media Tactics
ModSquad | 02/01/2022
Of the 4.66 billion unique internet users in the world today, a whopping 4.2 billion are regular social media...
How to Engage Customers on Social Media
ModSquad | 12/14/2021
Engaging your audience on social media is no easy task. It requires the right strategy, a deep understanding of...
Which Wine Pairs Best With Your Favorite Social Media Platform?
ModSquad | 10/12/2021
“I drink and I know things.” — Tyrion Lannister, Game of Thrones Like wine, every social network has its...
Significant Social Media Updates: September ’21
ModSquad | 09/14/2021
Do you work in social media or spend any time on the most popular platforms? If so, then you know policies,...
Community and Support Are the Backbones of Social Commerce
ModSquad | 08/26/2021
Ecommerce exploded in 2020, with U.S. consumers spending $861 billion with online retailers, a 44% increase...
How to Protect Your Peace As a Social Media Manager
ModSquad | 08/24/2021
Why, hello! Chelse H. here. I’m a ModSquad Digital Strategist and Community Manager. I love what I do and...
Facebook Groups and Pages: Which Is Better for Engagement?
ModSquad | 08/03/2021
You have a great product or service. You need to get the word out and start creating buzz around your brand,...
Where Do Parents Go When They Have Gaming Questions? Social Media
ModSquad | 07/08/2021
In her role as Director of Content, Patricia Diaz ensures that the ModSquad content and tone are consistent...
Significant Social Media Updates: June ’21
ModSquad | 06/24/2021
Social media managers around the world know that no two days are the same. Some days may be full of positive...
How to Make the Most of Social Media Tools to Drive Engagement, Part II
ModSquad | 03/25/2021
Social media is a great tool to build your relationships with your customers. Properly engaging them online...
How to Make the Most of Social Media Tools to Drive Engagement
ModSquad | 03/23/2021
The truth is out: Seven out of every ten Americans use social media to either share news and information or to...
How to Cultivate Your Brand’s Social Media Personality
ModSquad | 03/02/2021
Successful social media requires creating a great experience.  Crafting a brand personality consistently...
How to Match Your Content to the Right Social Channels
ModSquad | 02/02/2021
Without question, social media is an invaluable marketing and branding tool for organizations in the digital...
The Essential Elements of a Social Media Manager
ModSquad | 12/01/2020
Social media manager, specialist, or strategist — whatever the title, there’s no question that the...
A New Way to Have Fun with Video: Instagram Reels
ModSquad | 09/22/2020
Instagram launched Reels last month, and based on the tremendous amount of content we’re seeing, people have...
Tone: How to Nail It
ModSquad | 08/25/2020
Our personalities are unique, individualistic, and driven by layers of perspective. We speak a certain way, use...
8 Ways Schools Can Engage Their Communities Through Social Media
ModSquad | 08/11/2020
From schools with a few hundred students to those hosting thousands, the entire educational industry has been...
Building Brand Trust with Community and Social Support
ModSquad | 07/09/2020
Online customer reviews have become incredibly powerful in recent years. User-generated reviews and star...
Client Story: DFW’s Social Media Soars with a Blue Angels Flyover and ModSquad
ModSquad | 06/25/2020
It’s no secret that the travel industry has shifted in the last few months with the onset of COVID-19. Travel...
The Right Tool for the Job: Know Your Social Media Tools
ModSquad | 05/07/2020
Suffice to say, social media professionals do… a lot. On any given day, a social media manager will log into...
Social Media Close-Up: TikTok
ModSquad | 04/23/2020
The latest social media platform to grab the world’s attention is TikTok, a video-sharing social networking...
Brands Building Business Through Social and Community
ModSquad | 04/02/2020
Every modern marketing professional yearns to bring attention to their brand and build a repeat customer base....
In-App Settings to Keep Children Safe on Social Media
ModSquad | 03/24/2020
Social media is an integral part of modern life. Millennials use it, retirees use it, even young children and...
Rise of “The Bachelor” Influencers
ModSquad | 03/10/2020
Approximately eight million viewers are expected to watch tonight’s season finale of The Bachelor, a season...
How Social Media Videos Connect You With Customers
ModSquad | 02/18/2020
Videos have always captured our attention. From home movies to video cassettes to MTV, consumers have clamored...
The Three Phases of a Strong Crisis Management Plan
ModSquad | 02/11/2020
It’s not if, it’s when. While the timing of most crises (think breaches or emergency scenarios) can’t be...
Social Media Close-Up: YouTube
ModSquad | 02/06/2020
In a word, videos are powerful. They evoke emotion, engage, and even captivate viewers. While a video can go...
World Premiere: Client Spotlight Video — Tourism Ireland
ModSquad | 01/07/2020
Regular readers of this blog are no doubt familiar with the strong partnership between ModSquad and our client...
How to Use Animated GIFs to Enhance Your Content Strategy
ModSquad | 12/05/2019
GIFs: Goofy Internet Fads. Or maybe it’s Genius Inspired Foolhardiness?  No, no, we’re only...
Social Media Close-Up: Instagram
ModSquad | 11/26/2019
Following in the tracks of its parent site Facebook, Instagram is now the second most trafficked social media...
Social Media Close-Up: Facebook
ModSquad | 10/15/2019
When it comes to social media platforms, there’s no question that Facebook is the mothership.  With more...
Case Study: ModSquad Helps Tourism Ireland Reach More Travelers Around the World
ModSquad | 10/10/2019
TOURISM IRELAND REACHES VISITORS IN 21 GLOBAL MARKETS WITH NATIVE-LANGUAGE ENGAGEMENT FROM MODSQUAD. Tourism...
9 Questions to Ask When Setting Up a Social Media Content Calendar
ModSquad | 10/03/2019
Being a social media or community manager and content creator can be tricky. While there may be a lot of...
Social Media Close-Up: Twitter
ModSquad | 09/05/2019
With 139 million daily users on Twitter, there’s no reason for a brand not to be on Twitter. That’s where...
The Rise of Social Messaging for Customer Service, Brand Loyalty, and Engagement
ModSquad | 08/22/2019
In this era of advanced technology, businesses must keep up with changing attitudes and behaviors of consumers....
The Rising Power of Gen Z and How to Engage with Them
ModSquad | 08/01/2019
With so much written about Millennials, it’s perhaps easy to overlook a younger and equally influential...
3 Ways To Improve Your Sales Via Social Media
ModSquad | 07/18/2019
Social media and digital sales go together like PB&J. They complement each other, and they drive great...
Update (and Upgrade) Your Brand’s Social Media Accounts
ModSquad | 07/09/2019
If there’s one thing we know for certain, it’s that social media isn’t stagnant. It ebbs and flows,...
Social Media Strategy Pitfalls to Avoid
ModSquad | 05/16/2019
Social media is arguably one of the most ubiquitous digital tools available at the moment. These days, nearly...
4 Reasons to Focus on Social Customer Support
ModSquad | 04/18/2019
There’s a lot of business advice centered around leveraging social media. Every day we read about...