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The Hop is our blog with all the latest news and tips to help you hop your way through the ever-changing landscape of marketing trends.
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Social Commerce Trends Every Business Needs to Know in 2026

Scrolling through social media in 2026 feels less like killing time and more like wandering a digital shopping mall. One minute you’re watching a dog dance to a Taylor Swift remix, and three taps later, you’ve bought its collar, your own hoodie, and a ring light for good measure. That’s the new normal. Social media […]
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7 Lessons From Managing Social Media for Dozens of Local Businesses

Social media is one of the easiest places to get customers, and one of the easiest places to completely waste your time. Everyone knows they should be posting. Running ads. “Showing up online.” But the reality? Most businesses are winging it. One week they’re uploading selfies. The next week they’re sharing a quote graphic that […]
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Frustrated business owner realizing boosting posts isn’t a real marketing strategy

Boosting Posts Is Not a Marketing Strategy, Here’s What To Do Instead… 

You know the feeling.  You’ve just posted something on Facebook or Instagram.  It’s been 10 minutes. No likes. No comments. One sad little view from your cousin in Toowoomba.  You panic-click that bright blue “Boost Post” button like it’s life support for your business.  $30 later? A couple hundred impressions. No leads. No sales. No […]
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The One Thing Most Brands Still Don’t Get About Virality 

Every brand wants to go viral.  Every marketing manager has fantasised about it—waking up to millions of likes, shares pouring in, DM requests, inbox flooded with “collab?” emails, and the CEO finally giving them that half-hearted “good job” nod across the office.  But here’s the bit they don’t show in the dream montage:  That viral […]
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Most People Overcomplicate AI Prompts Here’s the Simple Fix

Most People Overcomplicate AI Prompts… Here’s the Simple Fix

Everywhere you look, someone’s selling “AI prompt engineering” as if it’s some kind of ancient wizardry.  There are courses. Masterclasses. Even entire job titles built around it.  And yet…  Most of the people buying into this stuff don’t realise they’ve already been giving prompts their entire lives.  If you’ve ever given instructions to an employee, […]
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Instagram 2024 Updates: Here’s What You Need to Know to Stay Ahead…

Let’s be honest: as a business owner, Instagram probably isn’t your favourite thing. But it’s a necessary evil, a platform you know you need to be on, but one that often feels like an absolute headache, The constant algorithm changes, the pressure to create endless content, and the struggle to keep up with the latest […]
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WB Whats Hoppin on Social media in 2023

What’s Hoppin’ on Social Media in 2024?

Social media is like a fast-paced game of hopscotch—constantly changing and full of surprises. Keeping up with the latest trends across platforms is crucial for businesses aiming to hop ahead in the digital world. So, buckle up, hoppers, as we dive into the top social media trends for 2024! 1) Delegating Social Media Tasks to […]
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