Category: social media

Searching for posts on social platforms has historically been limited to a single social platform for each search. You are further restricted to the platform’s proprietary search engines that have little to no filters for narrowing down the results. With Captiv8, this is no longer an issue. For brands and agencies looking for creative inspiration…

As the Fall season emerges, we will begin to see influencer content display a shift to reflect the new season. Previously, the focus during this season has been pre-holiday, fall fashion, and winter-related sponsored content. In 2020, we have seen trends reflect virtual, unfiltered content which provides a holistic view of both current events and…

TikTok for users is amazing. For creators and brands alike, it can take hours of brainstorming, strategizing and editing to make videos. In this blog, we take a deep dive into some unspoken and best practices for brands on TikTok. In the first section, we will define some common cultural terms prevalent in TikTok. In…

This month there was a lot to see on TikTok. Everything from a 2006 children’s show song, to impact Black Lives Matter content. Here is a recap of what was trending on TikTok in June: Top Songs: Hood Baby @noahbeck @madi @nessaabarrett ♬ Hood Baby – Kbfr This song by Kbfr already has an impressive…

This May we have seen creativity skyrocket in terms of concepts, variety of influencers and platforms. Here is the monthly rundown of the best sponsored content for May: @newt for Chipotle @newt Gonna let you in on a secret recipe I use in the @chipotle App… this is THE DIY Nacho Hack ##chipotlehack ##chipotle ##sponsored…

Tiktok is the fast-paced app that has taken the world by storm. With constant new content, songs and viral challenges, the world of TikTok is always moving and changing. We’re here to help with this month’s recap of what is trending in 3 separate (but related) categories: songs, trends, and branded hashtag challenges.  Top Songs:…

Back to School season is nearing, and as the second-highest sales-generating season behind the holidays, brand marketers should be gearing up! Here are some of our favorite Back to School campaigns + insights: Macy’s The giant retail chain leveraged influencers to promote their “Throw it Back to School” campaign, advertising style trends inspired by the…

IGTV’s newest update features popular creators in banner-like form at the top of the screen upon entering the app. The move comes after IGTV began testing monetization methods for creators who have historically shied away from IGTV in favor of a more-monetizable YouTube. Because of all the places IGTV content can surface within Instagram (in…

Quibi, the app offering quick bites (hence the name) of entertainment on mobile officially launched on Monday, April 6th and has already gained 300,000 downloads on its first day and 1.7 million in its first week. The app, with $1.75 billion in funding, offers nearly 50 shows (all 10 minutes or less) which can be…

We’ve put together a list of the fastest growing brands and creators for the month of February. From Fortune 500 companies to growing DTCs– read on to find out which brands killed it with branded content for February.  Learn more about how brands are leveraging influencers to stay relevant. Reach out!