Social media agency vs. in-house: What is worthwhile for companies?

Every company that takes social media seriously is faced with this decision at some point: Build in-house or hire an agency? The honest answer is more complicated than “in-house is better” or “agencies are more expensive” – and depends on what you really need. What an agency can do better Broad platform expertise: Agencies work […]

Building a social media team: Structure and roles for companies

Having a social media team that is good and stays that way is more difficult than social media itself. High turnover, unclear roles, and piles of tasks weighing on one person – these are the most common reasons why social media teams don’t scale in organizations. Here’s the structure that works. What roles a social […]

Creator Economy for brands: UGC as a strategic marketing tool

User-generated content (UGC) achieves on average 4x higher click rates than brand content and reduces the costs per acquisition by up to 50 %. For brands, UGC 2026 is not a nice add-on – it’s a core strategic lever. Here’s the strategy that really works. UGC vs. influencer marketing: the difference Classic influencer marketing: A […]

AI in social media marketing: tools and use for companies

ChatGPT took 2 months to reach 100 million users – no product in history has grown faster. Social media marketing is one of the most impacted disciplines: content creation, image generation, audience analysis, performance forecasting – AI is changing how and how fast teams work. Here is where we are in 2026. Where AI actually […]

Social media trends 2026: What companies need to know now

Three platform algorithm updates in 12 months, TikTok Shop live in Germany, and AI-generated content that outperforms organic creator reach – social media in 2026 is changing faster than in the last five years combined. Which trends are actually relevant for companies – and which are just hype. Creator Economy becomes the standard strategy Creator […]

Instagram Reels for companies: Strategy and production 2026

Instagram’s own data shows that reels get 3x more organic visibility than feed photos and carousels. Despite this, the majority of business accounts continue to produce mainly static posts. This is a competitive advantage for those switching to Reels now. Here’s the strategy. Why Reels are the most important Instagram unit for companies Instagram has […]

LinkedIn content strategy for B2B: guide for companies

LinkedIn has reached its all-time high in engagement in 2024: 15% more video views, 60% more InMail replies, and CEO posts with a personal perspective achieve up to 8x more comments than standard company posts. For B2B companies, LinkedIn 2026 is the decisive channel – but only with the right content strategy. What LinkedIn content […]

TikTok for companies: Strategy and entry 2026

TikTok broke the 25 million user mark in Germany in 2024 – and company accounts are growing organically faster there than on any other platform. The TikTok algorithm rewards good content, not large follower numbers. A company with 500 followers can reach 500,000 people with a strong video. This guide shows how this works in […]

Social media reporting for managers: what belongs in the C-level dashboard

The typical social media report contains data from 5 platforms on 20 pages – and C-level decision-makers read less than 10% of it. Not because they are not interested, but because operational platform data is useless for strategic decisions. Here is the reporting format that actually works in management meetings. The problem with standard social […]

Calculating social media ROI: Formula and practical examples

41% of marketing decision-makers are unable to quantify the ROI of their social media activities – even though social media budgets have exceeded the 230 billion mark worldwide. If you can’t measure ROI, you’ll lose out in the next budget round. How to calculate social media ROI that will stand up in a management meeting. […]