What are the Best Times to Post on Social Media for your Small Business?

All too often, we are asked by small business owners, “When is the best time to post on social media?” The answer, sadly, is not a straightforward one. There are many factors which influence the best times to post, which we will talk about later on. But first, why are social media timings important? More […]

How Small Businesses Can Adapt their Social Media in Times of Crisis

Social media for small businesses is a crucial tool that can help gain customers, build trust with audiences, present your brand to the wider world and more. It can also have the opposite effect if done incorrectly. Find out more about social media for small businesses here Times of crisis will challenge the way businesses […]

Marketing Tips for Small Business Owners

Marketing can seem such a scary part of business to approach and we often find small to medium business owners avoid it completely. At drumBEAT Local we focus on the most important aspects of getting your company out there in front of current and potential customers, ranging from social media and design to print and […]

Should Instagram Get Rid Of Likes?

The latest rumours are surrounding Instagram, who are supposedly trialling out a new version of the app where post likes aren’t visible to its followers. However, you can still see the number of likes you’ve gained on your personal posts. Rumour has it, a tester of this prototype feature has shared Screenshots on Twitter advertising […]

Social Media Trends You Need To Know In 2019

Now that we’re a few months in to 2019 let’s share what we’ll be seeing across social media for the rest of the year. I’ve had a chance to get a feel for what’s already happening this year and where I think it’ll take social media as a whole. Knowing the trends that are predicted […]

The Latest Ad Format from Pinterest: Promoted Carousels

  Pinterest released a new ad format late last year. We’ve been using Pinterest ads for numerous clients and thought that it could be handy for lots of businesses to learn how to make the most out of their latest ad format! Promoted Carousels are a great way for businesses to showcase their products and […]