Social media jobs titles rarely cover exactly what we do, but how can we move beyond our titles when demonstrating value? open.substack.com/pub/thesocia...

What's in a job title?

Social media job titles and how to move beyond their limitations

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I've finally taken the leap into the world of Substack. The Social Media Ladder aims to guide social media managers in building successful and sustainable social careers. Check it out and let me know if there's any topics you'd like to see covered: substack.com/@thesocialme...

The Social Media Ladder | Substack

Career advice for ambitious social media managers who want to build successful, sustainable careers and lead with confidence.

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A much-needed new move from LinkedIn, looks like we're getting the option to report AI slop!

France becomes the first European country to ban social media for under 15s www.rte.ie/news/2026/07...

France approves social media ban for children under 15

France's parliament has approved a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making France the first European country to bar children from apps such as TikTok.

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No need for the south of France, IAPI's Cannes-alysis in Dublin was the place to be this morning, reflecting on last month's Cannes Lions. Two themes stood out to me, the importance of brand trust and the booming creator economy. Thanks to today's speakers for their perspectives!

"The work no longer speaks for itself. It can’t, because the room where it used to speak has gotten quieter, more crowded, and a great deal less permanent." Great read in @forbes.com on visibility as currency: www.forbes.com/sites/alliku...

Visibility Is The New Currency, Whether You Like It Or Not

Visibility has become a tax on every career, and building a personal brand may be the best insurance you've got.

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Some snaps from beautiful Glasgow this week

Just wrapped up a great few days in Glasgow for #SMSociety. Really enjoyed learning about the latest research in this space and hearing from researchers across the globe who are pushing our knowledge of social media's impact on the world forward. Major thanks to the organisers, what an event!

Great first day at #SMSociety, plenty of incredible insights to digest already. Looking forward to the rest of the week!

Next stop, Glasgow for #SMSociety

Looking forward to attending #SMSociety next week!

University of Glasgow@glasgow.ac.uk · 4w ago

An international conference that puts the spotlight on social media & society will take place at UofG. @socialmediaandsociety.org is one of the first conferences on social media in the world, with a reputation for shaping the future of social media research. More: gla.ac/4eT3l0B #SMSociety

POLITICO: Inside von der Leyen's push for an EU social media ban: www.politico.eu/article/insi...

Inside von der Leyen’s push for an EU social media ban

A report out Monday will add weight to calls for a ban on social media for young people.

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📍Ben Head, Ireland

New tips for LinkedIn, directly from VP of Marketing Davang Shah, including LLM optimisation. More in @socialmediatoday.bsky.social: www.socialmediatoday.com/news/linkedi...

From @lemonde.fr: EU tells France to amend social media ban law www.lemonde.fr/en/france/ar...

EU tells France to amend social media ban law

The European Commission said that the French draft law overlaps with the EU's online content law known as the Digital Services Act.

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Really interesting piece about the prevalence of spam bots on social media and the systems that can detect and prevent this activity: www.socialmediatoday.com/news/reddit-... @socialmediatoday.bsky.social

Reddit reports more than 23M daily spam views

The platform’s updated artificial intelligence systems are preventing about 25,000 spam posts and comments each day.

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From working in social media for a decade, the topic of burnout, and how to avoid it, is something close to my heart. Great piece below from @theconversation.com: theconversation.com/the-hidden-b...

The hidden burnout crisis facing social media marketers

More than 2 in 5 social media marketers say they plan to leave their job within two years, and many cite insufficient mental health support from supervisors.

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Happy Social Media Day! Recently, I've made a conscious effort to limit my screen time where I can and pick up a book to learn more about what's going on in social. To mark the day that's in it, below are some recommendations for must-reads in this space. What would you add? #SocialMediaDay

Blue skies in Dublin

Hello @bsky.app