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Creatives are saying social media is over… so what next?

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock In the week that Meta launches Threads , we ask: can new platforms bring social media back to life? Right now, many of you are saying that's how social media feels. But will these platforms breathe new life into social media? I feel jaded by social media," he says. "On We're not convinced.

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Is social media for self-promotion over? Creatives reveal their honest thoughts

Creative Boom

In 2022, social media increasingly sucks for sharing content and finding work. Have you noticed how different social media feels at the moment? It's perhaps not surprising Alex has seen a lack of involvement in his content because other creatives feel less involved in social media overall. Make connections outside social media.

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How to promote and build your creative business without using social media

Creative Boom

Image licensed via Adobe Stock We examine why creatives are leaving social media, why it's increasingly useless for self-promotion, and some IRL alternatives to get your business up and running again. Digital burnout Recently, we took a deep dive into the question Is social media for self-promotion over? Here are a few suggestions.

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Designer Ferran Feixas on why social media has been a force for good in branding

Creative Boom

In our exclusive interview, he shares his views on the positive influence of social media, how the pandemic broke down barriers, and the need to design sustainably. And we continue to share our audience's widespread concerns about the rise of AI and the issues surrounding social media.

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Mixed-media artist Mariana K's reality-twisting worlds are magically atmospheric

Creative Boom

Mariana Klymchuk , aka Mariana K, is a Ukrainian mixed media visual artist now living in Cumbria. She's since had several collaborations with different creatives from Canada and the USA, the results of which can be seen on her social media, with some available for purchase. Halfway © Mariana K.

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A step-by-step guide on deleting your social media accounts

Creative Boom

Is it time to free yourself from social media? Image licensed via Adobe Stock Social media has been going through something of a revival of late, but not all of us are happy with the change. Here's our guide to deleting your social media accounts in 2023. And that's ok. It's whatever works for you.

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How to Write Social Media Captions That Engage & Grow Your Audience

Just Creative

Browsing social media posts has become a regular part of our everyday routine. As a result, a caption for a social media post that’s been quickly thrown together is not enough to attract the attention of a wider audience. How to write social media captions that engage & grow your audience. Remove Hashtag Distraction.

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