Starbucks’ Drop‑First Playbook
Guest post by John Langan, Solutions Consultant at ListenFirst Starbucks’ Marketing Strategy 2025: How to Turn Product Moments into an Always-On Social Engine Starbucks’ Marketing Strategy is a masterclass on brand growth and evolution, one that is not afraid to pivot as needed without fear. The cafe chain was founded in 1971 at Seattle’s Pike Place Market, […]
Social Reporting, Solved: The Future of Strategy at ListenFirst
Click here to watch the full webinar. Social media analytics is shifting fast, and ListenFirst is meeting the moment by focusing on what clients actually need: smarter reporting, faster insights, and strategic partnership. In the July 30th webinar, the ListenFirst leadership team unveiled major product updates, expanded services, and a renewed commitment to listening to […]
Krypto & The Dog Adoption Trend
Guest post by Molly Street, Account Manager at ListenFirst Krypto stole hearts in Superman (2025) — and triggered a national spike in dog adoptions. But history warns us: not every on-screen pup leads to a happy ending. When Superman (2025) hit theaters this July, audiences expected action, nostalgia, and cape-worthy heroics. What they didn’t expect was […]
Sinners: How the Film Became a Social Media Case Study
Guest post by Colleen Scott, Senior Social Media Strategist at ListenFirst High engagement, polarizing reactions, and a platform-shaping rollout define the cultural moment around Sinners. A breakout film doesn’t just live in theaters anymore; it lives in feeds. In the months following its release, Sinners emerges not only as a cinematic event but as a […]
2024 Industry State of Social: Video Games
We’re providing a 2022 NBA Draft Social report, the day after the event, showing which players, teams, and brands received the most social media conversation around the draft.
2023 NFL Draft Social Rankings
The Pittsburgh Steelers won big on social media during the 2023 NFL Draft! The Steelers increased their fan base and received support from existing fans at a level that outperformed all other teams in the league.