What SOCi shipped in June 2026

The Top Strategies for Franchise Marketing in 2026

SOCi June ’26 Release Notes

SOCi’s June 2026 release introduces an Opening Hours approval workflow for local teams, a native Location Status Smart Group field for segmenting open/closed locations, and secondary phone number supp…

SOCi Spring ’26 Release Notes

SOCi’s Spring 2026 release introduces AI-driven social engagement tools like the Genius Social Agent, real-time Google Posts for inventory updates, and LinkedIn integration with advanced analytics. Co…

SOCi Winter ’26 Release Notes

SOCi’s Winter 2026 release introduces the Genius Social Agent for automated social content planning, creation, and publishing across locations, alongside new listings insights for Yelp and Bing, Googl…

Winning the Next Era of Local Visibility: Key Takeaways from Our Google Webinar

SOCi’s blog summarizes a Google webinar revealing AI’s rapid transformation of local search, including longer queries, AI Mode, Ask Maps, and the critical role of Google Business Profiles. Brands must…

SOCi Study in Partnership with Google Provides Evidence of Social Signals as a Ranking Factor

A SOCi-Google study with Painting with a Twist tested whether linking active social media accounts to Google Business Profiles improves local search visibility and customer engagement. Studios that li…

How to Choose the Best Franchise Social Media Management Software in 2026

SOCi published a guide outlining how franchise brands should evaluate social media management software in 2026, emphasizing execution systems over feature lists. It highlights AI’s role in reducing ma…