What Sproutsocial shipped in 2026

Holiday shopping is happening earlier than ever, here’s what brands need to know

Sprout Social’s Q3 2026 Pulse Survey reveals early holiday shopping trends, with 49% of consumers more likely to buy from brands launching campaigns as early as August. Social media rivals in-store sh…

How to get ahead of the holiday social media customer service rush with Sprout

Sprout Social published a holiday customer service guide highlighting that 86% of consumers will use social media for service this season, up from 2025. The post emphasizes social's role in product di…

2026 holiday shopping trends: Tariffs, trust and timing

Sprout Social’s Q3 2026 Pulse Survey finds 78% of consumers will use social more or equally for holiday gift discovery and purchases, with 46% relying on social for ideas. Tariffs and economic concern…

2026 employee advocacy stats to secure C-level buy-in

Sprout Social published 2026 employee advocacy statistics highlighting how advocacy programs drive brand awareness, qualified leads, and talent recruitment. The data emphasizes employee-generated cont…

It’s about social media discoverability, not followers

Sprout Social argues that follower count is no longer the primary metric for social media success, as algorithmic feeds prioritize relevance and non-follower reach. Over 70% of views on platforms like…

How to break through social media saturation in a world of overwhelm

Sprout Social’s blog post examines the impact of social media saturation, driven by 5.5B users, AI-generated content, and algorithmic fragmentation. It highlights how brands like BMC used Sprout’s too…

The best brands on Instagram in 2026 (so far)

Sprout Social’s Social Futures Report spotlights standout Instagram campaigns from 2026, analyzing creative strategies and cultural relevance. The post emphasizes leveraging influencer partnerships, h…

How to measure social media with Google Analytics (GA4)

Sprout Social published a guide on using Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to measure social media performance beyond native platform metrics. It explains how GA4 tracks organic and paid social traffic, sets u…

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How to cross-post on social media (the right way)

Sprout Social released a guide on cross-posting social media content, emphasizing tailored adaptation across platforms rather than identical duplication. It highlights benefits like reaching new audie…

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Support for Reddit

Sprout Social announced official Reddit Data Partner status, enabling full Reddit integration across Listening, Engagement, and Publishing workflows. Users can now manage Reddit strategy in one place,…

Social media automation: A 3-step quick start guide for 2026

Sprout Social released a guide outlining a three-step approach to social media automation for 2026, emphasizing centralized publishing, automated engagement, and listening/reporting. The guide highlig…

Q3 2026 Breaking Ground Recap: What’s new this quarter

Sprout Social launched Trellis, its agentic AI, across all plans to automate manual tasks like data summarization and report generation. New integrations include TikTok ad comments and performance rep…

What social media tasks to automate vs. outsource

Sprout Social’s 2026 report highlights that 80% of social media professionals spend over half their time on operational tasks, not strategic work. The article details how AI is automating routine task…

How to use an AI social media assistant to amplify your team’s impact

Sprout Social unveiled Trellis, an AI social media assistant designed to streamline workflows by handling data analysis, performance tracking, and social listening. The tool integrates with Sprout’s e…

How to manage social media as a one-person team

Sprout Social highlights the challenges faced by one-person social media teams, including burnout, manual tasks, and response-time pressures. The post recommends using AI and automation tools to strea…

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