The Great Purge of 2026

It’s a Quality Audit, Not a Loss: Navigating the 2026 Instagram Bot Purge

Yesterday, May 6, 2026, the social media world woke up to a digital earthquake. From the sprawling feeds of global influencers to the local pages of Oakville businesses, follower counts didn’t just dip—they plummeted. At DMX Marketing, we saw it firsthand: our own accounts were not immune, with my personal profile seeing a correction of…

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GTA Interior Designers Get Found Without Hashtags | DMX Marketing

Visual Intent: How GTA Interior Designers Are Getting Found Without Hashtags

In the world of interior design, your work is your calling card. You spend months – sometimes years – perfecting a single space, ensuring every light fixture, textile, and trim detail is Pinterest-perfect. But in 2026, simply posting a beautiful photo to your feed is no longer enough to get discovered by your next high-value…

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Beyond the Likes: Hidden Dangers of Following Social Media Trends

Beyond the Likes: The Hidden Dangers of Following Every Social Media Trend

In our last post, we dove into the specific privacy risks of the “2016 throwback” trend. But that’s just one example of a much larger phenomenon. From the “Ice Bucket Challenge” to the latest TikTok dance or AI portrait generator, viral trends are the heartbeat of social media. They make us feel connected, entertained, and…

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How Marketers Can Adapt Now That Hashtag Following Is Over

How Marketers Can Adapt Now That Hashtag Following Is Over

While Instagram users can still search for hashtags to find relevant content, the platform recently removed the ability to follow hashtags, so users no longer see posts that include hashtags they have followed directly in their feed. Instagram’s move has shifted content discovery and led to a potential decline in reach for branded accounts that relied on…

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Social media calendar

Elevate Your Brand with DMX’s October 2024 Social Media Calendar

In today’s digital landscape, a well-structured social media strategy is essential for businesses seeking to connect with their audience and enhance brand visibility. A thoughtfully designed social media calendar can help you leverage timely themes and holidays, fostering a stronger online presence. This article explores how to utilize a social media calendar effectively, the reasoning…

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How Auditing Your Instagram Account is Essential to Your Marketing Success

How Auditing Your Instagram Account is Essential to Your Marketing Success

In today’s digital age, Instagram has become a powerhouse for individuals, businesses, and influencers to connect with their target audiences. However, if your Instagram marketing efforts aren’t yielding the desired results, it’s time to conduct a thorough audit of your account. In this blog, we’ll explore the article, “How to Improve Your Instagram Results: Small…

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