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Connor Ring

@connorring.bsky.social
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B2B Social Media Leader | Digital Marketing | Travel 📍Dublin, Ireland Subscribe to The Social Ladder: substack.com/@thesocialmedialadder?…

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Connor Ring @connorring.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
My latest piece for The Social Media Ladder: Red flags in social media jobs thesocialmedialadder.substack.com/p/red-flags-...
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Red flags in social media jobs
What to avoid when searching for your dream social media job
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Connor Ring @connorring.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
As social media managers, we're constantly on our devices. How can we keep up with our industry while also having screen-free time. Read more in The Social Media Ladder: thesocialmedialadder.substack.com/p/stepping-a...
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Stepping away from the screen, without the online FOMO
Taking a break from screen time as a social media manager
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Connor Ring @connorring.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Stakeholder management is one of the most underrated skills a social media professional can have. I discuss this further in my latest piece for The Social Media Ladder: thesocialmedialadder.substack.com/p/mastering-...
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Mastering stakeholder management as a social media manager
Why stakeholder management is a game-changer for social media managers
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Connor Ring @connorring.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Demonstrating ROI for Instagram activities isn't as straightforward as it once was, especially for B2B brands. I recently spoke to Social Insider about this, read more here: www.socialinsider.io/blog/instagr...
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Instagram ROI: How to Calculate & Improve It
Instagram ROI: how to calculate it, what counts as good, and the top mistakes killing your campaign returns.
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Connor Ring @connorring.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Looking for a job in social media? As with any job search, green flags have less to do with the job description and more to do with how the company treats the role. More in my latest for The Social Media Ladder: thesocialmedialadder.substack.com/p/green-flag...
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Green flags in social media jobs
What to look out for when searching for your dream social gig
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Connor Ring @connorring.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Fake urgency is a real thing when working in social media. Read more in my latest piece for The Social Media Ladder thesocialmedialadder.substack.com/p/not-everyt...
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Not everything is urgent
Navigating fake urgency while working in social media
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Connor Ring @connorring.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
My latest piece for The Social Media Ladder: thesocialmedialadder.substack.com/p/a-social-m...
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A social media manager is not "just the person who posts"
Your role is strategic, not transactional.
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Connor Ring @connorring.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
In-app conversations are the focus in new LinkedIn feed update. Via @socialmediatoday.bsky.social www.socialmediatoday.com/news/linkedi...
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LinkedIn updates feed display to drive more post replies and comments
The app is focusing on relevance and ranking engagement based on how pertinent an interaction is to each user, per a creator economy expert.
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Connor Ring @connorring.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Your social media career might not be as linear as traditional marketing careers, but that's a strength. More in my latest article: open.substack.com/pub/thesocia...
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Your social media career doesn't have to make sense on paper
The best social media managers often arrive in the social world unexpectedly
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Connor Ring @connorring.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Social media jobs titles rarely cover exactly what we do, but how can we move beyond our titles when demonstrating value? open.substack.com/pub/thesocia...
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What's in a job title?
Social media job titles and how to move beyond their limitations
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Connor Ring @connorring.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
I've finally taken the leap into the world of Substack. The Social Media Ladder aims to guide social media managers in building successful and sustainable social careers. Check it out and let me know if there's any topics you'd like to see covered: substack.com/@thesocialme...
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The Social Media Ladder | Substack
Career advice for ambitious social media managers who want to build successful, sustainable careers and lead with confidence.
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Connor Ring @connorring.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
A much-needed new move from LinkedIn, looks like we're getting the option to report AI slop!
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Connor Ring @connorring.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
France becomes the first European country to ban social media for under 15s www.rte.ie/news/2026/07...
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France approves social media ban for children under 15
France's parliament has approved a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making France the first European country to bar children from apps such as TikTok.
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Connor Ring @connorring.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
No need for the south of France, IAPI's Cannes-alysis in Dublin was the place to be this morning, reflecting on last month's Cannes Lions. Two themes stood out to me, the importance of brand trust and the booming creator economy. Thanks to today's speakers for their perspectives!
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Connor Ring @connorring.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
"The work no longer speaks for itself. It can’t, because the room where it used to speak has gotten quieter, more crowded, and a great deal less permanent." Great read in @forbes.com on visibility as currency: www.forbes.com/sites/alliku...
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Visibility Is The New Currency, Whether You Like It Or Not
Visibility has become a tax on every career, and building a personal brand may be the best insurance you've got.
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Connor Ring @connorring.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Some snaps from beautiful Glasgow this week
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Connor Ring @connorring.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Just wrapped up a great few days in Glasgow for #SMSociety. Really enjoyed learning about the latest research in this space and hearing from researchers across the globe who are pushing our knowledge of social media's impact on the world forward. Major thanks to the organisers, what an event!
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Connor Ring @connorring.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Great first day at #SMSociety, plenty of incredible insights to digest already. Looking forward to the rest of the week!
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Connor Ring @connorring.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Next stop, Glasgow for #SMSociety
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Connor Ring @connorring.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Looking forward to attending #SMSociety next week!
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Connor Ring @connorring.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
POLITICO: Inside von der Leyen's push for an EU social media ban: www.politico.eu/article/insi...
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Inside von der Leyen’s push for an EU social media ban
A report out Monday will add weight to calls for a ban on social media for young people.
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Connor Ring @connorring.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
📍Ben Head, Ireland
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Connor Ring @connorring.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
New tips for LinkedIn, directly from VP of Marketing Davang Shah, including LLM optimisation. More in @socialmediatoday.bsky.social: www.socialmediatoday.com/news/linkedi...
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Connor Ring @connorring.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
From @lemonde.fr: EU tells France to amend social media ban law www.lemonde.fr/en/france/ar...
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EU tells France to amend social media ban law
The European Commission said that the French draft law overlaps with the EU's online content law known as the Digital Services Act.
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Connor Ring @connorring.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Really interesting piece about the prevalence of spam bots on social media and the systems that can detect and prevent this activity: www.socialmediatoday.com/news/reddit-... @socialmediatoday.bsky.social
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Reddit reports more than 23M daily spam views
The platform’s updated artificial intelligence systems are preventing about 25,000 spam posts and comments each day.
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Connor Ring @connorring.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
From working in social media for a decade, the topic of burnout, and how to avoid it, is something close to my heart. Great piece below from @theconversation.com: theconversation.com/the-hidden-b...
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The hidden burnout crisis facing social media marketers
More than 2 in 5 social media marketers say they plan to leave their job within two years, and many cite insufficient mental health support from supervisors.
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Connor Ring @connorring.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Happy Social Media Day! Recently, I've made a conscious effort to limit my screen time where I can and pick up a book to learn more about what's going on in social. To mark the day that's in it, below are some recommendations for must-reads in this space. What would you add? #SocialMediaDay
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Connor Ring @connorring.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Blue skies in Dublin
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Connor Ring @connorring.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Hello @bsky.app
A large tree in a field at sunrise.
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