Build Your Social Media Strategy for 2026

Build Your Social Media Strategy for 2026

By Avocado Social

Learn how to build a winning social media strategy for 2026 with expert guidance, fresh trends, and a clear content plan.

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Agenda

Welcome & The Social Media Landscape in 2026


We’ll begin with a quick look at how social media has evolved — and what’s on the horizon for 2026. From AI and automation to personalisation and discovery tools, you’ll gain an understanding of the ...

Set Clear Social Media Objectives for the Year Ahead


Next, you’ll learn how to set meaningful, measurable objectives that align with your wider business goals. We’ll explore different types of social media objectives, from brand awareness to lead gener...

Audit Your 2025 Performance with Clarity


This section covers how to reflect on your past performance to inform your future strategy. You’ll learn how to review platform insights, identify top-performing content, and spot what didn’t work. W...

Choose the Right Platforms for Your Brand


You’ll explore the latest updates across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and Threads, and discover how each platform is being used in 2026. Learn how to select the best mix based on y...

Build a Strategic, AI-Assisted Content Calendar


Learn how to plan a 30-day content calendar that aligns with your brand goals and key seasonal moments. You’ll see how to create a healthy mix of content types, from evergreen posts to reactive trend...

Apply the Latest Content Trends & Best Practices


You’ll discover what’s currently performing best across platforms, from short-form video and carousels to stories and interactive polls. We’ll show you real-world examples of trends adapted well by b...

Set KPIs and Measure What Matters


Learn how to choose the right metrics based on your goals, whether that’s reach, engagement, profile visits, or conversions. We’ll cover what to track, how often to review your results, and how to sp...

Final Tips, Workflow Tools & Live Q&A


We’ll finish with tools and tactics to make your workflow smoother, from scheduling and automation tools to team collaboration tips. Whether you’re a team of one or part of a wider marketing team, yo...

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  • 2 hours
  • Online

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Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Business • Sales & Marketing

Start the year with a clear, confident plan for your social media success in 2026.

Join Alison Battisby, social media strategist and founder of Avocado Social, for a practical and inspiring 2-hour workshop designed to help you build a tailored social media strategy for the year ahead. Whether you're managing multiple platforms, running a small business, or supporting clients, this session will give you the clarity and tools you need to set strong foundations for 2026.

The social media landscape is evolving fast, from AI-powered content tools to new algorithm updates, platform features, and shifting user behaviour. So it’s more important than ever to start the year with a strategy that reflects what’s actually working right now.

What You’ll Learn:

🚀 Define Clear Objectives for 2026
Set meaningful goals that align with your wider business aims, whether you're looking to grow awareness, increase engagement, or boost conversions.

📊 Audit Your Current Performance
Review your 2025 activity and identify areas to improve using insights, benchmarks, and AI powered analysis tools.

📱 Choose the Right Platforms for Your Audience
Explore the latest updates across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Threads, Facebook, and YouTube and how to choose where to focus in 2026.

📅 Build a Strategic Content Calendar
Plan ahead with an intelligent content calendar that reflects your campaigns, launches, and seasonal opportunities, while integrating AI tools to save time.

🤖 Embrace AI in Content Creation

Learn how to use AI tools to generate ideas, repurpose content, create visuals, write captions, and streamline your workflow.

🔥 Spot the Latest Trends & Formats

Discover which content types (short-form video, carousels, memes, UGC) are performing best right now, and how to adapt them for your brand.

🎯 Set KPIs That Actually Matter

Track what matters using metrics that align with your goals. We’ll simplify performance tracking and show you how to measure success without overwhelm.

🛠 Streamline Your Social Media Workflow

Explore top scheduling, collaboration, and automation tools to stay organised and consistent.

This workshop is perfect for:

  • Small business owners planning their 2026 marketing
  • Social media managers and content creators
  • Marketing professionals creating annual strategies
  • Freelancers and consultants supporting clients with planning
  • Anyone looking to get organised and ahead of the game this year

No previous training is required. Just bring your ideas, your questions, and your ambition to make 2026 your best year yet on social media.

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£216
Jan 22 · 07:00 PST