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How the TikTok algorithm ranks content in 2025 + tips for visibility

TL;DR Instead of chasing broad, unpredictable viral hits, prioritize content that resonates deeply within your niche community on TikTok. The algorithm favors content that aligns with specific groups (e.g., #BookTok, #SportsOnTikTok), amplifying visibility in these engaged audiences. The TikTok algorithm heavily weighs watch time, especially in the initial moments. Starting videos with a strong hook (a question, a preview of the payoff, or striking visuals) can boost retention and signal quality content worth recommending. The algorithm relies on video information like captions, hashtags, and sounds to categorize and recommend content. Optimizing for search with relevant keywords (via TikTok Creative Center) and using trending sounds can significantly increase your discoverability. Hey, can you just post a viral TikTok real quick? It’s a request too many social marketers have had to face. Fortunately, attitudes toward virality are shifting. Hoostsuite’s Social Trends 2025...

Hilton’s SVP, Daniel Reynolds, on the art of brand storytelling

Think of a memorable marketing campaign. Got it? Odds are, that campaign tells a great story — whether it’s a tearjerker Super Bowl ad, a hilarious viral video, or an innovative social media collab. The best marketing campaigns have a narrative that makes you feel something. And effective brand storytelling is the secret to success on social media and beyond. For expert advice, we chatted with Daniel Reynolds , Senior Vice President of Global Content, Media, and Partnerships at Hilton . Before checking in to the hospitality industry (pun very much intended), Reynolds worked for other global brands, including Disney and Toyota. And for every brand he’s worked with, storytelling has been an important marketing strategy. “How to extend the story of a brand in new and different formats has always been a key throughline,” he shares. Hilton’s storytelling is authentic and inspiring: think photos and videos taken by real hotel guests, horror stories from the competition, and partnerships wi...