Social Media Updates: Page 271

  • LinkedIn Courts Small Businesses with New Program

    LinkedIn has announced a new program to encourage more small businesses to the platform.

    By • Oct. 25, 2016

  • How to Combine Business With Personal on Social Media

    Sharing certain types of content on social media can have negative impacts on your branding efforts. Here are some examples of content types to avoid.

    By • Oct. 25, 2016

  • Does Facebook's Preferred Audience Tool Increase Reach and Engagement?

    Do Facebook's recently introduced Preferred Audience tools help increase post reach? Here's what Harvard Medical School found.

    By • Oct. 22, 2016

  • Internationally Known: Line and WeChat Making Moves

    Everyone knows about Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp but the story of messenger apps doesn't stop there. Messaging apps have been extremely popular in Asian markets and two of the most significant and innovative are WeChat out of China and Line from Japan.

    By Patrick Sutton • Oct. 21, 2016

  • New Report Looks at Optimal Hashtag Use on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook

    A new report has highlighted the latest hashtag best practices, with longer tags performing well.

    By • Oct. 21, 2016

  • LinkedIn Unveils Improved Endorsements System, Continues to Refine Data Accuracy

    LinkedIn is rolling out a new structure for their endorsements feature to make them more accurate and more relevant - which also plays into the platform's wider strategic direction.

    By • Oct. 20, 2016

  • 15 Random Things NOT to Do on Social Media

    Are there certain things people do on social that just irritate you? Here's a list of 15 common faux pas to be aware of (and avoid).

    By • Oct. 19, 2016

  • Instagram Adds Stories to Explore Tab, Making it Easier to Discover Stories Content

    Instagram has announced that Stories will now be featured on the Discover tab, making it easier to find top creators.

    By • Oct. 18, 2016
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    Facebook's 'Messenger Day' - How it Works and What it Means for the Platform

    Facebook has launched it's Snapchat-like 'Messenger Day' tool to users in Australia - here's how it works.

    By • Oct. 18, 2016

  • Facebook's Bigger Video View Issue - Three Second View Counts

    Facebook recently admitted to a mistake in their video metrics - but there may be a bigger problem with how The Social Network measures video effectiveness.

    By • Oct. 18, 2016

  • Tracking the 2016 US Presidential Election with Social Media

    With the 2016 US Presidential Election looming, here are some tips on how to use social media to better inform your understanding of the candidates.

    By • Oct. 18, 2016

  • Why Twitter Matters to Marketing [Infographic]

    Still not convinced about the potential of Twitter as a business platform? This infographic outlines the key data you need to know.

    By • Oct. 18, 2016

  • Facebook Highlights Trending Topics to Watch for September [Infographic]

    Facebook's released the latest version of their Topics to Watch report, this time looking at the trends which saw significant increases in September.

    By • Oct. 16, 2016

  • 7 Key Trends in Online B2B Customer Communities

    Leader Networks have released the latest version of their Big List of B2B Online Customer Communities.

    By • Oct. 16, 2016

  • Twitter Moments: A Failure or a Another Demonstration of Unrealized Potential?

    The story of Twitter's Moments, and it's failure to live up to expectation, is somewhat symbolic of Twitter's wider struggles.

    By • Oct. 15, 2016

  • Facebook Releases New Data on Holiday Season Trends and Usage Patterns [Infographic]

    Facebook has released a new report into when people are most active on Facebook and Instagram over the holiday period.

    By • Oct. 15, 2016

  • 4 Tips to Help Boost Your Social Media Engagement

    If you're looking to generate more engagement with your social media content, here are some tips that can help stimulate audience response.

    By • Oct. 15, 2016

  • Twitter Provides Update on Extended Tweets, @replies and Mentions

    Twitter has released an update the state of their changes to extend what's possible within the 140 character limit.

    By • Oct. 14, 2016

  • The Most Discussed Topics on Facebook and Instagram in September [Infographic]

    Facebook have released the latest edition of their Hot Topics report, which looks at the most mentioned issues across The Social Network, along with who they were being discussed by, in terms of demographic groups.

    By • Oct. 14, 2016

  • 15 Everyday Problems Experienced by Community Managers

    Here are some common problems and challenges faced by community managers on a daily basis, as summarized in GIF form.

    By • Oct. 14, 2016

  • Facebook Announces New Ways to Watch Live Stream Content on Your Home TV

    Facebook has released a new tool that enables viewers to stream Facebook video content direct to their home TV.

    By • Oct. 13, 2016

  • Pinterest Reaches 150 Million Monthly Active Users

    Pinterest has announced that it now has 150 million monthly active users, a 50% increase in the past year.

    By • Oct. 13, 2016

  • Periscope Releases New Tools to Enable Broadcast Quality Streams

    Periscope has released a new tool to enable broadcasters to stream from various professional devices.

    By • Oct. 13, 2016

  • The Business Benefits of a LinkedIn Company Page [Infographic]

    A LinkedIn company page can be an incredible resource, but many businesses fail to understand why it's so important to the overall digital marketing strategy.

    By • Oct. 13, 2016

  • The Hidden Danger of Social Media Marketing (and How to Avoid it)

    Social media is a powerful tool, but over-reliance on any platform can be risky, as explained in this post from contributor John Nemo.

    By • Oct. 13, 2016