Social Media Updates: Page 282

  • Why Reddit Is the 2nd Most Trusted Social Site for News

    A new study released by American Press Institute has found that Reddit is the second most trusted social media platform for users who seek news and information via social media.

    By • May 6, 2016

  • 6 Ways to Grow Your Instagram Advertising Strategy

    Looking to use Instagram to reach your target audience? Here's a detailed guide on how to make best use of the platform's ad options and maximize your outreach.

    By • May 6, 2016

  • Facebook Testing Temporary Reactions - New Data on Reactions Use

    Facebook is adding a new 'Reaction' for Mother's Day, testing a 'Thankful' response - represented by a flower - in some markets. At the same time, a new study has shown Reactions use is very low overall.

    By • May 5, 2016

  • LinkedIn Releases Data on the Growth of the Freelance Economy [Infographic]

    LinkedIn recently launched a new tool to help businesses connect with freelancers called 'Profinder'. To underline the need for such a service, LinkedIn has released new data which underlines the growing demand for freelancers.

    By • May 5, 2016

  • Instagram Brand Profiles are Coming - Here's a First Look

    Instagram is testing out brand profiles, which would function similar to Facebook Pages. Here's how they look.

    By • May 4, 2016

  • How Will Instagram's Feed Algorithm Work - And Should Brands be Concerned?

    Since Instagram announced their plans to switch to an algorithm-defined timeline back in March, people have been freaking out - but should they be? Here's what we know about how Instagram's algorithm will likely work.

    By • May 4, 2016

  • 7 Social Media Tricks You'll Actually Use

    Looking for some cool social media tricks that are actually tricks and not commonly known features? Justin Kerby provides seven in this post.

    By • May 4, 2016

  • Millennials And Social Media: It's More Complicated Than You Think

    Are we applying the 'Millennial' tag to liberally to such a broad group? That's the core question of this post from Ronnie Charrier.

    By • May 4, 2016

  • 5 Keys to Effective Instagram Marketing

    With businesses flocking to Instagram, standing out from the crowd is becoming increasingly important. Here are some tips on how to do just that.

    By • May 4, 2016

  • Why Twitter's New 'Connect' Tab is an Important Step for the Platform

    Twitter has unveiled a new 'Connect' tab to help users find accounts they might like to follow, based on their interests. And it may be more important than many realize.

    By • May 3, 2016

  • How Pinterest Can Help Boost Your Brand [Infographic]

    Pinterest has released a new infographic incorporating data from research agency Millward Brown, which includes a range of insights into how brands have been able to drive results from the platform

    By • May 3, 2016

  • When Social Media Campaigns Flat-Out Work: What to Learn from Deadpool and Burberry

    Sometimes a brand will wage a social media campaign that demonstrates such thoughtful planning and fine execution that we in the industry have to take a moment and examine the artistry at hand, both to glean the lessons of the work and to simply appreciate it.

    By • May 3, 2016

  • LinkedIn Just Made a Savvy Business Move - And Nobody Noticed

    LinkedIn has quietly jumped into the ever-expanding "freelancer-for-hire" marketplace. Here's why it could be a game-changer on several fronts.

    By • May 3, 2016

  • How to Make Pinterest Work for Both B2C and B2B Marketing [Infographic]

    While many businesses use Pinterest for B2C marketing, the platform offers unique opportunities for B2B marketing as well.

    By • May 2, 2016

  • New Twitter Study Highlights 9 Ways to Improve Tweet Response

    Twitter's released their findings from a new study of over 9,000 direct response ad campaigns on the platform, highlighting the key terms, details and tweet copy structure techniques that lead to the best response

    By • May 1, 2016

  • How Facebook Users Are 'Reacting' to the 2016 Presidential Candidates [Infographic]

    How are Facebook users using the new 'Reactions' response tools to express their feelings about the 2016 US Presidential candidates? TrackMaven has looked at the data.

    By • April 30, 2016

  • The Social Media Engagement Formula

    The content that performs consistently well and generates engagement on social platforms caters to five very specific requirements, each of which reflects something greater.

    By • April 29, 2016

  • On the Value of Consistency in Building a Social Media Presence

    Just like a gym locker room, Twitter is full of "regulars" who seem to cyber-nod at one another and have their own special ways of communicating. You can be a part of that locker room.

    By • April 29, 2016

  • Snapchat Now Serving 10 Billion Video Views Per Day - The Evolution of the Ghost

    Snapchat has revealed that it's now serving more than 10 billion videos per day on it's platform, putting it ahead of YouTube and Facebook.

    By • April 29, 2016

  • LinkedIn Now up to 433 Million Members, Posts Better than Expected Q1 Results

    LinkedIn has posted it's Q1 '16 numbers, with higher than expected results across the board, particularly in terms of user engagement.

    By • April 28, 2016

  • Will Including Certain Words in Your Posts Lead to Higher Reach on Facebook?

    Rumors have long suggested that including certain keywords in your Facebook updates can help boost their reach - but is that true?

    By • April 28, 2016

  • Facebook Page or Group - Which Is Better For Your Business?

    Do you need a Facebook Page or should you start a Facebook group - or both. Here's a basic rundown on the logic and purpose behind both options.

    By • April 28, 2016

  • New Study Shows How Audiences Are Using Facebook's Reactions

    A new study from the team at Fractl has looked at how people are adapting and utilizing Facebook's new emoji-like Reactions to respond to on-platform content.

    By • April 28, 2016

  • Facebook Now Up to 1.65 Billion Active Users, Beats Expectations on Revenue

    The rise and rise of Mark Zuckerberg's social media empire continues - Facebook has today released its Q1 2016 numbers, again beating market expectation.

    By • April 27, 2016

  • Instagram Testing New, Stripped Back Presentation Style

    Instagram is testing out a new, black and white-style presentation change that puts more focus on the image content and removes some of the app's familiar style.

    By • April 27, 2016