Social Media Updates: Page 286

  • Brand Audiences on Instagram Growing at Twice the Rate of Other Platforms [Report]

    TrackMaven has released its 2016 Social Media Inflation Index report, in which they've analyzed 12 months of follower growth data from almost 27,000 brands across five of the biggest social media networks

    By • March 23, 2016

  • 13 Marketers React to Instagram's Imminent Algorithm

    Last week, Instagram announced that they will be slowly rolling out an algorithm to help its 400 million monthly users surface the content they care most about. Here's how marketers are responding to the change.

    By • March 22, 2016

  • 3 Simple Tips to Boost Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn

    Whether we like it or not, each one of us is now a "personal brand" online. In this post, personal branding expert Paul Copcutt offers his tips on how to stand out on LinkedIn.

    By • March 22, 2016

  • Nike, Starbucks and National Geographic Shine in Weekly Instagram Ranking

    What were the top performing brands on Instagram last week? Tania Yuki provides the latest data from Shareablee.

    By • March 22, 2016

  • Twitter Showcases Key Milestones and Data on 10th Birthday [Infographic]

    Today marks Twitter's 10th birthday - ten years of hashtags, re-tweets and favorites (and a few months of 'hearts'). To mark the occasion, the micro-blog giant has released a series of visualizations looking at key moments in its history.

    By • March 21, 2016

  • Twitter at 10 - The Platform's Founders Discuss it's Past, Present and Future

    Today is Twitter's 10th birthday, and to mark the occasion, founders Biz Stone, Evan Williams and Jack Dorsey gave their thoughts on the platform's history, growth and what might be coming next.

    By • March 21, 2016

  • Social Media Quick Tip: Message LinkedIn Group Members

    In a new Social Media Quick Tip post, Karen Yankovich shows us how to privately message LinkedIn group members even if you're not directly connected to them.

    By • March 21, 2016

  • How to Make the Most of LinkedIn Recommendations

    Here's a fast and simple hack that allows you to turn a little-used, often-ignored LinkedIn feature into a killer sales tool.

    By • March 20, 2016

  • Will Gwen Stefani's New LinkedIn Profile Be A Hit?

    Musician Gwen Stefani has joined LinkedIn - but will she be able to offer relevant business and career insights for that platform consistently, or will it be use as another promotional vehicle?

    By • March 19, 2016

  • Twitter Opts to Keep 140-Character Limit in Place - For Now at Least

    Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has told The Today Show that the 140-character limit for tweets will remain. At least for now.

    By • March 18, 2016

  • Here's Why Twitter is so Important, to Everyone

    Twitter's strength is real-time, but many people fail to understand the massive potential benefits Twitter data can potentially deliver in this regard.

    By • March 18, 2016

  • 3 Ways to Test and Measure the Effectiveness of Your Social Marketing Efforts

    If you're using social media for business, you need to test and measure it. Here are three easy ways to split test and measure your social efforts.

    By • March 18, 2016

  • Twitter's Algorithm Timeline Switches to Opt-Out, Coming to All Users

    There's been an influx of media reports and discussion online today about Twitter rolling out their new, algorithm-defined timeline to all users, making it the default option for everyone.

    By • March 17, 2016

  • 5 Jaw-Dropping Social Media Stats (in Infographics)

    With various social media statistics thrown around daily, it's important we get down to some of the core numbers of the medium and consider how they can influence your online marketing strategy.

    By • March 17, 2016

  • The 3 Minute Trick to Close More Deals on LinkedIn

    Looking for a way to boost your LinkedIn profile? This quick tip from John Nemo might be just what you need.

    By • March 17, 2016

  • Could Facebook Frames be a New Option for Marketers?

    Last year, millions of Facebook users changed their profile image to show their support for the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on same sex marriage. Now, Facebook may be looking to use the same profile addition option as an advertising tool - here's why such a move would make sense.

    By • March 17, 2016

  • Instagram Hits 11-Month Low: Growth Down 93% And Engagement Down 70%

    In the latest Locowise report on Instagram engagement, the team have found that increased activity on the platform is reducing reach and interaction, making it harder to connect with Instagram audiences.

    By • March 16, 2016

  • LinkedIn Conducts Research into the Power of Employee Content Sharing via Social

    We all know that word of mouth is one of the most - if not the most - valuable form of marketing. But just how valuable is word of mouth, exactly, in social media? LinkedIn conducted a study to find out.

    By • March 16, 2016

  • The Complete Starters Guide To Tumblr Marketing

    Are you unsure about how to use Tumblr? Would you like some tips to help you get started with Tumblr marketing? This guide from Mitt Ray outlines some key best practices.

    By • March 16, 2016

  • Instagram Switching to Algorithm-Fuelled Timeline to Uncover Best Content

    Instagram has announced they're following the lead of Facebook and introducing an algorithm-fuelled timeline to ensure users see the content most relevant to them - but will it work?

    By • March 15, 2016

  • 15 Instagram Accounts That Are Killing it at B2B Content

    Fitness? Easy. Food? Easy. Fashion? Really easy. B2B? Not so much. Here are 15 B2B Instagram accounts which are doing great things on the platform

    By • March 15, 2016

  • 3 Simple Ways to Generate Traffic On Pinterest

    Pinterest has emerged as one of the most prominent social media sites on the web, especially among the female demographic. But can Pinterest be leveraged to generate revenue?

    By • March 15, 2016

  • How to Use Twitter for Crazy Simple Email Opt-ins

    Twitter has one of the best list building features available on a social network, in the form of Twitter cards. In this post, Brittany Berger breaks down how to use Twitter cards to build your e-mail list.

    By • March 15, 2016

  • 10 Steps for Creating an Effective LinkedIn Profile [Infographic]

    Whether you're self-employed and want to reach sales prospects, you're looking for a new job, or you're employed and want to network with other people in your industry, making sure your LinkedIn profile is up-to-date and ticking all the right boxes is critical.

    By • March 15, 2016

  • Only 17% of Fortune 500 Companies Actively Use Pinterest

    Rivalfox tracked Fortune 500 companies on Pinterest over a two month period, finding that while 38% of Fortune 500 companies have a Pinterest account, only 17% actively use the platform to engage with their audience.

    By • March 15, 2016