Social Media Updates: Page 292

  • Creating a Litter-Free World via Instagram?

    You can use Instagram to do a lot of things and Jeff Kirschner wants to use it to create a litter-free world.

    By • Dec. 4, 2015

  • Why You Should Jump on the Instagram Ads Bandwagon Now

    By • Dec. 4, 2015

  • How the Top 11 Social Media Networks Follow Links in 2016

    The top social media networks used to provide some of the best opportunities for acquiring those all important 'dofollow' links that are so crucial for ranking well on search engines.

    By • Dec. 4, 2015

  • Facebook Announces Expansion of Live-Streaming to All Users, Adds Photo/Video Collage Tool

    After rolling out live-streaming for verified profiles back in August, Facebook's now making the function available to all users, starting with a small group of iOS users in the US.

    By • Dec. 3, 2015

  • Pinterest Tools: How to Move Pins

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    By • Dec. 3, 2015

  • What Is the Most Instagrammed Place in Your State?

    Time magazine has created an interactive map called "The Most Instagrammed Places in America." It shows the most geo-tagged spots in America, state by state.

    By • Dec. 2, 2015

  • 'The Last Message Received' Blog Shows How Even Our Worst Moments Are Now Lived Digitally

    15-year-old Emily Trunko is something of a savant for the creation of depressing-yet-true Tumblr blogs, and she has created a new blog that is garnering attention not just for its poignancy, but also for the way it demonstrates how we now live our lives, even the worst moments, digitally.

    By • Dec. 2, 2015

  • A Growing Number of People are Naming Their Babies After Instagram Filters

    New data from BabyCenter.com show a rising number of people are naming their newborn babies after Instagram filters. Yep.

    By • Dec. 1, 2015

  • 30 Predictions for Social Media and Social Media Marketing in 2016

    ​It's that time of the year again. Time for decorating trees, wrapping and unwrapping presents, welcoming the new year and... prediction lists. In line with that trend, here are some predictions for the future of social media and social media marketing in the year ahead.

    By • Nov. 28, 2015

  • Quick Tip - Searching Your Facebook Timeline For A Specific Post

    Did you know that you can search your Facebook posts to find specific things you've uploaded, discussed and commented on. Here's how you do it.

    By • Nov. 28, 2015

  • Tips for Using Imagery in B2B Social Media Marketing

    Images and visual content can play a big part in your social media marketing mix. But how do you maximize your use of visual content? Here are some tips.

    By • Nov. 28, 2015

  • Why Quotle Could be the Next Instagram (If You Love Reading)

    Quotle enables users to share quotes from books - like an Instagram for readers. In this post, Brad Friedman breaks down how the app works and what it adds to the social media space.

    By • Nov. 25, 2015

  • 5 Social Media Trends To Leverage This Holiday Season [INFOGRAPHIC]

    Instead of spending hours at over-packed shopping centers, smart shoppers are doing their research online first. In fact, many are turning to good 'ole social media for their gift-giving inspiration.

    By • Nov. 25, 2015

  • The Real Privacy Nightmare Is The Information We Voluntarily Hand Over to Shady Apps

    We all use apps that request all kinds of access to you and your information for their use. The most recent evidence of this phenomenon is an online quiz from VonVon called "What Are Your Most Used Words on Facebook." But the quiz is a black pit of privacy concerns, and we're jumping right in.

    By • Nov. 24, 2015

  • Big Brands with Big Social Media Presence

    As our world become more and more mobile, marketers will continue to leverage the channel to their advantage. Here are just a few big brands with big social media presence that are using it to stay on top

    By • Nov. 23, 2015

  • 7 Brilliant Tips on Making Effective Facebook Video Ads

    Are you looking for better ways to connect with your Facebook audience? The social media king has offered businesses a new alternative in the form of Facebook video ads. Video is a very powerful tool, something we all understand after the success of various YouTube stars. However, all businesses are incorporating these video ads in their marketing campaign. How can you be different? The key to remember is that you can boost your engagement and conversions if you make small adjustments to the way you target and design your Facebook video ads.

    By • Nov. 23, 2015

  • Why Twitter's Emoji Response Tool Makes Sense - New Data on Emoji Use on the Platform

    Earlier this week, reports and examples suggested that Twitter might be working on a new emoji response tool which would enable users to replace the 'heart' icon for a like on a tweet with any one of 36 emoji options specifically aligned to your response. Why wold Twitter do that? There's actually a lot of data that points to it being a logical, and likely beneficial, change.

    By • Nov. 21, 2015

  • 3 Facebook Page Features You May Be Missing Out On

    Facebook can be a bit overwhelming with all the various options and settings. If you're not careful it's easy to miss out on some of Facebook's Page features, tools that help increase your reach and improve your Page management. To help with this, here are three features that many people miss with their Facebook Pages.

    By • Nov. 21, 2015

  • Now Facebook Will Hide Your Ex From Your News Feed

    In the digital equivalent of putting all your former boyfriend or girlfriend's stupid crap in a box and sticking it in a dark corner of your closet, Facebook recently announced that it is testing new features and options that will allow you to see a lot less of your ex, if you want to.

    By • Nov. 20, 2015

  • Scaling Local News Is Not Everything

    There was a recent Nieman Labs blog about the future of local news by Josh Benton. In the article, Josh talks about a wide swath of the local market, including TV and metro-based local news. He was generally pessimistic about the future of local news, although he did reserve some optimism for hyperlocal digital publishers.

    By • Nov. 20, 2015

  • How Thick Does Your Politician's Skin Have to Be?

    If you're a pro athlete or in the entertainment business, you get used to seeing and reading people saying all sorts of nasty things about you. Even the Pope got criticized while visiting the United States. It comes with the territory. So how thick does a politician's skin have to be?

    By • Nov. 20, 2015

  • Facebook Eases the Pain of Breaking Up with New Tools

    Facebook has released a new set of tools to help users ease the transition out of a relationship, with the ability to restrict your exposure to posts by your ex and un-tag yourself from public photos.

    By • Nov. 19, 2015

  • Vine Unveils New Remix Functionality, Improved Search Tools

    Six-second video app Vine has released a new feature which enables users to 'remix' their favorite Vine clips by re-using the audio tracks. The capability will help expand the use of Vine for viral memes, spreading the reach of Vine content and the work of artists.

    By • Nov. 19, 2015

  • Just Keep Swiping: How to Survive in the "Tinderverse"

    Everyone knows what Tinder is - they've either used the application themselves or they know someone who uses it. But there's a stigma that comes with using the app and that can cloud your experience. Here are some tips to help maximize your Tinder use.

    By • Nov. 19, 2015

  • Social Media Addiction: Does it Really Impact Our Relationships?

    Social media; with the good comes the bad. On the pro side is the easy access to family, long lost friends and loved ones who live far away. On the con side is the notion that social media is ruining our relationships and feeding today's instant gratification 'hookup' culture. After all, we live in a short-attention span generation that caters to "checking in", posting an Instagram photo in real time, and hooking up via Tinder.

    By • Nov. 19, 2015