Social Media Updates: Page 295

  • 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

  • How Social Media Can Facilitate Online Retail Trends in 2016

    Almost all retail outlets are targeting millennials. Millennials stay online 24/7, which is why online retailer are doing their best to reduce the gap between the real world and the digital world, and bring them close.

    By • Nov. 18, 2015

  • Google Unveils the All New Google+

    Google has unveiled a re-design of their Google+ platform, putting the focus on Communities and Collections, in line with user demand. The move could have significant benefits over time, appeasing existing users and, maybe, helping attract more to the platform over time.

    By • Nov. 17, 2015

  • Wait, Twitter's Testing Emoji Reactions Too?

    Reports have suggested that Twitter is experimenting with a new emoji response tool, similar to Facebook's 'Rections', to give users more ways to indicate their feelings on each tweet. Why would Twitter do this? There's a few reasons...

    By • Nov. 17, 2015

  • Anonymous Threatens ISIS with Cyberwar, But Could it be Interfering with Actual Intelligence Gathering?

    In response to the Paris attacks, hacker collective Anonymous has promised a "cyberwar" against the terrorist group ISIS, promising to expose and force the suspension of sympathetic Twitter accounts and bring down ISIS websites and IT capabilities. The problem being that these efforts will almost certainly be counterproductive to actually beating ISIS.

    By • Nov. 17, 2015

  • How to Create and Manage the Best Database for Social Networking Sites

    It goes unmentioned that these sites have a really good idea behind them and the execution is also flawless. This is the main reason why they are extremely popular. If you want to create a good networking website, then you should take into consideration these two factors - idea and how to execute it.

    By • Nov. 17, 2015

  • Public Grief: Responding to Tragedy on Social Media

    In the wake of the attacks in Paris, there has been an outpouring of anger and grief on social media. There has also been a lot of commentary about the form that those feelings have taken. Some question why everyone is so upset by the Paris attacks but not the explosions in Beirut? Why is there a greater reaction to the Paris attacks than to the terror attacks on Garissa University in Kenya in April?

    By • Nov. 16, 2015

  • Facebook to Activate "Safety Check" in Human Disasters Like Paris (But Why Not Beirut?)

    The Lebanese feel they have received less support worldwide compared with the attention Paris has received for similar attacks. Facebook's response is thought to be a symptom of this greater trend.

    By • Nov. 16, 2015

  • In the Wake of the Paris Attacks, Beware of False Information on Social Media

    Every time a serious crisis occurs, rumors, many of them false, spread like mad. We know this because it happens every time. From false accusations on Reddit to what it currently happening in the aftermath of the Paris attacks. But what is also predictable is just how easily and quickly we tend to fall for these rumors.

    By • Nov. 16, 2015

  • A Better Way to Network for Women

    Many women who don't enjoy traditional in-person networking are absolutely daunted by networking. But this need not be the case - especially if you take a "what can I give/what can I learn" stance.

    By • Nov. 16, 2015

  • Snapchat Over the Last 4 Years [INFOGRAPHIC]

    Snapchat was recently valued at $16 billion and 71 percent of users are younger than 25. On the network, users can see daily stories from media brands including National Geographic and CNN. "Adweek has been writing frequently about brands on Snapchat if you want some inspiration and Reel SEO did a wrap up of consumer brands using Snapchat effectively," according to an article on Short Stack.

    By • Nov. 16, 2015

  • How to Effectively use YouTube for Video Marketing

    Let's start with the facts:1. YouTube is the second largest search engine in the world.2. Since March 2014, the number of people watching YouTube videos has increased by 40%

    By • Nov. 14, 2015

  • Social Media Quick Tip: How to save your LinkedIn profile as a PDF

    In a new Social Media Quick Tip post, Karen Yankovich demonstrates how you can use LinkedIn's export profile as PDF feature, and why you might want to do so.

    By • Nov. 13, 2015

  • Twitter: You Can't Live Without It

    ​I've often thought that if Twitter, for all its beleaguered current status, didn't exist, we'd have to invent it. What was everyone's first reaction last week to Fox Sports going down during Game One of the World Series? That's right: Log on to Twitter. What about when a Kardashian does something outrageous? Check it out on Twitter. And where do politicians hash out their respective positions? Twitter, of course.

    By • Nov. 12, 2015

  • The 10 Most Important Questions for Community Managers to Ask [Infographic]

    For community managers, knowing the right questions to ask is the key to success. Why? If you can crack the code on what community members want and need from each other - and from the organization - then your content and conversations are much more likely to drive engagement.

    By • Nov. 12, 2015

  • Facebook Launches 'Notify', a Real-Time News Update Service

    Facebook has launched it's latest app, a real-time news service called 'Notify', which will enable users to get push notifications sent direct to their mobile device to keep them updated on relevant news. Will it work?

    By • Nov. 11, 2015