Social Media Updates: Page 305

  • Bangkok Photographer Subverts the #NoFilter Instagram Lifestyle with Hilarious Pics

    Do you have that friend whose Instagram account is a never-ending feed of 'perfect' photos of their #natural, #healthy, #fulfilled #lifestyle? Yes, you do. We all do, and, as someone who has a lot of trouble just getting out of bed in the morning, I can tell you those feeds are annoying as can be. But we can all take some solace in the fact that our seemingly #flawless, #nofilter friend may actually be full of crap, as evidenced by one Bangkok-based photographer's hilarious and subversive photo series.

    By • Sept. 18, 2015

  • Pinterest Reaches A New Milestone For The Social Network [INFOGRAPHIC]

    Even though there has been a lot of press regarding Facebook´s newest enhancements, Pinterest still has something to brag about. As it turns out, the visual discovery tool is no longer a social channel to disregard, but a force to be reckoned with. According to the company´s blog post, Pinterest has now reached a creative community of more than 100 million users.

    By • Sept. 18, 2015

  • Yes, You can Hire Someone to Manage Your Twitter Account

    Hiring someone to manage your social media accounts can be a great move, giving you a more consistent, engaged, effective presence and freeing up time to focus on the day-to-day work of your business. Lauren Mikov looks at the benefits of outsourcing your social media presence.

    By • Sept. 18, 2015

  • Periscope Launches Web Profiles Making it Easier to Find Content

    Live-streaming is all the buzz among social media marketing-types at the moment, and the leader of the pack, at least at this stage, is Periscope. The Twitter-owned platform, which is currently seeing close to two million daily active users, is looking to capitalize on the popularity of the service, providing users with web profiles,http://www.socialmediatoday.com/social-business/adhutchinson/2015-08-13/periscope-now-has-10-million-accounts-time-your-brand-star-0 making it easier to find content from specific 'Scopers.

    By • Sept. 17, 2015

  • Is Social Media Bad for Teenagers' Health?

    ​Smartphone use and being constantly connected via social media represents a significant cultural change. And it is one that is affecting young people especially. A recent op-ed in the Guardian by a teenager named June Eric Udorie elucidates some of the concerns that teens feel about the affect that social media might have on their lives.

    By • Sept. 17, 2015

  • Talkspace Brings 24/7 Therapy to Your Smartphone

    Feeling addicted to your phone? Don't worry: there's an app for that. Well, not if you're technically "addicted." But if you have a dependency, look no further than Talkspace, an app with over 200 therapists on the roster serving text-based therapy. You'll have 24/7 access to your therapist for $100 per month--on your smartphone.

    By • Sept. 17, 2015

  • Pinterest Hits 100 Million Users, Far Exceeds Expectations

    Pinterest hit a milestone this week, announcing that it has reached 100 million users, far exceeding the estimates of some analysts' calculations earlier this year.

    By • Sept. 17, 2015

  • The Most Discussed Topics on Twitter Over Summer [Infographic]

    Twitter has released a new infographic looking at the most discussed issues over Summer, providing insight into the big topics of interest amongst the Twitter audience.

    By • Sept. 17, 2015

  • A Complete Guide to Evaluating Your Facebook Presence

    Small business owners often times voice mixed feelings about recent Facebook changes. Facebook Pixels, targeting abilities, Facebook ad formats and ever-changing Business Page looks are just a few of the latest alterations. Let's not even get started with the whole Facebook organic reach that dropped dramatically and now averages three to five percent of the total pages' following.

    By • Sept. 16, 2015

  • Kardashians Launch New Apps During NYFW

    In one episode during the last season of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Kim asks Khloe and Kourtney to sign off on using their likenesses in her wildly successful app, Kim Kardashian: Hollywood. The app, which made over $74 million last year, mirrors Kim's own life, and incorporating the whole family was necessary to keep the app fresh and realistic. Kourtney, however, was unimpressed by Kim's offer, wanting to make some of that money for herself, and eventually served her sister with a cease and desist letter. This drama filled up an entire 22-minute episode.

    By • Sept. 16, 2015

  • Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Twitter Reads and Alters Private Messages

    Twitter allegedly eavesdrops on its users' private Direct Message communications. As soon as a user sends a Direct Message, a suit alleges, Twitter intercepts, reads, and, at times, even alters the message.

    By • Sept. 16, 2015

  • Snapchat Adds New Features, Allows Users to Re-View Snaps (for a Price)

    Snapchat has announced an update, with the addition of a new image-morphing feature called 'Lenses' and the ability to re-view snaps - at a cost.

    By • Sept. 15, 2015

  • Mark Zuckerberg Confirms That a Dislike Button is Coming to Facebook

    Users have been calling for it for years, and now it's on the way. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has confirmed that The Social Network is working on a 'dislike' button to help users express more emotional responses on the platform.

    By • Sept. 15, 2015

  • Which Social Networks Do People Trust the Most?

    There's some new data coming from Adweek about how people use social media to learn about new products. This infographic created by Carlos Monteiro summarizes the results of the Accenture Interactive's Acquity Group's 2015 Next Generation of Commerce Study, which takes "a deep look into social habits across demographics."

    By • Sept. 15, 2015

  • 9 Facebook Mistakes You Can't Keep Making (and How To Fix Them)

    Your Facebook page has the power to make or break your business. With the amount of time and content people take in while staring at their feeds, taking advantage of people's tastes and attention span is your top priority. As hard as you are trying to do that, you might not even know that you are making common Facebook mistakes that'll lead to a Facebook page that doesn't help you sell or engage.

    By • Sept. 14, 2015

  • How To Easily Collect User Generated Content on Instagram

    User generated content is extremely valuable on social media. Learn how to save time, easily collect and distribute your fan's content on Instagram.

    By • Sept. 13, 2015

  • When's the Best Time of Day to Publish a Facebook Post?

    The majority of people on Facebook post whenever the mood strikes them - and for the majority of people on Facebook that works. But, did you know that you can increase the effectiveness of your posts by timing them correctly?

    By • Sept. 12, 2015

  • The Most Discussed Issues on Facebook from August [Infographic]

    Each month, Facebook produces a series of regional reports on the hot issues, including what the top issues were, which demographic groups were the most active in the related discussion, and even when each specific discussion peaked, during the month. The reports offer great insight into Facebook's audience, and the issues that matter most to each age and gender subset within it.

    By • Sept. 12, 2015

  • LinkedIn Sexism Controversy Highlights Old Problem in New Way

    We've heard it a thousand times: LinkedIn is your public resume, a place where potential employers can check out your professional qualifications. But should they also feel free to check out (and comment on) your physical attributes?

    By • Sept. 11, 2015

  • Should We Put an End to Online Comments?

    Comment sections, which are supposed to represent free speech and the option to challenge authority, often do the opposite. When women and other minorities are abused by rabid, anonymous commenters on the site, traditional structures are reinforced.

    By • Sept. 11, 2015

  • The 5 Step Social Media Evaluation

    Sometimes the best way to see if your business needs help with social media is to get your hands dirty and do social media self-evaluation. You might not (yet) be a social media expert, but going through these five steps can definitely help you both understand and optimize the growth of your online presence AND your business.

    By • Sept. 11, 2015

  • Insta Month, The New New York Fashion Week

    By the time the drill has been played out in London, Paris and Milan, designers will be assessing their Instagram strategies this season, weighing marketing investments and analyzing competitor social media strategy and tactics.

    By • Sept. 11, 2015

  • Facebook Expands Access to Mentions and Live-Streaming

    Facebook have today announced that they're going to give access to Mentions and Live to a wider range of users. Access will be granted to 'public figures', which basically means anyone with a verified profile, in a move designed to encourage journalists to post more exclusive content to The Social Network.

    By • Sept. 10, 2015

  • How to Create and Grow Your Brand on Vine, and Why You Should

    If you don't know what Vine is, you might be missing out on a powerful tool for your brand. The community on Vine is ultimately younger, fresher, and hipper than the folks on Instagram, and as one of the fastest growing apps out there, its community is sure to grow. On Vine you'll find a collection of wannabe comedians, documentary filmmakers, and how-to mavens -- in general, a much more cinematic place than Instagram, where videos trend toward cute pets and prolonged selfies.

    By • Sept. 10, 2015

  • Cats, Dogs, and Chinchillas: Famous Pets of Instagram

    It was once said that about 15 percent of all web traffic is cat-related (sorry, dogs). Instagram, with its rich, image-based platform, has allowed pet owners to narrate the lives of their furry friends one photo at a time.

    By • Sept. 9, 2015