Social Media
Learn the latest news and trends on the most popular social networks and how to reach and engage your audience with social media marketing best practices.
4 Things to Consider Before You Add Live Social Streaming to Your Strategy
Live social streaming is the new thing that has digital marketers abuzz. But businesses must determine whether it’s too early to test new waters or...
Pinterest’s Buyable Pins Now Available on iPhone and iPad
Buyable pins are now available to United States iOS users on either the iPhone or iPad app.
Facebook Adjusts Algorithm for Videos, Changes How Views Are Counted for Advertisers
Facebook’s news feed algorithm will be adjusted according to interactions with videos
10 Marketing Campaigns From Big Brands That Won Over Reddit
Here are ten campaigns launched by a variety of brands that prove when done correctly, reddit can be a major assist for brands.
Facebook Adds ‘Videos’ Tab to Page Insights: Track Metrics Across Custom Date Ranges
Facebook announced a useful new addition that will help page owners measure the success of their videos across custom date ranges.
Early Morning Tweets Get More Clicks, + More From Buffer’s Latest Study
Social software company Buffer has analyzed 4.8 million tweets to determine when are the best times to tweet according to your timezone.
A Facebook Account is No Longer Required to Use Messenger
Facebook took the last remaining step toward truly making Messenger its own platform, announcing today that people will be able to use the service without...
Instagram Now Lets You Search By Location, Explore Real-Time Trends, + More
Instagram announced that it has added new search functionality to its iOS and Android apps that will allow users to find photos by location, discover...
How to Craft a Killer Pinterest Page in 4 Steps (Even if You Don’t Have Cats)
Pinterest may not be the first site you think of, in terms of either marketing or reputation management. But if you think it’s just for...
Twitter Rolls Out Dedicated Product Pages and Curated Collections
Twitter announced it is slowly beginning to roll out two new features that it claims will make it easier to discover products and places.
YouTube Launches YouTube Newswire, A Feed Dedicated to Eyewitness Video
As more people turn to eyewitness video to keep up with breaking news events as they happen, YouTube has launched a site to help people...
Facebook Rolls Out Author Tags: A New Way to Grow Your Following
Facebook has introduced a way for publishers to grow their following with a new feature called Author Tags. When implemented on a website, Author Tags...
Pinterest Improves Search With Enhanced Suggestions, Trending Searches, and More
Pinterest has made it easier to find the pins and users you’re looking for with more streamlined search suggestions, the company stated in an announcement...
Twitter Will Now Autoplay Videos, GIFs, and Vines by Default
Twitter announced it is the latest social network to autoplay videos by default, following a trend made popular by platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
11 Quick and Easy Social Media Status Updates: It’s Easier Than You Think
These 11 quick and easy social media status updates can be cranked out in less time than it takes to cook up a pack of...
Google Takes on Twitch With a New YouTube App Built for Gamers
Google announced it will soon be releasing a new app built for gamers, called YouTube Gaming, which will put the company in direct competition with...
Facebook Updates News Feed Algorithm Taking Into Account Time Spent Reading Stories
Facebook announced it has added a new ranking factor to its News Feed algorithm. In addition to likes, comments, and shares — Facebook will now...
Jack Dorsey Appointed Twitter Interim CEO as Dick Costolo Steps Down
Twitter announced this afternoon that Dick Costolo will be stepping down as CEO, to be replaced in the interim by co-founder Jack Dorsey effective July 1....
Facebook Partners With Shopify to Launch Its Own ‘Buy’ Button
It was announced today that Shopify and Facebook are teaming up to launch a ‘Buy’ button that will enable people to buy items found in...
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Tweets Without Hashtags or Mentions Get More Click-Throughs [STUDY]
Want the links in your tweets to get more clicks? A new study suggests you should avoid using hashtags or mentions. After missing Wall Street...
Tumblr Finally Adds the Ability to Search for GIFs
Social media microblogging site, Tumblr, has added new search capabilities to its site that allow people to search through the plethora of GIFs that have...
Facebook Tries Out “Saved Replies” To Aid Online Customer Service
Facebook tests customer service messaging tool called “Saved Replies”.
Pinterest Adds One-Click Shopping With “Buyable Pins”
Pinterest introduces Buyable Pins to the market, where Pinners can shop directly from the app.
Why Some Businesses Generate Higher Social ROI, While Others Waste Money
Most people think that in order to drive a positive social media ROI, big budgets are usually required. But that’s not always the case.
An Un-Skippable LinkedIn Post is Just 5 Steps Away
What’s the good in writing a post that no one reads, particularly when your words are meant to help you deal with a reputation problem?...
We Tried All the Best Pinterest Marketing Tips. Here’s What Worked.
We’re grateful for the large amount of Pinterest marketing tips out there. We aimed to try them all. Here’s what worked for us.
Jeff Bullas on Why Social Automation & Acquisition Strategy Matters #MarketingNerds
On this week’s episode of Marketing Nerds podcast, I talked to Jeff Bullas on how automation and acquisition strategy in social media can make a...
This Month in #SocialMedia: Updates from May 2015
May proved to be a productive month in terms of social media updates. Read on for all the details!
Twitter’s Live Video Streaming App, Periscope, Hits Android
Twitter today announced Periscope, an app that streams live video directly to your Twitter feed, is available on Android devices. “After a debut on...
Mastering Social Media for Big Brands
According to Social Media Examiner, 92% of marketers say that social media is important for their business. So how are brands making the most of...