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Social Media News Ticker: Facebook Tests ‘Buy’ Button, Twitter Acquires CardSpring

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Facebook tests new ‘buy’ button for online purchases in U.S. – Facebook is now testing a “buy” button that would allow consumers to purchase products directly from ads on the social network; so far the testing has included “a few small and medium-sized businesses” in the U.S.

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Digital Resolutions: Ring in The New Year with These 12 Tips for Establishing Healthier Family Media Habits In 2022

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Pay attention to smartphone usage through Screen Time (iPhone) or Digital Well-Being. A key study in how technology impacts our behavior that has been replicated several times is the “iPhone effect.” Buy books or borrow books from the library that will interest your children. Monitor Screen Usage. Which sites notify your child?

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Mac or PC for College? Which Laptop Is Best for the College Student

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The new Windows and Mac laptops have made their debut, and you’re wondering whether to buy a Mac or PC for college? The other thing: it syncs with your iPhone and iPad. But, if you have wealthy parents who want to get the computer you want, you might want to buy a Mac because you think it’s a better investment.

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Ad Shift: Streaming Paved the Way for More Effective Ads, Ad Reception

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We know AT&T has a big nut to pay off after buying WarnerMedia but…. That’s why so many marketers and agencies gravitated so quickly to programmatic “TV” ad buying so they could quasi manage their digital ad buys. Something didn’t feel right, so we counted the spots in the ad decks. No kidding!

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Social Media News Ticker: Instagram Launches Bolt, Foursquare Debuts New Logo, Facebook Drops Gifts

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Facebook forces users worldwide to download Messenger for mobile chat – Facebook is no longer allowing messaging in its main iPhone and Android apps; now users worldwide must download its standalone Messenger app. Any social media updates that we missed? Let us know in the comments below.

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Social Media News Ticker: Instagram Signs Ad Deal, Twitter Bans Porn on Vine

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Facebook updates Paper app for iPhone. Facebook Paper update allows sharing via messages, text messages, email – Facebook updated the Paper app for iPhone; now users can share messages via Facebook, text and email (AllFacebook). Let us know in the comments below.

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9 Resolutions Every Marketer Should Make for 2019

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Finally, here’s some food for thought: less than two decades ago Facebook and YouTube didn’t exist, the iPhone hadn’t been released, and print was the second-largest advertising channel. I will embrace the change.