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Facebook and Instagram Messenger Merge; The Good, The Bad, and The Brand Possibilities

Ignite Social Media

With a merge in Facebook and Instagram Messengers, I will no longer have to out myself as a negligent Facebook lurker. Though the merge will bring a new level of convenience to messaging across platforms, it also raises important concerns—namely, security and privacy.

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Nuggets from Social Media workshops as of late. : Community Group Therapy

Buzz Marketing for Technology

That said, if you are a large company, it could take you 3-4 months just to coordinate calendars to get all the right people gathered! 9) Most companies have “hearing systems&# not “listening systems.&# Nuggets from Social Media workshops as of late… Community Strategy: Are you company-centric or customer-centric?

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78 (of the) Best Social Media Marketing Tips, Guides, Tools and Strategies of 2010 (So Far)

Webbiquity SMM

Noting that “Smart and savvy companies have positioned themselves as authoritative experts and trusted sources of information by creating their own content,&# Gordon Plutsky outlines a six-step process for consistently connecting with prospects through relevant, compelling content. 10 Principles for B2B Sales by Better Closer.

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The Ultimate List of Social Media Definitions You Need to Know

Hootsuite

When Instagram wanted to shut down the shady “growth-hacking” apps people were using to grow their audience artificially, they shut down their old API and launched a new one with much tougher privacy controls. For brands, the company logo is usually the best avatar choice. Learn more: How to Use Snapchat: A Guide for Beginners.

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