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AUGUST 13, 2012

A social publishing approach is the cradle-to-grave, beginning to end approach for audience-based content development, distribution, and measurement. Audience-based contextually relevant content that can be measured is the linch pin. Develop messaging that is supported by both curated and created content. Show your human side.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

By Josh Constine Facebook Pages that automatically publish content to the news feed through third-party apps such as HootSuite, TweetDeck, and Networked Blogs receive an average of 70% fewer Likes and comments on their posts per fan, according to a new study by Applum, developer of Page tool EdgeRank Checker.

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MARCH 5, 2018

I gave mom a general overview of “The Facebook,” its ability to deliver current events and relevant news stories, to be a resource, and to connect with friends far and wide. To better shape a message and deliver meaningful content, we rely on The Facebook to tell us what the masses are interested in. We started small. Get in touch!

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Why Instagram’s Web Profiles Could Benefit News Organizations. But the more I think about it, the more I realize how this will help news organizations expand their reach on Instagram. By Andrea Teggart While this feature is exciting for all Instagram users, it’s especially important for brands on Instagram.

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Firebelly

DECEMBER 13, 2012

I hear from my friends in the video content marketing business that they’re frequently asked to create a viral video. If you can do something that is based on something in the news, or you just happen to do a video that is later about a topic that becomes news. Tie it into a major current event or meme.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

While you can expect the “that’s not news” push back, the traditional media is hungry for positive stories and will take advantage of these opportunities on slow news days. In addition don’t forget that there’s a whole universe of bloggers with great followings that need content too! Text Club. Social Media'

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Firebelly

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Good content matters. That means you can’t rely on SEO tricks anymore, like a blog post that pulls the first 100 words of a news article and includes a link forwarding it to the original article. (Or This has created some interesting problems in the content marketing world. It means you actually need content.

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JUNE 4, 2012

By Lauren Drell Facebook has started rolling out Promoted Posts for Brand Pages, a new feature that allows businesses to pay for posts to be more predominantly displayed on news feeds. Facebook Rolls Out ‘Promoted Posts’ To Extend The Reach Of Your Page’s Content. Facebook Promoted Posts: A Step-By-Step Guide.

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Firebelly

AUGUST 1, 2011

ComScore Report: 27% of Facebook Browsing on News Feed, Just 10% on Apps. By Josh Constine Most engagement with branded content happens on the news feed, not Pages, yet the average brand in the top 100 Facebook Pages reaches only 16% of their fans per week if they post five days a week.

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Firebelly

JULY 6, 2012

“Go Facebook him and find out who he is.”), the conversation focused primarily on Facebook Actions – a way of interacting with apps, content and brands (and getting their data into Timelines) that goes beyond the traditional ‘Like.’ ’ The panelists agreed on 2 things: ‘Like’ can be limiting.

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Firebelly

JANUARY 13, 2012

I won’t spend the a lot of time explaining how great the device is, but I’ve already discovered so much new content. Most importantly, I’ve found so much new tech and social media-related content. I’m a bit late to the bandwagon, but I finally bought a Roku box over the holidays.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Like now, a majority of the interactions with your brand on Facebook will take place in the News Feed – not on your Page (or Timeline). Continue posting the same quality content, photos, videos, questions and links that your fans have already come to appreciate! Keep calm and carry on.

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AUGUST 3, 2010

FOX 59 News in Indianapolis reported on the story and the Facebook wall comments escalated even further. Instead they posted an update saying they were "committed to providing care with respect, dignity and courtesy" and shared a link to a news announcement on the Clarian Health website.

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Firebelly

DECEMBER 23, 2011

While the competition uses gimmicks, Network Solutions has persistently supported its audience with meaningful content and conversation in ways that educate and support their entrepreneur and small business lifestyle. You need to be a good listener, value the art of sharing content that excites people and helps them learn.

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Firebelly

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Answering these questions thoughtfully can quickly create the content for the following blog topics: Top 5 Reasons You Need …. The more engaged your audience becomes the more content ideas you’ll discover. What are the top three things people should avoid when selecting your products or service? Three Industries that Need….

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Firebelly

DECEMBER 19, 2012

No, Instagram can’t sell your photos: what the new terms of service really mean. By Nilay Patel You agree that a business may pay Instagram to display your photos in connection with paid or sponsored content or promotions without any compensation to you. The new policy sparked a huge protest on social media.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2012

Share local news articles, ask how you can make your business or Page better, share photos and videos, the list goes on and on. Related Posts: Facebook Page Management Tip #1: Use Relevant, Evolving Content. Fans can become bored and unresponsive if you are always praising yourself or playing 20 questions with them.

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Firebelly

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Boyd Among the tools Facebook is releasing today in conjunction with New York’s annual Advertising Week are a new dashboard to measure the reach of individual Page posts, an API to allow third-party agencies build their own tools on top of this new Facebook data, and a new ad unit that allows companies to create ads out of their Page posts.

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Firebelly

JULY 25, 2013

Nonprofits need to have relevant, tailored content for this generation that keeps them in the loop. They are opinionated, digitally creative and read the news just like you (but they are doing so from a tablet or smart phone). Employees are the philanthropy’s best resource. Refocus on what your organization is aiming toward.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2013

First, there’s the organic way – with content and conversation – focused on the customer’s needs. The good news is, you can alleviate this problem by offering a prize category that only people who share are eligible for. Below are two of the takeaways: Every Community Wants Growth. This exemplifies the most scalable model.

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Firebelly

JULY 2, 2011

I love the Trends for breaking news or following what others are saying during the season finale of my favorite TV shows, but there is a particular breed of Trend I never tag — the promoted hashtag. Alyson Ahrns is a freelance content developer for Firebelly Marketing, reporting live from New York City. Tell me your thoughts.

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Firebelly

MARCH 16, 2015

Mornings can get crowded on Twitter as people try to be “the first” at breaking news or information. Visual content always gets more engagement. Engage with your audience first, win them over with your charm, and then when they ask you about your product, it’s not really selling. 3) Tweet after lunch. 6) Use pictures.

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Firebelly

MARCH 16, 2015

Mornings can get crowded on Twitter as people try to be “the first” at breaking news or information. Visual content always gets more engagement. Engage with your audience first, win them over with your charm, and then when they ask you about your product, it’s not really selling. 3) Tweet after lunch. 6) Use pictures.

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Firebelly

JANUARY 13, 2011

In preparation for the New Year, we’ve been working on transferring our Firebelly blog from Typepad to the beautiful WordPress content management system. It’s amazing how some things we didn’t even know about in 2007 or 08 became big news by 2010.

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Firebelly

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

The end game is simple, and nothing new under the sun: maximizing the visibility of relevant content for those looking for it. Referral traffic is quickly migrating away from traditional search to social networks, and in some cases, at alarming rates.

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Firebelly

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Of course, these are just the people who say they’ll seek out this information and it doesn’t take into account the number of people that will see sales and promotions from retailers in their news feed. 5 Tips On How Your Brand Can Leverage Social Media For Cyber Monday. Get Social on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010

Here are 5 news items or blog posts that I wouldnt want you to miss: 1. Facebook Secures Patent for News Feed By Ben Parr A new patent awarded to Facebook this week could have some big implications for the entire social media industry. The world’s largest social network now own the patent for the news feed.

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JULY 27, 2010

Digitalia | Indianapolis Social Media Marketing « Social Media News: Top 5 Stories of the Week | Main | 3 Stories That Rocked The Social Media World This Week » July 27, 2010 YouTube Tuesday: The Social Network Trailer The Social Network , aka "The Facebook Movie," hits theaters October 1st. Just my thoughts!

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Firebelly

DECEMBER 4, 2011

Both Google and Bing now include various social sites content in their search results, are continuously monitoring social sites like Twitter and Facebook for breaking news or topics and are within an hour or less adjusting search results to ensure their users are finding the latest relevant content.

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Firebelly

JANUARY 14, 2010

YouTube : Chances are good that you will hear sound bites from Kings famous I Have A Dream speech on television news, but on YouTube you can watch it in its entirety, among other speeches he made. Twitter : Follow @MLKDay and/or use the hashtag #MLKDAY to discuss news and events surrounding the 2010 National MLK Day of Service.

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JUNE 10, 2010

Digitalia | Indianapolis Social Media Marketing « YouTube Tuesday: I Can Make You Go Viral!   The article, Appealing to Community , focused on how not-for-profits are reaching out to younger donors with social media while keeping older supporters in the fold. 

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Firebelly

MARCH 7, 2013

Today Facebook announced several upcoming changes to the News Feed. Chris Struhar, Tech Lead of Facebook News Feed, announced, “We’re trying something new with this feed. Chris Struhar, Tech Lead of Facebook News Feed, announced, “We’re trying something new with this feed. What do you think?

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Firebelly

JANUARY 15, 2010

Here are 5 news items or blog posts that I wouldnt want you to miss: 1. Facebook, Twitter 2-way Lifeline for Haiti By Judy Keen A photographer documenting a missionary groups work in Saint-Marc, is among many people using social-networking sites to share news and photos, ask for help finding missing loved ones or seek donations.

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DECEMBER 15, 2009

"  88% of links that 14-24 year olds clicked were sent to them by a friend  1 billion links clicked every month on Google is the same as 1 billion bit.ly

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JANUARY 22, 2010

Here are 5 news items or blog posts that I wouldnt want you to miss: 1. Why Augmented Reality Will Change The World As We Know It By Giedrius Ivanauskas Augmented reality is clearly the buzz word of 2010.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Here is an excerpt about the integration with Facebook and the PS3 : “By linking your PlayStation Network account to your Facebook account, you will have the option for the PS3 to automatically update your Facebook News Feed with Trophy and PlayStation Store activity," writes PSN director Eric Lempel.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2010

Here are 5 news items or blog posts that I wouldnt want you to miss: 1. About 64% of US Internet users will interact with user-generated content this year, and 26 million US adults will use Twitter at least monthly. billion worldwide in 2010 and $1.3 billion in the US.

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