Sherrilynne Starkie

JANUARY 22, 2019

This week’s must-know social media news for marketing and communications professionals includes headlines about Facebook’s attempt to clean up, support for journalism from Twitter and Google, the continuing importance of links in SEO and some new, clever features from LinkedIn. Facebook needs to turn this thing around!

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Jon Loomer

APRIL 20, 2022

A recent North Carolina State study suggests that Facebook interest targeting is inaccurate or irrelevant 30% of the time. So, how accurate are the interests that Facebook advertisers can use to target you? This is something that all Facebook users can check. Social network (not the movie). Manage Your Interests.

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BeingOptimist

JANUARY 6, 2024

Can you see who views your Facebook page? Given the vast reach of social networks, privacy, and personal data protection have become some of the most pressing issues in today’s digital age. Facebook, as one of the leading social media platforms, is no exception.

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Firebelly

MARCH 8, 2013

2012 didn’t end well for social networking and the ever-looming subject of online privacy. Popular social sites like Facebook have been the subject of privacy concerns for years, but users are starting to hold companies accountable for their actions – making others rethink the way they take on Internet privacy.

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Socialized

MAY 14, 2010

Sure you’re ticked off about Facebook’s abuses of consumer privacy, but does closing your account accomplish anything? Even if one million people closed their accounts, that would represent 1/4 of one percent of Facebook’s 400 million user base. Read Facebook’s own Privacy page.

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SocMed Sean

MARCH 21, 2018

In light of the recent news about Facebook security hacks, there has been a lot of focus on how to ensure that your Facebook data isn’t compromised. Some of the most frequent questions I hear from people concerned about their Facebook security, include: How do I find out what my Facebook privacy settings are?

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SocMed Sean

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

She loves social networking and wants to share her knowledge with other users so they can protect themselves, making the internet a safer place. Today, Cassie shares some insights about privacy issues related specifically to Facebook. However, by doing this we’re exposing ourselves to many kinds of privacy breaches.

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Ignite Social Media

MAY 13, 2021

update here and cookieless browsers coming before long, the industry is expecting these two changes to negatively impact data collection via a pixel or tag. A pixel or tag is a snippet of code placed on a website that allows social platforms to collect event and conversion data via the browser. Phasing Out the Facebook Pixel.

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Sherrilynne Starkie

JUNE 16, 2013

A black hole in social media data got a step closer to being understood this week. Facebook has introduced the use of hashtags ! Up until know, it’s been almost impossible to see into the world’s most popular social network to gain insight that could be crucial in developing social media strategies and campaigns.

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Forbes Social Media

APRIL 25, 2019

Social network offers a glimpse of how much it might have to pay to settle data privacy charges as it welcomes some high-profile additions to its legal team.

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Sherrilynne Starkie

MARCH 12, 2012

Well this advice seems to hold true according a new survey by the Pew Research Center ’s Internet & American Life Project that on social networking sites. Postings on social networking sites reveal surprises for many users when it comes to the political views of their friends. Boomers flock to social networks.

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Sherrilynne Starkie

APRIL 6, 2018

Top five: social networks are cleaning up their acts. In this week's top 5 must-know social media news, we see major social networks rolling out initiatives to protect privacy and increase transparency. Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Pinterest are all featured. Facebook plans to restrict data access.

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Bill Hartzer

MARCH 30, 2011

Google today has officially agreed to settle charges by the United States Federal Trade Commission that Google used “deceptive tactics&# and “violated its own privacy promises to consumers&# when Google launched their social network called Google Buzz , in 2010. For those Gmail users who clicked on “Sweet!,”

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Privacy Social Networking Google Policies 124

Hootsuite

JANUARY 24, 2022

One of social media’s greatest advantages for marketers is the ability to gather data in real-time. Social media data can help you gauge the initial success of a campaign within just a couple of hours of your launch. Social media data mining also gives you key insights into your audience. Profile visits.

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Forbes Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Facebook has confirmed its facial recognition feature will opt in only. Here's how it shows just how much data the social network has on you.

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Hootsuite

JUNE 28, 2023

Welcome to dark social. Don’t worry, dark social isn’t the same as the notorious “dark web” trying to lure you into evil. Dark social is the oldest social network in action: private, untraceable human-to-human communication. May the Force first-party data be with you. Browsed a Facebook Group?

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SocMed Sean

JULY 23, 2018

Maria writes for a variety of blogs and today she shares her thoughts on how a variety of emerging technologies could potentially impact our use of social media, including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. That is why people often scoff at the idea of virtual reality (VR) being used in social media. Augmented Reality.

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Ignite Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

In the lush landscape of social networking sites, advertisers are left asking themselves which platform will reach their target audience while generating desired business results. Despite recent issues, Facebook advertising usage remains steady among digital buyers. adults, according to Pew Research Center. incremental ROAs.

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Unmetric

AUGUST 30, 2016

If you’ve not gotten the notification yet or simply clicked Agree without reading, here’s some news, WhatsApp is changing its terms and privacy policy. However, this new update answers a lot of questions and speculations we had when Facebook bought WhatsApp for $19 Billion. The internet was then split between two sides.

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Sherrilynne Starkie

MAY 9, 2018

This week's top 5 social media must-knows include Hootsuite and Pinterest, Google News and AI, New Buttons for Instagram, Facebook user loyalty and new features from WhatsApp. Facebook privacy: Survey suggests continuing US loyalty. Follow List. Embed List. Hootsuite announces integration with Pinterest. May 09, 2018.

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Twist Image

MAY 16, 2011

You can't throw a rock and not hit a concern about privacy and the use of our data online. Your data is not your own. I've said it before and I'll say it again, if you join an online social network or sign-up to an online service, its incumbent on you to review and understand the terms and conditions.

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Twist Image

JULY 16, 2011

Online social networking continues to change and evolve. The latest news is all about Google + (you can read some of my initial thoughts about the platform right here: Co-dependency In The Age of Facebook ). Google + lets you be selectively social. It's a different kind of "social."

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Direct Marketing Observations

MAY 14, 2010

I’m listening to the pushback from Facebook users and parents who are concerned about Privacy. I’m compiling an exhaustive list of blog posts and articles related to Facebook, children, and privacy and how it impacts all of us. Facebook: Children evade social websites’ age limits.

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SocMed Sean

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

TikTok may be taking over as the social network of choice for digital marketers. TikTok is a social media app that allows its users to create, share, and watch 15-second videos shot on mobile devices. Yet like other social media channels , TikTok has faced challenges, like claims of addictiveness and privacy concerns.

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Ignite Social Media

DECEMBER 12, 2019

While we don’t have a crystal ball, we have included social data and insights from eMarketer to help guide and inform our social media predictions for 2020 and trends to consider in the next year. Purely Organic Social Media Strategies Will Continue to Decline. Let’s dive in. compared to 2019.

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Direct Marketing Observations

JANUARY 17, 2019

In 2007 when I joined Twitter, those were not front of mind questions for those of us using the social network for the first time. In 2007, when I joined Facebook, it was all about the one degree of separation between you, and who you knew. Clearly, this is not your mother’s Facebook. Why are they thinking that?

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Sherrilynne Starkie

OCTOBER 21, 2013

This is nothing new to Facebook users, whose ‘likes’ have been featured in the social networks sponsored stories for quite some time now. Either you pay to use a service or your data will be used in some way, usually to make money. Which social network would you quit?

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The Realtime Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

However, old accounts pose a real threat as there’s a big chance they store a lot of sensitive data. If one of your old accounts is leaked, it can become an open door for cybercriminals to hack into your email, Facebook, and even computer or smartphone. News about data breaches and leaks are starting to feel like a common thing.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 15, 2020

.” Chances are you’ve heard of GDPR or perhaps recall EU companies scrambling to become compliant with data and privacy regulations in May 2018. Marketers should take the time to understand the implications of GDPR, privacy laws and what it all means when it comes to social media. This is the big one.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

The recent proliferation of social media networks has increased awareness of online privacy issues. On the surface, some may feel that online privacy is only a concern for those attempting to hide their internet activities. Online privacy is an issue that impacts ALL of us. Social Networks.

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Sherrilynne Starkie

JANUARY 16, 2012

Search plus your world can’t be good news for the other social networks such as Facebook and Twitter as it prioritizes G+ content. Twitter did not renew its search agreement with Google last summer, and Facebook content is not indexed in the search engine in consideration of users privacy. Related articles.

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Laurel Papworth

MAY 5, 2011

The Social Web becomes the Intelligent Web. This week, Tom Tom, the makers of navigation systems, apologised for collecting speeding data and selling it to the Police, who then laid speed traps. EDIT: Customers Sue Apple Over iPhone Location-Data Collection so there goes that! And Why You Should Care is a great read.

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Hootsuite

MAY 20, 2020

This is especially popular on Facebook. We're sorry for any confusion as we’re in no way affiliated with the social account or giveaways mentioned. This is one reason why it’s so valuable to get verified on social networks. Facebook estimates that about 5% of monthly active user accounts are fake.

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Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

As I understand it, the trio at Forrester built the Social Technographics framework for their excellent book, Groundswell , and it was a helpful way for those of us in the space to explain how people were engaging with sites like Friendster, MySpace, Blogger and Facebook. Why Do People Use Facebook? .

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Sprout Social

JUNE 30, 2019

When it comes to social media marketing, Facebook is the big guy on campus. As of June 2019, Facebook has grown to have 2.38 billion users , making it the top social media platform for the total number of active users. In the world of social networking sites, Instagram is still relatively new in age.

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Instagram Strategy Facebook Social Networking 101

Adam Cohen

JUNE 11, 2010

Working with customer data within social networks, privacy concerns about using the data for targeting. Agency employees interested in engaging in conversation for a client initiative (on Facebook, Twitter or elsewhere) without disclosing relationships. Facebook is the Gateway Drug of Social Media (12).

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 19, 2011

But the ability to put people in them is not a big enough draw for me to entirely abandon Facebook if only a small number of my contacts set up Google+ profiles. are all still over at Facebook. And, more importantly, the audience my organization is trying to connect with is still on Facebook. So my focus is there. G+ is work.

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