Social Platforms’ Changing Approaches to Political and News Content Could Sway Upcoming Elections
Social Media Today
MARCH 3, 2024
As Meta moves away from news content, X is embracing it, which could change voting outcomes.
Twitter Acquires News Content Subscription Platform Scroll to Advance its Creator Revenue Tools
Social Media Today
MAY 4, 2021
Twitter has acquired news content subscription platform Scroll, which includes Twitter analysis platform Nuzzel, as it continues to develop its new subscription tools.
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The Platform Owes You Nothing
Jon Loomer
OCTOBER 14, 2023
News feed algorithms change. Platforms implode. I leaned into the Facebook platform, cheap effectiveness of ads, blogging, traffic that Google sent me, and the email list that resulted from it. The platforms and formats you built your business on owe you nothing. DO NOT take it for granted. I felt special.
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Understanding Facebook's News Ban in Australia, and What it Means for the Platform Moving Forward
Social Media Today
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
Facebook has taken the drastic step of banning news content in the Australian market. Was that the right move for the platform?
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Twitter Acquires News Content Subscription Platform Scroll to Advance its Revenue Generation Toos
Social Media Today
MAY 4, 2021
Twitter has acquired news content subscription platform Scroll, which includes Twitter analysis platform Nuzzel, as it continues to develop its new subscription tools.
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Beyond the Press: Navigating the Diverse Landscape of News Channels and Platforms
Proactive Report
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Navigating the diverse landscape of news channels and platforms has become increasingly complex. From traditional newspapers to social media snippets, the way your audience consumes news has transcended the limitations of the traditional press. adults get news at least sometimes from social media. Today, half of U.S.
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New Research Shows that 71% of Americans Now Get News Content via Social Platforms
Social Media Today
JANUARY 12, 2021
Pew Research has published its latest study into social media news consumption, which underlines the significant role that social apps now play in distributing critical information.
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Top news in social media
Sherrilynne Starkie
JULY 19, 2019
Each week I scan the hundreds of industry websites to keep abreast of the news. Here’s this week’s list of the most important, must-know social media news featuring LinkedIn, World Emoji Day, Instagram Sales and Instagram anti-bullying. The post Top news in social media appeared first on Sherrilynne Starkie.
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Revolutionizing Online Conversation: Meet Hedgehog, the Platform Rewriting the Rules of Civil Discourse
Bill Hartzer
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
In a digital landscape often fraught with division and discord, a beacon of hope emerges: Hedgehog , a groundbreaking platform poised to reshape the way we engage with news and each other online. However, it’s the “Contributors” who truly unlock the platform’s full potential.
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Facebook Expands Push into Local News Through Expansion of its Bulletin Newsletter Platform
Social Media Today
AUGUST 19, 2021
The expansion could be a key step towards making Facebook the key outlet for local news.
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B2B vs. B2C Influencer Marketing: Platforms, Practices, and Packaging
Webbiquity SMM
MAY 25, 2021
We extended that interview with three questions that take a deeper dive into influencer marketing platforms as well as the similarities and differences between influencer marketing in the consumer and business worlds. The Best Influencer Marketing Platforms for B2B and B2C. Obviously, there are a lot of other platforms out there.
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TikTok Launches 'TikTok for Business' Platform for Marketers
Social Media Today
JUNE 25, 2020
TikTok has launched a new 'TikTok fo Business' website, which is a hub for news and information around how marketers can make use of the platform.
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Top Five: Research shows that Facebook is successfully tackling fake news
Sherrilynne Starkie
OCTOBER 25, 2018
Top 5 must-know social media news for the week includes stories about a new Messenger, Soundcloud’s Instagram integration, YouTube’s changed engagement metrics, the fight against fake news and Snapchat’s power with youth demographics. New research: Facebook is successfully tackling fake news.
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New Report Shows that Facebook and YouTube Lead the Way as Key Sources of News Content
Social Media Today
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
The latest 'News Consumption Across Social Media' report from Pew Research highlights how Americans use social platforms for news content.
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MT5 Trading Platform: What You Need to Know
The Realtime Report
MARCH 16, 2023
MT5 Trading Platform: What You Need to Know Launched in 2010 by MetaQuotes Software Corp., MT5, or MetaTrader 5, is a multi-asset online trading platform boasting enhanced real-time charting capabilities and a wide range of additional functionalities. 80 technical analysis and analytics tools are available, including graphical objects.
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Top Five: The news Facebook tributes tool
Sherrilynne Starkie
APRIL 10, 2019
This week’s top five social media news for marketers and PR pros! Learn about great podcasts, Reddit ads, Snapchat’s new features, Facebook tributes and Twitter’s fight on spammers. Get insight, advice, and new perspectives from top B2B marketing industry leaders by listening to these 20 podcasts.
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Facebook Agrees to Restore Australian News Pages After Amendments to Government Code
Social Media Today
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Facebook will restore Australian news publisher Pages on its platform after the Australian Government added new amendments to its proposed Media Bargaining Code.
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Top Five: Social networks invest in quality news
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. LinkedIn is a crucial platform for businesses.
Top Five: Finally some good news
Sherrilynne Starkie
AUGUST 22, 2018
This week’s top 5 must-know social media news for marketing and communications professionals see a lot of good work by both Google and Facebook in the effort to improve the quality of news and reporting. Google to tell us the good news for once. A new feature is rolling out on Google Assistant. Not so much.
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Monday Social Media News Roundup: Week of October 23rd
Buffer Social
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Meta Broadcast Channels Feature Meta is testing Telegram-like broadcast channels on Facebook and Messenger, providing a new avenue for Pages to engage with their audiences. Keep an eye on this feature's rollout to leverage broader communication channels on Meta's platforms.
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Top Five Social Media Must Knows: The new Google News
Sherrilynne Starkie
MAY 9, 2018
Top Five Social Media Must Knows: The new Google News. 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. The new Google News: AI meets human intelligence. Follow List.
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Facebook Shares 'Most Viewed Content Report' for Q3, Underlining What Gains Traction on the Platform
Social Media Today
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Facebook has released its latest overview of the most viewed content on its platform - which is not all political news and misinformation.
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Meta Threatens To Pull News Content From Facebook And Instagram In Canada
Forbes Social Media
MAY 9, 2023
Meta has warned the Canadian government that it will pull news links from Facebook and Instagram if plans go ahead to make social media platforms pay publishers for their content.
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Third-Party Platforms Will Soon be Able to Provide Instagram Stories Scheduling
Social Media Today
MAY 16, 2023
In good news for social media managers, Meta has updated its Instagram Graph API to enable third-party posting capability.
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Meta's Launching Sassy Chatbots, Instagram Creates AI Stickers, And Twitter Axes Misinformation Reports: Monday Social Media News Roundup
Buffer Social
OCTOBER 2, 2023
This could provide a sense of security and control for users, a step towards addressing privacy concerns which, in turn, may encourage more creators to join the platform. The platform is also testing an edit button. The platform may soon integrate Google Search results , expanding its functionality.
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The Top Social Media News Updates for March 2019
Social Media Today
APRIL 5, 2019
Were you on top of all the various updates, announcements and news stories in March? Check out this round-up of the key social platform news.
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Top 6 Best Social Media Platforms for Financial Services
Oktopost
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
But what platforms are best for financial services? To help you, we’ve compiled a list of the six best B2B social media platforms for financial services based on our research and experience. Stay up-to-date on industry trends: Social media is a great way to stay abreast of the latest industry news and trends.
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Elon Musk Fires Engineer Who Delivered Bad News About Twitter’s Engagement: Report
Forbes Social Media
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Elon Musk reportedly firing an engineer who gave the billionaire bad news about engagement on the site, according to a new report from Platformer.
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What Facebook’s News Feed Algorithm Means To Your Reach
Mindjumpers
DECEMBER 6, 2013
Last week, Facebook once again made an update to the way stories are ranked in the news feed. Facebook is on a continuous basis adapting the news feed algorithm and trying to solve which content that should be displayed to what users, as the News Feed only allows room for a certain amount of content. Especially on mobile.
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Facebook News Feed Changes. Stay Calm. Don’t Panic.
yMarketingMatters
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
#Facebook News Feed Changes. 7 tips to improve your chances of your followers seeing your posts [link] Click To Tweet Now that it’s been over three weeks since the announcements from Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook’s News Feed algorithm changes, I hope everyone has calmed down a little. This goes into the News Feed. #7
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Mini-Podcasting On The Rise: Introducing Jam – New Creator Platform to Deliver “Bite-Sized Audio” via Daily Texts
The Realtime Report
JULY 19, 2022
Mini-Podcasting On The Rise: Introducing Jam – New Creator Platform to Deliver “Bite-Sized Audio” via Daily Texts. Jam Heads to Comic-Con to Offer First Look at Platform and Grow Creator Community. Introducing Jam , a new creator platform to share and listen to bite-sized audio. Visit jam.ai
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Social Media Today
AUGUST 16, 2019
Instagram is adding a new option to report fake news content on its platform, while its also investigating a new Instagram Stories scam tactic.
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Facebook Announces Expansion of 'Today In' Local News Section
Social Media Today
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Facebook is again expanding its 'Today In' local news section as it seeks to help boost community engagement, and showcase the value the platform can provide.
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Australia Passes Law Requiring Google And Facebook To Pay For News
Forbes Social Media
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Facebook briefly banned all news content on its platform in the country last week in a standoff over the measure, but has since come to an agreement with the Australian government.
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Generational POVs: Favorite Social Platform
Likeable
JUNE 23, 2021
Platform preference and reason for use is bound to shift between these groups. So, we did our own due diligence through surveys and research to create a breakdown of which social platforms are most used by each generation and why. . One of our surveyees said, “My most used social media platform is definitely Instagram.
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Instagram Reels vs. TikTok: which is the best short-form video platform?
Sprout Social
MARCH 31, 2022
In this guide, we’ll break down these two dominant short-form social platforms including similarities, differences and best practices for both. The platform is infamous for off-the-cuff video content that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Product-centric posts and recommendations dominate the platform.
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