Ignite Social Media

APRIL 30, 2020

In place of Facebook’s biggest annual event, Mark Zuckerberg and other Facebook leaders will be doing a series of updates throughout the year. Facebook and COVID-19. The first part of Zuckerberg’s F8 video focused on what Facebook has been doing throughout COVID-19 to help people stay connected during this time period.

Facebook 141

Facebook Video Small Business Applications 141

Ignite Social Media

MAY 4, 2020

A recent report from GlobalWebIndex found that Instagram and Facebook users are increasingly viewing and creating social media stories. With the content capabilities across social showing no signs of slowing, many brand marketers are wondering how these new features may be beneficial. Stories on Facebook were rather slow to take off.

Social Media 121

Social Media Brands Content Real Estate 121

Twenty4 Social

JANUARY 25, 2018

The Facebook algorithm is about to change in a major way, Guys. Adam Mosseri, Facebook’s head of the News Feed has said, “There will be less video” and “there will be less content directly from pages.” And this means one big thing: Your Facebook strategy (organic and paid) will need to change.

Feed 40

Feed Feedly News Facebook 40

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 27, 2022

So brands—now’s the time to build a social customer care strategy (if you don’t already have one). Brands have several options for delivering customer support, but the one that appeals most to consumers is social media. So how are customers using social channels to receive support from brands? Good job RC Culver’s!

Statistics 107

Statistics Social Media Brands Issues 107

Ignite Social Media

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Looking for some inspiring content ideas for social media to help liven up your brand channels? Humor has become a huge part of social media today, and a route that more brands are willing to incorporate into their social content mix. When creating content for the news feed, it’s all about thumb-stopping content. Fake Them Out.

Social Media 207

Social Media Meme Content Delicious 207

Likeable

JUNE 1, 2021

After several months of testing, hiding likes on Instagram and Facebook is officially now available for all accounts, and it’s not nearly as drastic as some feared. Because Facebook is making the ability to turn likes off optional, rather than deleting likes for everyone, this update should no longer be a major concern for brands.

Instagram 58

Instagram Brands Metrics Newsletter 58

Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

However, while people are increasingly familiar with live video—particularly thanks to Facebook Live—there is still hesitation from companies in adopting this strategy to grow their business. When I speak with B2B companies about Facebook Live, they claim it’s only something for B2C companies and celebrities. I disagree.

B2B 225

B2B Company Facebook Video 225

Buffer Social

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

  It did mean I went through a very intense period of saying no to dessert (would not recommend), but it also helped me fall in love with exercise (would recommend) — and almost accidentally, build something of a personal brand.  I realized it was time for a personal brand pivot. Naturally, I put it to the experts.

Brands 76

Brands How To Instagram Consultant 76

Sherrilynne Starkie

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

This week we have new innovations from Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Pinterest. Here are some of the innovations and new features introduced by Twitter, Facebook, LinkIn and Pinterest this week. This is going to be a popular feature for many (I’m looking at you Donald ), including brands. Facebook Creators for video content.

Features 230

Features Tools Smart Phone LinkedIn 230

Sherrilynne Starkie

AUGUST 8, 2019

Pinterest has launched a personalized “ shopping hub” that displays at the top of users’ feeds with product recommendations pulled from retailers’ organic ProductPins and Catalog feeds. To access Creator Studio, you must have an Instagram business account, an Instagram creator account or a Facebook page.

News 186

News Instagram Social Media Retail 186

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. Facebook removes content from Russia and Iran. Instagram tests Recommended Post in Feed. Brands will follow the money.

News 150

News LinkedIn Instagram Upcoming 150

Convince & Convert

APRIL 20, 2016

Instagram recently sparked a social media panic attack when they announced their decision to move from a chronological feed to an algorithmic feed. While this is something that its sister company, Facebook, has done for a while, it didn’t stop people from freaking out. What an Algorithmic Instagram Feed Means for Marketers.

Feed 60

Feed Feedly Instagram How To 60

Mindjumpers

AUGUST 17, 2011

However, making some research on the subject, we found that the Danish company named Digital Works has recently published a great article about the actual value of a Facebook fan in their newsletter. They have gathered some interesting cases where several companies have decided to examine and analyse the value of a Facebook fan.

Hitwise 255

Hitwise Study Facebook Patterns 255

Sherrilynne Starkie

AUGUST 29, 2018

This week’s top five social media must-know news sees Instagram and Google working to raise standards, shows how podcasting continues to grow and new innovations from Facebook. Facebook introduces 3D posts. Facebook is introducing a cool new feature, 3D posts, and some big brands are already using it.

Content 170

Content Nielsen Marketing Badge 170

Pam Moore

MAY 30, 2018

Buyers are tired of brands taking advantage of them. They are tired of landing pages, sales funnels, videos, podcasts, blog posts, and email newsletters that over promise and under deliver. They want to be in control and be able to trust the brands they invest their dollars in. It’s time to get your game face on.

Social Media 157

Social Media Authentication Metrics Feed 157

Ignite Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Lisa Braziel and I were still writing “ Social Media is a Cocktail Party ” and brands were just starting to wonder if, and how, they should engage with consumers on social media. In my experience, it helped brands understand the whys and hows of people using social media tools and networks. Why Do People Use Facebook? .

Survey 148

Survey MySpace Microsoft Social Media 148

Likeable

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Most of all, we saw brands embrace new and creative ways to stand out online, add value, and engage with consumers. In no particular order, here’s our roundup of top branded content from 2018. Want branded content inspiration in your inbox every week? Subscribe to our newsletter. New York Public Library. Warby Parker.

Brands 63

Brands Content Library Film 63

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Many businesses use social media to promote brand awareness, and it can be quite effective. Unfortunately, for every social marketer who succeeds in driving brand awareness, there are ten more who drive people away from their brands. Both are clearly damaging to your brand. Alert: This list is not exhaustive. Overfeeding.

Social Media 206

Social Media Brands RSS Publishing 206

Mindjumpers

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Blog About Clients Cases Tribesourcing Video People & Contact Bloggers « Glympse: Location Service As a Utility The (R)evolution of Social Media Bloggers » How Users Engage With Advertising on Facebook Posted by Anne Herngaard Sep 14th, 2010 Tweet A recent study shows that advertising on the Facebook platform works.

Advertising 238

Advertising Engagement Facebook Study 238

Sherrilynne Starkie

JULY 28, 2012

The simpler and cleaner design makes it easier to navigate the page; it’s starting to look a bit like a Facebook timeline. Now network updates and articles are featured at the top of the feed. Related posts: Branding you: using social media to find a job. Click here to start to receive my newsletter.

LinkedIn 304

LinkedIn Curation Newsletter Social Networking 304

Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2021

It is not copying & pasting into multiple different feeds with no editing. . So why should a brand use cross-promoting? If your brand is wanting to start cross-promoting its content, it is important to have knowledge of the basic do’s and don’ts. . Don’t use hashtags on Facebook. Getting Started.

Instagram 161

Instagram Curation URL Platform 161

Sprout Social

MARCH 4, 2021

With growing competition, the best way for your brand to stand out on social media is through engagement. In fact, according to the Sprout Social Index™ , 40% of consumers believe that memorable content makes a brand’s social best in class. And creativity is the top reason why a brand’s social presence stands out.

Curation 140

Curation Data Content UGC 140

Hootsuite

MAY 31, 2023

Caption writing Every day, millions of hand-written social media captions are sent out across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter. All you have to do is feed the AI some relevant details about your post, and it will generate several unique, human-like captions for you to choose from. How often should we post?

Social Media 140

Social Media HootSuite How To URL 140

Ignite Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2021

Live events provide a way for your followers to interact with your brand on a personal level and allow you to reach a larger number of people. While there’s a myriad of platforms one can live stream, there are six major social channels commonly used for live events: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Eventful 205

Eventful Social Media Notification LinkedIn 205

Likeable

JANUARY 6, 2021

And with the shopping capabilities released by platforms like Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and even TikTok in the past few years, a lot of those purchases took place on social media. It’s no longer optional for brands to take a stance on these issues. Social media feeds are noisier than ever. billion people using them.

Trends 128

Trends Social Media Forums Groups 128

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

AUGUST 21, 2012

Although the rollout of Timeline met with a lot of resistance from those used to the previous interface, over time we’ve all realized that it offers much more control over the visual branding of pages than ever before. Make sure the imagery supports your brand and, along with concise text, conveys your brand’s essence.

Facebook 274

Facebook How To Drupal MySpace 274

Ignite Social Media

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Some things might still surprise us (like the FTC lawsuit against Facebook that was issued last week), but there are some things in the social space that we can plan for based on key trends we saw unveil themselves this past year. 2021 Facebook Changes and Predictions. — Adjustments to Targeting Capabilities.

Social Media 203

Social Media Influencer Instagram API 203

Ignite Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Now that all the turkeys have been carved and the Black Friday shopping has ended, brands and marketers are in their final Q4 push and are preparing for 2019. A udiences can now shop in videos on their feed. When users see a video from a brand they follow, they can see highlighted products by tapping the video. .

Social Media 122

Social Media Posterous Feed Feedly 122

Convince & Convert

APRIL 13, 2017

With new platform updates being rolled out seemingly everyday, a common question among online marketers is, “So what’s the one thing that’s totally crushing it on Facebook ads right now?” With Facebook ads, drilling down to one thing that suits all advertisers is nearly impossible. Here’s an important note for non-U.S.

Advertising 128

Advertising Features Facebook CPA 128

Buffer Social

MAY 23, 2022

If you’re considering sending a weekly newsletter for your company or dipping your toes into email marketing, these eight small businesses offer great examples of high-quality email content. The great news for small businesses is that the data shows readers actually like brand emails!  An

Small Business 94

Small Business Newsletter Marketing Survey 94

Ignite Social Media

MARCH 16, 2021

As one of the world’s top 5 most popular social networks, Twitter has long been an important platform for brands to include in their marketing plans. Or rather, Snapchat, Instagram Stories, and Facebook Stories are the answers to this problem. A Facebook Group is a community of users that all share a similar interest.

Features 171

Features Twitter Strategy Newsletter 171

agora pulse

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

It can help you foster stronger relationships with your audience while it simultaneously makes your brand more appealing (and more trusted) by new users discovering you. That fact drives most brands crazy because they have no control over this aspect. People love when brands share UGC. But is UGC worth all the effort?

UGC 89

UGC Brands Content How To 89

Sprout Social

APRIL 18, 2017

Among the many reasons that a customer would unfollow a brand, “spammy” and “annoying” behavior ranks high, according to the Q1 2017 Sprout Social Index. You could set up a schedule so that you always post on Facebook at 9 a.m., Automate Your RSS Feeds. What are people talking about when they’re mentioning your brand?

Social Media 102

Social Media Brands Startup RSS 102

Ignite Social Media

MAY 19, 2021

It’s hard to scroll through social feeds or the news today without being hit with more information on Clubhouse, the hot new app (now also available on Android devices as of this month) that features audio-only rooms that allow people to chat about shared interests. Facebook Live. Nearly 185 times that number use Facebook every day.

LinkedIn 172

LinkedIn Newsletter Instagram Trends 172

agora pulse

OCTOBER 24, 2019

These Facebook Group features can offer enormous value to your audience and visibility to your brand—and you may not even know they exist! Facebook groups are a cornerstone of social media marketing. They give you the opportunity to form exclusive groups and establish tight-knit communities centered on your brand.

Groups 87

Groups Groups Features Module 87

Later

MARCH 6, 2019

Have you spotted Instagram comments from huge brands or celebrities popping up in your feed as you scroll through the latest posts? . It used to be that brands wanted to receive Instagram comments from followers to grow their account. Now we’re seeing a huge increase in “brand to brand” comments and we’re loving the new trend!

Comments 86

Comments Instagram Brands Feed 86

Mindjumpers

AUGUST 20, 2010

Facebook Live is a new interactive channel for the Facebook crowd, more precisely a channel dedicated to the happenings of the social networking company as opposed to a channel for others. Facebook Live has channels for features and events. Sharing Facebook Live with your friends is very easy, as well.

Video 229

Video Facebook Social Networking Disqus 229