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Top news in social media

Sherrilynne Starkie

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. Announce discounts with branded graphics. Use shoppable tags.

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Fake news: Can you tell the difference?

Sherrilynne Starkie

The majority of public relations professionals predict that in just five years the average person will not be able to distinguish between news stories and advertising copy, and what’s more, most people won’t even care. Forty-two percent of PR professionals believe the trend toward “branded content” is a potential ethical issue.

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8 Best Google Alerts Alternatives For Brand Mentions And Industry News

Keyhole.co

Some alternatives, like Keyhole, have the ability to track real-time mentions of your brand and sentiment analysis. While Google Alerts primarily covers news articles online, some of the paid tools can track crisis on social media platforms. Here are some features that make Keyhole your go-to partner for branding.

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Why can’t the news be about news?

Sherrilynne Starkie

The Sun’s 24-hour news service’s current predicament is excellent news for Canadians, thanks to the CRTC’s decision against mandatory distribution. Sun News Network (Photo credit: Wikipedia). The fact that we are even discussing Canadian television news has got to be a good thing.

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How to measure brand awareness

Sprout Social

Brand awareness is like a mental shortcut. You see a logo, hear a jingle or spot a particular color and instantly particular brand associations spring to mind. How exactly do you quantify the impact of your brand in people’s minds? They capture the subtle yet significant impressions your brand leaves. tangleteezer

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Top Five: Finally some good news

Sherrilynne Starkie

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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What is This “Deinfluencing” Trend and Should Brands Care?

Ignite Social Media

And do brands using influencers need to worry? In essence, deinfluencing stems from weariness over influencers who promote new products daily with little discrimination. And they increasingly demand more thoughtful consumption from both brands and influencers. Why the fatigue from followers? As with any trend, moderation is key.

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