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Check out this week’s summary of all the latest social media news, including changes and new features for Facebook and Twitter: Twitter rolls out photo tagging. Twitter. MORE
If you take a look at any one of their four accounts , you’ll notice one thing: they’re not using Twitter to converse but to broadcast. Apple’s approach toward using Twitter is likely motivated by a desire to connect with their customers. MORE
Check out all the latest social media news from the last two weeks, including changes and new features for Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, Tumblr, YouTube and Vine: Facebook. Facebook tests new ‘buy’ button for online purchases in U.S. Twitter. MORE
Little did I know these voices would come in handy when thinking about Twitter. I had a recent conversation with Laura of EzraTech on Twitter about the practice of sending DMs (direct messages) to new followers. Your Outside Voice on Twitter. Your Inside Voice on Twitter. MORE
Today''s announcement that Twitter is buying Gnip raises big questions about the market for social media data. Twitter has bought other companies in the social media analysis space— BackType (2011), Bluefin Labs (2013), Trendrr (2013)—but Gnip is a bigger deal. MORE
Its only September and I’m sure you’re already sick of the political madness that has taken over your social feeds. Politicians and brands involved in the election will be buying up as much social inventory as possible, especially in swing states like Ohio, Florida, Virginia and Colorado. MORE
How do you know if you are following one too many people on Twitter? What Twitter tools do you use to manage your relationships; and does the tool matter? I asked these questions to seven Twitter users who collectively follow 2.3 Twitter lists are like Google+ circles. MORE
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What Makes Twitter Different. On Twitter, you’ll find friends and family as well as celebrities, companies and strangers who may share your interests. Like any social network, what you get out of Twitter is based on what you put in and how active you are. Twitter is Viral. MORE
Check out this week’s summary of all the latest social media news, including changes and new features for Facebook, Google+, Twitter, Tumblr and Apple: Facebook. Facebook adds more ‘News’ to News Feed to become more Twitter-like – Facebook is now promoting more ‘real news’ posted by users; the social network’s news-feed algorithm will now expose more links to articles from media organizations — especially on mobile (AdAge). MORE
From humble beginnings, Twitter has grown to become an indispensable source for online news alerts as well as a vital marketing tool. The microblogging site now boasts more than 255 million monthly active users , and 53% of Twitter users recommend products in their tweets at some time. MORE
Check out this week’s summary of all the latest social media news, including changes and new features for Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare and Buffer: Facebook. Twitter. MORE
Twitter’s 200 million users collectively tap out a billion tweets per week. Nearly 3/4 of active Twitter users are bloggers. Twitter users are twice as likely to purchase from companies they follow than are Facebook users. How can Twitter to used to support SEO efforts? MORE
Mark Zuckerberg recently announced that the news feed algorithm will be changing in a way that impacts brands and publishers. He made it crystal clear that we all will see less brand content in our news feed. 10 Power Tips to Create Facebook Content That Owns the News Feed Like a Boss. MORE
This feed has moved to: [link] Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. Community social media Transparency Twitter Vent advice automation personal brandingWe've Moved! Please Update your Reader Now. MORE
If you’ve considered buying followers to boost your IG presence, you’re not alone. Influencers, celebs and even politicians have all experimented with buying followers in the past. As video content continues to dominate on Instagram, it’s worth diversifying your feed. MORE
Some clever folk spotted ‘buy now’ buttons appearing on Twitter. Facebook changed its news feed algorithm for video , now taking length of the video view into account. Here’s my weekly round-up of things you need to know and might have missed this last week in the world of digital PR and social media. Want this in your inbox each week? Subscribe here. Facebook’s psychology experiment on its users generated some bad PR for the social network. MORE
What Makes Twitter Different. On Twitter, you’ll find friends and family as well as celebrities, companies and strangers who may share your interests. Like any social network, what you get out of Twitter is based on what you put in and how active you are. Twitter is Viral. MORE
Today, Tom Pick ( @TomPick ), Online Marketing Executive at KC Associates , who blogs at his award winning B2B Webbiquity , and I ( @ckburgess – Blue Focus Marketing @BlueFocus360 ) present 50 remarkable men on our 2011 #Nifty50 Top Twitter Men list. MORE
People are jumping on Meerkat , a relatively new app that allows us to live stream video directly to Twitter through the app. If you’re streaming a Meerkat video it’s pushed to your followers on Meerkat in real time and viewable on Twitter in real time. MORE
I’m a big fan of group coupon networks, deals and discounts offered through Twitter. In these times what’s not to love about buying a coupon for a dinner at 40 or 50% of it’s market value? I guess the investors are buying it too! You don’t have to surf social media networks for very long to run into another ad for a coupon site offering “GREAT DEALS&# and “HUGE DISCOUNTS&# and there are plenty of them vying for attention on Twitter already. MORE
In short, here’s my position: I like to buy websites I can automate through outsourcing and I sell websites that I no longer enjoy running or have a desire to grow. What I’m Looking For / The Sales Process When I’m buying sites there are a number of things that I look for. MORE
Even $5 can buy you a number of engagements, clicks and eyeballs that you wouldn’t get anywhere else. But on Twitter, $5 can buy you something a lot more valuable — a data mine that you can use to redefine your entire digital strategy. Step 1: Set Up a $5 Twitter Ad. MORE
Every where we turn, every device we turn on, every social network feed we scroll, there is noise. Many digital and brand marketers hop on Twitter with the hopes of grabbing quick attention of their target customer and audience. People buy from people they know, like and trust. MORE
Now, Hachette has launched an initiative that enables authors to sell their books directly to fans through a "buy" button on Twitter. Consumers won''t have to leave their Twitter feed to spend money on books. And, much like Amazon, Twitter may simply be starting with books, but soon every brand can start selling on Twitter. Does it make sense to you that Instagram is now bigger than Twitter ? twitter. MORE
Check out this week’s summary of all the latest social media news, including changes and new features for Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Reddit: Facebook. Twitter. Twitter bans porn videos on Vine - last week Twitter officially banned pornographic content on Vine (CNN). MORE
Walking the transparency talk I WAS going to write about something to do with online integrity, but, like many well-meaning bloggers, I got side-tracked by my Twitter feed. It’s a marketplace for buying and selling handmade products. MORE
Nearly 70% of businesses use Twitter for Business in order to keep in touch with clients and market their products and services. Not every business though, is using Twitter effectively. It's really important that you remember this when you start using Twitter for business. MORE
Last year, Twitter announced it would begin testing a revolutionary method for consumers to discover and purchase products using the social media platform. Only a small percentage of users in the United States would see a Twitter’s Buy Now button appearing on some tweets, presenting users with the ability to purchase directly from those tweets. The company reported that the number of users seeing the Buy button would grow over time. MORE
around the Twitterverse last week with the news that Twitter is in talks with TweetDeck to purchase the ridiculously popular third-party service for the low, low price of just $50 million. Note to self: invent something people love and then buy an island). Rumors ran rampant. MORE
We absolutely love Twitter here at Devumi, but how do we feel about Twitter Ads? Do they actually add value to your Twitter marketing efforts, or is it just money blown into the wind? On Twitter you can expect a CTR of around 3.6%. MORE
Being a satirist at heart, Loren got the bright idea of a puppet show in which his Shel Israel puppet interviewed some social media thought leaders and he even went so far as to buy the domain ShelIsrael.com and posted his shows there (Shel finally got control of the domain.) MORE
Apart from a great how-to on starting up a site, it highlights the growing trend to buying websites rather than starting from scratch. Why Buy? By buying instead, you can get a proven website where you can focus on growing the site rather than getting than initial traction. MORE
” Feeding The Content Marketing Beast – 7 Places to Find Cheap Content by Heidi Cohen. While the study focused on Europe, its findings are more broadly applicable, such as that “87% of…buyers look for advice before buying…The first source when doing so: Web searches. MORE
Instead of the traditional engaged couple asking family and friends to purchase silverware and bedding, “ The Dodge Dart Registry ” is a new vehicle for millennials to raise funds to buy a new car. MORE
Check out this week’s summary of all the latest social media news, including changes and new features for Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn: Facebook’s new ad campaign structure. Twitter. MORE
With a limitation of 140 characters, Twitter instills users to be creative and succinct with social media. Following the most essential Twitter best practices can make you more visible to your customers. Going into Twitter blindly as a marketer can lead to time-wasting efforts that don’t bring real results like traffic and faster customer support. Use the buttons below to jump to each Twitter best practice: Or jump to the Twitter best practices infographic. MORE
For years, Twitter has rolled out new features to make its service more like Facebook. But here’s why even a Jack Attack might not save the company from eventual MySpace-ization : Facebook is slowly strangling Twitter at every turn. Twitter rolls out Vine. MORE
I know that the comparisons between Facebook and Twitter are not justified. Facebook is really about developing deeper relationships with friends and family whereas Twitter is more about sharing and consuming information with people in a quick and easy fashion. MORE
Nearly 70% of businesses use Twitter for Business in order to keep in touch with clients and market their products and services. Not every business though, is using Twitter effectively. It’s really important that you remember this when you start using Twitter for business. MORE
Check out this week’s summary of all the latest social media news, including changes and new features for Facebook, Twitter and Reddit: Facebook. Twitter. MORE
Check out this week’s summary of all the latest social media news, including changes and new features for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: Facebook. Twitter. Social Media News Ticker Facebook Instagram Instagram Direct Twitter Twitter Mirror MORE
To get started, you can analyze Twitter followers to learn more about who’s following. You may think you know what to share, but until you analyze your Twitter followers you’re just making assumptions. Instead, use a tool that’ll allow you to analyze Twitter followers. MORE
They're asking customers to subscribe to the RSS feeds of their Blogs or share their content, while the brand editors spend zero time engaging in the comments on the Blogs being created by their customers. They're looking for customers to follow them on Twitter , but don't actually push beyond their own tweetstream to build affinity and loyalty. She posts some options up on Facebook and asks her friends on Twitter to check it out and help her decide. twitter. MORE
Waxing UnLyrical
APRIL 25, 2011
around the Twitterverse last week with the news that Twitter is in talks with TweetDeck to purchase the ridiculously popular third-party service for the low, low price of just $50 million. Note to self: invent something people love and then buy an island). Rumors ran rampant.
The Realtime Report
JULY 21, 2014
Check out all the latest social media news from the last two weeks, including changes and new features for Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, Tumblr, YouTube and Vine: Facebook. Facebook tests new ‘buy’ button for online purchases in U.S. Twitter.
Pam Moore
FEBRUARY 24, 2018
Mark Zuckerberg recently announced that the news feed algorithm will be changing in a way that impacts brands and publishers. He made it crystal clear that we all will see less brand content in our news feed. 10 Power Tips to Create Facebook Content That Owns the News Feed Like a Boss.
Akamai Marketing
MARCH 22, 2013
This feed has moved to: [link] Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. Community social media Transparency Twitter Vent advice automation personal brandingWe've Moved! Please Update your Reader Now.
Janet Fouts
OCTOBER 12, 2010
Being a satirist at heart, Loren got the bright idea of a puppet show in which his Shel Israel puppet interviewed some social media thought leaders and he even went so far as to buy the domain ShelIsrael.com and posted his shows there (Shel finally got control of the domain.)
The Realtime Report
APRIL 14, 2014
Check out this week’s summary of all the latest social media news, including changes and new features for Facebook, Twitter and Reddit: Facebook. Twitter.
Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg
APRIL 10, 2012
Apart from a great how-to on starting up a site, it highlights the growing trend to buying websites rather than starting from scratch. Why Buy? By buying instead, you can get a proven website where you can focus on growing the site rather than getting than initial traction.
Sprout Social
OCTOBER 23, 2018
If you’ve considered buying followers to boost your IG presence, you’re not alone. Influencers, celebs and even politicians have all experimented with buying followers in the past. As video content continues to dominate on Instagram, it’s worth diversifying your feed.
yMarketingMatters
JULY 20, 2016
What Makes Twitter Different. On Twitter, you’ll find friends and family as well as celebrities, companies and strangers who may share your interests. Like any social network, what you get out of Twitter is based on what you put in and how active you are. Twitter is Viral.
Webbiquity SMM
MARCH 3, 2015
From humble beginnings, Twitter has grown to become an indispensable source for online news alerts as well as a vital marketing tool. The microblogging site now boasts more than 255 million monthly active users , and 53% of Twitter users recommend products in their tweets at some time.
Buzzlogix
MARCH 31, 2017
Last year, Twitter announced it would begin testing a revolutionary method for consumers to discover and purchase products using the social media platform. Only a small percentage of users in the United States would see a Twitter’s Buy Now button appearing on some tweets, presenting users with the ability to purchase directly from those tweets. The company reported that the number of users seeing the Buy button would grow over time.
The Realtime Report
JANUARY 22, 2013
Instead of the traditional engaged couple asking family and friends to purchase silverware and bedding, “ The Dodge Dart Registry ” is a new vehicle for millennials to raise funds to buy a new car.
Convince & Convert
OCTOBER 20, 2015
For years, Twitter has rolled out new features to make its service more like Facebook. But here’s why even a Jack Attack might not save the company from eventual MySpace-ization : Facebook is slowly strangling Twitter at every turn. Twitter rolls out Vine.
Justin Levy
AUGUST 17, 2009
Justin Levy Marketing and Social Media Home About Archives Contact Disclosures Newsletter Speaking Why You Should Buy Trust Agents Written on August 17, 2009 by Justin Levy in books , business , chrisbrogan , marketing , social media , trustagents 4 Comments - Leave a comment! If youre new here or just an old friend, Id love it if you subscribed via RSS feed.
Ignite Social Media
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
Its only September and I’m sure you’re already sick of the political madness that has taken over your social feeds. Politicians and brands involved in the election will be buying up as much social inventory as possible, especially in swing states like Ohio, Florida, Virginia and Colorado.
Janet Fouts
MARCH 5, 2015
People are jumping on Meerkat , a relatively new app that allows us to live stream video directly to Twitter through the app. If you’re streaming a Meerkat video it’s pushed to your followers on Meerkat in real time and viewable on Twitter in real time.
Webbiquity SMM
JANUARY 9, 2012
Twitter’s 200 million users collectively tap out a billion tweets per week. Nearly 3/4 of active Twitter users are bloggers. Twitter users are twice as likely to purchase from companies they follow than are Facebook users. How can Twitter to used to support SEO efforts?
yMarketingMatters
JULY 19, 2016
What Makes Twitter Different. On Twitter, you’ll find friends and family as well as celebrities, companies and strangers who may share your interests. Like any social network, what you get out of Twitter is based on what you put in and how active you are. Twitter is Viral.
Webbiquity SMM
JUNE 6, 2011
Today, Tom Pick ( @TomPick ), Online Marketing Executive at KC Associates , who blogs at his award winning B2B Webbiquity , and I ( @ckburgess – Blue Focus Marketing @BlueFocus360 ) present 50 remarkable men on our 2011 #Nifty50 Top Twitter Men list.
Direct Marketing Observations
APRIL 26, 2011
I know that the comparisons between Facebook and Twitter are not justified. Facebook is really about developing deeper relationships with friends and family whereas Twitter is more about sharing and consuming information with people in a quick and easy fashion.
Twist Image
SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
They're asking customers to subscribe to the RSS feeds of their Blogs or share their content, while the brand editors spend zero time engaging in the comments on the Blogs being created by their customers. They're looking for customers to follow them on Twitter , but don't actually push beyond their own tweetstream to build affinity and loyalty. She posts some options up on Facebook and asks her friends on Twitter to check it out and help her decide. twitter.
Almost Savvy
MARCH 24, 2011
Little did I know these voices would come in handy when thinking about Twitter. I had a recent conversation with Laura of EzraTech on Twitter about the practice of sending DMs (direct messages) to new followers. Your Outside Voice on Twitter. Your Inside Voice on Twitter.
Danny WhatMough
JULY 4, 2014
Some clever folk spotted ‘buy now’ buttons appearing on Twitter. Facebook changed its news feed algorithm for video , now taking length of the video view into account. Here’s my weekly round-up of things you need to know and might have missed this last week in the world of digital PR and social media. Want this in your inbox each week? Subscribe here. Facebook’s psychology experiment on its users generated some bad PR for the social network.
The Realtime Report
DECEMBER 16, 2013
Check out this week’s summary of all the latest social media news, including changes and new features for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: Facebook. Twitter. Social Media News Ticker Facebook Instagram Instagram Direct Twitter Twitter Mirror
Viper Chill
MARCH 30, 2010
In short, here’s my position: I like to buy websites I can automate through outsourcing and I sell websites that I no longer enjoy running or have a desire to grow. What I’m Looking For / The Sales Process When I’m buying sites there are a number of things that I look for.
The Realtime Report
MARCH 10, 2014
Check out this week’s summary of all the latest social media news, including changes and new features for Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Reddit: Facebook. Twitter. Twitter bans porn videos on Vine - last week Twitter officially banned pornographic content on Vine (CNN).
The Realtime Report
MARCH 3, 2014
Check out this week’s summary of all the latest social media news, including changes and new features for Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn: Facebook’s new ad campaign structure. Twitter.
Devumi
FEBRUARY 27, 2015
We absolutely love Twitter here at Devumi, but how do we feel about Twitter Ads? Do they actually add value to your Twitter marketing efforts, or is it just money blown into the wind? On Twitter you can expect a CTR of around 3.6%.
Ari Herzog
FEBRUARY 5, 2016
How do you know if you are following one too many people on Twitter? What Twitter tools do you use to manage your relationships; and does the tool matter? I asked these questions to seven Twitter users who collectively follow 2.3 Twitter lists are like Google+ circles.
The Realtime Report
MARCH 31, 2014
Check out this week’s summary of all the latest social media news, including changes and new features for Facebook and Twitter: Twitter rolls out photo tagging. Twitter.
The Realtime Report
DECEMBER 2, 2013
Check out this week’s summary of all the latest social media news, including changes and new features for Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare and Buffer: Facebook. Twitter.
Net-Savvy Executive
APRIL 15, 2014
Today''s announcement that Twitter is buying Gnip raises big questions about the market for social media data. Twitter has bought other companies in the social media analysis space— BackType (2011), Bluefin Labs (2013), Trendrr (2013)—but Gnip is a bigger deal.
Webbiquity SMM
APRIL 23, 2013
” Feeding The Content Marketing Beast – 7 Places to Find Cheap Content by Heidi Cohen. While the study focused on Europe, its findings are more broadly applicable, such as that “87% of…buyers look for advice before buying…The first source when doing so: Web searches.
Pam Moore
JUNE 14, 2017
Every where we turn, every device we turn on, every social network feed we scroll, there is noise. Many digital and brand marketers hop on Twitter with the hopes of grabbing quick attention of their target customer and audience. People buy from people they know, like and trust.
Waxing UnLyrical
JANUARY 25, 2011
Walking the transparency talk I WAS going to write about something to do with online integrity, but, like many well-meaning bloggers, I got side-tracked by my Twitter feed. It’s a marketplace for buying and selling handmade products.
Twist Image
DECEMBER 15, 2014
Now, Hachette has launched an initiative that enables authors to sell their books directly to fans through a "buy" button on Twitter. Consumers won''t have to leave their Twitter feed to spend money on books. And, much like Amazon, Twitter may simply be starting with books, but soon every brand can start selling on Twitter. Does it make sense to you that Instagram is now bigger than Twitter ? twitter.
Jon Loomer
AUGUST 23, 2015
Even $5 can buy you a number of engagements, clicks and eyeballs that you wouldn’t get anywhere else. But on Twitter, $5 can buy you something a lot more valuable — a data mine that you can use to redefine your entire digital strategy. Step 1: Set Up a $5 Twitter Ad.
Lucy Hall
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
Nearly 70% of businesses use Twitter for Business in order to keep in touch with clients and market their products and services. Not every business though, is using Twitter effectively. It’s really important that you remember this when you start using Twitter for business.
Lucy Hall
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
Nearly 70% of businesses use Twitter for Business in order to keep in touch with clients and market their products and services. Not every business though, is using Twitter effectively. It's really important that you remember this when you start using Twitter for business.
Janet Fouts
JULY 8, 2010
I’m a big fan of group coupon networks, deals and discounts offered through Twitter. In these times what’s not to love about buying a coupon for a dinner at 40 or 50% of it’s market value? I guess the investors are buying it too! You don’t have to surf social media networks for very long to run into another ad for a coupon site offering “GREAT DEALS&# and “HUGE DISCOUNTS&# and there are plenty of them vying for attention on Twitter already.
Sprout Social
OCTOBER 12, 2016
To get started, you can analyze Twitter followers to learn more about who’s following. You may think you know what to share, but until you analyze your Twitter followers you’re just making assumptions. Instead, use a tool that’ll allow you to analyze Twitter followers.
Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg
OCTOBER 22, 2009
If you take a look at any one of their four accounts , you’ll notice one thing: they’re not using Twitter to converse but to broadcast. Apple’s approach toward using Twitter is likely motivated by a desire to connect with their customers.
Sprout Social
JULY 27, 2016
With a limitation of 140 characters, Twitter instills users to be creative and succinct with social media. Following the most essential Twitter best practices can make you more visible to your customers. Going into Twitter blindly as a marketer can lead to time-wasting efforts that don’t bring real results like traffic and faster customer support. Use the buttons below to jump to each Twitter best practice: Or jump to the Twitter best practices infographic.
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