Tue.Mar 17, 2020

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Beware of Virtue Signaling in Brand Communications About COVID-19

Social Media Today

COVID-19 has become the dominant focus of our day-to-day lives - but it's worth taking caution in your brand messaging around the evolving crisis.

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Fight Coronavirus

SocialFish

The Coronavirus has dominated the news cycle recently as infections have spread across every region in China as well as every continent across the globe. As of March 5th, the United States had more than 150 confirmed cases , many of which were returning citizens from the Diamond Princess cruise ship, and 12 deaths. Worldwide there are now 93,090 cases in countries spanning the globe from Italy to South Korea to North Africa, and nearly 3,000 deaths, many of which have still only occurred i

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TikTok Once Again Comes Under Scrutiny Over Extreme Moderation and Censorship

Social Media Today

A new investigation has uncovered another set of controversial TikTok moderation guidelines, this time related to content restrictions based on user appearance and censorship of political content.

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A Guide to Managing Money on A Student Budget

The Realtime Report

A Guide to Managing Money on A Student Budget. With all of the time and dedication required to excel, studying can be quite an overwhelming prospect. When you factor in money and sizable loans on top of that, especially for those who simply don’t have time to find suitable work, you can run into a lot of trouble very quickly. Finding your own way through this process can be tough, but it is absolutely possible with the right attitude and a little bit of prior understanding.

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21 Advanced ChatGPT Prompts To Take Your Social Media to the Next Level

Upgrade your social media game with our in-depth playbook: "21 advanced ChatGPT prompts for social media managers". These powerful prompts are tailored to supercharge your content creation, strategy development, and results analysis. Say goodbye to writer's block and hello to endless creativity as you effortlessly generate engaging posts, come up with original strategies, and optimize your social media performance - all in a fraction of the time.

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Instagram Launches First Stage of IGTV Monetization, With In-Stream Ads Coming to Selected Channels

Social Media Today

Instagram is reaching out to selected creators, inviting them to take part in the initial launch of ads in IGTV content.

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The Coronavirus is Here and Our New Normal Begins

Ari Herzog

The new normal. That’s what I’m calling this new era of mankind when the world is at war with a microscopic coronavirus disease called COVID-19. The virus is infecting a lot of people. Most recover. Some don’t. The virus is nearly everywhere. Antarctica is (currently) a safe haven on our planet. Let’s hope it stays that way. I created this blog in 2007 as a means for me to initially write about everything that was in my head and that I wanted to get out.

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The Coronavirus is Here and and Our New Normal Begins

Ari Herzog

The new normal. That’s what I’m calling this new era of mankind when the world is at war with a microscopic coronavirus disease called COVID-19. The virus is infecting a lot of people. Most recover. Some don’t. The virus is nearly everywhere. Antarctica is (currently) a safe haven on our planet. Let’s hope it stays that way. I created this blog in 2007 as a means for me to initially write about everything that was in my head and that I wanted to get out.

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Snapchat Outlines Its Efforts to Ensure Users Are Accurately Informed About COVID-19

Social Media Today

Snapchat has provided an overview of the steps its taking to ensure users are getting accurate information about the COVID-19 outbreak.

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What is TikTok?

Ignite Social Media

TikTok is the newest viral video app to capture the attention of the younger, mainly Gen Z, demographic. With its quick rise to popularity, there are a lot of questions marketers have about this platform. We will dive into how TikTok came to be and how the platform operates. Image source: [link]. Late last year, TikTok surpassed 1.5 billion downloads , making it the third-most-downloaded app outside of gaming in 2019.

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TikTok Partners With World Health Organization on COVID-19 Information Program

Social Media Today

TikTok has announced a new partnership with the World Health Organization to share COVID-19 information with its users.

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Social Media Automation 101

A beginner's guide to social media automation tools and getting automation right.

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Essential Sprout features to help your brand maintain connection in an uncertain time

Sprout Social

During times of uncertainty, social media is the first place that people go to share opinions, look for answers or follow the news. Social platforms can quickly turn from a place to launch your next campaign or provide delightful customer moments, to a channel where critical communication and conversation is driving global impact. With the world’s attention focused on the emergence of the coronavirus, marketers are grappling with the role of their brands in this quickly changing landscape.

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Twitter Will Increase Its Use of Automation Tools as It Looks to Ensure Accuracy in COVID-19 Discussion

Social Media Today

As it works to deal with a major shift in its workforce, and a rise in misinformation, Twitter will up its reliance on automation tools to detect potentially abusive and manipulative content.

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Your Audience Doesn’t Want More Content From You [video + worksheets]

Pam Moore

Does your audience need more content from you? The answer is pretty simple. It's no. Do you wake up in the morning and think… Ooooh my goodness, I can't wait to open my email and read more content” “I am so excited for brands to be spamming my Facebook and Instagram news feed” “I can't wait to get another 20 spam LinkedIn invitations asking me to book an appointment on their calendly” I'm eager to read those Twitter spam DMs.

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Google Outlines Latest COVID-19 Tools on Google and YouTube, Including Changes to Content Reviews

Social Media Today

Google has announced a new set of updates and tools as it seeks to help the community amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

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The Content Marketing Survival Guide: How to Navigate the Wilds of Social Media

Use this guide to inspire your creativity and ignite more successful and sustainable social media conversations.

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Your Audience Doesn’t Want More Content From You

Pam Moore

Does your audience need more content from you? The answer is pretty simple. It's no. Do you wake up in the morning and think… Ooooh my goodness, I can't wait to open my email and read more content” “I am so excited for brands to be spamming my Facebook and Instagram news feed” “I can't wait to get another 20 spam LinkedIn invitations asking me to book an appointment on their calendly” I'm eager to read those Twitter spam DMs.

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#SMTLive Recap: Building Your Brand Through Thought Leadership

Social Media Today

In our most recent #SMTLive Twitter chat, we explored the virtues of thought leadership, and how it can benefit your business.

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Facebook Deleting Coronavirus Posts, Leading To Charges Of Censorship

Forbes Social Media

Facebook is working hard to curb misinformation. Maybe too hard.

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7 Tips for the Ideal Home Office Setup

Oktopost

Whether you’re a freelancer or a team member working remotely, most people are looking for social interactions in order to be more creative. It’s not surprising, we’re social by nature, and this is probably the reason that co-working spaces are so popular these days. Even when not working remotely is only a temporary thing, there are times of crisis when some of us are obligated to stay in a safe zone and work from home.

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Social Media Marketing GPS

SMGPS will tell you the why & how to use social media for marketing, 1 tweet at a time. You'll learn essentials in digestible little spoonfuls.

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Facebook Announces $100 Million Grant Program For Small Businesses Being Impacted By Coronavirus

Forbes Social Media

Facebook announces a $100 million grant to help small businesses being impacted by Covid-19.

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12 THINGS SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS & CONSULTANTS CAN DO RIGHT NOW AMID THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS

Social Media with Romona

Read to stay up-to-date on the best practices of social media marketing, email marketing, online marketing, affiliate marketing, and personal branding. 12 Things Small Business Owners & Consultants Can Do Right Now Amid The Coronavirus Crisis Small business owners and consultants who are still able to… Read more. The post 12 THINGS SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS & CONSULTANTS CAN DO RIGHT NOW AMID THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS appeared first on Social Media Workshops | Washington DC, Maryland 

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A.I. Technology Removes YouTube Videos As COVID-19 Empties Offices

Forbes Social Media

If you mysteriously lost a video you uploaded to YouTube recently, there’s a good chance you don’t have a human being to blame.

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How to DM on Twitter as part of your social media marketing strategy

Sprout Social

Most, if not all, social media platforms are a one-to-many model, meaning businesses, brands and individuals connect with their entire audience at once. But when it comes to building more personal relationships with your followers, this one-to-many approach might not be enough. Establishing trust and creating deeper connection sometimes requires forming a more personalized relationship.

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How to Be Social: A Social Media Manifesto

Learn the 10 worst social media marketing mistakes and how to avoid them.

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Can Social Media Fill The Void For Spring Celebrations During COVID-19 Outbreak?

Forbes Social Media

Due to COVID-19 concerns many sprint time gatherings are being discouraged and larger events have been banned outright in many communities.

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7 Powerful Ways to Improve Your Company Image

The Realtime Report

7 Powerful Ways to Improve Your Company Image. What are the best ways to achieve a positive image for your business? Brand image is an area you need to focus on to progress your business and to connect with your target audience. With careful planning and the right implementations, you can improve your company image. Let’s start with these 7 important steps.

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Alphabet’s First Quarter Results May Disappoint On Steep Stock Market Sell-Off

Forbes Social Media

The sharp decline in the stock market could hurt Alphabet's first quarter results.