Fri.Feb 28, 2020

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Facebook Adds New Listing of Political Branded Content to Highlight Paid Memes

Social Media Today

After implementing new rules around the use of memes by political candidates, Facebook has now added a new listing of branded political content to improve transparency.

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Next Phase of Social Shopping: Facebook and Instagram Checkout

Ignite Social Media

Ever since Facebook and Instagram started selling ad space, marketers have wondered when social shopping and the direct purchase of products would become available via the platforms. That time is officially here, and brands should start thinking about how they might implement direct buying on the platforms for their customers. A little background on what’s currently available : In early 2019, Instagram announced Instagram Checkout, which touted the ability for customers to save their credit card

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Teenager Created Fake Political Candidate Account on Twitter, Got it Verified

Social Media Today

Twitter's enhanced election security efforts have come under scrutiny after a teenager was able to get a fake candidate's account verified on the platform.

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The Devastating Problem With Single Use Plastics

The Realtime Report

The Devastating Problem With Single Use Plastics. Who doesn’t love the convenience of a quick take-home meal or bottled water? The ease of these products is attractive, but do they come at a cost? According to experts, they sure do. The long-term consequences of single use plastics are starting to catch up with us. Image by Hans Braxmeier from Pixabay.

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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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Facebook Shares Business Messaging Best Practices Based on Recent System Changes

Social Media Today

After rolling out several new updates to is Messenger policies, Facebook has provided some new tips on how to maximize Messenger for customer communications.

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Grain Surfboards: Building Fans by Inviting Customers into Their Inner Sanctum

WebInKnow

Businesses that can gain the trust of their customers are poised to have incredible success. Through my five years of research on fandom, I believe that putting the needs of customers above all else will help businesses build the trust necessary to win over consumers.

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The Science Of Why Coronavirus Exposes Racism And Xenophobia

Forbes Social Media

Coronavirus has sparked racism and xenophobia. Here's why and its not good.

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Facebook's Rolling Out a New Design for Messenger Which Will See The Removal of the Discover Tab

Social Media Today

Facebook is rolling out a new update for Facebook Messenger which looks to simplify and focus your messaging experience.

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Facebook Sues Analytics Firm It Says Was Harvesting User Data

Forbes Social Media

Facebook has launched a legal action against New Jersey-based analytics company OneAudience, claiming it paid app developers to help it gain access to personal data.

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Facebook Adds New Option to Create 3D Photos From Any 2D Image

Social Media Today

Facebook has added a new process which can convert any 2D image into a 3D Facebook post by simulating depth.

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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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Retailing’s Higher Ground – Transitioning From ‘Storing’ To ‘Exploring’

Forbes Social Media

Stores that once were primarily for storing, will store no more. In the “New Retail”, venues must take on “higher-ground” goals of engagement, interaction, reverence, loyalty, belonging, and “retailtainment”.

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Facebook Cancels F8 Developer Conference Due to Coronavirus Concerns

Social Media Today

Facebook has canceled the 'in-person' component of its annual F8 developer conference, planned for May, due to coronavirus concerns.

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Michael Bloomberg Is Feeding Me Ads Constantly On Social Media. Here’s Why That’s Such A Waste Of Time And Money

Forbes Social Media

I’m not sure why I’m such a target for ads, but it calls into question how modern analytics, advertiser modeling, and ad targeting works these days.

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Facebook Takes Legal Action Against Data Analytics Firm for Improperly Accessing User Data

Social Media Today

Facebook is taking an analytics firm to court over unapproved access to Facebook user profiles and information.

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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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How to Create a Winning Pinterest Profile

Later

Is one of your 2020 goals to create a great Pinterest profile? We’ve got you covered! . Each month, Pinterest draws in 300 million users who are looking to shop, plan, or find inspiration across a massive range of topics. . No matter your industry, putting a top-notch Pinterest profile out into the world is an incredibly powerful way to reach new audiences, get discovered, and drive sales. .

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YouTube Adds New 'Creator Liason' to Improve Relationships With Creators

Social Media Today

YouTube is continuing to advance its efforts to improve relationships with creators.

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Instagram Live: A Step-By-Step Guide for Businesses

Later

Instagram Live is an incredible channel for driving new followers, engagement, and even selling products. But there are no retakes on Instagram Live, which can make your first broadcast feel seriously daunting. So to help you get started, we’re covering everything from how to kick off your first Instagram Live to our top tips for hosting next-level broadcasts that drive real value for your business. .

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Best Social Media Post Lengths for Higher Engagement in 2020 [Infographic]

Social Media Today

What length should you be aiming for with your social media posts? Some key points to consider in this graphic.

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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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Google Trends and Tenor Team up on New GIF Trends Tool

Social Media Today

Google Trends has teamed up with GIF platform Tenor to create a new tool to highlight key GIF trends by celebrity, emotion conveyed and more.

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