Sat.Sep 19, 2020 - Fri.Sep 25, 2020

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Facebook’s Text in Ad Image Rule is No More: Now What?

Jon Loomer

Did you hear the news? All indications are that the long controversial rule that restricts the amount of text that can exist in ad images has been completely scrapped. Given that some version of this rule has existed since 2013, this is a big deal. The responses I’ve read have ranged from elation and relief to skepticism and even annoyance. Those who have wasted time and energy over the years because of this rule were the most excited.

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Facebook Expands Test of New Hashtag Use Metrics Within Post Composer

Social Media Today

Facebook is testing a new listing of hashtag usage metrics within the post composer, providing more context of the broader on-platform discussion.

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5 Things To Know Before Going Freelance

The Realtime Report

5 Things To Know Before Going Freelance. Thinking of going freelance? There are plenty of perks. You become your own boss, set your own hours and get to avoid travelling in rush hour. It can feel as though you have a lot more control over your own workload and time. However, being a freelancer has its difficulties. Sometimes you can feel isolated and there isn’t a HR department to fight your corner.

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G2 names Audiense as Fall Leader 2020

Audiense

2020 has been a hard year for us all, but receiving such great news from G2 makes our day-today a little easier. We are truly grateful for your kind reviews and your continued support. Authentic user opinions are a cornerstone of product strategy, helping inform future users and customers. G2 is a platform that allows customers to review products like Audiense.

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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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Create an Audience of People Who Spent the Most Time on Your Website

Jon Loomer

Remarketing, or targeting people who recently visited your website with Facebook ads , is effective due to relevancy. One of the many ways you can increase this relevancy is by targeting those who spent the most time on your website. Let’s walk through how to create those audiences here. Facebook advertisers can create audiences of people who spent the most time on their website… Click To Tweet.

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Twitter Launches New Push to Increase Voter Participation

Social Media Today

Tying in with National Voter Registration Day, Twitter is launching a new push to encourage more people to participate in the upcoming US Election.

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Interview with SMSsummit speaker Brendan Gahan of Mekanism

Social Media Strategies Summit

SMSsummit speaker Brendan Gahan. Brendan Gahan is Partner & Chief Social Officer at independent creative agency Mekanism, leading the agency’s social division. Gahan has been at the forefront of the social & influencer marketing space since 2006, creating disruptive campaigns for brands such as Mountain Dew, Unilever, MillerCoors, and The Olympics.

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Facebook Saved Audiences: How to Save Time Creating Facebook Ads

Jon Loomer

I hear a lot of chatter about how time-consuming creating Facebook ads within Ads Manager can be. The truth is, though, that most people with this issue don’t have the right processes in place for optimal efficiency. When I create a new campaign, the vast majority of my time is spent on the ad itself (imagery and creative). The creation of campaigns and ad sets is lightning fast, and a big reason for that is saved audiences.

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Pinterest Launches New Holiday Hub and Marketing Guide to Assist with Holiday Campaigns

Social Media Today

Pinterest has created a new hub for holiday sales related content, and a new guide to help businesses make the most of their holiday Pin campaigns.

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Can Anybody Learn to Build Electronics?

The Realtime Report

Can Anybody Learn to Build Electronics? Given how complicated most of the electronic devices around us are, you might think building your own would be unfeasible. But it is possible for anyone who wants to learn electronics to do so. Here are the steps you need to follow to get started. Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay. Learn the Basics About Circuits.

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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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Learning The Types of Washing Machines: Quick And Easy Guide

SocialFish

Washing machines make one of our most important daily chores very easy to deal with. With washing machines, you can get done with washing a pile of dirty clothes in just a few minutes and utilize that time in some other way. You can also get your washing machine on rent but as far as electronic items are concerned, it is best if you go with the option of purchasing one for yourself.

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Facebook’s Text in Ad Image Rule is No More: Now What?

Jon Loomer

Did you hear the news? All indications are that the long controversial rule that restricts the amount of text that can exist in ad images has been completely scrapped. Given that some version of this rule has existed since 2013, this is a big deal. The responses I’ve read have ranged from elation and relief to skepticism and even annoyance. Those who have wasted time and energy over the years because of this rule were the most excited.

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Facebook Expands Rights Manager to Detect Copyrighted Image Use Across Facebook and Instagram

Social Media Today

Facebook has announced an expansion of its Rights Manager tool, which will now detect image copyright violations across Facebook and Instagram.

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Audience Intelligence: Understanding Segment Culture

Audiense

Join us on the journey into industry innovations with India White , founder and chief strategist at audience intelligence agency Port Tack. India is a marketer with a strong focus on audience, innovation, and business results with over seven years of experience in technology and B2B. “Working in high-growth technology start-ups has fueled my passion for innovation in identifying, reaching, and engaging the right audience to drive business growth,” according to her LinkedIn profile.

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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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Learning The Types of Washing Machines: Quick And Easy Guide

SocialFish

Washing machines make one of our most important daily chores very easy to deal with. With washing machines, you can get done with washing a pile of dirty clothes in just a few minutes and utilize that time in some other way. You can also get your washing machine on rent but as far as electronic items are concerned, it is best if you go with the option of purchasing one for yourself.

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How to Merge Facebook Pages

Jon Loomer

For various reasons, you may run into a situation where you have two Facebook pages that essentially do the same thing and you’re better off if they’re combined. Let’s walk through how to merge Facebook Pages. Basic Assumptions. If you’re going to merge Facebook pages, the following must be true: You’re an admin of both pages.

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Apple Grants Temporary Waiver of its 30% Fee on Funds Raised Through Facebook's New Paid Events Option

Social Media Today

Facebook and Apple have reached an agreement that will enable event organizers to take 100% of the money they raise through paid Facebook events.

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Are Your Social Media Goals Realistic? Are They SMART?

agora pulse

Have you taken a good hard look at your social media goals? Are they realistic? Sustainable? SMART goals? Let’s work through this together. One of the biggest challenges that social media managers face is bridging the disconnect between social media goals and the business goals of the company. You could be killing it on your social media channels, but your bosses and shareholders aren’t feeling it.

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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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F*ck the Bucket List- #MindfulSocial with Ayelet Baron

Janet Fouts

Ayelet Baron is an old friend here on Mindful Social, and I’m honored she asked me to preview her latest book,the first in a trilogy, called F*ck the Bucket List For The Soul- Discover The Wonder Of You. Ayelet walked away from her corporate career to pursue her truth, to face her fears, and to create a life that challenges, fulfills and enriches not only her own life but that of others.

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How to Merge Facebook Pages

Jon Loomer

For various reasons, you may run into a situation where you have two Facebook pages that essentially do the same thing and you’re better off if they’re combined. Let’s walk through how to merge Facebook Pages. Basic Assumptions. If you’re going to merge Facebook pages, the following must be true: You’re an admin of both pages.

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Reddit Launches Ad Inventory Types to Give Advertisers More Control Over Their Campaigns

Social Media Today

Reddit's looking to give advertisers more control by adding new tiers of ad types which focus on providing varying levels of brand safety.

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The best of Harry Potter [according to muggles on social media]

Awario

There's a lot of magic to the Harry Potter saga and the impact it has had on millions of readers around the world. We used the magic of the social listening tool Awario to determine the best book, movie, and character in the franchise as seen by the muggles on social media.

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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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11 Tips for LinkedIn recruiting to stand out from the crowd

Sprout Social

At 706+ million users in 200+ countries, LinkedIn is one of the most used social media platforms for making connections. While it used to be primarily used for recruitment, it’s also now used for sharing content and maintaining professional relationships. It’s also one of the few places where you can repeatedly post about your job search or career wins without annoying your followers.

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How to Schedule Facebook Page Posts

Jon Loomer

Beginning in late 2019, Facebook took away the ability to schedule posts directly from the page publisher. So, instead of scheduling directly from the publisher, Facebook directs you to Publishing Tools. And once you get to Publishing Tools, Facebook directs you to Creator Studio. This… is annoying. So, let’s walk through how to schedule these posts with Creator Studio then, I guess… Use Creator Studio.

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TikTok Shares Latest Data on Content Removals and Enforcement Actions

Social Media Today

TikTok has released its latest Transparency Report, detailing all of its content removals and enforcement efforts in the first half of 2020.

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Instagram marketing: 5 brands to get you inspired

Awario

This blog post is for the ones that struggle with Instagram marketing because the process is not that straightforward for them. It’s also for the brands that want to stand out and think outside the box.

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8 Stupid Simple Social Media Tricks to Boost SEO

Discover just how easy it is to boost SEO with social media.

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Social Spotlight: VSCO’s #BlackJoyMatters Shows Social Issues Through a New Lens

Sprout Social

Overview. My husband recently took up photography as a new hobby. One of the first things he learned as a beginner is the importance of focus, which is often associated with a photo’s sharpness. But what he learned (and what I learned, as his excitement bubbled over into our dinner conversations) is that it’s about much more than that. Focus is what enhances a subject or object by making it stand out from its surroundings.

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Four Tips for Getting More Leads and Conversions From Your Facebook Ads

agora pulse

Are you getting the most out of your Facebook Ads? Looking for effective ways to optimize your Facebook ads and generate more leads and conversions? Facebook continues to be the biggest social network in the world, reaching people worldwide and from all walks of life–which makes it a very attractive advertising platform for businesses of all sizes, especially those who target a global audience.

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Instagram Launches New Reels Updates, Including Longer Clips and Improved Trimming

Social Media Today

Instagram has announced some new updates for its TikTok-like Reels functionality, including longer clips and improved video editing tools.

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Look for the Helpers #caregiving 101

Janet Fouts

Living under quarantine for the past few months has left many feeling isolated and overwhelmed. Everything changed overnight. We had to figure out how to work from home, workout at home, cook every day, and go beyond cleaning to disinfecting everything. Many are dealing with the added responsibilities of caring for a family member who is ill, as well as homeschooling and activity director.

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Landing a Dream Career: How to Stand Apart

The Realtime Report

Landing a Dream Career: How to Stand Apart. Many aspiring professionals make the mistake of trying to fit in, but they should aim to set themselves apart from the crowd. If you want to grab the attention of a hiring manager or your employer, you must find ways to make a long-lasting impression. It could result in them hiring you on the spot or offering a promotion.

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