Also, this month in social media news: Instagram allows posts to multiple accounts; Snapchat shares research on social media use; and YouTube adds new swipe-to-view option. Highlights Facebook and YouTube are making changes that reflect a shift toward the Stories format. Snapchat releases research revealing that users seek different types of content on different social
Our most-viewed social media posts confirm there’s only one thing that stays the same with social platforms: they’re always changing. Today, more than ever, companies are turning to social media to engage with customers and reach new audiences. But staying current with updates and new technologies is no easy task for marketers. 2018 was the
Also in social media news, November 2018: Instagram tests options to promote stories on business pages, Pinterest unveils updates to self-serve ad tools, and Facebook tests advanced analytics for Instagram. November was the month of social media updates and the development of new tools aimed at helping brands. Though Facebook has vowed to boost content
Also in social media news, October 2018: Snapchat partners with Amazon on visual search tool, Google Plus is shutting down, and Instagram adds Quick Replies for business accounts. With the arrival of Halloween, we know that the holidays are quickly approaching. Consumers will be busy making plans and diving into holiday specials. But social networks will
Also in social media news, September 2018: Twitter launches audio-only live streaming, and Facebook Creator Studio is going global. The kids are back to school, football is back on tv, and the leaves are starting to change colors. This can only mean one thing: fall is officially upon us. What does this mean for our
Also in social media news August 2018: Twitter releases an ads playbook, Snapchat introduces a private ads marketplace, WhatsApp launches a Business API, and Facebook makes updates to its video metrics. As kids gear up for back to school, social media platforms are busy making updates with a focus on business pages. Facebook, Twitter, and
Also in social media news July 2018: Instagram publishes a creator handbook with tips and tricks, YouTube features searchable hashtags, and Facebook debuts funded news shows. Summer is half over and big box stores are already stocking their shelves with back to school supplies. While families are trying to sneak in their last trips before
Social messaging apps have taken over the way consumers are interacting with brands. Their increasing popularity means your business needs to embrace this new trend. No one can deny the reach of social networks. After all, Facebook has over 2 billion active users. But as marketers, we’re noticing that consumers are moving away from social
The latest social media statistics show growth of Instagram, social messaging bots, and video content. We joke around here that one thing that will always stay the same is that social media will always be changing. 2018 has been a remarkable example of that thus far, particularly in regards to platforms like Facebook. Every
The growth of social messaging platforms is a big opportunity for your business to reach your audience with targeted content. Gone are the days when social messaging platforms are just about chatting or making plans with family and friends. You might be surprised to learn that “the combined total monthly active user count of the
Also in social media news June 2018: Instagram released ranking criteria for its algorithm, Apple expands advertising businesses with a new network for apps, and Facebook is cracking down on new requirements for custom target audiences. Summer is in full swing, and so are the most popular social media platforms. Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and even
Also in social media news May 2018: Pinterest gives businesses more control over how users view their content, Snapchat offers skip-free ads, and Facebook is re-opening application reviews and chatbot development. At the beginning of May, Facebook hosted its annual developer conference, Facebook F8. This year’s keynote speaker, CEO Mark Zuckerberg, focused on rallying developers
