The world of social media is pretty small, and for photo-based platforms such as Snapchat and Instagram, the world is even smaller. This being the case, many features that Instagram has been unveiling recently have been very similar to the features that have made Snapchat such a major success.
Read MoreWhat's new on Instagram? Shoppable tags. Yep, that's right. Shoppable. Tags. Take a look at our video to learn more and make sure to leave a comment below!
Calling all super Pinners: there is now an easy way to cross things off your Pinterest bucket list. This month, Pinterest rolled out the “Tried It” button, a feature that allows users to keep track of every craft, recipe or life hack that they’ve brought to life. It works both as an idea inventory and an endorsement mill for users who are wondering which projects are right for them.
Read MoreWith the rapid growth of social media, Instagram is staying ahead of the game with a recent host of network updates. From integrated Boomerang and mentioning friends in Stories to integrated Story links, Instagram is appealing to broad audiences by seamlessly blending our social world ever so closer.
Read MoreEveryone is talking about Spectacles, the new lenses from Snapchat that can record up to 30 seconds of video in 10 second increments directly to your phone. To do so, you press the button at the top left corner to begin recording.
Read MoreTwitter is appealing to businesses by adding an automated chat, hours of chat service and rate of responsiveness. This update comes at the heels of a massive restructuring with intent to appeal to potential buyers, which included discontinuing Vine, allowing more character-count flexibility, and the launch of Periscope Producer.
Read MoreThe social media titan Facebook, is well known for its innovations on a platform that already experiences more traffic than any other.
Read MoreIn the coming months, VINE will be no more. As we say farewell to the popular app, here are some of vine's best moments.
Read MoreThe death of Vine may have come as a shock to many who spent hours on the popular six-second video app catching up on the latest viral trends. While this app may be on its way to the scrap heap, the founders of Vine are not quite ready to retire from the app game.
Read MoreFacebook is testing a photo messaging feature that bares a striking resemblance to Snapchat’s main functions: photo filters which mask your face, full-frame effects, and the choice to send photos directly or share with as many people as you like. These photos will only last temporarily as well, just like the way photos taken on Snapchat do.
Read MoreWhen we need inspiration on new recipes, what to wear, how to decorate for the holidays, or even where to travel, we can always count on Pinterest to get our creative juices going. On this list we will go over which brands have “pinned” the tail on the donkey when it comes to promoting your brand on Pinterest.
Read MoreInfluencer marketing has enormously increased in the last year. It is a form of marketing attracting popular users with large social media followings in a marketing campaign. Most social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat already connect brands with influencers. Pinterest is stepping up their game by creating an influencer marketplace.
Read MoreWhere consumers go, advertising will follow. That’s why it takes less and less time for social media platforms to go without being decorated with advertisements these days. Instagram and Snapchat, though already a few years old, are still programming ways to make advertisements fit best among the apps.
Read MoreWith the 2016 Presidential Elections on the horizon, one can easily be swayed by the allegations and rumors floating around about each candidate. When these rumors begin to become newsworthy and start to seem like more than rumors, the usual response is to search Google for evidence.
Read MoreAs 2016 comes to a close, many companies find this time of the year to be budgetary crunch time. With only 2 months remaining to leverage this year's funds, how can you make the most of what's left?
Now there's a way to enjoy Facebook at work and not feel guilty about it. Facebook is launching a new Facebook at Work app that will allow company employees to communicate and collaborate together in ways they couldn't before.
Read MoreAds on social media have been the backbone of successful platforms since their creation. Though they can be annoying and intrusive at times, ads are the reason that many social media platforms are free. Facebook currently offers full free access with ads, but a Google Chrome extension called Adblock Plus (ABP) continues to block these ads.
Read MoreSnapchat is gaining momentum in advertising and could be teaming up with Fandango to promote box office movie ticket purchases in the near future.
Read MoreSocial media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, SnapChat, and Instagram give large companies the chance to reach out and connect with their customers beyond conventional customer service. But, new research has found that about 70% of negative feedback is ignored by companies online. Twitter has the chance to change that statistic by giving brands new resources to encourage customer support interactions on their platform.
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Have you ever received rude or inappropriate comments on your Instagram photos? Or maybe you’re just tired of seeing negative commentary splattered all over posts from your favorite brand or celeb. Whether you’re the victim or the witness of unfavorable Instagram interactions, you’ll appreciate Instagram’s latest means of battling online bullying and harassment.
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