Twitter Broke the Internet + Don’t cheat on Google!
June 9, 2017
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KLM now offers flight help via Twitter and WeChat botsThe Dutch airline’s expansion beyond Messenger is another step in the bot-ization of customer service. Please visit Marketing Land for…Like it 0 -
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Twitter Broke the Internet!Twitter was supposed to create open dialogue, but instead broke the internet. While the social networks are trying to fix…Like it 0 -
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Facebook inserts itself into politics with new tools that help elected officials reach constituentsFacebook this year has launched a number of features that make it easier for people to reach their government representatives…Like it 0 -
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The Next Wave in Digital Agency Marketing: Brick-and-Mortar Pop-UpsAt this point, everyone knows that e-commerce is no longer “the next big thing” — it’s the current big thing. eMarketer estimates…Like it 0 -
5New Medium, New Rules: Video Advertising in the Mobile AgeToday, television is still a powerful medium where great creative work takes place. But now, it’s in direct competition with…Like it 0
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What Happens When You Try to Cheat GoogleTry to find loopholes in Google’s ranking algorithm, and you’ll suffer the consequences. Learn what happened when these notable companies…Like it 0 -
7The Rise of “The Quant” – How a Quantitative Analyst Can Improve Your Marketing StrategyIt sounds like the premise for a new sci-fi flick: an advanced species, the Quants, arrive with incredibly deep knowledge…Like it 0
Pinterest raises $150M + FB Live Closed Captions
June 8, 2017
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Pinterest raises $150M at a $12.3B valuation as it makes a full press into visual searchPinterest said today that the company has raised $150 million in additional capital at a valuation of $12.3 billion as…Like it 0 -
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Facebook adds templates for Canvas ads, extends iAd-like format to CollectionsAdvertisers can pick from three plug-and-play templates and now use Canvas posts in Facebook’s shoppable Collection ads. Please visit Marketing…Like it 0 -
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Facebook Live introduces closed captions for deaf and hard of hearing usersFacebook just got a little more accessible for deaf and hard of hearing users. The social media giant is adding…Like it 0 -
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Why Brands and Influencers Are Leaving Snapchat for Instagram StoriesIf you’ve been following the HubSpot Marketing Blog, you already know there’s a battle going on — between Facebook and…Like it 0 -
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WhatsApp embraces visuals with filters, albums, and reply shortcutsThe camera is the new keyboard, and WhatsApp refuses to be left behind. While its sister app Instagram dukes it…Like it 0 -
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‘Finstas’ can be boring or funny or sexy — but they’re always realDon’t believe everything you read about “finstas,” the secret Instagram accounts currently puzzling the internet. Rumours swirl about teenagers sharing…Like it 0 -
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How to Protect Your Blog Content From Copyright InfringementWant to protect your blog content from being stolen? Wondering how to respond when your blog content is scraped? As…Like it 0
Apple’s HomePod + Snap Acquires Placed
June 7, 2017
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Apple introduces HomePod: A premium speaker with SiriThe device will compete with Google Home and Amazon Echo, but Apple is trying to distinguish it with sound quality…Like it 0 -
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WWDC: Safari will block third-party trackers from following users around the webTrackers will not be able to use browsing behavior for ad targeting. Please visit Marketing Land for the full article.Like it 0 -
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Apple Music hits 27M paid subs, adds MusicKit API and social listeningPing is still dead, but Apple Music is becoming more social, and more flexible so it can work with all…Like it 0 -
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How to Get More Out of Your Social Media Influencer RelationshipsToo often we think about social media influencers as celebrities who will make the register sing. But what if we…Like it 0 -
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Snap acquires Placed to better measure in-app ads to in-store salesPlaced is able to attribute brand’s digital, TV and out-of-home campaigns to store visits and in-store sales. Please visit Marketing…Like it 0 -
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How to rank for ‘position 0’ in 3 simple steps: A featured snippets primerWhat is a featured snippet, and how can you position your content to rank for one? Columnist Stephan Spencer explains…Like it 0 -
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Facebook now lets you find and contact your government reps right from your postsFacebook has launched a new feature that makes it easier for users to share their views with their elected government…Like it 0
Update on FB’s Trending + Stop w/ Stories!
June 6, 2017
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Google updates YouTube creator guidelines for ad-friendly contentFor advertiser brand safety protections, hateful and incendiary content will not be monetized. Please visit Marketing Land for the full…Like it 0 -
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How to Easily Create Professional-Looking Videos for 4 Popular Social Media PlatformsVideo is dominating social media marketing. In fact, experts predict video will account for 80% of global internet traffic by…Like it 0 -
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Messenger Apps for Business: How to Use Chat for MarketingMobile messaging is on the rise. More than 1.4 billion people used mobile messaging apps in 2016 according to eMarketer—an…Like it 0 -
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How to Manage Instagram via the Facebook InboxEver wish you could manage your Instagram and Facebook comments and messages in one place? Have you heard of the…Like it 0 -
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Stop putting ‘Stories’ in every friggin’ appThis needs to stop. Please make it stop. I’m not just talking about Trump making idiotic moves like pulling the…Like it 0 -
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How to Determine Your Social Media Team’s StructureBuilding a social media team is no easy task. This team is usually a subset under the digital or communications…Like it 0
Editing Tweets + Proximity Data
June 5, 2017
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Instagram Ads Can Now Link To Messenger Accounts And BotsBrands can now add deep-linking codes to their photo, video, and carousel ads on Instagram.Like it 0 -
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The Startup That Just Might Threaten Google with Proximity DataThe average person spends 30% of their time in front of their phone and computer. But what about the other 70%?Like it 0 -
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How to be cool on Instagram and Snapchat, according to teensSure, you might think your Instagram of your smashed avocado toast and soy latte is totally hip. But in the…Like it 0 -
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The real meaning of all those emoji in Twitter handlesEmoji have become Twitter’s very own digital bumper stickers or laptop decorations. The tiny images next to your handle are…Like it 0 -
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Editing Tweets: A serious discussionAnd thus he spoke: Covfefe. It’s an embarrassing Twitter mistake, especially for a sitting PresidentDonald Trump’s solution, after waking up…Like it 0 -
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Mobile marketing and in-store sales: what’s the correlation?Today’s consumers research products on the go, using their smartphones to find and choose at which nearby business to make…Like it 0 -
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Social bookmarking pioneer Delicious heads to the dead poolRecently acquired by Pinboard, the site will stay online but will stop taking bookmarks on June 15. Please visit Marketing…Like it 0
IG Ad Updates + 2017 Internet Trends Report
June 2, 2017
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Instagram ads can now link to brands’ Messenger accounts, botsBrands’ links can be attached to photo, video and carousel ads on Instagram and use referral codes to open a…Like it 0 -
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Facebook Ads: Create a Value-Based Lookalike AudienceFacebook advertisers can now use lifetime value (LTV) and value-based Custom Audiences to target users similar to their highest value…Like it 0 -
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From Future Shock to Future Proof: Digital Transformation is not a Prescription, It’s a MissionWhen I set out to research digital transformation several years ago, I did so with the belief that there was…Like it 0 -
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4 LinkedIn Tools that Will Change the Way You Think About LinkedInIf you are in B2B marketing or otherwise tasked with sourcing leads for your company, LinkedIn is one of the…Like it 0 -
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Why email marketing has lasted five times longer than your first marriageAfter four decades (and counting), email marketing is still going strong. Columnist Jason Warnock discusses how brands and marketers can…Like it 0 -
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Read Mary Meeker’s essential 2017 Internet Trends reportThis is the best way to get up to speed on everything going on in tech. Kleiner Perkins venture partner…Like it 0 -
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The Five-Step Process to Drive Content Marketing ResultsThere is a five-step process that ensures success in a content marketing program. When integrated with a PESO model comms…Like it 0
What makes content go viral + Vimeo’s new tools
June 1, 2017
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Vimeo launches new tools aimed at making video platform more appealing to marketersPart of Vimeo’s Business Membership, the enhancements include updated video cards, new end screens and more email capture features. Please…Like it 0 -
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What Makes Content Go Viral? 3 Experts Weigh InWhen was the last time you created something online that went viral? Whether you’re new to content marketing or are…Like it 0 -
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Reddit’s new location tagging feature continues its push to become a social networkReddit is continuing its march towards becoming a social network after it added location tagging to its mobile app. The…Like it 0 -
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Twitter adds Direct Message request review inbox featureTwitter will now allow you to review Direct Messages received from people who you don’t follow before responding to them…Like it 0 -
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The Facebook Algorithm Demystified: How to Optimize for News Feed ExposureAre your posts reaching fewer people on Facebook? Wondering how to appear in more people’s news feeds? Facebook’s algorithm dictates…Like it 0 -
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Twitter tests rounded buttons and thumbnails…because that’s the problem?Twitter is testing a new interface for its mobile applications on iOS and Android, which involves rounded profile images, buttons…Like it 0 -
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The Things Brands Do on Social Media That People HateHaving your brand on social media is a no-brainer. With enough how-to and best practice documentation out there to exceed…Like it 0
Keyword Intent + When Fear Works
May 31, 2017
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How to Turn Your Marketing Team Into Your Agency’s Best R&D DepartmentEvery time I try a new recipe for a dish at a party, I try a little sample before I…Like it 0 -
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How Keyword Intent Can Boost Your Conversion RateAnalyzing keywords by intent should be your first step when diagnosing conversion issues. Match your content to their search intentions…Like it 0 -
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The Client Service Playlist: A Musical RelationshipClient service sometimes really does feel like a musical journey. And now there’s a playlist to accompany your moments of…Like it 0 -
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When ‘Fear’ Works & When it BackfiresFear works. Except for when it doesn’t. There’s no better way to force prospects to pay attention than by striking…Like it 0 -
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The Simple Facebook Posting Strategy That Helped us 3x Our Reach and EngagementIn October of 2016 we dramatically changed our Facebook posting strategy. A gradual, but noticeable shift in many social media algorithms and…Like it 0 -
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Ariana Grande’s mom shares heartwarming message on Memorial DayAriana Grande’s mom has a few words of support for fans and victim’s of last week’s terror attack. The explosion…Like it 0
How to not suck at IG + Texting for bizz
May 30, 2017
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7 Innovative Ways to Use Texting for Your Business [Infographic]All’s fair when it comes to growing your business. For consistent development, you should use a multichannel approach. And SMS…Like it 0 -
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How to Host an Instagram Takeover in 7 Easy StepsInfluencer marketing is a trendy topic these days, but it doesn’t require a lot of work or a ton of…Like it 0 -
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How to Not Suck at InstagramRead more…More about Instagram, Mashable Reels, Instagram Tips, and Social MediaLike it 0 -
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Facebook is valiantly trying but failing to moderate hate speech in some languagesEfforts by Facebook to moderate content in one of its fastest-growing countries has evidently not been easy. Like what it’s…Like it 0 -
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7 of the Coolest YouTube Banners We’ve Ever SeenWhen someone sends me a really great YouTube video, I always want to know who’s behind it. Was it an…Like it 0 -
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The Mystery of Marketing Automation… SolvedMarketing automation is one of the great recent developments of our industry. Not only is everyone talking about it, but…Like it 0 -
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Is your creative agency killing your campaign?If your campaign is a flop, your ad creative might not be the problem. Instead, it’s time to take a…Like it 0
SM Current Memorial Day Edition
May 29, 2017
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How to Choose the Right Online Courses PlatformOutside of the traditional marketing channels of social, media buys, and SEO there are myriad ways to get your brand…Like it 0 -
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New Quality Score metrics: What matters most, and how to improve your adsLooking for ways to gain an advantage in paid search? Columnist Kevin Lee has some ideas to increase Quality Score…Like it 0 -
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How to compare paid search and organic search without sounding foolishWhich search channel is better: paid or organic? Columnist Andy Taylor argues that there is no simple answer to this…Like it 0 -
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UK wants G7 to take collective action on online extremismThe UK Prime Minister is using the annual G7 summit of seven of the world’s major industrialized democracies to push…Like it 0 -
5#SproutChat Recap: Incorporating Snark Into Your Social StrategyIn a social-first era, more and more brands are coming out of their shell and becoming a little more brazen…Like it 0
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Gin and Topics: The Memorial Day Holiday Weekend EditionOn the Memorial Day holiday weekend edition of Gin and Topics, we have Luke Skywalker, Beauty and the Beast, a…Like it 0 -
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Google warns authors, publications against misusing links in syndicated articles & postsIf the primary purpose of distributing content is to gain links, both authors and publishers risk a Google penalty. Please…Like it 0



