Social Media News

If January is anything to go by, 2019 is set to be a busy year in social media. Facebook and Twitter, in particular, have been hard at work and have introduced or are testing several new features this month. Many of the features will benefit marketers and advertisers as they streamline processes, making them more […]

The last month of 2018 has seen social media further cement its position in the marketing mix. Recent research from the Pew Research Center found that social media sites have outpaced print newspapers as a source of news. Twenty percent of Americans surveyed said they often used social media for news while only 16% turned

Fun seemed to be at the top of the must-have social media news updates list this month. From Snapchat’s desktop filters to Instagram’s Nametags, social media platforms have been looking for ways to engage users in new and interesting ways, and in different environments. Functionality was also a key theme this month with improvements to

The Nike advertising campaign stole the limelight this month and proved beyond doubt the power of social media advertising. Protesters took to the streets, sales dipped and then bounced back and share prices followed. Also, in the news, Instagram introduced a number of new features, LinkedIn rolled out its new group features and Pinterest grew

August has been an interesting and lively month in the world of social media. Facebook, in particular, has been very busy. This flurry of activity may be, at least in part, due to less than great quarter two results, which caused Facebook shares to drop by 24%. Instagram’s advertising has climbed unabated and LinkedIn has surprised

While many in the US were celebrating Independence Day in July, Facebook and Instagram barely took pause with the introduction of loads of new features and other updates. Let’s take a look at this month’s round-up to see what the social media platforms have been up to. Facebook to be fined by UK Information Commission