The popularity of Instagram and Snapchat testify to the power of images online. However, having so many photos out there means marketers must lift their photo-game to make sure their images get viewed and liked. Below are three photo editing tools designed to give you an image-editing edge. 1. Pixlr The team at …
Whoever said Facebook was just about Likes and soaring profits? The social network has shown its softer side with the launch of a new website for nonprofits. Learning curve Facebook for Nonprofits is designed as a space to give nonprofits and NGOs advice on how to improve the performance of their Facebook Pages. "We want …
Twitter really wants tweeters to keep chatting with one another. Last month Twitter announced that GIFs could be sent in direct messages. Now videos can be added as well. Message in a video bottle To use the new feature, you must press the “camera” button. This will then give you the option of recording either …
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A leaked report suggests that Facebook is considering monestising its super popular app Messenger. Get the message? The report, first mentioned in Tech Crunch, indicates that ads are en route to Messenger. However the ads will differ from those currently in place on Facebook, and only pop up in message threads with brands. To keep …
You can never get enough done when there are just 24 hours in a day, but new to-do list app Doo wants to make it easier for you to plough through your most important tasks. Beautiful organisation Besides being a remarkably gorgeous iOS app, Doo doesn't want to overwhelm you like other to-do or reminder …
Are you a Mac user who loves to multitask like a magician? Then the swish new Fluid browser for Mac might be your next impulse download. Fluid in motion Fluid offers a new way to view multiple windows of content on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It does this by "floating" above your open windows and …
The way in which you manage a dispute in its early stages can set you up for success or failure. Identifying and dealing with potential disputes early may help negotiate a settlement Below are five things everyone should keep in mind if their legal skies are clouding over. 1. Understand your contract This allows you …
Second comings aren’t common in the often cut-throat world of apps, but there are exceptions. Today’s case in point: the re-imagining of Remember the Milk. Milk It Remember the Milk was all the rage when the productivity app launched way back in 2005, before anyone had ever heard of Likes, tweets, and snaps. Fast forward …
How long does it usually take to decide what's for dinner? You're hungry and your kitchen is full, but nothing comes to mind. You'll still have a choice to make, but Pinterest's new Rich Pins update will speed up the process from idea to 'I'm full'. What's the next step? Recipe Pins and Movie Pins …
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Today we're excited to introduce a new weekly column at SMK: MarTech Monday. MarTech, short for Marketing Technology, is a term that refers to technology offering assistance and solutions for marketers. This covers everything from email marketing and video content to SEO, interactive ads and analytics. Basically any tech tool that helps marketers do their …
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