Algorithm might not be the sexiest term in the English language, but they're so hot right now on social. First Instagram made waves when it announced it will begin ranking content, now it looks like Snapchat is following suit. It's a snap According to Digiday, Snapchat is preparing to unleash its own algorithm to decide […]
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If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck….it’s a Google Ad? An update from Google sees new ad units that look suspiciously like the pins used in Google Maps. Pin the tail on the product Google announced the launch of Local Search ads in a blog post. “If you run a local business,
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Popular browsing site Product Hunt now gives shopper a way to nab that perfect item: a big shiny Buy Button. Buy In Product Hunt's e-commerce shop now lets shoppers purchase goods without leaving the site's eco-system. Powered by Stripe, the button appears next to featured items. However at the moment the selection is somewhat limited –
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They say two hands are better than one. But how about two platforms? Google Play Music thinks so, and has teamed up with TripAdvisor to provide playlists for popular tourist destinations. Music to your ears? Music and travel lovers can now access a variety of playlists via TripAdvisor’s Android app. The feature is available in
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While pundits might be fretting over the real estate bubble, Australian confidence in online spending continues to grow at a cracking pace. Oi, big spender According to the IAB/PWC Online Advertising Expenditure Report, Australian online spend topped $1.7 million in the first quarter of 2016. This record figure marks 25% year-on-year growth. For comparison, the
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Put away Photoshop and that bulky laptop, get outside and stay on the move. With Adobe's refreshed Spark Post iOS app taking on new features, you don't need to be tied to your desk to craft your next social posts. Spark up your feed Previously called Post, the iPhone and iPad app, along with siblings
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Pinterest has quickly became a popular place for promotions, however its evolving rules have progressively restricted allowable mechanics. What you can’t do Here’s a summary of Pinterest’s current promotions guidelines. While similar in many respects to other platforms, there are notable differences. Don’t tie entry to a minimum number of Pins, or to each Pin,
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Two decades since Amazon emerged as a small online book shop with big dreams, the company will soon expand its private-label range to foods and other household goods. Stock up on essentials Years of research and development are reportedly set to culminate with a June launch that will only be available to the company's Prime
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Continuing its love affair with (or desire to dominate) live video streaming, Facebook has brought Live Video Map to desktop. Desk jockeys The map can be accessed on the Apps list via the Facebook side bar, and lets you view live video streams from around the globe. Blue dots denote live videos. The bigger the dot, the
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At its recent Brandcast event, YouTube released a bunch of juicy new stats about the platform. Here's the pick of the bunch. Square eyes US users aged 18 – 49 years now spend more time viewing YouTube, than watching the top 10 broadcast TV shows combined. YouTube says that brands who advertise on YouTube during
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