The days of screen capping are numbered: Instagram plays with a new feature allowing users to repost other people’s Instagram posts to their own Stories. Retweeting-style comes to Instagram Only in its preliminary testing, some users may have noticed a new “add post to your story” option when tapping the share icon accompanying regular posts. […]
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LinkedIn has posted its review of interview tactics prevalent in the new year and the tricks to being the most competitive candidate. Show them what you got Interviews are leaning further into research-based approaches with more of an audition element. They want to know what you can really do, not just on paper, opting
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Facebook has announced a call for online gamers and introduced “in-game tipping” to bolster engagement and compete with YouTube and Twitch. The (video)game wars In a recent blog post, Facebook outlined new features along with a new service to grow online gaming audiences through their new “gaming creator pilot program.” The new program is meant
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Following fixes in December and January, Google is further modifying the interfaces of Google Docs, Slides and Sheets. Switcheroos Regular users of G Suite will notice a re-ordering of items in the ‘File’, ‘Edit’ and ‘Tools’ menus. The reshuffle is meant to be more practical and intuitive, so let’s hope the change comes naturally. Also,
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Google is spearheading local news with a new app called Bulletin, letting any user post photos, videos, and messages straight to the web from mobile. Hyperlocal Without blogs or personal sites, Google is streamlining public stories that can be accessed directly through Google search and social networks, all thanks to Bulletin. Competing with Twitter and
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Instagram Direct could mark a significant shift in Instagram’s core focus, expanding itself into what could be a full on communications service. Video: its hot right now Inline with top competitors like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, a recent Instagram leak suggests the platform may be ready to enable users to make video calls. The central
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Google is making it easier to generate good automated metrics on the effectiveness of app promotions. Promo code redemption tracking Promo codes are a common way to motivate app sales and boost chart performance. Until now, the ability to internally analyse the success of such promotions has been limited. That’s about to get easier, as
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For about four years, SocialRank has been helping brands understand their social followers via practical metrics. Their new product, SocialRank for Content, sharpens the focus to analyse individual tweets and posts to see who does what and when. For the love of content SocialRank for Content involves the application of their analytical methods to individual
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Business profiles on Instagram will now be able to plan organic posts, and view public profiles that have tagged or made mention of its brand. Natural content gets boost Business profiles will also be able to view competitors, while keeping informed on their own social media PR, all thanks to the latest update. The addition
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Facebook’s News Feed may take a hit in popularity as Stories fast becomes users’ favourite way to share and consume new content. Facing change Amidst Facebook’s fourth-quarter earnings, Mark Zuckerberg announced big changes to News Feed as a result from the continued evolution of social media usage. According to Zuckerberg, “Stories are on track to
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