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A Twitter bug has been creeping its way through user timelines, causing “you might like” users to populate personal feeds without permission. I don't know you! Unauthorised followers had Twitter users in a united uproar over the nature of these new unknowns. Twitter has since stated that they are working on a fix. The nature […]
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If the best way to get your Instagram uploads in front of more eyes is to use hashtags, why does typing tags have to be such a drag? One developer, frustrated by this very problem, has released a new app Magnify that could solve this modern conundrum. Shareable imagery Taking advantage of Android's Accessibility Service,
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Snapchat has introduced two new features that brings gives users more control, and brands a new look in. Search N Snap Snapchat now features a search bar at the top of the app. This means you can look up friends, brands, and other users. The second updates allows users to upload video and photos to
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eBay Authenticate has recently launched, allowing sellers and retailers to verify high-end goods. The Real McCoy Sellers must opt-in to Authenticate, which works on a fee-based system calculated by the type of goods being sold. Once you're signed up, listings will display that they're covered by Authenticate. After your item is sold, it's assessed by
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There's been a lot of talk about Virtual Reality (VR) of late. But sometimes it's hard to see how wearing a headset fits in with you marketing plan. Now Facebook has released a report outlining how VR and social can work together. Cyber and social space Facebook commissioned Neurons Inc to study how people reacted
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MailChimp has kicked off 2017 with a shiny new mobile dashboard for brands. Mobile mail MailChimp Mobile, accessed via the MailChimp app, gives you a snapshot into your campaign metrics. This includes audience growth, engagement, and e-commerce performance. Data is displayed in an easy-to-digest visual format. The dashboard is arranged into tabs similar to its desktop
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The Advertising Standards Board (ASB) is the advertising industry’s self-regulatory body and reviews complaints about advertisements against various (mostly) voluntary industry codes. Complaints can be about any form of advertising – including on social media. What happened? The ASB received complaints about a pop up ad on Facebook for the movie Sausage Party. The ad showed
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Facebook has just released some important updates for Facebook Live, designed to give more customisation options and tools for publishers. Here's what you need to know. Live from Web Brands can now go Live on Facebook through a web browser linked to your Page. Until now most Live broadcasts were recorded on mobile. Facebook says this
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LinkedIn has unveiled a massive redesign to its desktop, in a bid to make the platform less cluttered, and arguably more like Facebook. Fresh start The update is LinkedIn's biggest ever overhaul, and features larger icons for better navigation, always-on Facebook-style chat windows, a universal search bar, and tweaked colour palette. LinkedIn says the feed
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To run successful brand and direct response campaigns, marketers need to get the right message to their audience more often. Understanding what is Reach and Frequency buying Facebook currently offers a few different payment options for ad targeting and measurement: dynamic auction bidding, fixed-price bidding, and reach and frequency buying. Reach and Frequency (R&F) is
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