Instagram cracks it with Marketing Spam

24/07/2017 SMK Editor

In a sensible move that's long overdue, Instagram is pushing back against marketing spam in a big way. Spamalot There are an increasing ....

Report: Sports celebs give sponsor ROI

21/07/2017 SMK Editor

A report from sports sponsorship outfit hookit shows what some of the biggest social media influencers are achieving for global brands. Ronaldo thrashes Neymar, Bolt The report upholds soccer player Christiano Ronaldo ....

Vimeo’s Partner Network

21/07/2017 SMK Editor

With its new Partner Network, Vimeo promises to unite creators, marketers and brands, with ‘seamless integrations and powerful collaborations’. With that pitch, you might think it’s a platform sp ....

Snapchat gets real about TV, partners with HBO

21/07/2017 SMK Editor

Snapchat sure is making make hay while the social sun is shining. Shortly after announcing its plans for TV-style programming, the platform has upped its production cred by partnering with HBO. Box Office Snapchat has signed a two-year deal with ....

Optimise Instagram with Later

20/07/2017 SMK Editor

When is the best time to post on Instagram? The latest update from Later promises tailored intel for your account. The Need Posting at the right time can be tricky. Later’s own ....

Selfie styles on video with Kombie

20/07/2017 SMK Editor

New app Kombie is taking selfies in a very Snapchat direction, and maybe beyond. Co-created by Baz Palmer (of Hunters & Collectors fame), it lets selfie snappers step into existing videos with relati ....

What If: Inside Pinterest's first Ad Campaign

20/07/2017 SMK Editor

Pinterest announces they don’t just want users to try new things, but to be encouraged to go against the grain as well. Sure, you’re Pinterested, but are you ready? Pinterest has posted statistics that site 84% of users say t ....

Snapchat Spectacles dabble in Augmented Reality

19/07/2017 SMK Editor

They say necessity is the mother of invention. With Instagram snapping at its heels, Snapchat is being forced to innovate, and quickly. The latest update: Snapchat Spectacles might be getting ....

Rank Facebook Posts based on Reactions

19/07/2017 SMK Editor

Are Likes now passé on Facebook? Perhaps not quite, but Reactions are quickly gaining traction. In fact, there’s now a way to rank your Facebook posts, based on Reactions. Smiley Face? That’s right. ....

Maccas turns to Snapchat to recruit Millennials

19/07/2017 SMK Editor

Attempting to round up a bunch of fresh employees, McDonald’s has turned to Snapchat for an innovative recruitment process. I’ll take one job to go, please McDonald’s has broadened its reach for young men and women with ....

WhatsApp unveils new Bag of Tricks

18/07/2017 SMK Editor

WhatsApp is keeping up with the Joneses, and has launched three visual-inspired features. Look at me WhatsApp has new bells and whistles for Filters, Albums, and Reply Shortcuts. There are now five filters available to jazz up WhatsApp photos, vi ....