Familiar faces dominate App Downloads
It might seem like the most popular apps in the world are already ubiquitous, but the latest numbers from SurveyMonkey say those at the top have no problems finding new users. Taking into account the iOS and Android app stores in the US from January to June this y ....
22/08/2016
Filter and track with Google Search
19/08/2016 SMK Editor
If there's one thing we can all agree on when it comes to Google, it's that their products are getting smarter. Announcing their latest upgrades at an event in New York, Google Search now includes multiple layers for flights and hotel discovery. B ....
Facebook tweaks News Feed to be more Personal
19/08/2016 SMK Editor
Facebook has tweaked the News Feed yet again. This time to make it feel more personal. Feed me Facebook announced the news in a ....
Stat Attack: Half of internet now on Instagram
18/08/2016 SMK Editor
In news that will surprise few, it now looks like half of the internet is now on Instagram. Well, almost. Oh Snap According to research from ....
What Snapchat Memories can do for marketers
18/08/2016 SMK Editor
Snapchat recently rolled out a new feature called Memories, and it's potentially the most transformative feature yet rolled out on the app. What are Snapchat Memories? For the first time users will be able to share content from outsi ....
Twitter launches Automated Verification for brands
17/08/2016 SMK Editor
Twitter has recently launched Automated Verification, making it easier for brands to establish their online credentials and avoid trolls an ....
Facebook owns social media Ad Spend
17/08/2016 SMK Editor
It’s been a decent month for Facebook. Messenger recently passed the 1 billion mark. Now it transpires that Facebook owns 67% of social media ad spend. ....
Live stream with your contacts with Peek
16/08/2016 SMK Editor
Can't get enough of live streaming but don't always want to broadcast to the world? Consider clever new app Peek. Peek-a-boo Peek is designed for private streaming between contac ....
Privacy and Social Media Hoaxes
16/08/2016 SMK Editor
You’ve likely seen Facebook posts showing heart-wrenching images of desperately ill children, asking you to comment ‘Amen’. This is a common type of social media hoax called ‘Like farming’. Other common hoaxes include offers of free g ....
Periscope ups live streaming to match Facebook
15/08/2016 SMK Editor
It’s been a big month for Facebook Live – the streaming service got longer, enhanced features, and even audience targeting. Now Twitter’s Periscope is keeping up with the Joneses with its latest raft of updates. Trailer Park ....
MarTech MashUp: Twitter Dashboard for SMEs
15/08/2016 SMK Editor
In a bid to make managing ads (and spending dollars) easier, Twitter has introduced a new dashboard for marketers and SMEs. Dash it Twitter Dashboard ....
New Ways to Shop on Pinterest
15/08/2016 SMK Editor
Pinterest has rolled out new features making it easier for users to shop on the platform. Pin to win Buyable Pins, which first launched on mobile last year, have now come to the web. Pinterest has also added a Shopping Bag, which lets you shop fo ....