Even before Vic Gundotra, head of Google’s social division that runs Google+, announced he was leaving the company back in April this question still hung in the minds of many brands and marketers, “Should I be on Google+?” Many jumped on the bandwagon in 2011 and were successful, others not so much. The uncertainty of whether…
The week in social media news curated by your friends at Fandom Marketing. Catch up on the top social media news stories curated especially for marketers. Boss’ accidental email goes viral, stats show B2B marketers prefer LinkedIn, and marketers continuing using Facebook although they don’t think it’s effective. Pinterest users aren’t following companies unless they…
The week in social media news curated by your friends at Fandom Marketing. Pinterest begins testing ads, Nature Valley Granola Bars wows teens on Twitter, and new stats on which social networks account for most mobile traffic. Mocked on Internet, Diet Coke Alters Ads May 6, 2014 A CAMPAIGN for Diet Coke carrying the theme “You’re…
The week in social media news curated by your friends at Fandom Marketing. This week: Life after Facebook – a perspective from brand marketers from Whole Foods, San Diego Chargers and Eat 24. Surprising stats on social in the workplace. A few embarrassing corporate mistakes on how NOT to use social media. And, MeUndies.com plays cat and…
The week in social media news curated by your friends at Fandom Marketing. Facebook debuts mobile ad network, surprising data on how often brands should post to Instagram, teens going crazy over the new Snapchat, and more! Facebook Debuts Anonymous Login and Mobile Ad Network April 30, 2014 After a three-year hiatus, Facebook’s F8 conference…
The week in social media news curated by your friends at Fandom Marketing. Pinterest launches guided search, the industry questions the future of Google+, Twitter is testing enhanced engagement notifications, and more. Facebook Passes 1 Billion Monthly Mobile Users April 23, 2014 Facebook announced the milestone alongside its Q1 earnings on Wednesday, reporting record totals…
The week in social media news curated by your friends at Fandom Marketing. Twitter acquires Gnip, Google+ launches social ads, US Airways pornographic Twitter gaffe, American Airlines Twitter firestorm, General Mills PR disaster with social media legal policy, adding Slideshare Google+ authorship, and more. Teen girl who sent terroristic tweet to AA is arrested April…
I was honored to be invited by Blue Hornet to guest moderate a discussion about ways marketers can integrate email and social media channels. The event titled “7 Questions Every Marketer Should Ask About Email & Social” was held on Twitter April 2nd using hashtag #EmailChat. We covered topics from how to add social media to…
The week in social media news curated by your friends at Fandom Marketing. Twitter rolls out a new design, now you can pin Tweets, and they are coming out with 15 new ad types. Facebook bans spammy post types and improves privacy, while they plan to force mobile users to using a stand alone messaging…
The week in social media news curated by your friends at Fandom Marketing. Pinterest rolls out enhanced tracking, Vine gets private messaging and Facebook adds voice calls. Learn how to build a successful Google+ strategy. Plus, more insight into Facebook’s decreasing page reach. April 1, 2014 Each year this news day is ruined by April…
