Social News Roundup | August 14, 2015

1. “Boxes” Redesigns Organization: A Discovery Platform for Belongings   Photo courtesy of Social Times A new app named “Boxes” is designed to help users organize their personal belongings, as well as have the option to share them with or sell them to others. Check out the new app here.   2. Instagram Tops Snapchat and Vine in Satisfaction and Buzz…

Social News Roundup | August 7, 2015

1. The Five C’s of Social Media Success Photo courtesy of SocialTimes SocialTimes reveals the five keys to a successful social media presence. For example, developing engaging content can help increase engagement, despite the decline in organic reach. Discover all of the 5 C’s of social media success here.   2. Social 2.0: What “Project Lightning” and “See First” Mean…

Social News Roundup | July 31, 2015

1. 6 Pinterest Marketing Tips You Can Use Today Photo courtesy of Social Media Today Only five percent of U.S. businesses are active on Pinterest, despite the platform proving effective in driving sales. Check out the six tips for optimizing your Pinterest profile here.   2. 6 Quick Tips for Using Social Media to Boost SEO Photo courtesy of Social…

Social News Roundup | July 27, 2015

1. 3 Creative Ways to Use Twitter Hashtags to Promote Your Business Photo courtesy of SocialTimes Many brands make use of relevant hashtags, but hashtag strategies such as encouraging loyal customers to create content can elevate your brand’s presence. Learn all three hashtag tips here.   2. How to Create Compelling Live Broadcasts with Meerkat or Periscope Photo courtesy of…

Social News Roundup | July 17, 2015

1. Report: Sporting Events and Concerts Are the Most Social Photo courtesy of SocialTimes Live events are becoming increasingly social. While sporting events and concerts see some of the highest engagement, many other types of events also have users sharing branded content. See how to expand your brand’s reach at events here. 2. Facebook Eyes Music-Streaming Service (Report) Photo courtesy…

Social News Roundup | July 10, 2015

1. When to Post to Facebook and Twitter for Maximum Responses Photo courtesy of SocialTimes Klout and Lithium Technologies found that maximum engagement for Twitter and Facebook is between 7 and 8 p.m. Discover more social media posting strategies in this SocialTimes piece.   2. Visual Media Changes How Humans Consume Information (Infographic) Photo courtesy of SocialTimes Humans are processing…

Social News Roundup | June 29, 2015

1. Instagram Updates Explore Page, Adds Places to Search Photo courtesy of SocialTimes Instagram’s new update allows users to search places and view real-time trending hashtags on the Explore page. The Explore page will also display curated content of interesting accounts for users to check out. See the full update here. 2. Facebook Testing ‘See First’ News Feed Customization Feature…

Social News Roundup | June, 12, 2015

1. 3 Surprising Benefits of Scheduling Your Tweets    Photo courtesy of AdWeek Scheduling your Tweets ahead of time helps to create a stronger and more consistent brand voice, allows you to be creative and can relieve stress. Read more here. 2. American Pharoah May Be The Most Brand Friendly Horse Ever   Photo courtesy of AdWeek The last time…

Social News Roundup | June 5, 2015

1. Users Score Meerkat, Periscope Highly For Social Events  Photo Courtesy of TechCrunch Only 21% of adults say that they’re interested in Meerkat or Periscope. Find out why these people want to use it here.    2. Pinterest Announces Buyable Pins for iPhone and iPad Photo Courtesy of SocialTimes  This week, Pinterest announced their introduction of buyable pins on their mobile…