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Top Three Thursday: Social Media News You Can Use

Top Three Thursday Zebras

Welcome to my Thursday feature. Here’s where I link three useful and interesting articles from excellent information sources all about social media and marketing subjects.

As you know, changes are always happening in the world of social media. We have a lot to keep up with!

In a recent study from the Pew Research Center, it turns out that the majority of U.S. adults now turn to social media to get their daily news. Find out the exact stats and specifics at News Use Across Social Media Platforms 2016 on their website.

Are you one of the many companies using Instagram? Then I have some great news for you! Instagram now allows businesses to have access to analytics, create profiles and more. Mashable covers the changes in Instagram Will Finally Give Businesses an Official Presence on its Platform.

According to a report from The Guardian, Facebook May Add End-to-end Encryption to Messenger. The move illustrates how technology companies are doubling down on secure messaging while not wanting to get in the way of other business objectives. It’s another step towards motivating viewers to linger on this social media platform longer.

See you next week with another edition of Top Three Thursday: Social News You Can Use.

Melody Jones is your social media aspirin. She helps take the pain out of social media for you! Check out her services and see which one can reduce your social media pain the most.

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Top Three Thursday: Social Media News You Can Use

Top Three Thursday Zebras

Welcome to my Thursday feature. Here’s where I link three useful and interesting articles from excellent information sources all about social media and marketing subjects.

As you know, changes are always happening in the world of social media. We have a lot to keep up with!

Even people who think they have a handle on social media might be surprised to discover that they cause the occasional faux pas. In fact, Forbes put together this list of the 4 Social Media Mistakes You Are Unknowingly Making. Are you making any of these errors in your social feeds?

Instagram is a rising social media star right these days. Now AdWeek is saying there is an Instagram Code that Reveals 4 Potential New Features. The most exciting might be the opportunity to boost posts within the platform. Go forth, read, and speculate!

Snapchat just will not slow down with its fun new features. You can now add stickers to your Snapchat snaps, according to CBS News. These colorful and fun stickers can be added to your individual snaps and stories and closely resemble the Facebook Messenger sticker options. Super fun!

See you next week with another edition of Top Three Thursday: Social News You Can Use.

Melody Jones is your social media aspirin. She helps take the pain out of social media for you! Check out her services and see which one can reduce your social media pain the most.

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Top Three Thursday: Social Media News You Can Use

Top Three Thursday-2

Welcome to my Thursday feature. Here’s where I link three useful and interesting articles from excellent information sources all about social media and marketing subjects.

As you know, changes are always happening in the world of social media. We have a lot to keep up with!

Have you heard of Facebook Live yet? If not, you’re in the right place. Samantha Murphy Kelly of Mashable.com gives Fifteen Essential Tips for Mastering Facebook Live. With celebrities, chefs, home cooks, artists, teachers, and entrepreneurs using the platform, Facebook Live is generating a lot of support with viewers. If you’re nervous about stepping into the arena, don’t be. Samantha’s got you covered.

In an article entitled Persicope Will Soon Introduce Broadcast Saving, Broadcast Search, and More, Brandy Shaul of Ad Week’s Social Times provided a sneak peek into Periscope’s upcoming features. With the popularity of the #save hashtag allowing user to save streams, Twitter announced a future update to allow for in-depth saving options.

Twitter’s new Analytics Update has many marketers tweeting with joy. Ben Harper from Social Media Today highlights the changes in Using Twitter’s Improved Analytics Tools for Audience Insight. Marketing to your Twitter followers just got easier as the categories are broken down by consumer buying styles, consumer goods purchases, follower interests, and more. It’s a wonderful article to get you started, and definitely one of my favorite social media updates this week.

See you next week with another edition of Top Three Thursday: Social News You Can Use.

Melody Jones is your social media aspirin. She helps take the pain out of social media for you! Check out her services and see which one can reduce your social media pain the most.