Last month Mark Zuckerberg announced updates to the Facebook News Feed algorithm that will affect public content – posts by brand, business and media pages. The new algorithm gives priority to content from personal Facebook pages over content published by public Facebook pages. Continue reading January 2018 Facebook News Feed Changes
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In late June, Facebook announced they will no longer allow editing of link previews for posts as part of its mission to reduce fake news on the platform. While we commend Facebook’s commitment to authenticity, this change to the API is going to present a few challenges for digital marketing strategies. Continue reading Changes to Facebook Link Preview
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You may notice a few changes to your Facebook Newsfeed in coming weeks as the social media giant is again updating its algorithm to rid itself of “fake news.” No one knows exactly when the changes will be happing, but we do know Facebook will be implementing new ways in which content is ranked on the Newsfeed in order to prevent “spammy”, “fake” or otherwise deceptive and misleading stories. Continue reading Facebook’s New Algorithm Strives to Eliminate Fake News
Facebook advertising has come under a lot of scrutiny this year, and things just got worse. In addition to admitting to over-estimating video views in September, Facebook has now confessed to “miscalculating several of the metrics it uses to measure how content performs on its property.” This recent disclosure raises further concerns about the validity of the data reported by Facebook and YouTube, the two dominant players in the digital media playground. Continue reading More Trouble for Facebook Advertising
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This year, no one can argue that social media marketing – primarily Twitter and Facebook – has played a significant role in this year’s Presidential Election. According to the Pew Research Center, the level of social media activity by 2016 candidates is higher than during the 2012 presidential campaign. This could be due to the millennial generation, known for their social media savvy, making up 35 percent of the voting population. Continue reading Is Social Media Informing The Issues or Amplifying the Problem?
Just a few years ago, you were sure to see every Millennial toting around the orb shaped, brightly colored Eos lip balm. From celebrity endorsements to creative social media messaging, this brand was on top of the world. But just as quickly, it became a social brand pariah. Continue reading Eos Lip Balm: A Cautionary Tale About Social Marketing
In today’s world, social media is an integral part of any successful marketing strategy. The ultimate goal of social media is to drive relevant traffic to a website, increase brand visibility and boost your bottom line. Continue reading 7 Social Media Best Practices to Guide Your Brand
The Facebook algorithm has changed yet again, which means more space for friends and less time with advertisers – in other words, good for users, bad for brands. Users will now see posts and interactions from friends and family over companies and social pages. Continue reading New Facebook Algorithm Puts Friends Over Followers
Today newsjacking is at an all-time high. From Google’s Purple Rain Doodle to the President of the United States posting on Facebook, it’s nearly impossible to avoid Prince’s death as brands and people weigh in on pop culture’s latest celebrity loss. Continue reading Newsjacking: Keep it Tasteful
Clients often ask whether it’s better to boost posts or create Facebook ads. The answer is there is less and less difference between the two, and each has strengths and weaknesses. Continue reading Which is Better: Boosted Posts or Facebook Ads?
