This week’s must-read posts include content marketing tips, 5 new social media trends, how to use the Twitter “Moments” feature, and more…
Need help keeping up with news and updates in the social media world? Let us do the work for you! In our weekly post, we highlight 5 “must-read” articles for your small business – use these resources to get tips on social media strategy or specific social media platforms.
Plus we share a Facebook-only summary of helpful resources, as well as top News from the week on the major social sites.
Click on each title below to go to the original article.
Must-Read Articles from the Week:
1. 5 Big New Social Media Marketing Trends
by Margot da Cunha on WordStream
A good list of potential trends that we should pay attention to as we plan for 2017.
2. How to Customize Your Videos for Popular Social Networks
by Dane Golden: Social Media Examiner
Every social platform is different, so use these helpful tips to make sure your videos are optimized for top sites.
3. 10 Pieces of Content Your Audience Really Wants to See [New Data]
Sophia Bernazzani on the HubSpot blog
Use the data and examples shared in this post to plan your content marketing strategy.
4. 5 Ways Local Businesses Can Benefit from Social Media
by Steam Feed
Here is a brief, but helpful checklist if your business relies on local customers.
5. Cracking the More Vs. Less Content Conundrum: 3 Questions to Point the Way
by Peter Bell on the Marketo blog
Another quick guide to help you plan the right kind of content for your target audience.
Facebook Resources & News from the Week:
Check out on our weekly Summary of:
Facebook Friday Resources
Connect with our Page to get Facebook-only resources and news each Friday, where we try to make it easier for you to keep up with the constantly changing world of Facebook marketing.
News from the Week:
Top updates and announcements from the major social media platforms: Click on each title to read the full article and then stay tuned for further developments and strategic tips!
Snapchat changes its company name and introduces “Spectacles”:
Introducing Spectacles! | Snap, Inc.
Periscope will be launching a VIP Program:
Coming Soon: The Periscope VIP Program
and is rolling out curated “channels”, with Search options:
Twitter Moments rolling out to everyone:
All Twitter Users Can Now Create Moments
Everything You Need to Know About Twitter Moments
That’s it for this week! Let us know if you have any questions or comments on any of the resources we’ve shared here!
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