Metter Media Social Report, May 6, 2016
Trigger your Twitter fingers, social media fans, because in this week’s #MMSocialReport, we explore what’s going on with Facebook live-streaming, Snapchat features, up-and-coming social media apps, and an IRL Romeo and Juliet love (snap) story!
Metter Media Social Report, March 18, 2016
Didn’t get your weekly dose of social media news? In this week’s #MMSocialReport, we look into what’s going on with Instagram’s newest algorithm, 10 different ways to change up your Instagram game (along with some awesome examples from the TSA), how Pope Francis is *rumored* to join another SM channel, how Giphy is looking to create the Hollywood of GIFS, and more in this week’s report!
Metter Media Social Report, March 11, 2016
Happy #WomensHistoryMonth! In this week’s social news, Mashable rounds up a list of GirlBosses you should be following on social, Peeple has people screaming in anger, Facebook teamed up with Spotify to enhance Messenger, Google+ is verifying profiles, and more in this week’s #MMSocialReport!
Metter Media Social Report, Feb. 12, 2016
Twitter takes on the battle with Trolls, Grazia creates a social media guide on how to not become another faux pas this Valentine’s weekend, and how Twitter and Instagram are trying to capitalize on the the video-content trend – all this, and more in this week’s #MMSocialReport!
5 Social Media Apps that May Blow Up in 2016
We hear so much about social media –– who’s remixing who, who comments what, and which latest app is trying to challenge the big players in the online world. With more features, plugins, and additions to your usual networks, there are some times when new apps emerge to challenge that status quo: what if you could connect with your loved ones in a new way? These “anti-establishment” applications are a gamble – they could either rise to the top or (belly) flop to the bottom.
This past week, I explored these “alternative” or lesser-known social networks to see what potential they had, if any, and whether they may be the next big thing within the coming year. So, ICYMI, here is a round-up of the most underrated social media apps – all Metter Media Intern approved.
Metter Media Social Report, Jan. 21, 2016
In this week’s #MMSocialReport, the world will find out the real truth – are you following your loyal Instagram followers? If not, you’re about to get caught red-handed with Instagram’s latest update, Nielsen takes on the power of social media and begins to crunch real-time data from Facebook and Instagram, and Facebook takes a stand against hate speech. All this, and more in this week’s roundup!
Metter Media Social Report, Dec. 11 2015
This week in social media, Spotify lets you share your Year in Music, Mashable brings climate change into focus with Snapchat Discover, and WIRED sheds light on Christmas characters from around the globe. (Hint: #Krampus isn’t the only Christmas monster!)Continue reading
Why Brands are Getting Up Close and Personal
Informality and the Customer Experience
In case you haven’t noticed, the Internet is becoming super casual. This is evident not just in the content that we create and share, but in the type of apps we use as well. There are definitely professional apps available for social networking and productivity, but you can’t deny the popularity of certain casual apps (Tinder, Cuddlr, you get the picture.)
The best marketing professionals are the ones paying attention to these types of apps and other social media trends so they can find the best way to reach a new age of consumers.
5 Examples That Prove Big Brands Shouldn’t Say ‘Bae’
The Internet is a giant breeding ground for hilarious and insightful material. A recent shining example is a new Twitter account dedicated entirely to big corporations using completely inappropriate teen slang such as “bruh,” “yas,” and most importantly, “BAE” on the platform.
For those completely behind on the times, bae is an acronym meaning “before anyone/anything else,” and is sincerely used, on occasion, as a term of endearment for one’s significant other. But most often, it is ironically used to describe objects one feels especially passionate about. Bae is largely the subject of memes.