In this week’s #MMSocialReport – Apple Music comes out with an exclusive Star Wards radio station, you can now buy your very own emoji, and we get a look at the top internet searches from the past year.
1. Facebook and Uber Team Up To Bring Ride-Hailing to Messenger
by @Kchaykowski via @forbestech
After Uber and Spotify joined forces together to create the optimal experience for the rider, we though it couldn’t get any better. Boy, were we wrong –– Forbes is reporting that Facebook and Uber have teamed up to allow users to request an Uber right from the Messenger app. By simply typing in the address into the Messenger app, you can order an Uber by tapping the hyperlink.
2. Spotify Party Wants to Be the DJ for All Your Get-Togethers
by @chris_perkins1 via @mashable
Did you have enough time to create the ultimate holiday party playlist this year? If not, Spotify has launched it’s new “Party” mode for iOS and Android apps, which features curated playlists for just about any mood. Spotify also teamed up with Diplo to create an amazing 120-song playlist. So kick back, relax, and let Spotify become your personal DJ.
3. Apple Music is Capitalizing on Star Wars Mania with New Radio Station
by @nateswanner via @thenextweb
Are you as excited about Star Wars as we are? Apple Music has curated a radio station solely dedicated to the new film, featuring R2D2’s beeping, the intro song, and a whole lot of more nostalgia. Seeing the movie this weekend? Definitely be sure to take a listen to this radio because it doesn’t disappoint. May the jams be with you.
4. The Top Searches on Google in 2015 Included Lamar Odom, Paris and Agar.io
by @catherineshu via @techcrunch
Do you consider yourself an SEO guru? Google just released its “Year in Search” list, which captures an array of interests by highlighting the most searched words from the past year. TechCrunch has also included an interactive map to see when and what was the most Googled this past year.
5. You Can Now Adopt Your Favorite Emoji for as Little as $100
by @wihbey via @niemanlab
Have you ever wanted to own your very own emoji? Well, the time has come. The Unicode Consortium are selling the little icons in their Adopt-a-Character campaign, which lets you sponsor your favorite emojis for a set period time. I don’t know about you, but this screams “best gift ever” for this holiday season!
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