As smartphone use increases across the world, social media is becoming more intelligent. Apps are learning what we like (whether you like it or not) and are using this information to let us communicate – and shop – with just one touch. Meanwhile, the information our phones learn about us is also surprisingly useful for solving real world problems, too (like traffic!).
Social media technology is constantly being developed and used in different ways to capitalize upon its benefits, for both brands and individuals. It’s a perk for both parties (companies have new ways of reaching customers, and as personal users we get a whole new range of apps and features) and the developments help emphasize the whole reason we’re on social media to begin with – community.
This week, Instagram users are able to find your photos more easily thanks to a new crop of third-party search engines, two Romanian widows helped cure people’s loneliness via Facebook, and today, Snapchat explores Boston through the eyes of those who live here.
This week in the #MMSocialReport, social media seeks to fill the gaps left by traditional media. Whether that’s offering new ways for people to connect, utilizing networks to provide disaster-relief information, or promoting artists and businesses who would otherwise fly under the radar, the significance of social media grows with every innovation. We’re happy to be along for the ride.
Innovation is in the air, and brands and platforms alike are striving to make themselves bigger, better, and more widely used. Whether that be tweeting about the Game of Thrones premiere, introducing new features, or battling the competition, this week has been full of innovative moves by big players.
Yesterday, Facebook’s F8 Conference yielded big news for the platform. Throw in Instagram’s new app for collaging and Twitter’s new partnership with FourSquare, and you’ve got one heck of a week for social media news! Read all about it in this week’s #MMSocialReport!
This week in the #MMSocialReport, we cover new ad features for Instagram and Twitter, Facebook’s new policy on likes, a look into Shake Shack’s beauteous social media, and why digital marketing is a necessity for business! 😉
In this week’s #MMSocialReport, we’re covering the Facebook, Twitter and Instagram-based social media use on Valentine’s Day, the latest photo-sharing app in healthcare, demands surrounding Twitter security, new Buffer analytics, and a slightly morbid Facebook update.
In this week’s #MMSocialReport – tips to enhance your visual content, an insightful analysis of the New York Times‘ year in social media, the complex relationship between technology and stress, and some of the best blogs on the internet you should be watching.Continue reading
Happy new year! While everyone was celebrating the past two days, we made sure to keep track of what was happening online and rounded up a few useful posts you may have missed, covering news, trends, and new features from your favorite apps.Continue reading
Here at Metter Media, we know busy schedules can sometimes lead to putting off non-work-related tasks to the last minute. This holds true for family birthdays (overnighting your mom’s card), doctor’s appointments, and yes, holiday shopping.Continue reading