As fall rolls in, social media evolves with new Facebook features, increasingly creative brand Instagrams, and new legitimacy for Snapchat Producers.
Metter Media Social Report, Sep. 24 2015
This week, keep track of Facebook’s ever-changing features and algorithms, admit that you just can’t quit social media, and learn why major news networks are making the switch to Snapchat.
Metter Media Social Report, Aug. 21, 2015
From fancy event invites to the social media unit of law and order, this week’s #MMSocialReport has it all. Below, we explore UX trends, potential Facebook updates, and the legality of posting #FoodPorn – that’s right, amateur food photography is being contested overseas and has potential to infringe on your right to boost your Klout score.
Metter Media Social Report, Aug. 14, 2015
In this week’s #MMSocialReport we go behind the scenes to learn more about Pinterest’s finest. Also: the Internet re-learns the Alphabet, Snapchat adds more fun features, and we discover what Direct Messaging freedom really feels like. Read on!
Metter Media Social Report – Aug. 7th, 2015
Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram are adding new features left and right. However, increased functionality also means a growing need for monetization. This week, we can see both sides of this double-edged sword: Instagram’s going to post more ads, but hey, you can use Twitter in landscape mode now.
Best of: President Obama on New Media
From podcasts to web series to GIFs, it’s clear President Barack Obama is no stranger to new media. In fact, it has been a strength of his administration these past six and a half years, and a key mode of communication with the younger generation, using it to promote the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and connect directly with his constituents.
With election 2016 news ramping up, here’s a look back at our current POTUS’s best new-media endeavors.
Metter Media Social Report, July 24th, 2015
What did we learn this week in social media? The Twitter world is becoming a safer place, thanks to the introduction of its new Safety Center, and Instagram is improving its search features for the web. Flipagram just scored some massive funding, and just for funsies this Friday, a few unproductive things you can do with Google. Enjoy!
Metter Media Social Report, July 17th, 2015
Social media outlets are making it easier to get all the info you want and nothing you don’t. The latest updates on Facebook, Snapchat, and Twitter are all about personalization, aiming to cultivate and keep track of all the different ways people use these apps.
Metter Media Social Report, July 10, 2015
To make your brand stand out from all the others, it’s important to have a plan to help navigate the fast-paced world of online marketing. In this week’s Social Report, we cover a few of Instagram’s latest photo features and how marketers can use them to their advantage.
In other news, Facebook made some female-friendly changes, and our own Lauren Metter shares a bit about our story with IM Boston.
Metter Media Social Report, May 1, 2015
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.