People do not want to read pages and pages of text, they want to consume video and be wowed by your interesting pictures. So take that into account when promoting on social networks. Use video and images where possible. (NOTE: Want The Ultimate Facebook Advertising Template Swipe File? Copy & paste these 73 Proven Ad Campaigns […]
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The photo and video sharing application Instagram has inked a $100 million deal with giant advertising firm Omnicom Media Group. Instagram, which is owned by Facebook, will soon begin displaying ads which will look similar to photos and videos presently found on the service, except a “Sponsor” icon will show up in the thumbnail. Instagram
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Google has thrown its hat in the ring with Samsung and Sony in an attempt to grab a share of the emerging market for smart watches. If you are like so many other young men you will be intrigued by the possibility of wearing something that James Bond could have worn, so you will want
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If you are an avid Google Plus like I am—and you should be—then you have probably been wondering when Google Plus would follow Facebook’s lead and make link posts more appealing and compelling. No worries mate, Google Plus has just made link posts similar to Facebook’s with larger images, bold titles and a link to
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Facebook delay their auto-play video ads Late last year it was reported that Facebook was about to release auto-playing video ads for news feeds on their site. This would mean all users would have video adverts automatically pop up and start playing when they accessed their feed. With nothing happening since then news of the
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Controversial whistle-blower Edward Snowdon is now available to purchase in 12-inch action figure style. The American ex-National Security Agency employee whose whistle-blowing on the organisation last year means he has fled to Russia, is being sold as a doll in order to raise funds for the Freedom of the Press Association. They are an American-based
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Most businesses know social media is very important but simply do not have enough hours in the day to get it done. That is where scheduling your social media can really help. There is lots of software to do this but by far the most popular is hootsuite. www.hootsuite.com We use this to schedule updates
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I had a great weekend in Bristol celebrating my God Daughters 4th birthday. We had a little taste of Summer this weekend I am looking forward to the great weather in the next few months. This weeks video is from the Barcelona Olympics in 1992, Derek Anthony Redmond was a favourite to win the 400
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Facebook paid a staggering amount for WhatsApp last month, will it prove to be worth it? Last month Facebook surprised no one with another of its venture-backed digital acquisitions but what was a surprise to many was the amount the deal with messaging service WhatsApp was worth. Comprising a mix of cash and shares the
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As American Idol enters its fourteenth season, its producers have implemented some technological changes which should enhance the viewer experience. The singing talent show has been a ratings leader, typically ranking as the most or second most watched network program for the majority of the years it has aired. The show has faltered somewhat in
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