The social media sphere is already an immensely busy arena, and it can be difficult for your content to gain traction on the quietest of days. Add to this the tremendous influx of activity that the holidays create, and you might as well kiss your...

Running a sweepstakes for your brand can be a great way to reward your loyal fans and find new ones. Doing a live video sweepstakes on Facebook is a new playing field and we think one that shouldn't be ignored. We’ve already touched on Facebook...

If there’s one thing users like when it comes to social media, it's showing off how cool they are. And let’s be honest, brands too. In the past year, the newest kid on the block, aka Snapchat, has taken over in terms of coolness, and...

A week after the news broke that Facebook over-reported video view lengths, they release an updated metric in which average view length can actually be longer than the video itself. Confused? You should be. Read on for more information in this week’s Social You Should...

It feels like just yesterday we were planning our brand’s summer content. Now BBQs, road trips, and fireworks are just a distant memory, and it’s time to start planning for the many holidays that are to come this time of year. First up is Halloween,...

Facebook Live, one of the most exciting, engaging social media tools available, is captivating both people and brands alike. From live makeup tutorials to live product reveals to live movie premieres, the potential for this Facebook tool is nearly limitless. It’s no longer a question of...

Listening to what your customers are saying about your brand and product(s) is an important part of any social media strategy. Tools that provide monitoring services are doorways into a world of product feedback, customer complaints & praise, competitor announcements, industry trends and much, much...

The first presidential election makes real-time history, while Facebook tries to make up for inaccurate reports, all in this week’s Social You Should Know. Twitter Continues to Evolve Advertising Twitter is allowing advertisers to "have it their way" when it comes to clicks and conversions. This new...

Talk about some big news this past week on the social media stage. Snapchat has changed their name to Snap Inc. and released their first hardware product called “Spectacles”. Big moves for a fairly new social platform! But what do these moves mean for marketers?...

One of the major benefits to social media marketing is the ability to capitalize on relevant trends to get in front of more people. However, it is important to keep in mind your overall social strategy before jumping on every trending conversation. There are 3...