THE SOCIAL GINGER BLOG
Social Media in the News: TikTok Debate; LinkedIn Launches Stories; Instagram is Almost 10
It’s been a wild ride in 2020 all across social media, including these things in the past couple of weeks.
How Has The Coronavirus Changed Social Media?
COVID-19 has changed the world forever, including the social media landscape in a variety of ways.
Social Media in the News: TikTok’s New Partner; Snapchat Grows; Pinterest Cancels Lease
As summer comes to a close, change is in the air all across social media! Here’s what we’ve uncovered for you in the past couple of week’s for Social Media In The News.
Is Promoting Posts on Facebook Worth the Money?
Did you know that Facebook shows business page posts to only about 1-2% of people who like those pages? That means that a page that has 1,000 fans, only about 20 people may actually see the post.
Social Media in the News: TikTok’s Latest; YouTube Stops Emails; New Twitter Reply Feature
From the serious to the weird to some things in between, here’s a look at some things happening across social media this month: TikTok’s Future Remains in Limbo There’s still a lot happening with TikTok with something new nearly every day. Here are a few things that...
Why It’s Time to Finally Stop Ignoring YouTube
There are 500 hours of video uploaded to YouTube every minute with about 1 billion hours of video consumed every day on the platform.
Social Media in the News: TikTok’s Future, Pinterest Stock Soars; Does Google Owe You Money?
After a bit of a “summer break,” Social Media in the News is back! And in the past few weeks, there has been a LOT happening, both serious and some things not-so serious: TikTok's Future in Doubt Will it be banned in the U.S.? Will Microsoft buy it? How...
5 Ways to Organically Grow Your LinkedIn Page Followers
There is no question that LinkedIn has become a social media powerhouse. There are now more than 575 million registered users, with that number continuing to grow. But how are your LinkedIn Page Followers looking? If you’re feeling stuck, there are several easy steps...
Social Media in the News: Facebook Ad Boycott; Possible TikTok Ban; LinkedIn Adds Name Feature
There’s SO MUCH happening across social media. This week we’ve gathered the top highlights – some serious, some funny and a few things in between.
Why LinkedIn is a Social Media Powerhouse
There are now more than 575 million registered users seeking new connections, finding jobs and growing their businesses on LinkedIn.
Take a Social Media Break Without Really Taking a Break
It’s OK to go ahead and admit it: social media is adding stress to your life.
Social Media in the News: A Focus on Diversity; LinkedIn Polls; Small Businesses Get Support
Social Media in the News is back after taking a few weeks off! And since the last installment, there has been a lot happening.
10 Diverse Stock Image Sites to Make Your Content More Inclusive
One of the biggest challenges when looking for social media marketing images is finding ones that reflect the world that we’re living in.
Why Google My Business Should Be A Top Priority In Your Social Media Strategy
If a potential customer does a Google search for your business, what will they find? Will it be accurate?
Clearing up the confusion about hashtags on social media
For the past decade-plus, the term “hashtag” and the usage of hashtags has dominated social media.
Social Media in the News: Major milestones, Pinterest adds partners; Adele returns
As more people spend more time on social media during the pandemic, the major platforms are hitting huge numbers this year.
Social Media in the News: Snapchat Snaps Back; Creepy Museums; Zoom Weddings
With internet and phone usage way up during the COVID-19 pandemic, we know that there’s a TON of information out there for you to digest.
Take Advantage of These Freebies During COVID-19
As businesses adjust to working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are numerous free or discounted tools available.
Social Media in the News: Facebook Adds Tools; Zoom Boosts Security; Netflix, Instagram Team Up
Every day it feels like there’s something new with all the social media tools we’ve come to love. As things continue to evolve, Social Media in the News is here to guide you through those changes!
5 Things Your Business Should Do Right Now
Business owners already have a lot on their plate. We focus on what we’re told to focus on … but navigating through a pandemic?
