Everything Yusuf Omar needs to shoot, edit and publish a story fits in his pocket. Self-proclaimed “jeans journalist” Omar has spent the last near decade traveling the globe, telling some of the world’s most important stories with just a mobile phone and a few simple apps. The former Senior Social Reporter for CNN, Omar has […]
For any business or personal brand, choosing the right social media platform can seem like a daunting task. Not only is there a wide variety of sites to choose from (Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, Pinterest, etc.), but the task of updating these sites is a job unto itself, not to mention it seems like new social […]
In an effort to combat fake news and work with news organizations to ensure credible content on its platform, Facebook launched a special journalism training site last January. Known as the Facebook Journalism Project, the resource offers training and tools for journalists, teachings on news literacy, and offers collaborative products to help media professionals establish stronger ties […]
One of the best ways to build your corporate image, small business, or individual brand is to give back. And if you’re part of a nonprofit, your organization relies on the generous gifts of others to stay in business. Historically, crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter, IndieGoGo and GoFundMe have made it easier than ever to share and contribute to new ideas, creative projects […]
Most of us use Facebook to share dank memes or catch up on your friend’s latest baby pictures. But have you thought about using it to tell your company’s story? While many people visit a company’s website for basic information, or peruse Yelp for latest reviews, most of your current and future customers today are […]
Live video is quickly becoming of the most exciting new methods for brands, journalists and individuals to reach their audiences. Whether you’re using YouTube Live to cover a company-wide event or doing a quick Q&A with your most loyal followers on Periscope, live video gives you the opportunity to connect in a real way with […]
The day has come, ladies and gentlemen: Facebook video ads are here. In an announcement yesterday, the social media giant provided an “update on video monetization,” which rolled out three major changes: A “small number of partners” will be able to integrate video ads in on-demand Facebook video Profiles and Pages that stream Facebook Live […]
It seems like every few days Facebook tweaks its News Feed in favor of video posts. And that’s great news for every video content creator out there. Yesterday’s announcement brought four major changes to the platform that you’ll need to know before you post that next multimedia message to your page or timeline. 1. Bringing […]
Facebook has updated its algorithm yet again, and this time long-form videos are getting the attention. On Wednesday, the social media titan announced a change to its News Feed that will now weight “percent completion” — how much of a particular video a user watches – more heavily, the longer a video is. According to […]
In just two days, Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. For some, it will be a bitter day. For others, sweet. But as political leaders gear up for a peaceful transition of power on Friday’s Inauguration Day, all of the world will be waiting with bated breath to […]