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Facebook’s algorithm has always been opaque when it comes to what types of content are demoted in the News Feed. That’s why their release of Content Distribution Guidelines is such a big deal – we’re now getting a more clear understanding of how the type of content you post to Facebook will impact that content’s…
Love it or hate it, Apple’s iOS 14.5 privacy measures have dramatically changed the paid social advertising world. Marketers are panicking as subscription costs rise, audiences shrink, and the data and reporting make absolutely no sense. Right now, running a Facebook ads campaign for conversions can feel like someone turned off all the lights, and…
Social News Desk is now seeking a full-time Paid Social Specialist to be a member of our new SND Promotions department. This is a hands-on role and is ideal for someone who loves to build and optimize successful social ads. The ideal candidate will have experience in paid social media. Applicants should have created, executed…
THE COMPANY: Social News Desk (SND) was founded in 2010 by two journalists who were on a mission to help local news succeed on Facebook and Twitter. Since then, the company has exploded as the world’s preeminent social media partner for newsrooms. Join us! We’re on the leading edge of organic and paid social media…
CLIENT SUCCESS MANAGER Amazing team, work from home, innovate and make an impact The ultimate opportunity for a digital-news junkie with extensive organic and paid social experience along with top-notch people skills. If you want to help local newsrooms succeed on social media, work from home and still be part of a dynamic company culture…
One of the most requested features in Social News Desk has been Organic Post Preview – and we’re pleased to announce that it’s now LIVE for all Dashboard users! Not only can you get a peek at what your Facebook post will look like, but Organic Preview also supports Twitter and Instagram. Organic Preview is…
If you’re boosting posts on Facebook, chances are you’re looking to increase audience engagement, drive more people to certain content or generally promote awareness of your brand. Unfortunately, you’re also probably wasting a lot of money in the process. So instead of playing whack-a-mole with your marketing budget… consider this ROI-based strategy instead … Promote…
SND Autopilot is a solid choice if you’re looking for social media publishing automation that’s easy to set up and reliable. We’ve added even more great features recently and we’re certain you’ll agree SND Autopilot is key to your (automated) success. Especially if you’re ready for something new right now. Features include: Add Unlimited RSS…
Once upon a time, you could give away a few ipads and gain 100,000 new Likes for your Facebook Page in a single weekend. With those days long gone, many media pages have tried ‘Like Ads’… hoping to buy their way to a bigger organic audience. Spoiler alert – it doesn’t work. You end up…
How are all of your Paid Ads on social media performing? Generally speaking, that information is hard to round-up and view in one place. SND makes it easy. SND’s Paid Ads reports will paint the full picture for you. You’ll be able to see just about everything from one screen. Total Spend Active Campaigns Average…