Apple’s new iOS 14 operating system comes with new privacy settings which make it much more difficult for Facebook to pull data on users. If
The weather office is a busy place. There’s the website, the app, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram – not to mention the live broadcast – all with
It’s not too late to make sure your newsroom’s social media plan is on point for Election Day. Here are a couple of critical things
For years, Facebook required that images on ads contain less than 20% text – commonly known as the “20% Rule.” But Facebook has quietly removed
While everyone on #TeamSND has a newsroom background, I was also part of the creative services and promotions world. I got into promotions because I
New SND is here and you’ve probably already noticed there’s a new Post Composer that’s much more streamlined. While we’ve moved some things around to
WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge, LA has QUADRUPLED its Messenger subscribers in just a few short weeks thanks to one of the most game-changing technologies available
Picture it … you’ve built a great organic post for a sponsor that’s paying you to post about their business — and there’s that tempting
We hear from many of our clients wondering about best practices on social, particularly as Facebook and Twitter continuously change the way they display content.
Our team has been hard at work, taking your suggestions and feedback – it’s one of the most important jobs we have. And we’ve made
With stay-at-home orders and social distancing measures in place, the pandemic is making it more difficult than ever for journalists to gather content in the
Local newsrooms nationwide are using Messenger to distribute important COVID-19 updates in the form of daily “Coronavirus updates” sent automatically to a list people who
As the COVID-19 pandemic expands, journalists in local newsrooms are working hard to keep their communities informed. And although it’s brand new – (wide release
I’m obsessed with this new tool. From a former producer to another. This has been great for “Social Media Responses” and “What’s Trending.” – Carlos
There’s a bigger, better, faster version of SND On Air coming to a screen near you. And if you’re one of the Superusers, now’s the
Since Instagram announced that they would begin testing what they call “private like counts” for a limited number of users worldwide, we’ve been scouring local
Many schools across the country are going back to class this week, and it’s a great time to make sure you’re at the head of
August means back to school for students across the country, and news coverage will be in full swing to match very soon! It can also
If you work in local news, you’ve most likely experienced the popular industry-trend of consolidation. Where independent newsrooms used to fight for reach, large mega-media
Summers tend to move a little slower in the newsroom – so take advantage of the (slightly) less hectic pace and join #TeamSND for our
It’s no secret that Facebook users have been clamoring to make their data and accounts more secure – and Facebook is responding. While Facebook isn’t
We’ve heard a lot of great feedback on our automated publishing solution: SND Auto Pilot. Newsrooms tell us it’s saving them tons of time by
Facebook’s made another change to News Feed that could have a major impact on news outlets – particularly when it comes to video. As part
What defines social media success for your newsroom? It’s a big question that doesn’t always have a simple answer. Measuring goals across markets, talent, communities
We know news people are creatures of habit – they thrive on rundowns, morning meetings, A blocks, B blocks, layouts, predictability. But we also know
February is a busy month in the media calendar. From the “Big Game” and Valentine’s Day, to the GRAMMYs and Oscars… it can be difficult
While we usually think of Instagram as being a little “softer” than other platforms when it comes to covering news, many newsrooms are using it
Instagram Video publishing is brand new to SND Dashboard, and news outlets are already using video to keep their audience informed (and entertained). If you’re
You wanted it. We built it. And now you can have it: posting and scheduling Instagram VIDEOS right from your Social News Desk Dashboard! We’re
Instagram has just announced NEW support for video publishing in its API! We know you’re just as excited as we are – this has been
We’ve seen some great work from our friends at local newsrooms around the country who are using their influence to lend a helping hand this
BOO! We’ve seen so many fantastic Halloween ideas from local media and broadcast outlets that we wanted to round them up. While we can’t advise
Crossposted video is one of the secret weapons of major media groups on Facebook. Basically, it allows you to repost an already-posted video without having
Now you can use SND’s new Post Meta-Tagging feature to categorize, sort and filter your social media content. This is a clever way to identify sponsorable
One of our most-requested features ever is now LIVE in SND Dashboard – Post Meta-Tagging! This new feature allows you to tag posts by category,
Instagram’s verification process has just gotten easier for public figures and brands. Beginning this week, Instagram allows users to request a blue verification badge for
Facebook is testing a new Breaking News product to help publishers cover and surface breaking news more effectively. And Social News Desk is among the
Remember those old phone company commercials? They invited us to “reach out and touch someone” through long-distance calls, bringing us closer to our friends and
Sharpen your pencils, bust out the new backpacks, and get ready to head back to class! While there may be a few more weeks before
Facebook is testing a new product focused on amplifying local news coverage and local events. It’s called “Today In…” and will first appear for users
We knew it would happen sooner or later – and it seems that Facebook decided to make the change “sooner.” Today, Facebook announced that it
December is certainly one of the coziest months of the year, but it can be a challenge for content creators when half the staff is
Happy Thanksgiving Eve! We’re seeing some hilarious and engaging social posts making the rounds today from our friends in the news business. WCMH in Columbus
According to Digiday, up to 85% of Facebook video is viewed without sound. As video becomes more widely distributed on Facebook and more users watch
We’ve made some exciting enhancements to SND Auto-Pilot! You now have even more fine-tuned control over your automation schedule. You can exclude, prioritize and manage
Happy first day of sweeps! While we don’t work in a newsroom anymore, everyone at Team SND has been there and we’ve got your back.
Facebook “Reactions” give users a wide range of ways to interact with posts, and more news outlets than ever are using Reactions to encourage post engagement. Surely you’ve seen
Almost all of our best features come from user suggestions, and the newest addition to SND Dashboard is no exception. We’ve now added the ability
Facebook’s News Feed algorithm can make or break website traffic. And while we’ve seen recent changes related to clickbait articles, overly promotional language and video content,
Quick Posts have been part of SND Dashboard since nearly the very beginning, but it’s still one of our clients’ favorite features. Creating templates for
We’re experts at this. Social News Desk is a team of news people who now run a software company. So it’s no exaggeration to say
Halloween is a social media dream come true! The costumes, the candy, the content! Creating a social segment around Halloween (or any other holiday) is
The Social News Desk Test Drive Team has been continuing to try out the new SND Dashboard and our developers have been taking notes from the
Big week for feedback in the Test Drive Team. The testers are putting the new SND Dashboard through its paces and finding a few bugs along
The Test Drive Team has spent a week using the beta version of the new SND Dashboard, and the development team is already learning a
This week has been exciting for our Test Drive Team – they officially jumped into the driver’s seat of the new SND Dashboard and are ready
Building the next generation of technology for Social News Desk is more like a marathon than a sprint. We’ve been working hard for more than 18
This week, Facebook announced changes to News Feed that could have an impact on referral traffic for news websites. The change will take into account
January can be a tough time for a social media manager. The weather is terrible, vacations are over, and all that’s left is to go
If your New Year’s resolution is to get your Facebook Page verified, we’re here to help you get your house in order. We’ve worked with
Sports fans are nothing if not loyal. We always know Jill Josephson, SND’s VP of Business Development, will be burning her Tom Brady candle on game
As we prepare to stuff ourselves silly with Thanksgiving dinner, we’d like to take a moment to think about a few things social media managers
As my colleague Derek Drake likes to say, “News breaks on Twitter, and people talk about it on Facebook.” 2016 promises to be as busy
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