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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…
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…
Need to post the same content across multiple properties, markets and pages? Don’t want to spend all day doing it? Maximize your efficiency through Social News Desk’s Syndication abilities. We give you the ability to post the same story or link or video across as many markets as you need to at one time. And…
We’ll admit…we ask a lot of our Test Drive Team members. ‘Please run our new features through the paces, give us brutal feedback and then blog about it.‘ End result? A better product for you. Doug Rogers from Lilly Broadcasting was kind of enough to share his experience with SND Planner – our new hybrid…
We released SND Planner today and unleashed a bunch of eye-opening comments, compliments and genuine enthusiasm from our clients. We’re all high-fiving behind the scenes because we KNOW this is a feature set newsrooms need now. Read more feedback! Where to find SND Planner! Sign up for a live training webinar! SND Planner is comprehensive,…
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 you’re worried about your data privacy – you may be celebrating this change. But if you’re trying to track the results of ads on Facebook… you probably won’t be too…
The weather office is a busy place. There’s the website, the app, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram – not to mention the live broadcast – all with insatiable appetites for live, accurate weather information… 24/7! It’s easy to understand how today’s Meteorologist could start to feel ‘under the weather’… But don’t worry, here are 5 SIMPLE IDEAS…
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 to consider and check off the list ASAP: Secure Your Accounts Take a few minutes to confirm that your staff members have the appropriate permissions and access to the correct…
For years, Facebook required that images on ads contain less than 20% text – commonly known as the “20% Rule.” But Facebook has quietly removed that requirement. While Facebook hasn’t published any official confirmation that the requirement is no longer in place, they did issue this confirmation to social media consultant Matt Navarra. The current…
The team at The Advocate and NOLA.com in Baton Rouge, LA isn’t afraid of trying something new. They work hard to be a local-news team that breaks barriers and blazes new trails in digital news. It’s one of many reasons they’ve made Facebook Messenger a core part of the newsroom’s social strategy. Digital Director, Kyle…