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We’ve been hard at work here at #teamSND. Please see below for a list of recent changes, fixes and upgrades to New SND. You can
We’ve been hard at work here at #teamSND. Please see below for a list of recent changes, fixes and upgrades to New SND. You can
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.

We’ve come up with something different. A brand new SND Auto Pilot with the perfect blend of automation, data-intelligence and YOU. It’s an innovation we’re

Social News Desk has been named 2020’s Best R&D Partner by the Local Media Association – an organization made up of more than 3,000 newspapers,

Out with the old, in with the new. NEW SND is about to refresh and amplify your SND experience! There are lots of small enhancements

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

News consumption is at an all time high and yet paywalls are at an all time low. Dozens of newspapers dropping them so that people

You may have seen a message like the one below, flagging a piece of content in your Facebook News Feed as ‘false information.’ What does

Forget about Facebook Page Likes … it’s all about ‘Messenger Contacts’ these days. The race is on in local news to build an audience on

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

At SND, we understand connecting with your audience and providing quality content is key for your newsroom to win on Facebook, and that’s why we

Local newsrooms around the country are quickly coming online with Messenger subscription services for their communities. Powered by Social News Desk, this first-ever Messenger technology

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

Your newsroom can do something using Facebook that no other type of company can do. With the click of a button, you can send important
As of March 2020, newsrooms will be the only type of page allowed by Facebook to automatically send out content on a recurring basis using

Putting social media on TV isn’t just about cute pets and babies. In serious news situations, social content can be the fastest way to find

Curating and broadcasting social content has never been faster and easier! The new SND On Air allows you to get social content on air in

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

We’ve showed you how to add Reddit RSS feeds to your SND Dashboard, but what about your favorite content from YouTube? Yep! You can add

(Spoiler Alert: No, you can’t publish to Reddit through your SND Dashboard. That’s not a thing (for now).) Did you know you can add Reddit

With the routine introduction of new ad types, advances in targeting and an always changing set of rules and regulations, staying on top of social
We’ve been hard at work here at #teamSND. Please see below for a list of recent fixes. You can report any bugs or issues you

If you’re looking for a way to get more viewers, more sign-ups or more subscribers… look no further than your own newsroom. Believe it or

Santa stopped by with an early stocking-stuffer this year – check out SND Dashboard’s newest feature: Location Tagging! You’ll now find a Location icon to

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

Circle January 2020 on your calendar and know that there are a few things you must get done before then to be sure your Facebook
We’ve been hard at work here at #teamSND. Please see below for a list of recent fixes. You can report any bugs or issues you

We told you to standby for that Messenger Experience we’re working on and now it’s time to reveal the details! Social News Desk is NOW testing

I’m often asked what the secret to success has been for Social News Desk. How exactly did someone with zero business experience and even less
If you asked a dozen newsrooms what the most important social metric is to them – you’d likely get a dozen different answers. But there’s

Did you know you can get all of your important Twitter insights right from Social News Desk’s SND Dashboard? The Twitter Scorecard Report allows you

One thing we pride ourselves on at Social News Desk is developing a tool that is “for journalists, by journalists.” That motto isn’t just representative

Remember a few years ago when all we cared about was how many Facebook Likes our Pages had? We held contests, gave away cars (CARS!)
We’ve been hard at work here at #teamSND. Please see below for a list of recent fixes. You can report any bugs or issues you

One of the comments we often hear from new users of the SND Dashboard is, “There’s just so many bells and whistles!” It’s true, there’s

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

With the last major Facebook algorithm change, many newsrooms are looking for ways to engage their audience and create meaningful social interactions about the news

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

We’ve been hard at work here at #teamSND. Please see below for a list of recent fixes. You can report any bugs or issues you

You already know that social media is the #1 online activity, but are you making the most of your audience’s online habits? Are you tapping

Summers tend to move a little slower in the newsroom – so take advantage of the (slightly) less hectic pace and join #TeamSND for our

That’s right, we all heard him… Mark Zuckerberg said “the future of social is private.” If you work in local news, you’re probably thinking… what
Social News Desk has rolled out a powerful new integration with the WSI Max Weather System and in the process, become Facebook’s newest “Live Solutions
We’ve been hard at work here at #teamSND. Please see below for a list of recent fixes. You can report any bugs or issues you

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

With all the privacy issues and controversies surrounding Facebook of late, many broadcasters and publishers are hesitant to put more money in Mark Zuckerberg’s pocket.

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
We’ve been hard at work here at #teamSND. Please see below for a list of recent fixes. You can report any bugs or issues you

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

Every year, Facebook holds its annual developer conference, F8, to announce the future of Facebook, Instagram and its other platforms. Typically, the focus is on

Social News Desk has partnered with the team at Twitter to bring newsrooms the ability to tweet longer videos. This functionality is part of the

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

Trying to find a great return on investment (ROI) for your social advertising can often feel like trying to win the lottery. There are hundreds

Newsrooms tell us SND Auto-Pilot is a great tool to fill gaps in the daily posting schedule or simply get more content out to the
We’ve been hard at work here at #teamSND. Please see below for a list of recent fixes. You can report any bugs or issues you

To everything there is a season, say The Byrds (look ’em up kids). Our legacy product, SND Campaigns, is riding off into the sunset in
Innovative newsrooms around the globe are incorporating social media into the daily newsroom workflow. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have become regular sources for breaking news

You can now build custom, Instagram-metrics reports inside your SND Dashboard. This brand-new SND Reports capability allows you to view your Instagram accounts, benchmark their

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Social News Desk (SND) was named to the University of Florida’s 2019 Gator100 during a ceremony on Feb. 22 at UF’s J.

Ever interview one of your co-workers? And I don’t mean like ‘let me interview you for the job,’ but more like let me really get

Instagram analytics are here! Thanks to an API update and hard work from our development team, you can now view analytics for your Instagram accounts
We’ve been hard at work here at #teamSND. Please see below for a list of recent fixes. You can report any bugs or issues you

Branded content is currently one of the hottest topics since sliced bread. And ironically, branded content was first produced in the same decade as sliced

We know news people are creatures of habit – they thrive on rundowns, morning meetings, A blocks, B blocks, layouts, predictability. But we also know

Have you registered your News Page with Facebook yet? Facebook is asking any Page that “primarily publishes journalism intended to inform people about current events

Atlanta, GA, February 5, 2019 – Social News Desk (www.SocialNewsDesk.com) today announced the hire of Cox Media Group alumna, Apryl Pilolli to help accelerate the

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

Hi! It’s been a minute since my last blog post. How the time flies. But now the gears have turned and the time has come

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

Tuning up your social strategy is a great way to kick off 2019. And the best way to start is by learning from those who
We’ve been hard at work here at #teamSND. Please see below for a list of recent fixes. You can report any bugs or issues you

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

This week TVNewsCheck presented the inaugural “Social Media Excellence Awards” for both talent and TV Stations at their annual NewsTECHForum in New York City. As

Days after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit south-central Alaska, hundreds of aftershocks continued to roll through the state. As officials worked to restore infrastructure in

Here it comes gang, December. The November book is over, granted vacation requests are thinning the newsroom pool, and people in markets everywhere just aren’t
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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
We’ve been hard at work here at #teamSND. Please see below for a list of recent fixes. You can report any bugs or issues you

One of many steps Facebook has taken to combat the spread of “fake news” on its platform is to require Domain Verification for access to

Live video, all the major social networks have it, and audiences want it. According to a Livestream and New York Magazine survey, breaking news makes

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

Here we are again. Another year, another night of planning and preparation filled with live shots, result data entry and plenty of pizza! The election

#TeamSND just returned from a great week at the Online News Association conference in Austin, TX. Did you miss it? Not to worry – we

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,

Hot off the request line, the Facebook API finally allows us to allow YOU to post up to twelve images at once in a Facebook
Midterm elections are just around the corner! And Twitter’s News team is conducting a series of webinars to share their latest updates, best practices and
We’ve been hard at work here at #teamSND. Please see below for a list of recent fixes. You can report any bugs or issues you

If you work in a newsroom, listen up – Facebook has a new way of identifying “news pages” and you’ll need to go through a

Social media is great for brand building and despite significant algorithm changes on Facebook, it still drives significant traffic to the web. Yet some newsrooms

If you’re like most newsies in small markets, you’re juggling a dozen jobs at once. But don’t let that dissuade you, Social News Desk has

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

SND Dashboard features Autopilot, which allows you to use an RSS feed to automatically send content to any Facebook or Twitter account. But what if

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
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