Breaking Down Facebook’s Latest Algorithm Update
Facebook recently announced changes in its evaluation and ranking methods concerning branded posts and profiles appearing within users’ News Feeds. It was a very official, albeit humdrum, way of saying that the platform will show its users more content that A, they like on a regular basis, and B, their friends engage with on a […]
Social Media Trends: Q4 | 2016
The 2016 calendar year ended with a flurry of updates from around the social sphere, with the majority of the conversation centered around community care and live video. These moves align with platforms’ consistent efforts to create a positive, authentic, and immersive experience for their users. The following is a birds-eye view of the evolving […]
A (Better) Look Ahead at Social Media in 2017
The new year brings inspiration towards self-betterment, aspirations of bucket list goals, and self-evaluations of what could be. What’s next? What do I want? Where do I want to be? How do I get there? Individuals and businesses take stock of where they’ve been and where they want to go. The same is true in […]
Navigating the Social Space with Lana Berry
Lana Berry notes authenticity and open conversation as two constants in the social space. As relationship-building continues to act as social media’s cornerstone, those who succeed in building strong followings on are often the same brands and individuals who find ways to tap into these pillars. Lana is Exhibit A. The social media manager-turned-influencer has […]
Introducing: Gather & Give
How do people always get those perfect pictures for Instagram? Why are some Snapchat stories so much better than others? What is Facebook Live even about? As a social business consultancy, it’s our job to know how to do these things, and we do our best to help others make the most of their time on […]
The #SFSummit Rewind: TSL heads to Austin
A couple weeks ago, we attended the Spredfast Summit, marking the third-consecutive year that we’ve made the trip to Austin, Texas. In recent years, the conference has become a Mecca for some of the brightest minds in social media, featuring keynotes from some of the most engaging presences in the digital space. Who: The smartest […]
Social Media Trends: Q3 2016
Keeping up with all the changes and updates that happen every week is hard work. Social media moves fast, really fast, but that’s what we’re here for. Every 3 months, we pull all of the best and most important updates from across all of your favorite platforms. The following is a birds-eye view of the […]
How to Make Instagram Shoppable
Many marketers think of Instagram as only a window gallery for their products or services, leaving sales to Facebook or AdWords. Due to Instagram not allowing clickable hyperlinks in comments or the post description, it’s an easy assumption to make, though a wrong one. Savvy marketers have figured out how to make Instagram a profitable […]
Growing Two Careers With Grace Vo
Grace Vo starts her week working at the Hennepin County Medical Center. She is currently working to grow her career in medicine, specifically aimed towards becoming a physician. Monday through Thursday, Grace is constantly taking on documentation and clerical responsibilities to ensure a given patient receives the best and most efficient visit possible. Grace has […]
Social Media Trends Report: Q2 2016
We’ve sorted through the latest and greatest social media trends and platform updates to produce a new Social Media Trends Report. The deck describes the major social media updates from Q2 2016 and what they mean for your business. [slideshare id=64030041&doc=tsl2016q2trendreport-160714152514] What’s Trending on Social Media This Year? Livestreaming From Chewbacca Mom to political protests, livestreaming is […]
