Happy 10 Years Twitter!

Yes, it’s official… Twitter is 10 years old today and of course its own birthday hashtag is trending! I want to pay tribute to my favourite network with 10 great facts about Twitter… Happy 10 Years Twitter! #LoveTwitter   #1 Twitter Fail Whale The illustration that came to be known as the Fail Whale features a serene …

The Marketing Reaction To Facebook Reactions

Facebook reactions have been with us for two weeks now and on the whole, end user perception is positive. Facebook users can now choose from six different emotive reactions: Like, Love, Haha, Wow, Sad, and Angry making Facebook much more adaptable to situations where a “Like” is not appropriate. Now that we’ve had some time to …

There’s a Hashtag for That: Top Financial Hashtags on Twitter

For investors, social media is a powerful tool. It keeps them abreast of the global financial markets by providing access to the latest breaking news, educational resources and thought-provoking content. One of the best ways to invest your time on social media is to search for hashtags, which can help you quickly identify messages, users …

Does Social Media Work for Financial Companies?

There’s no denying that social media is an integral part of most businesses these days, as platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram give a lot of room for discovery, advertising, and brand awareness. Client acquisition and retention are typically supported by social media activity, with companies often hiring marketing professionals or create teams to manage …

Top 20 Finance Pros On Twitter

Social media hasn’t just changed the way we interact with our friends and family. It has also revolutionized how we consume information. In the run-and-gun world of financial trading and personal finance, access to real-time information and unique insights about the market are essential for success. That’s why I’ve found you the top 20 financial …

Thinking Global Acting Local in Social Media Management

It’s a big old world out there and as Social Media Managers we should never forget it. We want our brand to connect with individuals worldwide but everyone is different so let’s talk about localization or as I like to call it thinking global acting local! Take a look at the big brands and how …

“No I Don’t Play Farmville” … Social Media Manager Annoyances!

Let’s be clear, I don’t play Farmville, Cafe World or Candy Crush Saga. I don’t want to give you a nail for your farm and I don’t spend all day chatting to my friends on Facebook or “Liking” their posts! It can be very frustrating for those of us who work as Social Media Managers …