In the world of social media this week we have some big announcements from Twitter, Zuckerberg pimping out Facebook Home, LinkedIn mobile ads and the best 6 second films you will ever see courtesy of Vine. Twitter have introduced a potential game changer in terms of advertising – keyword targeting in timelines. This means advertisers … Continue reading »
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Social Media Newsletter 08/02/2013
Afternoon all…..This week in the world of social media we have the return of Twitter buy social TV analytics firm Bluefin, a ‘gay bulldog’ is saved from execution by Facebook users, and Lance Armstrong sings Radiohead. Twitter: Twitter has made its biggest acquisition to date with a deal to buy social TV analytics firm Bluefin. As the … Continue reading »
Social Media Newsletter 14/12/2012
As the second week of our Twitter advent calendar competition draws to a close, we doth our cap to all those people who have helped us get so many RT’s and mentions. We still need to get as many tweets as possible so please use help us out and tweet these three things @PHD_UK @TwitterUK … Continue reading »
PHD Introduces…Anthony Woodward
Here at PHD, we like to get to know who we work with… therefore we ask them all the most important questions to get into their heads. We’d like you to get to know them too… this week, we’re introducing Anthony Woodward, Media Planner… Who are you? Anthony Woodward AKA Woody What do you do? … Continue reading »
Social Media Newsletter – 16 November
Welcome to this week’s social media newsletter – there are a few updates from the big platforms this week, as Instagram’s popularity grows and grows, Facebook has had a mixed week and Pinterest launched new pages and features for businesses. Also, a bit of Blippar greatness from New Look and Red Bull’s viral video success. … Continue reading »
Social Media Newsletter 02/10/2012
#HurricaneSandy The #Sandy Hashtag Page was set up which provided the latest news for the storm in one area. The American Red Cross app called ‘The Hurricane’ enabled users to automatically update Twitter, Facebook and their phone contacts with a simple message, “I’m safe.” Gap and American Apparel – FAIL -Brands using world disasters as a way … Continue reading »
A fast update from Playful 2012
I was lucky enough to go to Playful 2012 on Friday with fellow PHD’ers @anjali28, @aboycalledsu, @Dukes4 and one Rocketeer, @Andrewscrym There was lots of good stuff, possibly too much to capture in one post. But here are a few immediate takeaways from the day that stood out for me: - Mark Sorrell (follow his … Continue reading »
Social Media Newsletter 07/09/12
Paralympic social stats Triple medal winner Ellie Simmonds has seen a boost of 376% in followers on Twitter (up to over 21,000) and 403% on Facebook, to over 18,400 fans since the start of the event. Cyclist Rik Waddon’s Facebook following has rocketed by an enormous 3,278% The Paralympics is obviously inspiring people all around the … Continue reading »
This Week’s Social Media Newsletter
This week’s Newsletter is bought to you by @TomGatenby1 From Boris Johnson to social t-shirts we have it all covered…. Network News Facebook “Page Post Targeting Enhanced” Before pages could only target posts to a few locations and languages. The new targeting options which will be rolled out to all pages over the next few weeks … Continue reading »
Guardian Activate London 2012: The Great and the Good
Last week I was lucky enough to go to Guardian Activate London 2012 with fellow PHD’er @anjali28. For me it was a day of the great, the big themes in digital’s role in business and society, and the good, the many exciting individual projects and individuals doing using technology as a tool to good things. … Continue reading »
