Social News Roundup | May 29, 2015

1) Not one brand ranks in the Top 100 for YouTube

 

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Native YouTube creators have loyal followings most brands can only dream of. To keep from falling too far behind, brands should take note of the tips found here…

 

2) When it comes to Facebook, timing is everything

 

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50% of all likes, comments, and shares will be posted in the first 60 minutes. Posting at night will get you the most of all three. For the exact hour, click here…

 

3) The good and the bad of encouraging employees to be brand advocates. 

 

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Employees can be your biggest and best brand advocates. On the flip side, they might have arguments on social media with your company prominently attached to their profile. You can find both sides of the argument here…

 

4) No surprise here – Brands focus the majority of their efforts on Facebook.

 

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Facebook is still the most heavily used social network in the world, capturing over 30% of world social marketing spend. Find the full article here… 

 

5) Ever receive a message and have no idea who it’s from? 

 

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Facebook has got your back with some contextual info. The social media network will now give you pertinent information on how you might know the person in question. Click here for the full article.