Social News Roundup | October 2, 2014

1. Say Ello to the new kid in town

Is this ad-free social network site, created by a small group of artists and designers, really the anti-Facebook of social media? Read more…

 

2. Brands take their message to Latin America.

Social media users in Latin America are projected to hit 300 million by 2017. Brands are jumping on the opportunity by putting more than $500 million into marketing to region next year. Read more…

 

3. Facebook puts Atlas on the map

The social network giant is tackling the next marketing challenges with the re-launch of Atlas, an ad platform that allows you to target users off Facebook but with Facebook targeting. Read more…

 

4. The Facebook News Network?

A recent study revealed that three in ten Americans get their news from Facebook. Read more…

 

5. Brace yourselves, Pinterest is coming…

If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best. Pinterest is getting ready to take on Facebook and they have the numbers to make a significant impact. Read more…

 

6. House of Content

Kevin Spacey, star of Netflix’s original series House of Cards, shows his marketing savvy as discusses his Three Pillars of Content. Read more…

 

7. One size fits all

Google announces new ad tools that are tailored to fit any mobile screen. How will this impact how brands reach out to their consumers? Read more…