Does Facebook Want Brands To Take Their Business Elsewhere in 2015?
In mid-November, Facebook announced it would be “reducing overly promotional page posts in news feeds” starting in January. This seems to be just another step toward removing brands from the world's largest social network and / or forcing them to buy more advertising. Facebook's 20% content rule has already made it nearly impossible to boost a post or place an ad (Facebook Advertising Guidelines, Section D). My image with the words “Happy Thanksgiving” was rejected when I tried to boost that post last month. Ridiculous! Now, an arbitrary determination is going to be made by someone who thinks a brand's post is “overly promotional.” read more…
Net Neutrality: Are You For Or Against?
Net Neutrality is also referred to as the “Open Internet.” The Internet as we know it at least appears to be open and treats all traffic pretty much the same. I’ve never heard someone complain about not having access to any lawful content on the Internet. An open Internet has made it possible for innovators to innovate and startups to start up. read more…
There’s Something To Be Learned From Mashable’s Social Media Champs
This is a Guest Post written by Nick Rojas, a business consultant and writer who lives in Los Angeles and Chicago. He has consulted small and medium-sized enterprises for over twenty years. You can follow him on Twitter @NickARojas. read more…
Spotify And Turkey Is Music To My Ears
Spotify has got you covered for Thanksgiving this year. We’re two days away. Have you done all your grocery shopping? Are you ready to cook that feast for your family? Thanksgiving is a great holiday. You spend the day with your family. You get to watch football. You spend time thinking about all the things you have to be thankful for. And, you eat great food. What else could you ask for? read more…
