The Social Feed is back after a winter hiatus, and they discuss a number of recent trends and social media news which include: Instagram, the recent multiple photo upload update, who the most followed celebrity on Instagram who doesnt actually Instagram is, and DONUTS (shout out to Twin Cities Donut Club: @tcdonutclub)! Furthermore, Missy, Jayna, and Jared chat about how some businesses have been greatly effected by politics and current events and talk tactics on how to stay on top of the latest news for social means. Also, they cover ad breaks on Facebook Live, a very viral Facebook Live, as well as Messenger ads for direct promotions oh, and yet ANOTHER platform for stories. Would Facebook and Instagram ever become one? The Social Feed talks the generation gap that separates the Facebook and Instagram audiences. Finally, find out what social media company went public and other related news on them, beyond that. Keep an eye out for upcoming guest speakers in the healthcare industry, and let us know if you want to be a guest on The Social Feed, too!
Episode Links
- Facebook tests ad breaks in all types of videos, giving creators a 55% cut
- Instagram’s most-followed user doesn’t like Instagram
- Twitter to open up livestreaming API so companies can bypass Periscope
- Facebook Messenger News Feed Ads
- Millions Watched Glitchy ‘Game Of Thrones’ Facebook Stream Revealing Season 7 Premiere Date
On This Episode
Missy Young
Social Media Services Manager
As the Social Media Services Manager for Hubbard Interactive, Missy Young’s position entails working with clients and team members to drive social media strategy and lead initiatives to identify new technologies and digital best practices. She develops customized micro and macro campaigns that drive online interaction, promotes and creates content that enhances the customer experience and creates lead generation for medium to large-scale companies. She regularly speaks at local and national events on a variety of subjects including: social media, PR, analytics and content strategy.
Jayna Wilcox
Senior Digital Sales Strategist
Jayna Wilcox is the Senior Digital Sales Strategist at 2060 Digital. Along with a degree in Strategic Communication, she studied Fashion at the University of Minnesota, which makes her an avid trend seeker across a variety of industries. She is able to see the importance of digital media converting into sales and has an understanding of both a big and small brand standpoint, as she did social media for Mall of America, prior to joining the Hubbard Interactive team. Always interested in the latest and upcoming trends in social & digital media, fashion, and health, Jayna has a very futuristic mindset and is always seeking “what’s next” to improve her clients’ needs. Jayna is a Hubbard NextGen, a group that was selected within the company to come up with ideas for the future.
Jared Ringold
Engineer / Front End Web Developer
As a Front End Web Developer, Jared updates and maintains the websites for Hubbard Radio’s Twin Cities market radio stations. He also works on a variety of in-house websites and projects that support an array sales initiatives. Jared is a seasoned podcaster, co-hosting and engineering the long-running pop culture and nostalgia podcast The Scope.