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#SocialMediaShow - 19 December

Here’s the recording of this morning’s #SocialMediaShow with the week’s social media news plus regular features including:

  • Question time - What are you social media predictions for 2017? Please let me know in the Comments below.
  • Social media tip - Use the Facebook Pixel when your objective is to obtain conversations on your website eg purchases.
  • Tools talk - Crowdfire. Manage your followers on Twitter and Instagram.
  • My number of the week - 6. Social media isn’t always the best form of communications. Only 6% of people who celebrate Christmas say they prefer to receive a Christmas Greeting via social media. 72% of people said they’d prefer to receive a good old printed card.
  • What am I drinking? - It was Cranberry Juice! Thanks for all the guesses.
  • And finally - PC Sally Baines took to Twitter to appeal for toys for 2 boys under 6 years old in foster care. The people of Twitter responded with teddies, books, a football and a Star Wars scooter. One little boy even gave two of his toy cars from his toy box at home. Ahh.

The #SocialMediaShow is aimed people who work with or who are interested in social media - I hope you enjoy the recording below. The next show on Facebook will be on Monday 9 January at 9.30am live from Cheltenham. Please friend or follow me for notifications. Alternatively, select the Live Notifications button at the end of the broadcast.

Useful links from today’s Show

Tools talk
Crowdfire - Also available as an app on iOS or Android.

Social media tip
Use the Facebook Pixel if you’re advertising on Facebook and want conversions on your website. Also, good for advertising to your website visitors.

LinkedIn Data Breach
LinkedIn has written to around 50,000 Lynda users and reset some passwords due to a hack. I would advise a password reset on Lynda.com and LinkedIn just to be on the safe side.

Enhanced Facebook Live
Huzza provides some great features to enhance Facebook Live as well as being a standalone video broadcast platform. I’ll be using it for the BIG Christmas Show for JPFestival.com and may give it a try for the #SocialMediaShow in the New Year.

Facebook Live 360
From next year, you’ll be able to broadcast live on Facebook in 360 video. Here’s one of the first examples from National Geographic.

Facebook Ad preferences
Irritated by ads on Facebook? You’ll shortly be able to block ad topics you don’t want to see eg alcohol ads plus Ad Preferences will be more accessible. You can go here to set your own preferences: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences

Advanced Social Media Workshop
If you work in PR, marketing or work with social media, my advanced workshop in Cardiff on 12 January and in Cheltenham on 16 February is for you. Learn how you can take advantage of the latest trends and new social network features plus lots more - find out more and book.

And finally…
Feel free to ask me questions on any aspect of social media by posting under this blog post, or by tweeting @intranetfuture.

Have a great Christmas and see you soon on social media!

Jonathan

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#SocialMediaShow - 12 December

Here’s the recording of this morning’s #SOCIALMEDIASHOW with this week’s social media news plus the features including:

  • Question time - Do you plan your social media content? Let me know in the Comments below.
  • Social media tip - Watch the video or read below.
  • Tools talk - IFTTT. Great for connecting one service with another. Eg Display your Instagram photos natively on Twitter. See below for more info and link.
  • My number of the week - 1. Facebook has risen to the top spot among tech companies the annual Glassdoor Best Places to Work US rankings.
  • What am I drinking? - It was good old English Breakfast Tea. Thanks for all the guesses.
  • And finally - Google speaks Emoji! You can tweet @google with an emoji as an alternative to Google Search. For example, tweet the popcorn emoji to be tweeted back with local movie times. You’ll need location services to be enabled for this fun but time saving service to work.

The #SocialMediaShow is aimed people who work with or who are interested in social media - I hope you enjoy the recording below. The next LIVE show on Facebook will be a ‘Christmas Special #SocialMediaShow’ on Monday 19 December at 9.30am. Please friend or follow me for notifications. Alternatively, select the Live Notifications button at the end of the broadcast.

Useful links from today’s Show

Tools talk
IFTTT.com - Great for connecting one service, tool or app with another using applets. For example, use to receive emails everytime someone tweets a key word. Also available as an app on iOS or Android.

Social media tip
Upload your photos and videos in HD - If you would like your photos and videos to be displayed in HD on Facebook, then make sure they are set to upload in HD under Settings on the mobile apps (default is standard resolution).

Facebook improving lead ads
As mentioned in the show, Facebook are improving their lead ads - more details. Come along to my next Facebook Ads Workshop on 9 February 2017 to learn how to setup these ads and others - learn more.

Sell your products and services through Facebook Messenger
Shopify now offer an ‘off-the-shelf’ solution to enable businesses to provide goods and services to customers via Messenger - learn more.

Advanced Social Media Workshop
If you work in PR, marketing or work with social media, my advanced workshop this Thursday 15 December in Cheltenham is for you - just 3 spaces left. I’m also running this workshop in Cardiff on 12 January, Learn how you can take advantage of the latest trends and new social network features plus lots more - find out more and book.

And finally…
Feel free to ask me questions on any aspect of social media by posting under this blog post, or by tweeting @intranetfuture.

See you soon on social media!

Jonathan

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#SocialMediaShow - 5 December

Here’s the recording of this morning’s #SOCIALMEDIASHOW with this week’s social media news plus the usual features:

  • Question time - Do you use Twitter Moments as a source of news and information? Let me know in the Comments below.
  • Social media tip - Please watch the video below
  • Tools talk - LinkedIn’s Job Search App. See below for more info and link.
  • My number of the week - 20. The number of vacancies currently available at Snapchat in London.
  • What am I drinking? - It was a St Clements. Not vodka and pineapple as Scott Watson suggested in the show!
  • And finally - There is now a UK Social Media Hate Map. A charity called Ditch The Label has pinpointed the UK’s angriest towns having analysed 19 million tweets for hateful words and phrases. More on this under Useful links below.

The SHOW is aimed people who work with or who are interested in social media - I hope you enjoy the recording below. The next live SHOW will be on Facebook on Monday 12 December at 9.30am. Please friend or follow me for notifications. Alternatively, select the Live Notifications button at the end of the broadcast.

Useful links from today’s Show

Tools talk
LinkedIn Job Search App (aff link) - If you’re looking to change your job or career, check out the LinkedIn Job Search App. Download on iOS or Android.

Social media tip
Use hashtags on Twitter and Instagram - You may think you’re using enough hashtags to get your tweets and Instagram posts discovered and to find useful news and information but you’re probably not using enough. Aim for 2 on each tweet and 15 for each Instagram post.

Example of new showcase feature
For an example of the new showcase ‘slideshow’ feature on Pinterest business profiles, check out Burberry. Showcase is coming soon to all business profiles.

The Dream Job Coach’s webinar
Looking for a change of career? Here’s the link to Louise Jenner’s webinar on Tuesday 6 December: http://bit.ly/FREECAREERCHANGEWEBINAR

Facebook Ads Workshop
Do you have a Facebook Page? Learn how to set up and use Facebook Ads at my workshop in Cheltenham on Tuesday 6 December - find out more and book - JUST 3 spaces left!

Advanced Social Media Workshop
If you work in PR, marketing or work with social media, this advanced workshop on Thursday 15 December in Cheltenham is for you. I’m also running this workshop in Cardiff on 12 January, Learn how you can take advantage of the latest trends and new social network features plus lots more - find out more and book.

Social media hate map
Here’s more on the UK’s social media hate map from the Indy - read article.

And finally…

Feel free to ask me questions on any aspect of social media by posting under this blog post, or by tweeting @intranetfuture.

See you soon on social media!

Jonathan

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THE #SocialMedia SHOW - 30 November

Here’s the recording of this morning’s THE #SocialMedia SHOW with this week’s social media news plus the usual features:

  • Question time - Which do you prefer? LinkedIn or Facebook Groups?
  • Secret social media tip - Please watch the video below
  • Tools talk - SmartSurvey. See below for more info and link.
  • My number of the week - 20. LinkedIn recommend you should aim to post around 20 posts a month.
  • What am I drinking? - It was good old H2O. Not vodka as my Mum suggested!
  • And finally - according to a survey by Samsung the average Brit is likely to spend more time on social media than in the pub in their lifetime. More on this under Useful links below.

The SHOW is aimed people who work with social media - I hope you enjoy the recording below. The next live SHOW will be on Facebook on Monday 5 December at 9.30am and will be broadcast from The Growth Hub in Gloucester.

Useful links from today’s Show

Tools talk
Smart Survey (aff link) - A great UK based alternative to Survey Monkey. Create online surveys and responsive questionnaires with user-friendly yet advanced survey software.

Secret social media tip
Use Twitter polls - A great way to obtain feedback and engage your followers. Here’s some info from the Twitter blog.

Great example of a Facebook Group
Network and learn from other businesses in the 15,000 strong Local Business Network Group on Facebook.

Facebook Ads Workshop
Do you have a Facebook Page? Learn how to set up and use Facebook Ads at my workshop in Cheltenham on Tuesday 6 December - find out more and book.

Advanced Social Media Workshop
If you work in PR, marketing or work with social media, this advanced workshop on Thursday 15 December in Cheltenham is for you. I’m also running this workshop in Cardiff on 12 January, Learn how you can take advantage of the latest trends and new social network features plus lots more - find out more and book.

Bespoke social media training from me
I can visit your offices for a bespoke in-house training session. You can also book me for a one-to-one session either in-person or via Skype.

And finally…
The average person will spend more than three years updating social media, 12 months in the pub and 235 days waiting in a queue over the course of a lifetime, according to the ‘Times Of Our Lives Report’ by Samsung - learn more.

Feel free to ask me questions on any aspect of social media by posting under this blog post, or by tweeting @intranetfuture.

See you soon on social media!

Jonathan

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THE #SocialMedia SHOW - 16 November 2016

Here’s the recording of this morning’s THE #SocialMedia SHOW with reporting plus discussion on the week’s social media news. Plus there are the following usual features:

  • Question time - Will Twitter still exist at the end of 2017? Please let me know what you think in the Comments below.
  • Secret social media tip - watch the video or check links below for this week’s tip which is on LinkedIn.
  • Tools talk - Twitter Dashboard. See below for more info and link.
  • My number of the week - 80%. Kissmetrics has identified LinkedIn as best lead generation tool with 80% of social media leads coming from LinkedIn.
  • What am I drinking? - It was tonic water.
  • And finally - watch the video to learn how Facebook can help you live longer…maybe!

The SHOW is aimed people who work with social media - enjoy the recording below. The next live THE #SocialMedia SHOW will be on Facebook on Monday 21 November at 9.30am.

Useful links from today’s Show

Tools talk
Twitter Dashboard - Create different feeds, view , set up a welcome notice for Direct Messages, schedule tweets and more with the Twitter Dashboard. Sadly, only available as an app in the US.

Secret tip
LinkedIn is about to have a huge revamp with features such as Advanced Search, Relationship and Media likely to be removed. To protect your data and to avoid losing your Media I suggest you archive your data. You can find out how to do this and access the LinkedIn Archive Tool here.

Facebook Business Influencer Guide
Facebook has launched Facebook for Business Influencers including The Facebook Business Influencer Guide (pdf) Lots of useful content and not just for influencers.

LinkedIn Salary Checker
Go here to find out how much you or your employees should be paid - LinkedIn Salary Checker

Social media training from me
Upcoming social media workshops in Cheltenham and Cardiff. Alternatively, I can visit your offices for a bespoke in-house training session. You can also book me for a one-to-one session either in-person or via Skype.

Feel free to ask me questions on any aspect of social media by posting under this blog post, or by tweeting @intranetfuture.

Don’t forget to join me on Monday 21 November at 9.30am for THE #SocialMedia SHOW on Facebook Live.

See you soon on social media!

Jonathan

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THE #SocialToday SHOW - 24 October 2016

Here’s the recording of this morning’s THE #SocialToday SHOW with a the report plus discussion on the week’s social media news. Plus there are the following usual features in this week’s show including:

  • Question time - Hootsuite or Buffer? Please let me know in the Comments below.
  • Secret social media tip - watch the video for this week’s tip.
  • Tools talk - Feedly. See below for more info and link.
  • My number of the week - 1.6 billion. Could this be the amount Mark Zuckerberg’s wealth has increased this week, month or year? Watch the video to find out.
  • And finally - watch the video to learn about the dog who landed a modelling contract via social media!

The SHOW is aimed people who work with social media - enjoy the recording below. I’m off on holiday for 2 weeks so the live SHOW will return to Facebook on Wednesday 16 November at 9.30am when it will be known as THE #SocialMedia SHOW.

Screenshot of Twitter’s new Explore section

Useful links from today’s Show

Tools talk
Feedly.com - Create a live feed from a variety of online sources. Very customisable and easy to use plus you can share content with others. Available online plus as a mobile app.

Free online courses this week!
There are 5000 free courses this week with LinkedIn Learning - learn more.

Social media training from me
Upcoming social media workshops in Cheltenham and Cardiff. Alternatively, I can visit your offices for a bespoke in-house training session. Plus you can book me for a one-to-one session either in-person or via Skype.

Feel free to ask me questions on any aspect of social media by posting under this blog post, or by tweeting @intranetfuture.

Don’t forget to join me on Wednesday 16 November at 9.30am for THE #SocialMedia SHOW on Facebook Live.

See you soon on social media!

Jonathan

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THE #SocialToday SHOW (video plus notes)

Here’s the recording of this morning’s THE #SocialToday SHOW with a the report plus discussion on the week’s social media news. Plus there are the following usual features in this weeks show with:

  • Question time - do you measure your social media marketing efforts? Please let me know in the Comments below.
  • Secret social media tip - watch the video for this week’s tip.
  • Tools talk - Nuzzel. See below for more info and link.
  • My number of the week - If you have a professionally taken profile photo you’re 14 times more likely to be discovered on LinkedIn.
  • And finally - watch the video for this week’s quirky social media story.

The SHOW is aimed people who work with social media - enjoy the recording below and the live SHOW on Facebook every Monday at 9.30am:

Useful links from today’s Show

Tools talk
Nuzzel.com - Create a live feed from posts  and tweets your friends and friends of friends have shared enabling you to share and engage with popular content.

Social media training from me
Upcoming social media workshops in Cheltenham and Cardiff. Alternatively, I can visit your offices for a bespoke in-house training session. Plus you can book me for a one-to-one session either in-person or via Skype.

Feel free to ask me questions on any aspect of social media by posting under this blog post, or by tweeting @intranetfuture.

Don’t forget to join me again next Monday at 9.30am for THE #SocialToday SHOW on Facebook Live.

See you again soon on social media!

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THE #SocialToday SHOW video and show notes - 10 October 2016

Here’s the recording of this morning’s THE #SocialToday SHOW with a the report plus discussion on the week’s social media news. Plus there are the following usual features in this 17 minute show:

  • Question time
  • My number of the week
  • Secret social media tip
  • Tools talk
  • And finally

The SHOW is aimed people who work with social media - enjoy the recording below:

Useful links from today’s Show

Facebook’s Campaign Ad Planner Tool
You can apply for this handy new tool here: www.facebook.com/ads/planner but you’ll need to be using Facebook Business Manager

LinkedIn Open Candidates
Go to: www.linkedin.com/jobs then Preferences for the new Open Candidates feature. Works for freelancers, contractors and remote workers as well as full time employees.

Tools talk
Marketing Video Builder from Animoto - New tool let’s you create videos for social media from photos and video clips with drag and drop storyboard.

My number of the week
80%. In a Gartner survey published last week 80% of the 123 industry executives surveyed who lead social media marketing initiatives said they would place paid advertising programs on social media within the next twelve months.

Social media training from me
Upcoming social media workshops in Cheltenham and Cardiff. Alternatively, I can visit your offices for a bespoke in-house training session. Plus you can book me for a one-to-one session either in-person or via Skype.

Feel free to ask me questions on any aspect of social media by posting under this blog post, or by tweeting @intranetfuture.

Don’t forget to join me again next Monday at 9.30am for THE #SocialToday SHOW on Facebook Live.

See you again soon on social media!

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THE #SocialToday SHOW video and show notes - 3 October 2016

Here’s the recording of this morning’s THE #SocialToday SHOW with discussions on the week’s social media news. Plus there are the following usual features in this 18 minute show:

  • Question time
  • My numbers of the week
  • Secret social media tip
  • Tools talk
  • And finally

The SHOW is aimed people who work with social media - enjoy the recording below:

Useful links from today’s show

LinkedIn
Official Guide to Employee Advocacy

Periscope
Improved discovery at periscope.tv

Tools talk
Social selling index score - Your Social Selling Index (SSI) measures how effective you are at establishing your professional brand, finding the right people, engaging with insights, and building relationships.

My number of the week
75% of B2B buyers consult social media prior to buying according to research from Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College. Listen to podcast here.

Social media training from me
Upcoming social media workshops in Cheltenham and Cardiff. Alternatively, book me for a one-to-one session either in-person or via Skype.

Feel free to ask me questions on any aspect of social media by posting under this blog post, or by tweeting @intranetfuture.

Don’t forget to join me again next Monday at 9.30am for THE #SocialToday SHOW on Facebook Live.

See you again soon on social media!

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THE #SocialToday SHOW - 26 September 2016

Here’s THE #SocialToday SHOW with discussions on the week’s social media news including exciting new features from social networks. Plus there are the usual features in this 18 minute show:

  • Question time
  • My numbers of the week
  • Secret social media tip
  • Tools talk
  • And finally

The SHOW is aimed people who work with social media - enjoy the recording below:

Useful links from today’s show

intranetfuture.com/connect - example of Twitter DM button on a website (in this case, mine)

rapportive.com - displays senders’ contact information in your Gmail inbox

Upcoming social media workshops in Cheltenham

Feel free to ask me questions on any aspect of social media by posting under this blog post, or by tweeting @intranetfuture.

Don’t forget to join me again on Monday for THE #SocialToday SHOW on Facebook Live. Stay tuned on my social media for the start time.

You might also be interested in signing up to my Social Media Roundup newsletter which goes out at the start of each week with social media news, tips, tools and a useful person to know.

See you again soon on social media!

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