Tag: instagram

#Video: Virgin America puts entertainment into airline safety

There’s nothing more boring than an airline safety video, right? “Put your own mask on before assisting others.” Not so fast. Virgin America has put together a five-minute safety video that is sure to keep travelers’ attention while they buckle up and stow their luggage. It’s not just about safety, of course. A production like… Continue reading #Video: Virgin America puts entertainment into airline safety

#Infographic: The History of the Hashtag

The hashtag symbol was rarely used in any application other than on a touch tone phone up until it was popularized through social media in the last five years. Now, people make jokes about hashtags, put them on T-shirts, and even try to name their children with hashtags. It’s become quite ridiculous, really. This infographic… Continue reading #Infographic: The History of the Hashtag

Instagram’s new video feature cuts the Vine

This week, the very popular picture-sharing app Instagram, launched a new video recording function feature. This is a direct response to Twitter’s 6-second video sharing app, Vine. Since its launch in January, Vine has grown at an alarming rate to over 13 million users. However, most of my friends haven’t even heard about this app… Continue reading Instagram’s new video feature cuts the Vine

Vinstagram? How a Vine-like feature on Instagram could change Facebook

Anyone who loves the Vine app for Twitter knows two things – it can be a lot of fun and it’s a shame it shows up as a link on Facebook rather than a video. This could change if Techcrunch is correct about their report that Facebook is adding a Vine-like video feature to Instagram… Continue reading Vinstagram? How a Vine-like feature on Instagram could change Facebook

#Instagram: the savior of small businesses

When a group of people from a business begin to engage in ways of promoting their businesses what are some of the ways that pop into their heads right away? Some think through commercials other through billboards and some might think by putting ads in the newspaper and magazines. But in today’s fast paced business… Continue reading #Instagram: the savior of small businesses

@Social #LeagueofJustice

This past Friday was the release of the highly anticipated summer blockbuster Superman: Man of Steel. The film brought in $125.1 million in its opening weekend – more than any other movie ever released in the month of June. On Twitter, the words “Man of Steel” are still trending as fans flocked to their computers… Continue reading @Social #LeagueofJustice

4 reasons #socialmedia has most people jumping on the smartphone bandwagon

Believe it or not, people are still using flip phones, Motorola Razors, and phones with buttons!… what? But those folks are increasingly in the minority. A new study by Princeton Survey Research Associates International found that 61% of American cell phone users are now using a smartphone. But why now? I think social media plays… Continue reading 4 reasons #socialmedia has most people jumping on the smartphone bandwagon

Four types of Facebook posts that businesses can rotate if they must

There are too many opportunities out there in the world of social media that makes it a bad idea to ignore the medium. Businesses can make an impact if they put in the effort. Unfortunately, not everyone is ready. It’s still possible to put in minimal effort and have a decent presence. When it’s time… Continue reading Four types of Facebook posts that businesses can rotate if they must

Why ‘Game Of Thrones’ characters should have used social media

Twitter and Facebook exploded this past Sunday night with tweets and statuses surrounding the shocking ending of this week’s episode of Game of Thrones. I missed the episode and watched it a day later, so I cut myself off from the social media world to avoid any spoilers. However, after watching the episode, I saw… Continue reading Why ‘Game Of Thrones’ characters should have used social media