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Facebook Expands “Keyword Alert” Feature for Groups
At the end of last year, Facebook began testing a keyword alert feature for groups which would provide admins with another way to easily stay on top of group discussions. Since then, Facebook has refined and updated the process, and it is now being tested among some...
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Facebook Introduces New Company Brand
Facebook has released a statement introducing what they are calling their "new company brand." What initially started as its own app 15 years ago, has now adapted to include many new brands and platforms--which Facebook is now going to be more transparent about. The...
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Instagram Takes New Initiative on Cyberbullies & Trolls: Introduces “Restrict” Option
Instagram is constantly striving to limit negativity on their platform, which includes tackling cyberbullies and trolls. These types of users are prevalent on every social platform, however, Instagram is looking to the take the lead in suppressing the issue through...
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Social Media Etiquette 101
Need some tips on how to mind your manners on social media? Or maybe do you need to send this article to a friend or family member who needs some advice on how to behave online? Never fear, the Brains here at Multibrain have curated our top three do's and don't's of...
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1/3 of Instagram Users Have Purchased Directly From an Ad, New Study Finds
A new study by technology startup VidMob conducted reveals a common practice among Instagram users: purchasing directly from an advertisement they see on the platform. Additionally, the study found that 60% of Instagram users have followed an account on Instagram...
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20 Facts About Facebook That May Surprise You
Facebook, since its creation, has held a crucial role in the development and growth of social media. From its humble beginnings in a student dorm room to its purchase of other social media competitors such as Instagram, Facebook’s dominance in the social media world...
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Facebook Releases New Portal Devices
A year after Facebook initially launched their Portal devices, Facebook is introducing three new versions of its video calling devices--featuring one device that connects directly to your home TV set. The TV connected device (pictured in the front of the image...
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The Budget-Friendly Guide to Creating Engaging Video Content
We've said it before, and we'll say it again... video content gets views. Whether or not the video is short--like a gif, an hour long, or Live, social media is loving video content. Studies have shown that videos get 12x more shares than text and link posts...
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Facebook Gives a Privacy Update on Location Settings
Facebook is being proactive about location privacy after new updates on both Android and iOS now allow users information on what apps have been collecting location data. Anticipating new complaints and concerns, Facebook has released a new post explaining why the...
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Instagram Testing New Tool, Mirrors TikTok
Every social media platform has, at one point or another, replicated a feature from their competitors. Now on the hot seat is Instagram, who is reportedly testing a new feature that is eerily similar to the viral app TikTok. Recently, reverse engineering expert Jane...
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