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Snapchat Adds Chat Function

Snapchat released a new function allowing users to alternatively chat with each other via text – or as the blog post announcing the release said, “putting the Chat into Snapchat.” Swiping to the right on a friend’s name in the app allows chats to happen. One caveat, however, is that messages will be deleted once […]

User Mentions Come to Tumblr

Tumblr has become the latest social site to hop on the user-mentioning bandwagon, popularized by Twitter and embraced throughout the social media scene. User mentions work on Tumblr just as they work anywhere else – the utilization of the “@” symbol. Users are also notified in their dashboard when another user mentions them. “Just type […]

Reputology App for HootSuite Debuts

HootSuite has teamed up with Reputology, a review monitoring and reporting platform, to launch a Reputology app integrated directly into the HootSuite platform.  The Reputology app will allow you to monitor multiple locations, and users can also see reviews on industry specific review sites (restaurant, hospitality, auto dealers, hospitals, wedding). The HootSuite app has a […]

Tumblr Surpasses 100 Million Blogs

The site has been growing at a rapid pace over the past several years, as it reached the 50 million blog mark in April of last year. At the beginning of this month, the site reported 93 million blogs.

With Social Media, Engagement is Key

Erica Roberts graduated from Oregon State University in 2011 with a B.S. in Marketing. She is an avid reader and writer, and is extremely passionate about social media. Erica currently holds several part time marketing positions, and is searching for a full time career. Connect with Erica on LinkedIn.   It’s been said hundreds of times: if […]