Snapchat is finally getting with the program. They have created a pixel to help track users after they use an ad. The new snap pixel will be specific to advertiser’s websites in order to give brands a better idea of how their ads are doing. This will help with engagement as well as give insight into what users like.
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Instagram Stories vs. Snap Stories – Which is Better for Brands?
In a world where social media constantly changes, companies often find themselves asking one question lately. Which is better for brands, Instagram or Snapchat stories?
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Measuring Ad Exposure Through Snapchat
For companies that like to see the numbers, Snapchat introduced a tool for tracking and measuring ad exposure. In the last year, we have seen more ads coming up on Snapchat from companies like Fabletics and JustFab. Now, Snapchat’s tool called Snap Pixel will allow companies to track user’s interactions after seeing an ad on the app. Continue reading
Now You Can Discover and Interact with New Snapchat Context Cards
You won’t have to leave the app to explore a geotag on a Snap due to the new Snapchat Context Cards feature. Snapchat announced this feature last week to enhance users discovery of information about locations. This feature further engages users all while remaining in-app. If you’re curious or intrigued by a location tagged in a friend’s Snap Story, now you won’t have to go look it up elsewhere. Continue reading
Snapchat Teen Usage Continues to Lead
The world of social media is competitive. It is hard to get ahead, and stay ahead, with so many different platforms. The competition does not seem to faze Snapchat. Numbers don’t lie, and the latest numbers show us that Snapchat teen usage is at an all time high. Why are so many teens choosing this platform over all others? Can the company maintain their success, or is it simply 15 minutes of fame? Continue reading
The New Snapchat Animated Bitmoji Has Users Dancing
Almost every Millennial remembers how exciting it was to create a Mii on the Wii game console. A tiny little version of you appeared on the virtual court as you played a tennis match in your living room. You might be lying if you say you never made a Sims version of yourself in the early 2000’s. Today’s version of Sims and Miis are called Bitmojis. After years of creating virtual look-alikes, the Snapchat animated Bitmoji feature finally brings them to life.
Why Snap Map is Beneficial in the World of Social
Snap Map is beneficial to you in more ways than one.
As if the world of social media could not get any more intrusive. Now, cue Snap Map, the latest (and creepiest) feature of Snapchat. The possibilities that social media offers its users are endless.
Snap Map is the feature that users want to hate, yet, can’t help but to love. What is it, exactly? And more importantly, what are the reasons why Snap Map is beneficial to you?
This or That: Snapchat and Instagram Stories
Whether we like it or not, we live in a world where it is more common to take a picture of our lunch than a picture of our family. It is almost expected of us to post on social media about whatever cool event we attended so that all of our followers can see how fun our Friday night was. Snapchat and Instagram Stories give users the unique ability to basically live stream every moment of their day. The two features seem identical, but there are a few small differences that set the two apart from each other.
Snapchats World Lenses: A Step into the Future
Snapchat has added yet another new function to keep them ahead of their competitors. Users can now add floating 3D stickers to their surroundings. Snapchat introduced the “world lens” on April 18, 2017. Although Snapchat has offered filters for users for almost two years, these new lenses will go beyond faces.
Snapchat VS “Going Live”: Why Snapchat Wins
With the new ability for users to stream live video, Instagram and Facebook have both began to encroach on Snapchat’s long held territory.
The ability to share a personal video, a snapshot of a person’s experience or a window into their lives was how Snapchat revolutionized the social media world. Users were able to communicate with each other through shared sights and experiences. Instead of sending text messaged to explain what was going on, users had the ability to show their surroundings in live time. It didn’t take long for Instagram to see that a picture is worth a thousand words, but a video is worth ten million. So they decided to allow users to post photos as well as minute long videos.
Messaging App Telegram One-Ups Facebook Messenger by Revealing New Gaming Features
Watch out, Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp. Messaging App Telegram just raised the bar for social networking by adding games to its platform.
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Why do teens LOVE to use Snapchat?
It’s no surprise teenagers love to use social media, they were basically born into it. But what differentiates the channels? Most people know that teens Facebook usage is declining. Piper Jaffray Companies recently completed its 32nd semi-annual “Taking Stock With Teens” research survey. This survey highlights spending trends and brand preferences amongst 10,000 teens across 46 U.S. states.
In this study, Piper Jaffray discovered that Snapchat is quickly surpassing competing channels and cutting into Facebook’s usage. Snapchat is becoming THE preferred social network for teens.
Snapchat Geofilters Pave the Way for Digital Marketing
In today’s world, digit
al marketing is an absolute must. Luckily for all digital and social media platforms, this is no big secret to brands. Unfortunately for brands, finding a way to stand out in the digital and social sphere is hard. No matter the size of the company, whether you’re Nike or a Dallas local doughnut shop, these online media platforms have paved the way for affordable marketing. It has become so easy to reach more people than ever. Specifically, millennials.
Spectacles by Snapchat, Take That Instagram
Yes. The rumors are true. According to Evan Spiegel, Snapchat’s beloved CEO, Snap
chat has revealed its Snap Spectacles. The spectacles will be released in the fall of 2016 in three blooming colors: black, teal or coral. These snazzy new sunglasses aren’t just cool because of their futuristic design. Oh no. These spectacles take videotaping to a whole new level. Continue reading
Big News From Snapchat, well Snap Inc.
Snapchat changed their company’s name to Snap Inc. yesterday. Bobby Murphy and Evan Spiegel, created Snapchat 5 years ago and says the new name encapsulates their newest expansion efforts.
The Open Loop: Are All-In-One Apps the Next Big Thing?
Imagine an all-in-one app that lets you post photos, live stream videos, message other users, purchase items and make other kinds of transactions. This idea of an open loop app is the next big thing, and it’s exactly what companies like Facebook and Snapchat are trying to achieve.
Snapchat vs. Instagram: It’s a War Zone
Wild West
In the multi-faceted, ever-changing world of technology, social media is only a small part of this intricate system. However, many brands have noticed this small area’s power within marketing. Due to the technological world’s unfamiliarity with social media, any new techniques or ideas are considered fair game.
Although this Wild West of marketing has little to no rules nor regulations, concepts such as copywriting have been called into the social media debate. Specifically between Snapchat and Instagram. Continue reading
Geofilters: See and Be Seen
SnapChat’s recent employment of Geotags, formally known as Geofilters, has taken over the Snap game. Each one is created by users, for users.
Improve Your Snapchat Game: Super Bowl Edition
Back in the day, before the emersion of social media, Super Bowl Sunday was the biggest day for football fans. Friends and family gathered to enjoy the football game, as well as the entertaining commercials. Today, much more plays into the Super Bowl than just football and fun commercial breaks. Social media has stepped in to improve people’s Super Bowl experience and to promote brands.
New Snapchat Features
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Whether you’ve been on the app for years or you’re a Snapchat newbie, here are some cool and simple new Snapchat features to help you step up your Snapchat game and become snap savvy