Snack Social Summary
Have you tried the ‘anti-Facebook’ social network Ello?
Here’s what else is new in the world of social media…
Snapchat to start advertising
The popular social media app ‘Snapchat’ will start having ads, the founder has revealed
Snapchat’s New Ads Will Allow Marketers To Purchase Untargeted, Vanishing Placements http://t.co/2LUNH5CFD8
— Toby Phillips (@TobyCPhillips) October 10, 2014
Instagram updates hyperlapse with front facing camera
The photography-based social media app now has the ability to shoot a video of yourself using your phone’s front-facing camera
Starting today, you can use your front-facing camera when taking a Hyperlapse. Learn more about #selfielapse here: https://t.co/Z8Bk5q02G8 — Instagram (@instagram) September 25, 2014
Facebook to base ads on where you have been
The social media site have announced that the Facebook Audience Network is available worldwide, which means mobile users will be targeted with adverts tailored to their interests.
Facebook is basing ads on where you’ve been recently. http://t.co/W5Vzdi21s3
— Mashable SocialMedia (@mashsocialmedia) October 7, 2014
Global Digital Statshot
Here’s some nifty social media statistics for you all from WeAreSocial:
Brands react to the #GBBO Final
It is not just sports events and competitor failings that brands respond to – this week it was the Great British Bake Off:
The male judge pronounces ‘profiteroles’ ‘pro-feet-oh-rolls’. Starting to question his judgement on everything now #GBBOfinal — innocent drinks (@innocentdrinks) October 8, 2014
Congrats Nancy! For all you #GBBO fans out there we leave you with one final recipe featuring our #SafetyDozen pic.twitter.com/x52YSOAQuk — Surrey Police (@SurreyPolice) October 8, 2014