You can now share tweets via direct message on Twitter
The social media network has now made it easier for users to share public tweets through their direct messaging service.
Starting today, we're rolling out the ability for you to share Tweets via Direct Messages: https://t.co/zRFhYTfKDP
— Twitter (@twitter) November 20, 2014
Facebook launches FB Techwire
The social media network’s desire to be the main go-to source for the latest happenings in the technology world will see Facebook share news from key tech influencers on the social network – it’s similar to FB Newswire, which was launched earlier in the year.
We’re pleased to introduce FB Techwire: http://t.co/JLDiWD2s5q
— FB Techwire (@FBTechwire) November 18, 2014
Tesco set to make Christmas shopping easier with ‘Secret Scan-ta’
The supermarket has teamed up with Twitter to launch the app ‘Secret Scan-ta’ which will allow users to input a Twitter handle and then suggest a gift based upon the accounts they follow.
Tesco using the power of Twitter – it can also be made to work for small businesses too… http://t.co/dzUejy2Fbg pic.twitter.com/8MBFNbO9JL
— Tweet4MoreBiz (@Tweet4MoreBiz) November 21, 2014
John Lewis achieves 903% uplift in online brand consumption
Measuring views across web, mobile, social, and video channels, John Lewis’ Christmas advert based around Monty the Penguin has proved a huge success.
#MontythePenguin delivers 903% uptick in online brand consumption for @JohnLewisRetail http://t.co/6BKSO6zAZr pic.twitter.com/vIUg75DKVM
— The Drum (@TheDrum) November 19, 2014
Twitter now allows you to search every tweet you’ve ever sent
By utilising Twitter’s advanced search options, users can search for certain words and phrases and even specify the time period they want to cover.
We're rolling out the ability to search for every Tweet ever published. Learn about how we built this https://t.co/KhbgVHZtYE #TwitterSearch
— Twitter Engineering (@TwitterEng) November 18, 2014