#DoxaUpdate – June 3, 2015 Edition
In today’s #DoxaUpdate, we bring you the latest updates from the world of digital marketing and IT. Here are some important news items that you should pay attention to
Facebook is currently testing a search engine feature in its mobile app. This new feature will allow users to search and add a link to their status without the need to visit Google. According to Tech Crunch, Facebook has not yet provided a specific launch date, but it is expected to be released soon. Let’s stay tuned for the official announcement.
Read more: Skip Googling With Facebook’s New “Add A Link” Mobile Status Search Engine
In another piece of news, last month Facebook introduced Instant Articles, a product aimed at publishers for creating fast and interactive articles on Facebook. Facebook has partnered with 9 major publishers: The New York Times, National Geographic, BuzzFeed, NBC, The Atlantic, The Guardian, BBC News, Spiegel, and Bild.
Read more: Introducing Instant Articles
Finally, Android users can also experience the ease and enjoyment of creating and sharing live videos with Periscope. Meanwhile, iOS users can now log in without using their Twitter account.
Read more: Periscope on Android is here
Do you remember the recent agreement between Twitter and Google? The indexed Tweet feature has now been implemented, and each Tweet can be found on Google’s search results. Users in the United States will see relevant Tweets based on their Google search on mobile devices. They are currently developing the desktop version, with plans to roll it out to users in other countries within the next few months.
Read more: A new way to discover Tweets
For marketers and advertisers, Twitter has just launched Audience Insights, a new tool designed to help you learn more about and understand your audience on Twitter.
Read more: Introducing audience insights
Are you struggling with managing the increasing number of photos and videos on your device? Google has introduced Google Photos, a service that allows you to store your photos with unlimited capacity for free, for life.
Read more: Picture This: A Fresh Approach to Photos
YouTube
TrueView allows you to display product details and images, with the added ability to make transactions directly through your ad video. This service is available for ads on YouTube videos.
Read more:Introducing TrueView for shopping – a new way to promote your products with video
Pinterest has updated their Promoted Pins with a new feature called Cinematic Pins. These are ads with moving images that are visually striking and captivating.
Read more: New Promoted Pin options to help you reach your goals
What are your thoughts on these updates? Which one is the most interesting and impactful for your business?
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