3, 2, 1… Action! Big things for Social Media this week, from Youtube’s popularity to Instagram and Twitter launching new features — and video is the big trend this week. Read all about it in this week’s #MMSocialReport:
What the H*ck is Vero?
What is this Vero app everyone’s talking about?
Well, here’s what we know: Vero, a new social media platform created by Lebanese billionaire Ayman Hariri, is striking chords with social media influencers everywhere by offering its application for free — for its first 1 million useres.
Why does it matter if it’s free, you ask? Well, unlike other platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc., Vero is an ad-free, non-information mining, clean, self-regulated network.
This means: a.) advertisements won’t clog your feed, and b.) your information is safe with you, not sold to Google. Weird, right?
Wanna know what’s weirder? This app was launched all the way back in 2015. So why is it getting big all of a sudden? Well, as we mentioned earlier, the app announced that it was going to be free for the first 1 million users to download it. And as of last week, the app hit 3.5 million users — prompting Vero to extend its “free for life” offer to all new users until further notice.
#MMSocialReport Mar. 2, 2018
This week’s #MMSocialReport features social media for change. Various sites are being used to demand change, while other sites are reaching out to the community — or reinventing themselves to better their environment. Dive in with us:
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VSCO: What It is and How to Use It
If you’ve never heard of the VSCO app, you are not alone. VSCO is an unsung hero in many social circles — in fact, very often, our interns tell us VSCO is their favorite social media app. What is it, though?
#MMSocialReport Feb. 23, 2018
Wanna know more about Insta stickers, Facebook’s Crisis Alerts, and the anxiously awaited Vine2? This week’s #MMSocialReport has all the deets!
#MMSocialReport Feb. 16, 2018
There’s a lot of exciting social media news this week! Instagram is testing its screenshots, identifying, and re-sharing functions. Facebook has a new Lists feature and is testing the ‘Downvote’ option. At the same time, Snapchat’s Snap Map allows you to follow social trend around the world — on a new web platform. Read more about the social media trends this week in our #MMSocialReport:
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Is the New Snapchat a Total Bust? Here’s What we Think at Metter Media
Okay, we know everyone is raging right now over the new Snapchat updates. Let’s be honest — the new set up is less than ideal for a number of reasons, one being the way to choose to whom your snaps go. Now, instead of clicking down a quick line of streaks, you have to scroll through your entire friends list to make sure you didn’t miss someone. Who has time for that?
And, while having snap stories on the same page as your friends list might seem like it’s saving time, having to redevelop the habit of swiping left has been a total pain! But we can’t completely disregard the positive updates: the new fonts are pretty cool, and the new backdrops are pretty cute (if you can find a reason to use them).
Needless to say, there are a lot of opinions associated with the new Snapchat. Here’s how some of the team at Metter feel about the commotion:
#MMSocialReport Feb. 9, 2018
Lots happened on social media this week — are you caught up? Instagram introduced Type Mode and another new feature for advertisers. Snapchat is trying to keep up, following behind with new fonts and new features (and no one’s happy). Facebook wants to expand its video capabilities. Also — get a first look at the next batch of Emojis! Read more in this weeks #MMSocialReport:
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#MMSocialReport Feb. 2, 2018
It’s our first #MMSocialReport of the year! What’s new: a big Bitmoji update, while Twitter attempts to perfect its previews, children advocates don’t like Messenger Kids, Instagram adds more options for advertisers and Google reaches more people than ever with Youtube Go.
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#MMSocialReport Dec. 1, 2017
Big changes are happening this week in the world of social. Twitter is still updating and revamping while Instagram hit a major milestone. Pinterest is changing its viewing options and Facebook is doing its part in suicide prevention. And Snapchat — who knows what we will see next from them? What a week! Read more in our #MMSocialReport: