Facebook has jumped the shark.

Posted on 29th January 20184th February 2018 by Carlton Jefferis

Prediction: Facebook's engagement metrics slipped in Q4 2017 In little more than 24 hours my bold (foolish?!) prediction is either going to be proved right, or I'm going to look a right cock. Let me explain why this is a watershed moment for Facebook and digital marketers either way... Facebook is under the cosh. Big time. It cannot be disputed that poor Facebook is on a bit of a downer at the moment. In the past 12 months or so it's been through the mill... Fake news s...

Taking the Pulse Show – episode 8.

Posted on 15th June 201616th June 2016 by Carlton Jefferis

360 photos, the new content hack...Facebook's 20% ad text rule...Microsoft's plans for LinkedIn....the magically disappearing (and reappearing) Like trick that teaches us a valuable lesson...PLUS Carlton has a word with Gary Vaynerchuk. The 10 most important things you need to know this week from the world of digital and social marketing. Taking the Pulse is your weekly live show examining the breaking digital and social media marketing news of the week along with our own unique insight and ad...

Taking the Pulse Show – episode 7.

Posted on 8th June 20168th June 2016 by Carlton Jefferis

Do we hold the key to Facebook success?...now Snapchat is bigger than Twitter...the Instagram algorithm arrives....plus emojis for everyone. The 11 most important things you need to know this week from the world of digital and social marketing. Taking the Pulse is your weekly live show examining the breaking digital and social media marketing news of the week along with our own unique insight and advice. We condense hours of research into a 20 minute show, companion blog post (and soon podc...

Facebook videos under 30 seconds loop continuously.

Posted on 4th June 201617th October 2018 by Carlton Jefferis

All Facebook videos that are shorter than 30 seconds long now loop continuously, according to a pre-announcement emailed to Facebook Marketing Partners on 23rd May, tweeted by Nic Sharma: ???? .@facebook is going to start looping all videos under 30 seconds and allow advertisers to place CTA buttons alongside the video ???? — Nik Sharma (@mrsharma) May 23, 2016 @MosheIsaacian @facebook Facebook Marketing Partner email update — Nik Sharma (@mrsharma) May 24, 2016 I can ...

Taking the Pulse – episode 6.

Posted on 2nd June 201612th April 2017 by Carlton Jefferis

2016 Internet trends...major Instagram business updates...why you MUST use Facebook ads....plus Periscope begins 'trial by jury'. The 13 most important things you need to know this week from the world of digital and social marketing. Taking the Pulse is our fast weekly summary of latest news on key digital marketing and social media platforms, plus essential need-to-know information for marketers and business owners. Keeping you updated on the stuff that matters to your business. Presented liv...

Taking the Pulse – episode 5.

Posted on 25th May 201625th May 2016 by Carlton Jefferis

Google’s latest updates...major Facebook Live changes...Twitter confirms tweet tweaks...plus THAT Chewbacca video. 15 things you need to know this week from the world of digital and social marketing. Taking the Pulse is our fast summary of latest news on key digital marketing and social media platforms, plus essential need-to-know information for marketers and business owners. Keeping you updated on the stuff that matters to your business. Presented by Carlton Jefferis. Taki...

Taking the Pulse – episode 4.

Posted on 17th May 201613th January 2018 by Carlton Jefferis

Our summary of latest news on the key digital marketing platforms plus our diagnosis on essential need-to-know information for marketers and business owners - presented this week by Carlton. Taking the Pulse - Episode 412 things you need to know in digital and social this week Taking The Pulse, episode 4 https://thedigiterati.com/taking-the-pulse-episode-4 Taking the Pulse is our fast summary of latest news on key digital marketing and social media platforms, keeping you updated ...