#Newsfeed: Video killed the Insta-story star, can Twitter stay at the grown-ups table, and Facebook enters the influencer market
Plus UK Music Charts to feature YouTube plays.
Video killed the Insta-story star
IGTV (Instagram TV) launched this week to much hype, as the social platform allowed large accounts to post portrait videos up to 1 hour long. So will brands continue using stories, or switch to the new (but extremely similar) option? Read more…
Twitter fights to stay at the grown-ups table
As the lines between social platforms blur, Twitter is now looking to offer a one-stop-shop, bringing together search, moments, trending, and live video together. Read more…
Facebook enters influencer market
Facebook is inviting brands in the U.S. to engage with a new platform which directly connects influencers with advertisers. Read more…
Potcoin, Kim Jong Un, Trump & Dennis Rodman. Yes, really.
As an alternative crypto-currency for the legal drug trade, the brand stars former NBA player Dennis Rodman in their marketing. This week he showed up to North Korea-USA negotiations wearing a t-shirt promoting the brand. Read more…
UK Music Charts to feature YouTube plays
The world-famous Official Charts will start including streams from Official Song Videos on YouTube in their charts algorithm from next week. With the Official New Zealand Charts indicating a similar intention, could Australia be next? The Music Network spoke to ARIA CEO Dan Rosen for his views on the matter. Read more…
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Social Media Image Sizes Guide
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What’s New
We’re all ears – The Music Network has a new Facebook chatbot
Introducing The Music Network’s new Facebook chatbot – made by the team at Jaden Digital. Chart news, breaking stories, job opportunities – the possibilities are endless! Read more…
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