Tag: social media

Facebook Groups – What, Why, Who?

Guest post by Tim Hanslow  We’re all familiar with Facebook groups, those little walled-off corners of the internet where conversations hinge around a topic. But how do you get the most out of them? And what should you watch out for? Let’s get into it. Group Types Facebook groups can be one of 3 types:… Continue reading Facebook Groups – What, Why, Who?

The best April Fool’s Day pranks on social media – 2018

The best April Fool’s Day pranks on social media – 2018 Another year and another April Fool’s Day! Here are some of the best April Fool’s Day pranks for 2018. Sea Life Sydney Aquarium We’re all for hot desking, and Sea Life Sydney Aquarium announced that they are providing staff with the option of a… Continue reading The best April Fool’s Day pranks on social media – 2018

5 Great Australian Online Sports Communities

So what are some of Australia’s biggest sports communities? We’ve gone through and picked out some of the biggest and best in the nation. While social media plays a large part in the generation of online communities in Australia, forums and sporting websites have had a large impact in building amazing engaging sporting communities in… Continue reading 5 Great Australian Online Sports Communities

10 Essential Podcasts for Community Managers

Podcasts can be a great way for community managers to explore changing attitudes, deep-dive into a new field of knowledge, or mentally reset after a demanding day. But with so many podcasts available, where do you start? Quiip has assembled a list of essential podcasts designed to inform and entertain. Community Signal Community Signal will… Continue reading 10 Essential Podcasts for Community Managers

Freedom of Speech and Social Media

It’s been a big year for the freedom of speech discussion. Mack Horton spoke out against doping in sport, pundits continue to debate Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act and US conservative Milo Yiannopoulos was accused of launching a malicious campaign against Leslie Jones. While Twitter took a stand by banning Yiannopoulos, many have… Continue reading Freedom of Speech and Social Media

The best April Fool’s Day pranks on social media – 2016

The best April Fool’s Day pranks on social media – 2016 We’ve gathered up some of the best April Fool’s Day pranks we could find this 1 April. Enjoy! Lindt Simple yet effective, Lindt announces Broccoli Lindor Balls. Delicious… ? This works well as it’s obvious enough for the audience to guess it’s a prank, therefore… Continue reading The best April Fool’s Day pranks on social media – 2016

44 must-know social media statistics for January 2016

44 must-know social media statistics for January 2016 Having the latest social media statistics, information and data at your fingertips makes your strategies and creative ideas more relevant and successful.  We’ve done the research for you, compiling 44 must-know social media statistics and updates for January 2016. Global Facebook Statistics 1. There are 1.01 billion daily active users… Continue reading 44 must-know social media statistics for January 2016

Should your brand be posting about Anzac Day?

The Woolworths “Fresh in our memories” Anzac Day fail a go-to example for Australian marketers to use when talking about social media stuff-ups. Commentators were quick to mock Woolies for the very off-key, awkward plastering of Anzac Day with its ‘Fresh’ slogan, coupled with a tool that essentially wrote the parodies itself. Jokes aside, there’s a very… Continue reading Should your brand be posting about Anzac Day?

7 must-read books and guides for community managers

There’s a lot of reading to do when you’re a community manager. We need to stay on top of a fast-changing digital landscape. We need to be on top of world news. We need to sift through comments and tweets. But what should a community manager read to learn and hone the craft?  To get… Continue reading 7 must-read books and guides for community managers