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Once you get it, it's really quite simple

One, Two, Thee views of the same message.

Get it?

Most people do not yet understand this, which is a bit of a roadblock. This unique implementation for "comments" offers some interesting possibilities. That is the discussion I would like to have here.
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THIS quote is worth thinking about ...

"By removing the manipulative algorithms that have become synonymous with 2010s technology platforms, Telegram channels restore transparency and integrity to public β€œone-to-many” communication."

If had to reduce down to one idea why I think that Telegram channels are a corporate or brand communication channel that is really worth considering, it would be because the user decides whether they want notifications for updates made to a channel.

Remember the first flush of social media back in the day, when a reasonable number of people would see updates from your Facebook page?

With a Telegram channel ALL followers who want notifications from a Telegram channel get notifications. That is a decent value proposition.

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ONE social media feature that you would would like to see implemented.

What and where?
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What social media knowledge, or understanding, do you see users most commonly lacking?
Twitter not embedding YouTube videos

I can't find any official response, but there are plenty of people asking why YouTube video links no longer embed the YouTube video in tweets where a YouTube link has been shared.

Fingers crossed this isn't permanent 🀞

#Twitter #Fail
Do you use TikTok? Do you like it?

Anything you'd like to share: tips, thoughts, examples etc, please share in the comments πŸ™

#TikTok #Discussion
YouTube hashtag pages

I wrote a bit about hashtags for YouTube last year. Now the hashtag pages have been fully rolled out.

The example pictured is for the @TeamFordzilla's hashtag.

I would expect YouTube to surface links to hashtag pages in more places in the near future, so it's definitely worth strategically adding hashtags to your video uploads in 2021.

#YouTube #Strategy
Strategy - Serve your audience

I've worked for Ford Europe for over a decade. As such my focus has always been on Ford's markets within Europe.

I recognise though that people who view communications I've posted on behalf of Ford Europe are also seen by people outside of Europe. What about them?

Although those people are not "my intended audience" they can still engage with Ford Europe. So I also strategically direct those people somewhere (fingers crossed) which is relevant to them.

Nearly 60% of those who have clicked on Ford.to/Ford (link used in FordEU's bio) were from the USA, so they are directed to Ford.com (The US site).

Elsewhere (outside of Europe) users are directed to Google News: ford.to/EUnews where Ford Europe's articles and video content is available.

Within Europe "my users" go to the relevant Ford national web portal.

The point I am trying to make is that there is a balance between what you want, which might be visits to a web page for example, and what is more appropriate for the viewer.

A good strategy in my opinion, serves your goals, but not at the expense of other users.

So although 70% of users have not been directed to "my destinations" I can still hope to have served them well.

#Strategy
Spot the odd one out
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#Twitter #Fail
Facebook News launches in the UK

Going after Google News I guess.

Full details here.

#Facebook
Telegram System Limits

I've written the details up on my blog here. Would love to hear your comments.

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#Telegram #Discussion
What's good enough?

Do you employ any tactics to try to raise the value of how people engage with each other within your communities?

I find these kind of messages very low value, I'd like something more stimulating.

Is there anything that can be done, or should I just chill and let it pass?
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Instagram Story highlights now function, on the desktop, in a similar fashion to the mobile App.

#Instagram
Have you seen the CLIP icon on YouTube?

The clip feature is currently in limited alpha, so you will not see this on that many videos yet.

When you do clips look like this.
It will be interesting to see where this goes.

Thoughts?

#YouTube #Feature
Twitter homepage - Feb 2021

I don't see the homepage often, as I'm usually logged in. It's interesting to note changes in how Twitter present themselve.

#Twitter
YouTube Channel Access

Access is given on an individual basis, not to shared accounts.

Why?
To maintain transparency and security.