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tag:econsultancy.com,2008:/topics/social Latest Social content from Econsultancy 2016-07-22T12:44:54+01:00 tag:econsultancy.com,2008:BlogPost/68105 2016-07-22T12:44:54+01:00 2016-07-22T12:44:54+01:00 The week's news in digital (in five minutes) Ben Davis
Google AMP for ads

Google's Accelerated Mobile Pages initiative now includes ads, speeding up their delivery (see below) and using less user data.

Of course, video ads are not yet included this effort and remain an issue for mobile loading.

Google has also brought AMP to landing pages and in further news from DoubleClick, dynamic native-format ads are now available programmatically.

AMP for ads. Image via Malte Ubl, AMP tech lead

Pokémon GO gets McDonald's Japan sponsorship

McDonald's Japan will be the first paying sponsor of Pokémon GO.

3,000 restaurants will (ironically?) become gyms, allowing Pokémon trainers to battle.

Further reading: What can brands learn from Nintendo's digital transformation and Pokémon GO?

Google Cloud Natural Language API

Sticking with Google product updates, the search beast has unveiled its Cloud Natural Language API.

The blog post reveals 'Cloud Natural Language lets you easily reveal the structure and meaning of your text in a variety of languages, with initial support for English, Spanish and Japanese.'

It can be used for sentiment analysis, entity recognition and sentiment analysis.

Snapchat debuts more fun features

Bitmoji (built from the acquisition of BitStrips) allows you to create an emoji of yourself, combining the two obsessions of young people.

The other new feature, Face Paint Lens, lets users create realtime overlays.

Demi via Snapchat (theddlovato) pic.twitter.com/1esdp2DBk1
 — Demi Lovato News (@justcatchmedemi) July 21, 2016

Facebook Messenger hits 1bn monthly active users

Boom, Facebook Messenger catches up with WhatsApp.

Daily Mail post-Brexit bounce

The FT reports Daily Mail digital ad revenues have risen 19% in the three weeks since the Brexit vote.

It has also seen an 8% drop in newspaper advertising, leading to 1% rise in ad revenue overall.

Are you verified?

Any person or brand can now apply for the little blue tick on Twitter.

If you want to know more, here's everything you need to know about a successful application.

wanted to see what would happen if i used new Twitter Verification process. Answer: NO pic.twitter.com/h3T2kggzD1
 — Hunter Walk (@hunterwalk) July 20, 2016

Facebook's Snapchat copy is killed

A fascinating post from Techcrunch. Facebook has been trialling a Snapchat-like feature, but is not furthering its development at this time.

NBA content for Twitter

Twitter, already set to broadcast Thursday night football, is bringing more sports content, with a weekly pre-game NBA show that will be streamed live.

Another NBA show stream is also in development but not yet announced.

Ninth Measurement and Analytics Report release

Econsultancy's Measurement and Analytics Report 2016, in association with Lynchpin, reveals some fascinating insights into the data landscape amongst companies and agencies.

Here's a summary to whet your appetite.

Festival of Marketing agenda announced

A whopping 200 speakers over 12 stages, including Wozniak and Sorrell.

What more could you want in London in Autumn as a marketer? See the agenda here.
 tag:econsultancy.com,2008:BlogPost/68106 2016-07-22T12:00:15+01:00 2016-07-22T12:00:15+01:00 10 sizzling digital marketing stats of the week Nikki Gilliland
Travel industry experiences highest cart abandonment rates

According to the latest report by SaleCycle, the travel industry is experiencing the highest rates of online abandonment, with time sensitive flight and hotel bookings being the most commonly discarded.

The retail industry is the second biggest industry affected, suffering from abandonment rates of 74.6%.

Insight shows that SMS retargeting could be the most beneficial solution as consumers generally read messages within 3 minutes of receiving them.

Sweden biggest users of Snapchat and Instagram in Europe

The latest stage of the Adobe Best of the Best 2015 report has revealed that Swedes are the most social-media savvy of all European countries.

33% of people in Sweden use Snapchat to engage with brands, compared with 22% in France and 20% in the UK.

51% of people surveyed in Sweden said that they also use Instagram for the same reason. This is in contrast to the UK where Twitter is the leading platform for brand engagement.

Political searches soar since Brexit

Hitwise, a division of Connexity, has revealed how online behaviour is reflecting the growing concern over the current UK political situation.

Since Brexit, there has been a 300% increase in searches about moving to other EU countries.

Likewise, there has been an increase in searches for mortgages, interest rates and gold.

Despite the weaker pound, searches for holidays and flights have not been impacted.

Shoppers less tolerant of queuing due to technology

A new report from Worldpay has highlighted how Brits are becoming less patient when it comes to queuing in-store.

Out of a nationwide survey of over 2,500 consumers, London was found to be the least patient, with 18% prepared to queue for more than five minutes. In contrast, northerners are the most patient, with 28% of shoppers saying they'd be willing to queue for longer.

The rise of online shopping is said to be the reason behind this growing trend.

One-click ordering and next-day delivery means that consumers are becoming more demanding as a result.

'Invisible socks' the most searched-for menswear item in the UK

With temperatures soaring to 33 degrees this week, Lyst has been looking to see if the heat has been affecting our spending habits.

According to data, sales of 'invisible socks' (i.e ankle or trainer socks) are up 218% week on week, making it the most-searched for item right now.

It seems women are feeling summery too, with Monday seeing us purchase more white dresses than black for the first time this year.

Retail apps overtake mobile web for loyalty and engagement

App commerce company Poq has discovered that more shoppers are moving to mobile apps to buy.

According to research, the average online shopper spends 6% more money on apps and 5% less money on the mobile web.

What's more, apps are also said to increase customer retention and improve long-term loyalty. Long-term retention rates are over twice as high when a shopper makes at least one purchase in an app.

7.5m people in the UK left behind by digital revolution

Analysis by Experian has discovered that, when it comes to digital behaviour, Britain is a nation divided into three distinct camps.

A third of people in the UK are digital devotees, with the most devices and the most amount of time spent online.

Half of the population are day-to-day doers, using the internet for practical reasons like paying bills.

Lastly, 7.5m people are said to be digital dawdlers, with a limited knowledge and lack of interest.

Insight suggest that businesses must take this into account when communicating with audiences.

Sports fans flock to YouTube ahead of Rio Olympics

In anticipation of the Olympics this summer, research from Ipsos Mori and Flamingo has revealed how online video platforms will benefit from the event.

A survey found that 75% of Brits will look for related video content during the Olympics. Similarly, 44% will watch sports or fitness videos online while simultaneously watching live sports on TV.

Unsurprisingly, YouTube is the most popular platform, with 78% of people saying that it is home to content that they can't find elsewhere.

Binge-viewing is on the rise

Research suggests that binge-viewing (i.e. watching multiple episodes of a TV show in one sitting) has never been more prevalent.

According to data from GfK MRI, 6 in 10 television viewers say they regularly watch three or more episodes in one go.

Millennials are the most prolific binge-watchers, with 16% of this demographic saying that watching live television is a special event.

As a result, the challenge for brands is finding how to advertise to them.

Luxury brands set to get the biggest boost from this year's Black Friday?

According to research by Qubit, brands in the luxury retail category saw the highest boost in conversion rate on last year's Black Friday.

Conversely, electronics and home and garden retailers had the lowest increase, with the latter seeing a 27% uplift in conversions compared to the rest of year average.

With some fashion retailers seeing a spike in conversions despite not even participating, it appears the day inspires more shopping behaviour all round.
 tag:econsultancy.com,2008:BlogPost/68087 2016-07-21T14:42:17+01:00 2016-07-21T14:42:17+01:00 Six brilliant blogs from the beauty industry Nikki Gilliland
Whether you're into beauty or not, the following examples are well worth a look.

L'Oreal

With its unique domain name, L'Oréal's makeup.com is designed to feel like an independent publication rather than a brand blog.

Its authenticity isn't fake either.

Often publishing product-focused features like "The Best Drugstore Highlighters", it includes a wide variety of brands (not just promoting its own) to provide readers with a balanced and surprisingly unbiased frame of reference.

Birchbox

A beauty subscription service, Birchbox gives consumers the opportunity to discover new products each month.

Its blog cleverly provides context for these products, using informative articles to inspire, educate and ultimately give consumers a reason to continue their subscription.

With its unboxing videos and 'Birchbox reactions' articles, a lot of the content is self-promotional (something that could potentially put non-subscribers off).

However, for loyal consumers, this aspect undoubtedly provides extra value.

Mankind

It might be one of the relatively few male grooming blogs out there, but there's more reason to visit Mankind than that.

With five Editors each with their own area of expertise, it has a nice mix of lifestyle content, using distinct verticals like 'International' and 'Luxury'.

One of the reasons I like it is that, alongside general articles, it's not afraid to experiment with a more in-depth approach.

It's 'ingredient focus' series is particularly interesting, and something that many of the fluffier, female-driven blogs could learn from.

Sephora

Who needs models when beauty products can look so attractive?

With its stunning product-focused photography, Sephora Glossy showcases the very best of its main shop.

Instead of long-form content, it publishes short how-to's and product curations, making it feel more like an extension of Pinterest or Tumblr than an in-depth publication.

With its user-friendly design, it's one of those sites that you could find yourself scrolling through for ages.

Clinique

Marketing itself as a philosophy rather than a cosmetics line, Clinique's blog focuses on the two verticals of beauty and lifestyle.

Cleverly using skincare as a spin-off to other verticals, it also covers topics like food and fitness, implementing video to further engage visitors.

In comparison to other blogs, it is also pleasingly minimal, proving that a less-is-more approach can work.

Urban Decay

In comparison to Clinique, Urban Decay's blog is loud, proud and unashamedly purple.

Recognising the digital mind-set of its core demographic, it is heavily geared around the online beauty community where bloggers and YouTubers have huge influence.

The blog has an original feel to it, with the standard 'How-To's sitting alongside unique 'Women Who Rock Our World' and 'XO, WZ' – the latter being an insider look at co-founder Wende Zomnir's world.

More on the beauty industry:

Seven ways social media is shaping the beauty industry

 The Rise of the Influencers (subscriber only)

Forget AO.com, does Benefit Cosmetics off the best ecommerce experience?

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 tag:econsultancy.com,2008:BlogPost/68098 2016-07-21T09:53:00+01:00 2016-07-21T09:53:00+01:00 Twitter announces application process for verified accounts: what marketers need to know Patricio Robles
Twitter announced a public verification application process that allows any brand or individual to request a verified account.

According to Tina Bhatnagar, Twitter's vice president of User Services, "We hope opening up this application process results in more people finding great, high-quality accounts to follow, and for these creators and influencers to connect with a broader audience."

Here's what marketers need to know about this development...

It's open to all

Twitter's new verification application process is available to all Twitter accounts that have a valid phone number and email address, and a bio, website, profile photo and header photo. In addition, accounts must be public and accounts for individuals must have a birthday specified.

Applications for verification can be submitted through a form at verification.twitter.com.

Twitter looks for certain characteristics

While accounts meeting the above criteria are eligible for consideration, in deciding which requests to approve, Twitter looks for accounts that have certain characteristics.

These include an account name that reflects the real name of an individual or company, as well as profile and header photos that are of the individual or associated with the company's branding. As such, marketers looking to submit an application for verification should ensure that the Twitter account in question meets these criteria.

Brand accounts must be associated with a company email address, and Twitter may ask individuals to supply a government-issued ID.

There has to be a good reason for verification

Twitter won't verify accounts unless it believes there's a reason to.

Specifically, Twitter requires verification applications to explain why verification is appropriate. "If the account represents a person, we want to understand their impact in their field. If it represents a corporation or company, let us know their mission," the company explains.

To help support a rationale for verification, requests can and should include URLs to pages, such as news articles, that "help express the account holder's newsworthiness or relevancy in their field."

Content marketing and engagement FTW

While not stated, it would seem that marketers behind active Twitter accounts that regularly publish unique, compelling content and engage with followers would be more likely to win Twitter's approval than accounts that aren't adding value to the Twitter community.

While it probably wouldn't make sense for a brand to up its investment in Twitter just to win Verified Account status, those that are already investing in the platform probably have few reasons not to try to take advantage of the new application process.

There are no guarantees

Even when an account looks like a legitimate candidate for verification, Twitter isn't necessarily going to approve a verification request.

Case in point: Hunter Walk, a former Google employee who now runs a venture capital firm, has tweeted more than 45,000 times since joining Twitter in 2006 and has more than 110,000 followers, but his application was denied.

At the same time, a user with 7,500 tweets who joined Twitter in 2014 and has less than 9,000 followers received Verified Account status.

wanted to see what would happen if i used new Twitter Verification process. Answer: NO pic.twitter.com/h3T2kggzD1
 — Hunter Walk (@hunterwalk) 20 de julio de 2016

Applications that are denied can be re-submitted after 30 days, so marketers that aren't able to win Twitter's approval the first time around should be proactive in making adjustments and trying again.
 tag:econsultancy.com,2008:BlogPost/68092 2016-07-20T14:22:52+01:00 2016-07-20T14:22:52+01:00 #WorldEmojiDay - did any brands do it well? Nikki Gilliland
Disney

A company that's knows how to execute a successful marketing campaign, Disney pulled a great example out of the bag with its 'Zootopia As Told by Emoji' video.

Both cute and quirky, it captured the whimsical spirit of the day itself perfectly.

O-M-Goodness. It's #Zootopia As Told By Emoji! https://t.co/6CpNVre97j
 — Disney (@Disney) July 18, 2016

Google

Taking the opportunity to promote the more serious matter of gender equality, Google announced the release of eleven new professional emojis – representative of both male and female jobs.

With a lot of prior criticism about the lack of diversity in emojis, Google's announcement was both timely and well-executed.

For those ladies about to rock, we salute you. #WorldEmojiDay pic.twitter.com/oTHU0Ul1wS
 — Google (@google) July 17, 2016

McDonald's

Having also tweeted about #worldchocolateday in July, McDonalds clearly knows a hashtag opportunity when it sees one.

Creating a cheeseburger out of emojis, the fast food chain's tweet was both simple, effective and straight to the point.

Happy #WorldEmojiDay! pic.twitter.com/4vFKx2JfnF
 — McDonald's UK (@McDonaldsUK) July 17, 2016

British Heart Foundation

In just two tweets, the British Heart Foundation succeeded in highlighting a common preconception about heart disease, as well as encapsulate the charity's overall aim.

Heart disease doesn't discriminate – it can affect anyone at any time. But we're fighting back. #WorldEmojiDay pic.twitter.com/gJhNLZeedi
 — BHF (@TheBHF) July 17, 2016

Thanks to all your support, our researchers are fighting for every heartbeat every single day. #WorldEmojiDay pic.twitter.com/up9jgyd6iG
 — BHF (@TheBHF) July 17, 2016

Race for Life

Another charity getting in on the act, Cancer Research's Race for Life released a series of images depicting emoji responses to the subjects of cancer and fundraising.

It was both relatable and humorous in tone, fitting in well with its wider social media strategy.

When you smash your fundraising target ... #WorldEmojiDay pic.twitter.com/lWmhDm0j8o
 — Race for Life (@raceforlife) July 17, 2016

Pizza Hut

While the US account marked the day with a mere pizza emoji... (highly original), the UK Pizza Hut contingent put in a little more effort.

Alongside an emoji themed movie quiz, it created its very own emoji menu.

Can you crack the emoji codes? @pizzahutuk are serving a limited edition emoji menu this weekend! pic.twitter.com/SFhzaSuqgC
 — Liverpool ONE (@Liverpool_ONE) July 16, 2016

BBC iPlayer

Lastly, another quiz.

Using emojis to spell out its own television programmes, BBC iPlayer updated Pictionary for the digital generation.

Right, this one may be the most difficult. Which show(s) on BBC iPlayer are we referring to here? #WorldEmojiDay pic.twitter.com/uvYCx6maZh
 — BBC iPlayer (@BBCiPlayer) July 17, 2016
 tag:econsultancy.com,2008:BlogPost/68085 2016-07-20T09:55:32+01:00 2016-07-20T09:55:32+01:00 Four reasons Ghostbusters experiential marketing has been so successful Nikki Gilliland
Element of surprise

Commuting in London can be a dramatic experience, and yet funnily enough, you don't often expect to see a giant marshmallow casually breaking through the ground.

With research finding that unexpected events can result in more pleasure responses in the brain, brands are increasingly searching for ways to 'surprise' and 'delight' consumers.

By catching travellers off guard, the Ghostbusters campaign had great impact. With no prior knowledge of the installation or how long it would be there for, people couldn't help but be drawn into the excitement.

A massive overnight install for the team last night, with just 5 hours the guys did well! #ghostbusterswaterloo pic.twitter.com/pvDOQorFYJ
 — Wild Creations (@wild_creations) July 11, 2016

Instagram-worthy

Before its release on July 11th, social media was awash with people criticising the film, eventually leading the YouTube trailer to become the most disliked of all time.

The response to the actual movie has been a lot more favourable, yet Sony naturally wanted to do something to counteract the condemnation.

By creating something inherently shareable, the Ghostbusters installation succeeded in creating a positive buzz online.

Using the hashtag #ghostbusterswaterloo, passers-by documented it on a variety of social media platforms, sharing their aforementioned surprise and delight with friends and followers alike.

Emotional resonance

By giving fans an immersive or interactive experience, experiential marketing has the power to stir up positive emotions, in turn making the consumer feel closer to the brand.

One emotion that the Ghostbusters campaign evoked was nostalgia.

Instead of promoting new or unfamiliar aspects of the movie, it used the iconic and beloved image of the Marshmallow Man.

This meant that despite any assumptions or ill-feelings towards the new movie, even cynical passers-by would be likely to engage.

#IAintAfraidOfNoGhosts #Ghostbusters #ReallySilly #ghostbusterswaterloo pic.twitter.com/HLZ8ZaYP6g
 — Reda Maher (@Reda_Maher_LDN) July 15, 2016

Buyer opportunity

As well as being a great spectacle, the Ghostbusters installation at Waterloo also included a clever consumer tie-in, with Forbidden Planet running a retail unit nearby.

Built to look like a New York subway station, the pop-up shop allowed consumers to buy limited edition Odeon tickets and a whole host of souvenirs.

Aiming to capitalise on real-time excitement, it allowed Sony to help drive sales as well as just build excitement.

Our #ghostbusterswaterloo booth is now open from 8am to 8pm - for all your #Ghostbusters goodies! pic.twitter.com/ikJdMnxcvH
 — Forbidden Planet (@ForbiddenPlanet) July 15, 2016

With this disruptive campaign, Sony shows that there's no need to be afraid of female leads or experiential marketing.

(Oh and ghosts, let's not forget them.)
 tag:econsultancy.com,2008:BlogPost/68054 2016-07-12T11:55:00+01:00 2016-07-12T11:55:00+01:00 Pat Symonds, CTO of Williams, on why VR will shape the future fan experience of F1 Nikki Gilliland
On a recent trip to Silverstone, I sat down with Pat to get his views on the topics of data and tech within the sport.

Surprisingly, he wasn't too precious about data being the property of those behind the scenes of Williams.

At the moment, we have the data… We're the ones looking at it as the drivers go around the track.

A lot of it is too sophisticated or complex to be easily understood, but as faster data transmission happens, I think it'll be completely natural for fans to gain access - to log on to a car and see everything that's going on.

Accessing data might be an exciting prospect for an existing and dedicated audience – but what about enticing new fans to Formula One?

Could gaming be the next step?

Even further, the ultimate will be having a virtual race where you can compete with the guys at Silverstone. To my mind, that scenario is not that far away.

We use simulators to develop our cars, and while they cost millions at the moment… home simulators are definitely coming.

In a few years, the average games machine will be a VR machine.

Pat's passion for technology is evident. However, with a lot of criticism about tech taking away from the sport, i.e. reducing the influence of the driver on a race, I also asked – is there such a thing as too much technology?

Apparently, the answer all depends on how you view Formula One.

Is it a business, a sport, or merely entertainment?

In my view, Formula One's most important function is as entertainment. And people are entertained in different ways. Some, like me, love technology.

I think it's what gives cars their incredible performance… We need to recognise that technology has set the bar for Formula One.

But of course, balance is key, and we mustn't do it for the sake of it. The pit-stop is amazing for fans, but it shouldn't be the only reason to watch.

Interestingly enough, one thing Pat agreed on was that Formula One (and Silverstone specifically) is far too exclusive.

From getting tickets to even getting into the grounds, it's all a bit too 'VIP'.

For those watching, it's worlds away from the weekly ritual of supporting a football or rugby team.

Formula One needs to be visual, simple, short. I don't know why we race for 300km, that's way too long.

If we could get it over within 45 minutes, that'd be optimum. Like a football game – fans don't want to wait around when they could be enjoying a pie and a pint.

We've tried to be too exclusive… It's not easy to get into Silverstone and that's a great shame. Not just physically, but in a virtual sense.

Having recently teamed up with Sky to produce a number of videos, it appears Williams is already trying to enter virtual territory.

While some argue that 360-degree videos are rather basic, and still worlds away from the fully immersive style of virtual reality, it does back up Pat's desire to bring the fans closer.
 tag:econsultancy.com,2008:BlogPost/67993 2016-07-11T15:00:32+01:00 2016-07-11T15:00:32+01:00 Why Pharma marketers are increasingly turning to social media Tamara Littleton
The opportunity for engagement

Pharma, like the finance sector, has realised that there's opportunity in engaging in dialogue with customers on social media.

Social content doesn't have to be about the business and its products, in fact these can be some of the least engaging subjects to post about.

The most successful pharma brands on social are the ones that focus on sharing content around the values of the company and its customers. They know what's important to their followers and they post content that connects.

There's no guarantee that people won't post content that breaches regulations, but this issue can be mitigated by ensuring that a team of people are working behind the scenes to moderate and manage the page – making sure it remains compliant.

Companies have realised that having an active social media presence helps them to reach more people, raise brand awareness and discover what people really want from them.

Vitabiotics, which makes vitamin supplements like Wellwoman and Wellman, uses social media to raise awareness about health issues and promote the brand.

If you're due a smear test, make sure you go along – don't be embarrassed, it could save your life. Find out more: https://t.co/ewQDYAwQII
 — Vitabiotics (@vitabiotics) June 15, 2016

How great does our new Wellman ambassador @DGandyOfficial look in this campaign shot?! #Wellman #fitness https://t.co/9X9v6hOaRp
 — Vitabiotics (@vitabiotics) June 7, 2016

Meanwhile the @GSK twitter account reflects the company's focus on leadership and research.

It also uses quotes, videos and images to engage its followers.

As someone who has risen through the ranks with us, Dipal shares her secrets to success #WednesdayWisdom pic.twitter.com/IzGK6o24D1
 — GSK (@GSK) June 15, 2016

#DYK rewriting electrical signals in the body could treat many chronic diseases? #bioelectronics https://t.co/pfntXy76I5
 — GSK (@GSK) June 13, 2016

Johnson & Johnson uses its social media channels to share the company's values – such as its focus on family – with its followers.

Today we're joining policy makers & shakers @ the State of America's Fathers Summit. Follow along to join the conversation on #AmericanDads.
 — Johnson & Johnson (@JNJCares) June 14, 2016

Social isn't going away

The industry has realised that even if it ignores social media, its customers won't.

Other industries have led the way on social media, perhaps resulting in consumers developing expectations around social media responsiveness.

People know that if they have a bad experience with a brand they need only @mention them on Twitter and, often, someone from the company will get in touch to resolve the issue.

Why shouldn't they expect this from pharma brands?

Ignore the conversation on social media and brands not only risk their reputation, but they lose the opportunity to create a community around the brand.

Sure, people may not build their identities around their chosen brand of painkiller in the same way that they do with their choice of gaming console or favourite clothes brand, but a friendly, engaging social media presence can go a long way to keeping the brand at the forefront of people's minds.

When you consider that, according to Nielsen, 83% of people value the recommendations of friends and family over other forms of advertising, establishing a strong online community of advocates seems like something that most brands should be focusing their marketing efforts on.

No matter what industry they are in.

Dealing with potential crises

Crises often break on social media. Brands that are engaged in social media have an opportunity to spot the signs of a brewing crisis, and solve the problem before it becomes a major issue.

Ignore it, or fail to spot the complaints at all, and the brand can find itself playing catch-up on its own crisis.

People reporting adverse reactions, for example, may not call a helpline or visit their GP in the first instance, but may take to Twitter asking "has anyone else had this kind of rash when taking @antibiotic?"

Pharma brands have realised that they can use social media without breaching guidelines, and that they need to be there because that's where people are.

It's where discussions about the brand happen every day and they need to be listening to them even if they are unable to respond directly with specifics due to regulations.

As increasing numbers of social networks and apps become popular, pharma companies and their brands will need to think of increasingly creative ways to use them to engage and inform their followers.

For more on this topic, see:

Pharma's mobile & social efforts aren't as healthy as they should be

Healthcare Study: Organizing Marketing in the Digital Age

 tag:econsultancy.com,2008:BlogPost/68045 2016-07-11T11:23:56+01:00 2016-07-11T11:23:56+01:00 How Global Goals is using social media to highlight gender inequality Nikki Gilliland
Last week, Global Goals released a remake of the Wannabe video for a new generation. Produced by Project Everyone, the campaign is part of the UN's initiative to reach 17 sustainable goals by 2030.

This time, it is fighting to end gender inequality around the world.

Although I've been mildly aware of the campaign for a while, I've only just discovered that the Global Goals is doing some interesting things with its digital presence – specifically on social media.

Here's a run-down of how it's utilising social to great effect.

Using video to spread the word

Starring a number of artists from around the world, including Bollywood actress Jaqueline Fernandex and British hip-hop group M.O, the 'Wannabe' remake is an inspired piece of video content.

Much like the original, it is set up in one continuous shot, using locations from London to Nigeria to showcase its multinational cast.

With artists advocating gender equality - specifically calling for equal pay, an end to child marriage and violence against girls – its message is loud and clear.

Since Victoria Beckham shared the video on her Facebook page, it has gone truly viral, garnering over half a million shares in just one day.

Clever hashtags

Using the hashtag #whatireallyreallywant as a spin-off, Global Goals manages to perfectly encapsulate the spirit of the campaign as well as encourage interaction.

At the end of the video there is a call-to-action asking people to join the movement, simply by sharing a picture of #whatireallyreallywant on social media.

Unlike most charity hashtags where sharing merely promotes the cause, the best part about this campaign is that it aims to actually use the social media support it generates to help get a result.

By promising to pass on the message to UN leaders, it means supporters feel like their actions will have an effect as opposed to just adding to the noise.

Multichannel content

Alongside video, Global Goals also utilises other channels to spread awareness.

On the back of the fact that 95% of the global population have access to radio, last year Radio Everyone produced a series of audio documentaries entitled Global Superheroes.

One of its documentaries, 'Girls', tells the stories of five inspiring females fighting for change around the world.

Supported by broadcasters ranging from the BBC in the UK to Big FM in India, and streamed on radio platform MixCloud, it was designed to be universally accessible for all.

Similarly, the Global Goals app cleverly builds on the premise that one individual can make a massive impact by encouraging users to share personalised videos and photos highlighting their own chosen goal.

Showing real-time shares on an interactive map, it combines cool design and clever UX.

With regular activity on Twitter, YouTube and Instagram too, Global Goals uses its multichannel presence to ensure its cause is not only spread far and wide, but in the most engaging way possible.

Influential voices

As well as using the Spice Girls to showcase the power of female solidarity, Global Goals has also capitalised on the influence of many other famous faces.

With the growing popularity of YouTubers, many brands are increasingly desperate to collaborate with social media influencers.

For Global Goals, this ability to reach such a massive demographic is similarly irresistible.

Tanya Burr is just one influencer getting behind #whatireallyreallywant.

With her video introducing the campaign garnering a mammoth 911,541 views, she's certainly been successful in spreading the word to her core audience.

Of course, YouTubers aren't the only voices with authority on social.

Celebrities who often use Twitter to promote worthwhile causes, such as Emma Watson, Caitlin Moran and Jamie Oliver, have all retweeted the 'Wannabe' video since it went live, as well as some prominent charities.

Girl power has come a long way.
Let's take it even further!#WhatIReallyReallyWant https://t.co/dc7O21fUnV
 — Save the Children UK (@savechildrenuk) July 5, 2016

In conclusion...

Combing an empowering message with real creativity, Global Goals shows how clever use of social media can be the ultimate tool for any campaign.

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Breaking news: House energy bill passes 236-189
The motion to recommit (to kill the bill) failed 191-226.
Reuters just posted their story:
The House of Representatives passed legislation on Tuesday lifting a longstanding congressional moratorium on offshore drilling.
The extensive energy package introduced by Democrats would give states the option to allow drilling between 50 and 100 miles off their shores. Areas more than 100 miles from the coast would be completely open to oil exploration and drilling.
In addition to drilling, the bill requires the government to sell 70 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. It also provides tax credits for renewable energy and energy efficiency that would be funded by repealing some tax breaks for the oil industry.
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I weep for our planet. Off shore drilling will get us nowhere fast, just like Palin's bridge.
We can cut consumption. We can each look at how we buy foolish items and how we build homes that are too large, and how we could walk more and drive less.
We could change a lot of behaviors including holding both houses of Congress accountable and our President and Vice President.
Sadly, I wonder if it is too late.
Dry your tears, Megan. Hybrid, plug-in and EVs over the next 20 to 25 years will lower demand for gasoline to the point of irrelevance. Wind power installation in the U.S. increased 45% in 2007 alone. Giant retail chains are leading the way in rooftop PV. CSP is a commercially viable reality. The revolution is well underway.


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More than 600 residents gathered Dec. 5 to toast the holidays with nonalcoholic beverages for the 12th annual Zero-Proof Mix-Off.
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(Updated January 2012) The United States and the colonial society that preceded it were created by successive waves of immigration from all corners of the globe. But public and political attitudes towards immigrants have always been ambivalent and contradictory, and sometimes hostile. The early immigrants to colonial America—from England, France, Germany, and other countries in northwestern Europe—came in search of economic opportunity and political freedom, yet they often relied upon the labor of African slaves working land taken from Native Americans. The descendants of these first European immigrants were sometimes viewed as "racially" and religiously suspect the European immigrants who came to the United States in the late 1800s from Italy, Poland, Russia, and elsewhere in southeastern Europe. The descendants of these immigrants, in turn, have often taken a dim view of the growing numbers of Latin American, Asian, and African immigrants who began to arrive in the second half of the 20th century.
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This review is from: OtterBox Impact Case for iPhone 3G/3GS - Black (Discontinued by Manufacturer) (Wireless Phone Accessory)
After about 3 months of fairly light usage this case stretched just enough to cover the proximity sensor of the iPhone. This prevents the phone from lighting up when you pull the phone away from your face after you are done talking, which means you don't see the "end call" button. We thought it was the phone dying at first until doing some research to find out the cheaper cases were doing this. Took the case off and phone works perfectly fine.
There are far better cases for an extra $5 like the iSkin. Or if you can go $30, the Defender (made by same company) has served me well other than the belt clip.
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Tarun Tyagi says:
I agree with this user.. Its been only one month and its has started to become loose. Go buy a better cover.
Posted on Mar 14, 2010 10:36:05 PM PDT
April says:
I bought the white colored otterbox impact cover one month ago and had trouble with the proximity sensor within last two weeks. When i pull the phone away from my face, after talking or even mid-call, the "end call" button will not light up. I had to resort to giving it a firm "swing" with my wrist to get it to light up... I had wondered if the white cover being so close to the sensor played into the "non-lighting" factor.
I have heard compliments from others who like the black version of this cover... the white one does not work well, at least on the 3GS version. It's too bad, otterbox makes some great stuff!
Posted on Jul 2, 2010 6:25:17 PM PDT
BlueDog476 says:
My white otter box cover did the exact same thing. I thought my phone was the problem until I removed the cover and it worked great. We put the cover on my husband's iphone and his screen would not light up either. I'm very disappointed with the product. Wish I could get my money back.
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Camille David says:
mine has done the exact same thing!!!! i hate silicone now and will never do this again
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- Red Front (UK), a socialist electoral coalition which stood candidates in the 1987 UK general election
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- Red Front of Tamil Eelamists, one of Sri Lankan Tamil militant groups
- Revolutionary Communist alliance - Red Front, a splinter offshoot of the Socialist Organization in Israel (Matzpen) - an organization which had several of its members (the most famous of which are Daud Turki and Ehud Adiv) arrested on grounds of treason.
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SAN FRANCISCO — The dank, dilapidated underbelly of Candlestick Park, a stadium then-49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo famously called a "pigsty" 27 years ago, is a wretched place for a Sunday stroll, especially with a cramped NFL locker room as the ultimate destination.
Yet as I made my way through the tunnel at the southeast corner of the 'Stick in the aftermath of the Niners' 27-13 victory over the Miami Dolphins, it felt like a walk down memory lane.
While covering the Niners on a daily basis in the late '80s and early '90s, some of the beat writers and I made it a habit to wait for star safety Ronnie Lott – the greatest defensive back of his generation, and a faithful dispenser of wisdom and perspective – to close out our locker-room visits by telling us what it all meant.
Sometimes, Lott's words shredded our desired storylines. In 1990, as the two-time defending Super Bowl champs raced out to a 10-0 start, Lott's weekly mantra was, "We're not [expletive]. Great teams don't become great until November or December."
Twenty-two years later, after a second consecutive Sunday in December when perceived powers imploded and playoff contenders regressed, I wondered if Lott would amend his words to fit the 21st century NFL. In this current landscape, perhaps, great teams don't become great until January or February.
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The authors analyzed a large random sample of Part D enrollees with diabetes, heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, to see whether poor adherence to recommended drugs was associated with higher Medicare costs. We found that beneficiaries with poor adherence had higher costs, ranging from $49 to $840 per month for patients with diabetes, for example. However, such beneficiaries were not uniformly more likely than others to be eligible for medication therapy management services. Aligning medication therapy management eligibility with a metric such as potentially preventable future costs holds promise for both improving the quality of care and reducing spending.
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Get an overview of this hotelArt Deco Miami Beach hotel in Art Deco Historic District, walk to Art Deco Welcome Center
Located in Art Deco Historic District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Anchor Shops and Art Deco Welcome Center. Lummus Park Beach and Lincoln Road Mall are also within 15 minutes.
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Along with self parking, this smoke-free hotel has concierge services and tour/ticket assistance. Continental breakfast is free. Additionally, multilingual staff, a front-desk safe, and a free manager's reception are onsite.
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Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception on select days. This Art Deco hotel also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).
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Staying Clean
By Peggy Orenstein
Published: February 10, 2002
Patrick T. is prone to citing Oscar Wilde and the physicist Michio Kaku. He's so well spoken, his manners polished to such a high gloss, that -- aside from the fact that he's been a methamphetamine addict and career criminal since age 13 whose only formal education is a high-school degree earned in juvenile detention -- he could blend easily into a gathering of witty young professionals. Certainly he is equally engaged by his work. Until recently, Patrick often earned his living robbing drug dealers and the occasional small business. ''There's a lot of thought and energy that goes into getting loaded and planning a crime,'' he explains. ''It's dramatic -- the excitement, the carefree feeling that comes when you succeed. That's not something that happens in the monotone of everyday life. That's why for me, feeding my mind and spirit will be as important as anything I do in terms of abstaining. Because if I get bored. . . . '' He lets the threat hang, unspoken.
Patrick is 30, tall and rangy, with sandy, short-cropped hair and a neatly trimmed goatee. He and I are in the small library of Center Point, a substance-abuse treatment facility in San Rafael, Calif., about half an hour north of San Francisco, where he is enrolled in a six-month residential program. Patrick is a ''retread'': this is his second time through here in a year, initially in exchange for a suspended sentence on charges of possessing drugs and stolen property. He completed the program last June and got a job restoring boats in Sausalito, convinced that his own ship had finally come in. But within five weeks he had moved from swallowing pain pills for a bad back to downing a couple of beers with his older brother. Then he started lighting up a few joints. In less than two months, he headed to San Francisco on a meth binge. He had planned to stay high until his money ran out, he was arrested for violating probation or he died. But one night, holed up in a transient hotel with an old crime partner and a prostitute, Patrick had a revelation. ''I was suddenly disgusted with the whole scene,'' he recalls. ''I had this thought -- or this thought was given to me -- that I just couldn't do it anymore. I just couldn't.'' He called Center Point and said he needed help. Within 24 hours he was back.
As Patrick talks, members of ''the family,'' as the 40 clients here call one another, drift in and out, browsing through the self-help books that line one of the room's walls or -- since the program frowns on privacy -- listening to our conversation. A disheveled heroin addict who has been through six treatment programs in 11 years comes in to sharpen a pencil. After he leaves, Patrick says, ''What scares me are people like him, who are intelligent. That can be one of the biggest obstacles. You substitute intellectual understanding for actual change.''
I ask Patrick what odds he gives himself this round for staying off drugs. ''Fifty-fifty at best,'' he says, evenly. ''But anyone who'd give their chances as being any better than that is practicing self-deception.''
Patrick is one of thousands of addicts in this country who are doing exactly what the new conventional wisdom says they should: going through treatment and probation rather than jail (or in exchange for a lighter sentence) with the promise of a better outcome. It's the latest salvo in America's other war -- the one on drugs -- which many would acknowledge we've been losing for years. Consider: The federal government spends about two-thirds of its $19.2 billion drug budget on law enforcement and interdiction. A result has been a skyrocketing prison population -- it has tripled in the last two decades -- with at least 60 percent of inmates reporting a history of substance abuse. The cost of warehousing nonviolent drug offenders is more than twice as great as treating them. Meanwhile, a study by the RAND corporation's drug-policy center found that for every dollar spent on treatment, taxpayers save more than seven in other services, largely through reduced crime and medical fees and increased productivity. A visit to the emergency room, for instance, costs as much as a month in rehab, and more than 70,000 heroin addicts are admitted to E.R.'s annually.
Those facts, along with an enormously successful campaign by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to portray addiction as a disease rather than a moral weakness, have already persuaded Californians and Arizonans to pass voter initiatives requiring nonviolent drug offenders to be offered treatment with probation in lieu of jail. Similar measures are being targeted for November ballots in Michigan, Florida and Ohio. By 2003, systemic changes in the New York courts are expected to divert 10,000 nonviolent drug addicts to rehab annually. And Senators Barbara Boxer and Orrin G. Hatch, hardly ideological soul mates, have proposed bills to increase federal funds for treatment, although they differ considerably in details.
As the call to treat drug offenders grows -- an ABC News poll showed that more than two-thirds of Americans favor treatment over jail for first- and second-time offenses -- one of the thorniest questions will be how to define success. Because the truth is, Patrick's estimation of his own chances is about right. Center Point, which was established in 1971, runs one of the oldest and largest treatment networks in California and has what are considered excellent success rates. Still, one-third of its clients leave without completing the program, even if that means going directly to jail. Nationally, dropping out of treatment is the rule. Among those who do finish, few maintain the gold standard of total abstinence for long: a Congressionally mandated study showed that more than half of cocaine addicts and nearly two-thirds of those addicted to both heroin and cocaine were using drugs within a year.


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Tamina - Algerian Toasted Semolina & Honey Sweet
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Cook 10 mins
Tamina is a very old Algerian recipe. Traditionally it is served to celebrate the birth of a baby, however many people eat it whenever they get the craving for something seriously sweet! It is most commonly served in small plates & people each have a small spoon with which to eat it, you can of course, serve individual portions. Algerian children go crazy for this so don't forget a plate for them!
Ingredients Nutrition
For The Tamina
- 1 cup of ground semolina (medium or coarse)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (or margarine)
- 2 tablespoons of natural set honey
For The Decorations
- ground cinnamon
- silver dragees
- paper tea roses
- In a saucepan heat the semolina over a medium-high heat. Keep shaking the pan until the semolina is evenly toasted & a rich golden brown colour. Pour into a bowl & set aside.
- Melt the butter / margarine in the empty pan you used to toast the semolina. Remove from the heat & stir in the honey.
- Pour the semolina back into the pan & mix well to combine it with the butter & honey. If you notice the semolina mixture is too runny or has a little extra butter on top, just add a little extra semolina to the pan. If the semolina mixture is a little too stiff to pour, add 1 teaspoon extra of both the butter & the honey & mix well.
- Pour the semolina mixture out onto a small dinner plate or side plate & decorate with the cinnamon, silver balls & any additional items you like ( I used satin bows & a paper tea roses in the pic ) To make a pretty pattern with the cinnamon, use the rim of a small tea glass or shaped cookie cookers dipped in the ground cinnamon.
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Once again I am saved by Um Safia with her truly authentic Algerian home recipes. I knew I had to make this but I didn't knwo the right measurements. I made this for my sister in law who had her third child last week. We all gathered around the tiny plate with our spoons and scarfed it down. I can't find anything but fine semolina here so I used 3/4 cup cream of wheat to get the proper texture and 1/4 fine semolina to get that semolina taste. Thanks Um Safia for putting this on Zaar and making everyone in my family so happy!!!
this looks similar to what Ive had in Algeria before and it was lovely . thanks for recipe cant wait to try it.
your instructions are great esy to follow I am though like my algerian mum in law I do it by eye so your measuremants are good way to ensure I do correctly.
I love how simple and easy this recipe is not to mention it tastes good. I too only had fine semolina on hand and I wish I had read Cookie16's review about the cream of wheat. Anywho, I followed Um Safias directions and used fine semolina. The texture is a bit fragile but it still taste good. Its a surprise for my Algerian hubby. Fingers crossed.


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What is it like to learn online at SFU Continuing Studies?
We've designed the curriculum of our online courses and programs to meet the scheduling needs of working professionals. You'll access the courses through Canvas, our learning management system, which is available through the SFU website. Canvas is extremely user-friendly—even if you've never studied online before. All you need is a computer with an Internet connection.
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I have been using the Fb plugin (3.3.1 with 1.63) and it was working very well. Between the posts of the 9/13 and 9/19 it wasn't working any more. I updated it to 1.64, I've tryed to install developement vesion linked on this page but stil doesn't work. Here is the kind of messages that I had and still have:
Facebook error: Error validating access token: Session has expired at unix time 1347694043. The current unix time is 1349777278.
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Help !
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