Social Business Bites #173: Facebook Zero - changing news feed | Using Snapchat creatively | Big tech trends 2018

Published: Mon, 01/29/18

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​Social Business Bites #173 - Curated by Des Walsh

Hi

Three juicy bites this week:

Facebook Zero - the changing news feed and implications for marketers

10 creative ways companies are  using Snapchat

7 big tech trends important for business in 2018

Plus the new section on Artificial Intelligence. Link this week to a more positive story (I think!) than last week's on the dark side of AI.

And there are just two days to go to take up my New Year special offer on Laser Coaching, to midnight on Wednesday Jan 31st.

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Top 3 Stories This Week

 

By Paul Ramondo

In this article, you’ll find out what to expect from the (Facebook news feed) changes and learn how you can best maintain interaction and visibility with audiences on the Facebook news feed.



Snapchat does not consider itself to be a social network, but in fact, a camera company. Its audience is passionate about communicating through photos and videos in a lighthearted way. Companies that thrive on the platform need to think visually and take their brand a little less seriously. Here are ten companies and campaigns creatively using the platform to reach and delight customers.


From automation and machine learning to augmented reality, 2018 has some exciting technological implications, especially in terms of business development. Seven forward-thinking Forbes Business Development Council members shared their thoughts on the software and technology trends that will change their industry in the coming year.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Update


Yi Xu

Emerging AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies such as robotics, greater advances in machine learning and high-tech facial recognition form only part of the spectrum of possible innovations. This could help us in the quest to understand human behaviour better. 



Laser Coaching - Special New Year, One-off Offer is Closing 

Would you like support in clarifying your opportunities, challenges and goals for the year ahead? Consider a laser coaching session to drill down rapidly to what you really know and desire for a great year.

Laser coaching works on the principle that there is a truth in every situation, a truth that may not always be obvious. Laser coaching brings that truth to the surface and supports the process of facing it square on, and then deciding on appropriate action.

When describing the laser coaching process, coaches often quote the saying "The truth will set you free - but it may piss you off in the process". :)

For just two days more, till midnight January 31st (US Pacific time), I'm extending the offer of a "two for the price of one", that is, an additional, bonus (i.e. free!) session to be taken up any time between now and December 31, 2018.

If you are ready to get the clarity you need to be able to take decisive action, check out my laser coaching service at this link, then -  if it's for you - grab a time and date to suit and we'll go from there.

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Looking for previous issues of Social Business Bites? Here's the link.
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Till next time, be well, be social :)
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Des


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