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Weekly Digital & Social Media News for Leaders and Media Teams of Churches, Ministries and Nonprofits. This week, we have news about: Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp, Google, Messenger Week 3, Nov 2020: News 1: Twitter releases new and improved 'Carousel Ad' format globally. News 2: Instagram adds prominence to Reels (and Shops) with a tab on the home screen. News 3: WhatsApp adds a shopping button o...

Weekly Digital & Social Media News for Leaders and Media Teams of Churches, Ministries and Nonprofits. This week, we have news about: WhatsApp, Google, Telegram, YouTube, Facebook Week 2, Nov 2020: News 1: WhatsApp launches 'Disappearing Messages'; rolls out 'Payments' in India. News 2: Google Discover now displays Web Stories; new tools for Wordpress sites. News 3: Telegram releases new features...

Weekly Digital & Social Media News for Leaders and Media Teams of Churches, Ministries and Nonprofits. This week, we have news about: Instagram, Google, YouTube, Pinterest, Spotify Week 1, Nov 2020: News 1: Instagram increases duration of live broadcasts; introduces live archives. News 2: Google tests process to create video from websites; launches VPN. News 3: YouTube adds new features; with list...

In this weekly Q&A show, I try to find answers to questions that we receive from Nonprofits, churches, and ministries. As part of the answer to this week's question, we discuss the following: Understanding social media audience and content journey Stage 1 - The Discovery Stage Stage 2 - The Consumption Stage The dynamics of both stages My final answer to this big question, with the reason behind i...

Weekly Digital & Social Media News for Leaders and Media Teams of Churches, Ministries and Nonprofits. This week, we have news about: WhatsApp, Facebook, YouTube, Cloud Gaming Week 5, Oct 2020: News 1: WhatsApp Business App gets payments, shopping and new features. News 2: Cloud gaming space gets competitive as Facebook expands its presence. News 3: YouTube releases tips on how to get Shorts video...

In this weekly Q&A show, I try to find answers to questions that we receive from Nonprofits, churches, and ministries. As part of the answer to this week's question, we discuss the following: Understand the difference between WhatsApp Groups vs Broadcast List Define the purpose of your WhatsApp Groups Set rules and boundaries in your WhatsApp Groups Create a content plan for your WhatsApp Groups C...

Weekly Digital & Social Media News for Leaders and Media Teams of Churches, Ministries and Nonprofits. This week, we have news about: Google, Zoom, Facebook Watch, Groups, Messenger Week 4, Oct 2020: News 1: Google introduces the new updated Google Analytics with multiple useful features. News 2: Facebook launches new features inside Watch - Topics & Highlights. News 3: Zoom launches a new paid ev...

Weekly Digital & Social Media News for Leaders and Media Teams of Churches, Ministries and Nonprofits. This week, we have news about: Instagram, Google, LinkedIn, YouTube, Disney Week 3, Oct 2020: News 1: Instagram is 10-years old; releases new features as part of the celebrations. News 2: Google Ads releases improvements to attribution; expands it with new features. News 3: LinkedIn gives tips an...

Weekly Digital & Social Media News for Leaders and Media Teams of Churches, Ministries and Nonprofits. This week, we have news about: Facebook, Google, Instagram, Twitter, Giving Tuesday Week 2, Oct 2020: News 1: Facebook starts testing Accounts Center; Facebook Pay is built into it. News 2: Google TV is released with multiple apps; with search & Google Assistant. News 3: Instagram DM is now integ...

Weekly Digital & Social Media News for Leaders and Media Teams of Churches, Ministries and Nonprofits. This week, we have news about: Amazon, LinkedIn, Google, YouTube, Instagram Week 1, Oct 2020: News 1: Amazon releases new devices including a drone with an indoor camera for home. News 2: LinkedIn gets a new look, new messaging features and brings stories to the US. News 3: Google introduces a ne...

In this weekly Q&A show, our expert guests help us find answers to key questions and topics relevant to Nonprofits, churches, and ministries. In my chat with Nona Jones, we discuss the following: An intro to her new book - From Social Media To Social Ministry Mindset shift of looking at Facebook as your next new church campus location How Facebook serves as a platform that can help you in multiple...

Weekly Digital & Social Media News for Leaders and Media Teams of Churches, Ministries and Nonprofits. This week, we have news about: Apple | Facebook | Instagram | Google Week 4, Sep 2020: News 1 - Apple unveils new devices, operating system updates and subscription plans. News 2 - Facebook releases Business Suite bringing together various apps and products. News 3 - Instagram announces automated...

Weekly Digital & Social Media News for Leaders and Media Teams of Churches, Ministries and Nonprofits. This week, we have news about: Snapchat | Messenger | LinkedIn | Google | YouTube Week 3, Sep 2020: News 1 - YouTube officially releases YouTube Shorts it's TikTok-competitor feature. News 2 - LinkedIn releases a newly expanded and updated version of its ads targeting guide. News 3 - Messenger re...

In this episode, we talk about ' 3 Steps to Take in Social Media Channels that Send you Quality Traffic'.  In this video, we discuss the following: 1️. The importance of tracking which social media channel sends you quality traffic 2. Quality traffic is more important than quantity 3. Step No.1 - Pivot your activities to make the most of this source of traffic 4. Step No.2 - Promote your content o...

In this weekly Q&A show, I try to find answers to questions that we receive from Nonprofits, churches, and ministries. As part of the answer to this week's question, we discuss the following: Social media is all about content creation on a consistent basis 3 types of content (S.O.N.) to help you come up with topics consistently Type #1: Strategy-based content Type #2: Obstacle-based content Type #...

Weekly Digital & Social Media News for Leaders and Media Teams of Churches, Ministries and Nonprofits. This week, we have news about: Android | Facebook | LinkedIn | Google | Twitter Week 2, Sep 2020: News 1 - Android 11 is Released with a Big Focus on Private Messaging and Connectivity. News 2 - Facebook Releases Integration with Dropbox and Koofr for Data Portability. News 3 - LinkedIn Tests Opt...

In this episode, we talk about ' What to write in your Instagram or Twitter Bio? Practical Tips'.  In this video, we discuss the following: 1. Your introductory sentences are key for online presence building 2. There is a simple formula for 'what to write' in your Instagram or Twitter bio. 3. Don't just talk about who you are and what you do 4. Include details about how you plan to help your audie...

In this weekly Q&A show, our expert guests help us find answers to questions from Nonprofits, churches, and ministries. In my chat with Katie Allred, we discuss the following: Measuring your success in communications by engagement and not views Removing anonymity in communications, by adding a name and face to it Engaging with people personally, reaching out to them individually Using a communicat...

Weekly Digital & Social Media News for Leaders and Media Teams of Churches, Ministries and Nonprofits. For Week 1, Sep 2020: News 1 - YouTube Studio gets a new blur editor and additional features. News 2 - Facebook releases details of what content is eligible to appear in recommendations. News 3 - Google adds licensing labels on images to help people reuse them. News 4 - Instagram expands the 'Che...

In this episode, we talk about ' Using social media for private 1-on-1 communication with your audience'.  In this video, we discuss the following: 1️. Social media has evolved over a period of time 2. Direct Messages (DMs) and Private Messaging are big future trends 3. Whether public or private, media is something that helps you reach people. So pay attention. 4. Prepare a private media strategy...

In this weekly Q&A show, I try to find answers to questions that we receive from Nonprofits, churches, and ministries. As part of the answer to this week's question, we discuss the following: Be adventurous and try something new If it works well, you would have found a new way to serve people Practical Tip #1 - Use your first-circle of audience to try new things Practical Tip #2 - Have a trial per...

Weekly Digital & Social Media News for Leaders and Media Teams of Churches, Ministries and Nonprofits. For Week 4, Aug 2020: News 1 - Facebook adds other video conferencing tools like Zoom to its Portal devices. News 2 - TikTok news roundup: TikTok sues U.S. Government over ban, in talks with Oracle. News 3 - Amazon launches a cheaper Audible subscription plan with exclusive audio content. News 4...

In this weekly Q&A show, our expert guests help us find answers to questions from Nonprofits, churches, and ministries. In my chat with Jay Kranda, we discuss the following: How has 'digital' influenced your church's in-person connections during this season? What are you going to continue to do digitally, as you get back to the 'new' normal? How to help an online watcher or follower more meaningfu...

Weekly Digital & Social Media News for Leaders and Media Teams of Churches, Ministries and Nonprofits. For Week 3, Aug 2020: News 1 - Google Search now lists TV Shows, Sports details & 'My Business' gets new features. News 2 - Instagram introduces new account verification steps to counter bots & spam. News 3 - Android TV gets 6 new features including Gboard TV, PIN purchase and Instant. News 4 - T...

In this weekly show, I take a few minutes to share my thoughts on a topic/content from my book, The Connected Church. In this episode, we talk about ' How to make it easy for people to share your church content on social media'.  Three practical tips: 1️. Provide Share Buttons and 1-click options to make it easy 2. Optimize content that is shared on each channel 3. Ask people to share it Show Note...