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Posts Tagged ‘Social Media’

HootSuite Launches App Directory

Posted on by Keegan Morrison

HootSuite App Directory

HootSuite, the social media dashboard of choice for many social media marketers, companies and individuals, has recently announced the launch of their new app directory that gives users a ton of new features. The new app directory, currently consisting of Youtube, Flickr, Tumblr and Get Satisfaction, allows users to share, upload, view, search and comment on both Youtube videos and Flickr images, post to and view tumblelogs and share, view and filter topics on Get Satisfaction, all right from their dashboard.

HootSuite AppsCurrently, the app directory consists of four apps, but as Ryan Holmes, CEO of HootSuite, said, “We look forward to seeing the unique extensions, mash-ups and integrations savvy developers create for the HootSuite App Directory[...]Our rapidly growing customer base is eager for more tools to spark their social media powered campaigns and build their brand online to drive leads and awareness. If you have an idea, I encourage you to apply for access.” Holmes also stated that “there are many more apps and HootSuite updates on the horizon” so it won’t be long before we see more great tools coming from this.
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TransLink Gets Social! An interview with Erin McConnell!

Posted on by Tamara Brooks

October 17 Media was excited to sit down with Erin McConnell from Vancouver’s TransLink, a leader in the Vancouver social media scene, to talk about their marketing and customer service tactics.

TransLink on Twitter, over 14,000 followers!
TransLink on Facebook, over 2,290 fans!
TransLink on Foursquare, over 30,000 followers!
TransLink Buzzer Blog

1. Tell us about the early days of social media at TransLink:
Well, initially we started a Twitter feed during the Olympics with the aim of communicating with media outlets. We hoped to alert them of service disruptions. Internally we organized the resources so that Twitter was supported 20 hours a day during those 17 days. Our plan was well received by the public and our dedicated team and systems associated with the channel grew strong. After the Olympics, our budget was reduced and we had to begin managing the channel(s) from our own desks.
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Tips on building an iPhone app that embraces social media!

Posted on by Tamara Brooks

So you want to build an iPhone application, huh? But how the heck are you going to tap into social media so that it grows organically and people keep coming back for more!? If we’re being honest here, the goal should be to build an application that users *want* to share and use repeatedly. Below we outline two great ideas on how to integrate social media into your iPhone application.

Nike+ iPhone application and social media integrationWe found an iPhone application recently that’s really mastered the integration of social media and made it a core strength. It’s the Nike+ GPS application for runners / walkers. At only $1.99, it’s the bomb diggety. Yep, I said it, bomb diggety.

Based on this, October 17 Media has come up with a list of social media features you should try to apply to your own iPhone application:
(P.S. We do social media consulting and brainstorming if you want custom ideas… and in all honesty, we don’t cost that much either!)
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We have a winner!

Posted on by Michelle Garrigo

Katrina, from Kalem Photography, won our Canada Day contest! We are also very excited to announce that her Facebook Ads campaign will be running in August! Keep your social media eye out for it!

What was her amazing prize?

She won a 1-hour personal consultation time with us (October 17 Media)! How’s that not amazing, right? But, it didn’t stop there. Her prize also included $100 for a Facebook Ads campaign.
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Introducing…PINTEREST!

Posted on by Tamara Brooks

Even WE get a little tired of Facebook from time to time. Sheesh!

We thought we’d tell you about a really funky new social media site that is gaining speed super quickly and could be an amazing resource for businesses to show the world what they do! When the proof is in the pudding, it’s not hard to sell. Anyhow… it’s called Pinterest!

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