Digi Know Episode 41 – Video Continues to Dominate

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We’ve both had a busy few weeks of speaking at events but we’re back today with Episode 41 of Digi Know! More on Twitter.s revolving door, a big update to Instagram, and a cool Periscope change.

Featuring Andrew McCauley (@andymac71) and Will Hanke (@redcanoemedia)

Show Notes

Big News of the Week

Instagram Adds Live video, disappearing photos & videos
http://www.adweek.com/socialtimes/instagram-live-video-disappearing-photos-videos/647706

YouTube

More parental controls available in YouTube Kids starting today
https://youtube.googleblog.com/2016/11/more-parental-controls-available-in.html

Twitter

Niche co-founder Rob Fishman leaves twitter
http://www.adweek.com/socialtimes/niche-co-founder-rob-fishman-leaves-twitter/647681

Twitter Expands Mute Feature to Notifications, Updates Safety Initiatives
https://www.engadget.com/2016/11/15/twitter-expands-mute-report-features-to-combat-abuse/

Twitter Debuts QR Codes
http://www.digitaltrends.com/social-media/twitter-qr-codes/

Periscope

Periscope lets broadcasters send share, follow invitations to viewers
http://thenextweb.com/socialmedia/2016/11/10/periscope-update-brings-three-new-ways-to-engage-your-audience/

Periscope Now Lets You Share Specific Broadcast Moments on the Web
http://imglance.com/2016/11/16/periscope-now-lets-you-share-specific-broadcast-moments-on-the-web 

Google

Google updates Search & Maps to help usersplan ahead during the holidays
http://socialnetworkstalk.com/2016/11/google-updates-search-maps-to-help-users-plan-ahead-during-the-holidays/ 

Facebook

FB Testing new Find Wifi Feature
http://thenextweb.com/facebook/2016/11/22/new-facebook-feature-lets-find-nearby-wi-fi/ 

Facebook, Messenger, Instagram in a Single Inbox for Businesses
https://m.facebook.com/business/news/pages-inbox-update 

Facebook Testing Rooms Feature for Messenger in Australia, Canada
http://www.adweek.com/socialtimes/rooms-messenger-australia-canada/647433

Other

Pinterest Debuts Auto-Play Video Ads, Explore Content-Discovery Feature
http://www.adweek.com/socialtimes/pinterest-debuts-auto-play-video-ads-explore-content-discovery-feature/647495

Skype Now Lets Users Chat Without Signing Up for Accounts
http://www.adweek.com/socialtimes/skype-now-lets-users-chat-without-signing-up-for-accounts/647456

Email Unsubscribes Rise On iOS Devices Since Latest Release
http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/289141/email-unsubscribes-rise-on-ios-devices-since-lates.html

Snap Inc. Files For IPO
http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/289151/snap-inc-files-for-ipo.html

WhatsApp to Launch Video Calling
http://www.adweek.com/socialtimes/whatsapp-video-calling/647483

Social Customer Service Will Rule the 2017 Holiday Season (Report)
http://www.adweek.com/socialtimes/social-customer-service-will-rule-the-2017-holiday-season-eport/647744