by NewsWhip | Jul 20, 2017 | Digital Journalism
As we head deeper into summer, what are the top videos on Facebook? We use our database of the world’s social metrics to find out. At NewsWhip, we believe it’s vital to keep a pulse on what’s getting audiences buzzing on social. The science behind virality is...
by NewsWhip | Jul 12, 2017 | Blog hero
What are the secrets to going viral? We share how to predict the top stories, outshine your competition, and learn your audience inside and out. Going viral is the elusive, holy grail of content creation. You put hard work into a story, video, or epic meme, and hope...
by NewsWhip | Jul 5, 2017 | Digital Journalism
We look at three factors that contribute to engaging headlines on social media, including making the titles timely, educational and inspirational. Last summer, we looked at the characteristics of successful headlines on Facebook, parsing the numbers in the NewsWhip...
by NewsWhip | Jun 19, 2017 | Digital Journalism
How should publishers and brands go about looking to connect with specific interests and readerships? At WhipSmart, an panel of niche publishing experts gave their view. L-R: Ashish Patel, Dan Mazei, Lucia Moses, Youyoung Lee and Steve Rubel. At WhipSmart, we heard...
by NewsWhip | Jun 15, 2017 | Brands, Digital Journalism
Social media wins aren’t just for big brands. Small brands can leverage social to create authentic experiences and thriving communities. How can brands thrive on social media, if they’re not wielding a Pepsi or Apple-sized budget? A recent survey by Clutch...
by NewsWhip | Jun 13, 2017 | Digital Journalism
We talk WhipSmart, our inaugural conference on social media, analytics and digital strategy, that paved the way forward with insights from leaders in media and brand newsrooms. Last week, we welcomed over 200 movers and shakers from media, agencies, and brands to the...
by NewsWhip | Jun 8, 2017 | Digital Journalism
On the day of the UK election, we talk to digital editors from Britain’s largest private radio group to see how they are reaching their listeners and wider audience on social platforms. Global is the UK’s largest commercial radio company. The group runs...
by NewsWhip | Jun 6, 2017 | Interviews, Digital Journalism
With so much unrest in the world, we spoke to two USA TODAY innovators about creating a positive, video-first community that thrives on social. USA TODAY is a mammoth of a publisher, with publications spanning the entire U.S., from local towns to bustling...
by NewsWhip | May 31, 2017 | Digital Journalism
We look at three ways that publishers should be rethinking how they use social metrics in their workflows. We’re in an age where people across the world find social media to be their number one source of information each day. This week, new research...
Flipping the Script: How Brands Can Reclaim the Narrative in a Crisis
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Instagram’s Q3 engagement drop led by lack of sports
Political coverage drives engagement growth on X in Q3
TikTok turns to the US for engagement in Q3
Fall Social Publishing Index: Facebook’s continued rise
