Social Sound Bite: Twitter Direct Message Opt-Ins Will Help Brands
On this week\u2019s Social Sound Bite \u2013 recorded live at the\xa0KXIC\xa0studios in Iowa City \u2013 Jay and I discussed a couple of new features on Twitter. First, users can now opt-in to receive Twitter\xa0direct messages from users who don\u2019t follow them. This could have a big impact on brands using Twitter direct messages for customer service. We also looked at a new feature that will help the network crack down on cyber-bullying.\xa0\xa0Listen for the full sound bite and enjoy these useful links to the news, trends, and tips included in this week\u2019s show.\n\xa0\nBeyond the Sound Bite\n\n\nTwitter\u2019s New Direct Messaging Feature Is an Opportunity for Brands\xa0(The Wall Street Journal)\n\n\nCan Twitter clamp down on online bullying?\xa0(Marketing Interactive)\n\nAnd this\xa0week were were also\xa0joined in studio by my daughter\xa0who got to see the station\u2019s \u201cpit\u201d (Instagram)\n\nRemember, the Social Sound Bite is just the appetizer!\xa0On Monday morning we\u2019ll serve up a fresh new episode of the\xa0On Brand Podcast. This week we\u2019ll have author, strategist, and\xa0Social Brand Forum\xa0keynote Mark W. Schaefer on the show.\nLast but not least \u2026\n\n\nSubscribe to the podcast\xa0\u2013 You can subscribe to the show via\xa0iTunes,\xa0Stitcher, and\xa0RSS.\n\n\nRate and review the show\xa0\u2013 If\xa0you like what you\u2019re hearing, head over to\xa0iTunes\xa0and click that 5-star button to rate the show. And if you have a few extra seconds, write a couple of sentences and submit a review. This helps others find the podcast.\n\n\nOK. How do you rate and review a podcast?\xa0Need a quick tutorial on leaving a rating/review in iTunes?\xa0Check this out.\n\nUntil next week, see you on the Internet!\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices