Photos and Videos Soon To Show on Twitter

I was reading Mashable the other day and one of their articles caught my eye. Photos and Videos Soon To Show on Twitter.  I have always wondered why these features weren't originally implemented into Twitter but after using it I'm not sure that these features are necessary. 


It would be nice to share photos and videos directly into the Live Twitter Stream, however Twitter was not designed that way for a reason. It was meant to be actively updating short messages, and a tool to use in social media to drive to other platforms. Personally, I use Facebook and YouTube for uploading pictures and  video. I would have to get used to posting pictures and videos onto Twitter. Eventually I'm sure I'll have to learn to do this and even like it.


But according to Mashable these features are still in the testing period, and Twitter has recently taken down the Tweet Media Setting (to be able to upload photos and videos). 


Twitter's comment: “We’re constantly exploring features and settings. What you saw was a small test of a potential consumption setting for inline media. We show inline media on our own iPhone and Android apps.” (Compliments of Mashable)


I'm on the fence with this. What do you guys think?? I want to know!

Read the full Mashable Article Here

I'm back!...I've been swamped behind the Scenes of Social Media

Hey guys! It has definitely been a while since I wrote last. In the world of Social Media, things move extremely fast and I am learning how to keep up, which I am however that doesn't leave much time to write and keep myself sane at the same time. I check one thing off the list and add 5 more. Just to keep you up to date on what I am doing:

My job entails many things from knowing where my boss's phone is to handling 20 writers for the content that we are producing, for a lot of different websites. I work with them on a one-on-one basis, assigning topics, editing and giving constructive criticism about their articles, and even had to fire some too. (How cool is that?? How many interns do you know that get to fire someone? Awesome!!).

We are also looking to take on a potential client and going through the different aspects such as what are the benefits? What are the negatives? Will this client work well with our company? We are working on a proposal and knowing what we want out of it if Smashyn decides to go forward and work with the client.

Something that I think will definitely help our Social Media Team to be more productive: We just switched offices!! With this I have now learned how to use our flat screen tv to project what I am working on my computer onto the screen. We keep TweetDeck* up there to keep an eye on the many different accounts and it makes things much easier. Not to mention that our old office didn't have a window, and the new found sunlight =happiness.

*Tweetdeck is a useful tool to manage multiple Twitter accounts. This proves to be very useful when managing my personal Twitter @socialmediaintern, @Smashyn, and our other clients. (I'll touch more on Tweetdeck in another post).

Last week we attended Mashable's Social Media Day in South Florida where we were co-sponsoring the event with other local companies. Since our company works directly with a premier skincare line, we were able to create personalized Social Media Day moisturizer bottles to hand out. Very excited about this, as I did help design the layout of the bottle.

Also, finally getting my own business card!!This I have found to be extremely pertinent, since I am going to many different events and networking with many different contacts. It should be interesting, in the future if we will even need business cards? I have even seen business card barcodes, where people wear them as a sticker, and people can get all their information in one shot. Can't wait to see where technology will take us.

Promise the next time I write it will be sooner than a month. Check back to see what else I have been up to at Smashyn.

How Smashyn Uses Twitter & My First Tweetup

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How SMASHYN uses Twitter
At Smashyn we use Twitter to market for our beauty and skincare clients. Through Twitter we can easily access the (beauty and skincare) community and follow them, and have them follow us.

Tip: Go and follow not only those interested in your niche, but also follow your competition..this is a good way to keep an eye on them. No need to send your secret spies.

We also use Twitter to drive our followers to blog posts, contests, information that is relevant and what the company is doing. We provide content that people want to read (even if you only have 140 characters to write with) and allows them to interact with.

When using Twitter Smashyn Never:

• Uses Auto Tweet.. In order to brand our clients correctly, it is worth the time to go in to all our different accounts and tweet live. If you aren't actually on Twitter, you shouldn't be tweeting out messages.
• Auto Direct Messages..This function was made to contact people privately. Now users create automatic direct messages for when you follow them.

I don't know about you but this is probably my biggest frustration with Twitter. Why do I want to be notified that someone is basically sending me a spam Hey! Check me out, it is all about me Blah Blah Blah! Come on! Be ORIGINAL and put the effort into to it.

Smashyn Personally Uses Twitter:
To establish our presence in the world of social media, stay up to date and inform others what is going on in Social Media, and to connect with others in the Social Media. Like last night when we went to the Tweetup & tonight to the SFIMA event. Check back this weekend for a recap on the event.
My First Tweetup
I didn't really know what to expect..I mean I am just trying to get a hold of this Twitter thing, and now I am actually meeting up with people from Twitter. Weird? Kind of, but you get to meet a lot of great people, and really put a name to the face.

Unless you do hours of research on the people who are attending prior to the event, you can't necessarily tell who is who off the bat. This is a great blind way of meeting people, and really getting the chance to tell them what exactly it is that you do. You get the chance to actually have a conversation with someone who has similar interests (SOCIAL MEDIA DUH) and get to know the "man behind the internet".

 At the Tweetup I met some cool people like @mmwine, @mdl914, @witt_on_twit, and @ScholarAndAGent at @WildOlivesCafe..looking forward to my next Tweetup.:)

Twitter?--Tweedle? Twit? Oh Right: "Tweet"

First there was Myspace—TOM --gotta love Tom! Then Facebook surfaced. After first using Myspace I was VERY hesitant to start using Facebook. I mean why did I need ANOTHER site to talk to my friends on.

But I was going to college soon, and my friends convinced me it was necessary. Ended up being a great way to talk to people going to the same university. (Plus Myspace was getting way too spammy!)

Alright so I was with Facebook, loving it and THEN I heard about Twitter (from my DAD of all people). He started telling me: people were using this site to represent their companies. I didn't get it so I checked it out, got my own account and began my "attempt" to use it.

I think I tweeted about 4 times and I was done. What was the point of this “tweeting” I didn't know anyone that was using Twitter. Seemed just like updating status's on Facebook but without the rest of the good/fun stuff. So I stopped, and stuck to what I knew and liked: Facebook.

So when I got this internship, Twitter was/is my biggest hurdle. I needed to start using Twitter and understand it completely. After using it daily for the past couple of weeks, I am now  beginning to understand why it is useful.

While (to me) Facebook is more of a personal networking site, I find Twitter very useful to communicate with other people interested in specifically what I am interested in: Social Media!

I am still getting the hang of “tweeting” and “retweeting”, hashtags #, and mentions @smediaintern...but soon enough it will be just as familiar as Facebook (I'm hoping).

Why your company should use Twitter

• Twitter has the capability to reach an infinite amount of new consumers daily. So question is why wouldn't you do it?? Your consumers would be able to follow your business daily and have a personal connection with the company.
• Twitter is a great way to get your company name out there. You can do product giveaways, coupon codes, ask and answer questions. Really get your consumers involved with your company!
• Many large companies are using social media platforms such as Twitter to increase their following through Social Media. I know comparing small businesses to companies like Pepsi and Starbucks isn't fair or doesn't seem realistic. I mean Hey! they have all the resources to back them up. However they DO have to put a lot of time and effort into it as well. The only difference would be: Giving up.
• Don't give up too easily! You won't get 1,000 followers overnight or probably even in a week. Be willing to work at it, its worth it! Social Media is the new media and is constantly growing. Be Patient! Get in on it now before you are too far behind.

How Smashyn uses Twitter:

We're attending a Tweetup Tonight to network with others in South Florida.

I have never been to a Tweetup before...very excited to see what goes on. Check back to see how it goes how else Smashyn uses Twitter.

How are you or your company using Twitter? Leave a comment and let everyone know!