
NPR: Facebook Rolls Out New Plan For News Feed with More Posts from Friends and Family
A major announcement came from Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday.
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A major announcement came from Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday.

An article discusses a marketing campaign by Ikea and its potential effectiveness.

The article discusses the potential downsides of over-digitalization and its impact on customer experience, but is not relevant to franchising or multi-unit operations.

Marketing experts share six tips for making a big impact in new locations, including sampling products and leveraging social media.

When Kristin and Bob Eisbrenner decided to open their own Lawn Doctor business in 2015, the married couple wanted to start a business they could grow on their own schedule.

The article discusses Millennial data mining and social media habits, but is not relevant to franchising or multi-unit operations.

Sandy Webb, a Saladworks franchisee, became a social media marketing wizard, using her background in marketing to promote her locations.

Top franchise brokers, including Frantastic and Franlebrity, are helping companies find new CEOs and franchisees.

The article criticizes Bud Light's failure to connect its advertising message with its brand identity.

Instagram tests letting users post Stories directly to WhatsApp, expanding its features to another app.

Adweek shares three brands that are excelling with Facebook Live, highlighting its benefits for user engagement and real-time content creation.

Would you say that 2017 has been a Frantastic year for franchising?

Marketers are shifting their focus from millennials to Generation Z, a group that will account for 40% of consumers by 2020.

Art teacher Kathy Lee franchises with Pretty in Paint Parties.

Studies suggest over-digitalization can lead to negative effects on mental and physical health, and that a digital detox may be beneficial.

1851 celebrated the Holidays with The 8’s Christmas Game, highlighting expert tips for brands to expand their footprints and engage consumers.

Facebook announces plans to penalize brands that engage in 'engagement baiting' by reducing their post reach.

Raj and Veenu Parkash, Lightbridge Academy franchisees, shared their success story and the value of a trusted childcare provider at the annual conference.

Instagram introduces hashtag following, allowing users to see top posts and Stories from a particular topic.

Domino's Pizza launched a baby registry for expecting parents, allowing gift givers to request gift cards and cater events for parents-to-be.

Buffalo Wings & Rings taps into customers' taste buds for new flavors by hosting a wing tasting competition among franchisees and staff.

Twitter is expanding its Lite app to emerging markets in an effort to increase user engagement.

Facebook Messenger may soon offer a new option for advertisers.

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