Social Sound Bite: Facebook Streaming, Google’s New Name


August 14, 2015

social sound bite

On this week’s Social Sound Bite – recorded live at the KXIC studios in Iowa City – Jay and I discussed two big news stories in the world of social media and all things digital. First, Facebook announced that they’re joining Meerkat and Periscope in the live-streaming video game. Plus Google announced a new brand and parent company — Alphabet. Listen for the full sound bite and enjoy these useful links to the news, trends, and tips included in this week’s show.

Beyond the Sound Bite

Remember, the Social Sound Bite is just the appetizer! On Monday morning we’ll serve up a fresh new episode of the On Brand Podcast. This week we’ll be talking to Nish de Gruiter of Suitsupply and a speaker at this fall’s Social Brand Forum.

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Until next week, see you on the Internet!


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