Our Top 5 Favorite Social Media Articles from the Week of 10/2/16

Every week there are a number of articles written about social media and the latest trends and features that are emerging on every platform. Here were LiftMetrix's top 5 favorite articles from last week

1. How to Grow Your Startup's Visibility via Twitter

There are many factors that can make or break your startup no matter what stage you are in. By following five basic steps you can maximize you social media profiles in a productive way without spending an excessive amount of money on different marketing strategies - via TECHDAY.

2. Has Social Media Changed Presidential Campaigns Forever?

Social media is a great way for presidential candidates to expose their true selves and express their messages without the filtration of the media. These platforms also make it easier for candidates to project their views and letting voters respond quickly, making them feel more connected and engaged to their preferred candidate - via Alan Rosenblatt in Social Media Today.

3. How Facebook Data Is Helping the Golden State Warriors Sell Tickets

By using paid Facebook ads, one of the hottest teams in the league has been able to get 175 straight games sod out. Through Facebook, the Warriors get a lot of fan engagement and are constantly being reposted leading to an increase in viewership and organic impressions - via Justin Lafferty in Adweek.

4. Twitter Hacks: 21 Tricks and Features You Probably Didn’t Know About

Twitter is constantly evolving but where are many capabilities that help target your audience and up your Twitter game. Through general Twitter hacks you can help marketers get creative and optimize time spent on the platform - via Christina Newberry on the Hootsuite blog.

5. How marketers are distributing 360-degree videos beyond YouTube and Facebook

Marketers and advertisers have now looked to enter a world of virtual reality to display ads without viewers having to buy a headset, app or go to YouTube - via Yuyu Chen in Digiday.