Twitter Video Rollout

Twitter Video feature

I think we have all been waiting for this one. It might even be worthy of a drum roll… Twitter recently rolled out its new capability, Twitter video. You can now shoot, edit, and post videos directly from your mobile Twitter application. This feature is long overdue, and we are so excited that it is finally here!

Twitter video allows users to capture up to 30 seconds worth of video, much like Instagram, and it is simple to use. Posting Twitter video works just like posting a photo, and if you use iOS, you can post videos you have already shot.

Twitter video is more efficient than the previous option of posting via an external link, like Youtube or Vine. That is so 2014, y’all! This new facet expands the variety of opportunities for businesses trying to reach their current and potential customers through Twitter.

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Rough Rider Bran Muffins

Bran muffins are sort of the step-child of muffins, right? Well, these are both tasty and well, effective, hence the name Rough Rider Bran Muffins. Simple, easy, tasty, bran muffins from our kitchen to yours! Bon Apetit!

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What Does Social Media Strategy Mean for Small Businesses?

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The concept of “social media strategy” is not new. Facebook, the flagship of social networking worldwide, has already been around longer than a decade. Since the inception of the Internet, people have used the web to make purchases, express opinions, and share content. For an artist, “media” means such things as wood, watercolor, and celluloid. For a journalist, media includes print, radio, and television. As social creatures, our media for interacting with one another include Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and all the other platforms made possible through the magic of the Internet. Looking at it this way, it’s fair to say that the Internet has been used for social media all along.

Just as commercialization occurred in earlier eras of the Internet, businesses are coming in droves to sit at the table of social media. The food is there, but feasting can be difficult for businesses that don’t know where to start. At Jemully Media, we’ve seen that social media and especially forming a social media strategy can be confounding for uninitiated business owners. How can something be simultaneously so personal and impersonal?

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10 Low-cost Business Ideas for Small Towns

When thinking about small towns, the ability to work and shop local are very appealing and important qualities, but they can be difficult to find. We want Merkel to be the very best it can be, and new business development is a great way to improve our beloved small, West Texas town. Some headway has already been made in that direction, and we are nothing short of ecstatic for that.

Most of these low-cost business ideas are easy to implement from home, and they don’t require an overwhelming amount of tools or inventory to carry out. So many people are looking for ways to bring in extra income or ways to capitalize on their favorite hobbies. We hope this list will add a little fuel to the fire.Continue reading

Social Media Growth: Get Connected

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Social media growth is a hot topic among marketers, no doubt. Business owners from all kinds and sizes of companies are asking the question, how do we do it? Gurus are filling up the blogosphere with how-to’s and tips for social media growth. And now the ability to measure ROI for online marketing is growing, which simply makes it easier to validate.

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Got Video? Jemully Media to the Rescue!

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Venom. The Dark Phoenix. Loki. Green Goblin. Magneto. Lex Luthor. The Joker.

Villains. Supervillains, even, from the comic book world. These super-powered enemies are easier to spot than our nemeses in the business world. Since we’re not on the watch for Doctor Doom, what should small businesses watch out for in 2015? Hint: it has to do with custom videos.

The real danger is that your web presence will go unnoticed. Custom videos have been a huge deal for awhile now, and they are expected to be a major trend in 2015. Why? Because they are so darn effective. Online marketing needs video as much as Batman needs Robin.

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Twitter Chat: The Simple (and Sensational) Networking Platform

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Communication is the basis of human relationships, is it not? Social media, in a very broad sense, is one example of how we are constantly creating new and innovative ways to facilitate conversation. One of our current favorite trends in online communication is Twitter chat. Twitter chat is one more reason why businesses should board the Twitter train.

Why should businesses tweet?

  • 30% of brands experience increased customer loyalty after establishing a social media presence. (HubSpot)
  • 64% of users are more likely to buy from brands they follow on Twitter. (KISSmetrics)
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Favorite Christmas Stories & Holiday Quotes

We’ve compiled a list of favorite Christmas stories and holiday quotes to help welcome in that holiday spirit. Whether you spent this week frantically shopping, cooking, or wrapping presents, I hope you take time to read or watch at least one seasonal tale.

Christmas stories, like all stories, have evolved with our times, so it’s no wonder that most of the favorite Christmas stories are movies. We include a couple of old school, print on paper stories, too. Dig in.

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