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Do you ever struggle with deciding which picture to post on Instagram from an event? I know that I often struggled with this very thing. I am not a huge collage person and I always want to share various pictures from an event but don’t want to do more than one post. However, just recently Instagram launched an update that now allows users to post up to 10 photos and videos in one single post. Viewers just simply swipe through to view them. Instagram has truly changed the game in the form of storytelling. Here is a quote from Instagram that gives a little more background on the update: "With this update, you no longer have to choose the single best photo or video from an experience you want to remember. Share your favorite moments of your best friend’s surprise birthday party - from setting up to when they walk through the door. Or create a step-by-step cake recipe that people can always find on your profile.” Here is how you create a multiple image post. Tap the ‘Sel...

Although growing up and becoming an adult may stink, there are perks about being a college student. One of the best perks are student discounts at various stores. However, many students don’t realize where they can receive a discount. I decided to give you a list of some of my favorite student discounts. Here they are: FedEx Office : Using your student ID, you can save 30 percent on documents and 20 percent on shipping services. Sam’s Club: When signing up for a $40 Collegiate Membership at Sam’s Club students receive a $15 gift card. Not only will you save money by purchasing in bulk, but you are basically paying only $25 for a membership. Spotify: Want unlimited music that you can listen to offline? Spotify Premium offers no ads and no limits for only $4.99/month. Amazon: Students can get free two-day shipping for six months, plus discounted Prime membership. Apple: Need a new laptop? Apple offers education pricing for students and $200 off a new Mac. The ...

In the “Social Media Marketing Workbook 2016” our class is exploring the various options for social media marketing. Facebook is one of the greatest places to begin your marketing journey. Here are four reasons why your company should utilize Facebook as your social media platform of choice. Facebook is the Largest Social Media Platform. Currently on Facebook there are over 1 billion active users and countless profiles, pages and groups. Nearly every person has a Facebook account, many businesses have pages too. By Understanding Facebook, You Will Understand the Dynamics of Other Social Media. Many other social media platforms have similar aspects to Facebook. For example, if you understand the purpose of likes on Facebook, you will understand the purpose of a favorite on Twitter. Facebook has a Component in its Algorithm Called Edgerank. Edgerank essentially rewards you for posting items that users interact with. It is measured by likes, comments and shares. Unders...