by William Comcowich | Jan 18, 2018 | Twitter
Twitter bots have proliferated into an epidemic. The automated accounts annoy real Twitter users, spread fake news, and artificially bring topics to public attention. They also disrupt PR and marketing campaigns. Estimates vary, but some research says bots represent...
by William Comcowich | Dec 13, 2017 | Twitter
Twitter’s decision to double its 140-character limit to 280 last month naturally prompted criticisms and opposition. Many Twitter users criticized and mocked the character increase, saying Twitter should have addressed serious issues like trolls and fake bot...
by William Comcowich | Nov 9, 2017 | Twitter
It’s official. Twitter has doubled its maximum character limit from 140 to 280. While PR and marketing experts give the 280-character limit mixed reviews, many are probably eager to try longer tweets, or at least stop worrying about exceeding Twitter’s...
by William Comcowich | Oct 27, 2017 | Twitter
Twitter is cracking down on automated tools, including automated direct messaging and aggressive following and unfollowing that many marketers use to gain followers and promote their brand messages. Third-party apps, such as SocialOomp and CrowedFire, recently turned...
by William Comcowich | Oct 2, 2017 | Twitter
Twitter may end its distinctive 140-character limit and double the maximum allowed characters for tweets. The micro-blogging service is testing a 280-character limit with a small group of users. The character limit is a major cause of frustration for people tweeting...
by William Comcowich | Sep 6, 2017 | Twitter
Many corporations expressed their sympathy for victims of Hurricane Harvey on Twitter. More importantly, many announced donations of cash and products. AT&T and Verizon, two of the state’s biggest companies, announced they would offer free data to customers in...
