Excellent, excellent article by Dan Moyle. The lack of this simple insight ... "Social Media is Rented Space" ... is where most digital marketing executives FAIL. "Social is like that apartment you live in but don’t love. A website [or Brainsy-powered community], on the other hand, is that house you own and love. You can build it and improve how you want. Building your brand in social is fleeting, but building the best [Brainsy-powered social] website for your business means longevity." Brackets inserted by Brainsy.

Beijing progressing as U.S. officials dither, executive says David Marcus says Chinese system could threaten U.S. influence

[Looks like Facebook is now playing catch up with Brainsy] Facebook has launched the first stage of its new dedicated News tab, which will help users find more relevant, trustworthy news content on the platform. 

Google is growing its YouTube presence with another video series – this time it’s geared toward beginners, rather than experienced SEOs.

The Chinese internet giant and parent of WeChat Tencent said Libra would pose serious risks on current digital payment systems.

A seventh member exits the body that is supposed to administer Facebook’s cryptocurrency, which has set “interim” rules and put together its board.

"More than 60 percent of C-suite executives said they were more willing to pay a premium to companies that create thought leadership with a clear vision, and 55 percent of business decision-makers said they increased spending with an organization based on its thought leadership."

BACKLASH: "Tacitly condoning the spread of false information in political advertising is irresponsible and wrong, and damaging to our democracy."

If, as you should, you have a website showcasing your music et al, your number one priority should be increasing your site's ranking in Google search results. While there are roughly 200 factors involved in the Google search algorithm, we here look at fifteen of the most important.

The social-media giant’s immediate problem may be Elizabeth Warren, but its long-term problems are deeper and entirely internal. [Note: This is why companies should abandon their efforts to build on FB and should instead embrace private label social media networks].