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Social media and the rise of fantasy sports

Sprout Social

You don’t have to be a sports fanatic to know how much sports fans love to share updates about their teams on social media. Fantasy sports have played a huge role in shaping fans’ communities and conversations on social platforms. How mainstream media and social media created fantasy hype.

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The History of Social Media in 33 Key Moments

Hootsuite

The history of social media is a long and storied one. It’s bursting with pivotal moments like the launch of Instagram Stories, to that one time Zuck was on trial for Facebook privacy issues, to…honestly, let’s just look at the entire social media history timeline. So, how old is social media?

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The Rise of the Do-Leaders

Koka Sexton

I was somehow becoming hyper aware to the people talking in the social media industry. We all know them, the people that are keynoting at conferences, have large twitter followings and run consulting businesses on how to leverage social media. Your campaign from 2003 isn’t valid anymore. Be a voice.

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Do Brands Have Rights When Their Own Data Is Used Against Them?

Twist Image

In the early days of social media, I would warn brands against creating something called, The Streisand Effect. It is named after American entertainer Barbra Streisand, whose 2003 attempt to suppress photographs of her residence in Malibu, California inadvertently drew further public attention to it.". marketing trend.

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15 Lessons That Took Me 15 Years to Learn by Jim Tobin

Ignite Social Media

This audio recording, “15 Lessons That Took Me 15 Years to Learn” by Jim Tobin is the perfect resource for social media managers and brands alike. In this session, Jim shares his personal journey of success in the world of social media and influencer marketing. Lesson 1: There are no social media experts.

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A Brief History of Social Media [Infographic]

Oktopost

Social media has come a long way from when it first appeared on the web. Long before any of us knew or understood the potential behind social media, the first iterations were popping up to connect us all to the rest of the world. Let’s take a look at the history of social media.

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The Silent Rise of LinkedIn to 500M Members: What Marketers Need to Know for 2018 [SSM069]

Buffer Social

What if I told you that LinkedIn, a social media platform that is now 14 years old, is the next big opportunity for marketers and brands? It’s evolving into a thriving network of incredible content, influencers, and networking opportunities unmatched by other social media platforms. 2015 (330M members): $1.5B

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