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Social media and the rise of fantasy sports

Sprout Social

million in 2003. 61% read more about those sports (online, on social media, blogs, on ESPN, etc.). 61% read more about those sports (online, on social media, blogs, on ESPN, etc.). And what did social media and fantasy sports? So in early 2003, we’ve got over 15 million people playing fantasy sports online.

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The History of Social Media in 33 Key Moments

Hootsuite

Unfortunately, the site’s spike in popularity in 2003 caught the company by surprise. Myspace: “A place for friends” (2003) Friendster rival Myspace (originally styled as MySpace) quickly became the go-to site for millions of hip teens. This moment essentially marked the beginning of social media influencers.

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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. They’re not really mapping the social network.

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A Brief History of Social Media [Infographic]

Oktopost

Let’s take a look at the history of social media. The Top 8, Birth of Facebook, and 140 Characters: 2003-2009. In 2003, Myspace launched and took off across the web. The very same year, surprisingly, LinkedIn launched as a professional networking and job posting site. A Not-So-Distant Past: 2010-2015.

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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? In episode #69 of The Science of Social Media , we explore the many features that make LinkedIn such a powerful platform for brands and what marketers need to know going into 2018.

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How Social Media and Influencers Have Radically Changed B2B Marketing

Webbiquity SMM

Social media and influencer marketing have each significantly impacted the work of B2B marketers. But the two combined have changed B2B marketing in profound, evolving, and still not completely understood ways. Social Media Marketing Becomes a Thing. It didn’t take long for marketers to notice.

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