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Top 10 Powerful Moments That Shaped Social Media History Over the Last 20 Years

Buffer Social

Do you remember your first social media profile? Or, how about your first social media post? Social media has changed and evolved so much since the early days, it’s almost hard to believe how far we’ve come. How people use social media has changed as well. Let’s dive in!

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A Look Back: What to Look for in Your Next Social Media Director Hire

Direct Marketing Observations

About four years ago I wrote a post/checklist on what you should require when you hire your next social media rockstar. So let’s relook at the post and see how it compares to 2015 with comments, updates and observations in red. In 2015, I’d say now more than ever social is part of the fabric of every org.

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10 Black Leaders You Should Follow on Social Media

Likeable

In today’s world, social media plays many roles—it’s a source of news, a tool for learning, a space to share stories, and a vehicle for connecting and organizing with other people. In several months, her social media community raised a quarter of a million dollars—and The Loveland Foundation was born. Johnetta Elzie.

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The One Must-Listen Podcast for Social Media Marketers

Convince & Convert

But it’s not just me saying it, as I am thrilled to announce right here at Convince & Convert that our Social Pros Podcast won the 2015 Content Marketing Award for best podcast! Each week on the Social Pros podcast my co-host and I interview a leading figure in the world of social media. A Humble Start.

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9 Genius Ideas to Steal for Your Black Friday + Cyber Monday Marketing Campaigns (with Real-life Examples)

Buffer Social

In 2011, they took out a full-page ad in the New York Times emblazoned with the headline, “Don’t buy this jacket.” While leveraging your current subscriber or mailing list in this way is a great option, you could use the opportunity to forge deeper connections with a smaller group of valued customers.

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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 Death of Brands that Care About People

Jon Loomer

We, as a group, don’t care about the customer. We don’t care about our place within a social network. According to a study by Quintly , engagement rate with brand content on Instagram has dropped 37.5%, from 4.96% to 3.10% from the beginning to the end of 2015. Not everyone is on that social network every day.

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