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Why More Members, Money, and Ads Don’t Always Mean More Success: A B2B Marketer’s Survival Guide

Webbiquity SMM

So the question is–are there things that today’s B2B marketers can learn from history, specifically, the tremendous success of Facebook and the rise, fall and possible resurrection of Myspace? From its founding, Myspace took off like a rocket ship while Facebook had a much slower ascension from launch. My answer is certainly–yes!

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

Buffer Social

My first profile was on Myspace , my first friend was “Tom from Myspace,” and my first post was something like, “Myspace is awesome!” It was the second-ever SNL Digital Short aired and featured cast members, Chris Parnell and Andy Samberg. Do you remember your first social media profile?

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What I Like About the New Facebook Timeline Profile, Privacy Settings, and News Feed

Kikolani

As a side note, this is why I love Google+. Almost every update happens within Google+ itself meaning if you comment on something, the person might actually be there to answer you vs. someone who just auto updates to update and not to engage. The brand new Facebook profile design featuring the timeline layout. Good stuff!

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Toyota's "Sienna Family" YouTube Campaign

Firebelly

Fun idea and I had a few laughs, but (see update at the end of post) Toyota really should have included the YouTube URL at the end of the ads!

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The History of Social Media in 33 Key Moments

Hootsuite

For example, the PLATO system, developed by the University of Illinois in 1970, had many features of an early social media network but was largely used in academia. Myspace: “A place for friends” (2003) Friendster rival Myspace (originally styled as MySpace) quickly became the go-to site for millions of hip teens.

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The Blogger’s Guide to Meaningful Engagement on Facebook, Google+, and Twitter

ProBlogger

When it comes to social media, Facebook, Google+, and Twitter are the big three. Deeper Engagement on Google+. Google+ is the new kid on the block, so ways to encourage engagement are constantly emerging. Hangouts: This feature of Google+ is for that person who is truly social. At the 2011 Web 2.0

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Social Pros 25 – Alison Carlman, globalgiving

Convince & Convert

This episode features Alison Carlman of globalgiving. It’s a pretty sorted tale of a company that at one point was poised to take over the world and walked away from acquisition offers from Google that now has kind of been sold for scrap. MySpace had ad revenue goals around it. Listen Now. DJ Waldow: Yes.

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