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The Biggest Social Media Moments of 2023

Social Media Strategies Summit

It was the name of Tesla’s third car model , launched in 2015. Kevin James Smirking” Belatedly Becomes a Meme Some memes are highly time-specific, capitalizing on the fleeting popularity of a movie, song, TV show, or some other event to jam our timelines and FYP. The letter X has long been an obsession for the businessman.

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How to Leverage the Power of Trending Topics

Convince & Convert

Working in social media over the years, I thought I had a handle on wacky holiday occasions and memes. Andy Lang (@HRH_Duke_of_Url) April 28, 2015. He’s also the subject of a quirky internet meme that’s still going strong after four years. Lily Bailey (@LilyBaileyUK) April 28, 2015. gnc.co.uk (@gnc_co_uk) April 28, 2015.

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7 Proven Social Media Promotion Ideas That Don’t Suck

Hootsuite

Over 2 hours a day , in fact, which is 30% more time than in 2015. Plus, they put in the extra effort with fun visuals and keep it light-hearted with plenty of memes thrown in between the meatier content. Memes are an easy and popular way to be funny on social. For memes, pair it with a short, witty caption.

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17 Pop Culture Moments That Blew Up on Social Media in 2023

Buffer Social

From box office records to a near-clean sweep of the Academy Awards, each moment resonated deeply on social media, sparking discussions, celebrations, and, yes, memes. So many memes.    Oh, and a new meme was born.  The Barbie Dreamhouse has become reality and it’s in Malibu. Time will tell.

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Top 8 Viral Social Campaigns of the Year

Social Media Strategies Summit

This is largely thanks to viral user-generated memes and parodies like the video above from comedian Trevor Wallace. In fact, the memes were so successful that competitors like Anheuser-Busch have designed similar campaigns in an effort to replicate White Claws’ success.

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Decoding the Facebook Algorithm: A Fully Up-to-Date List of the Algorithm Factors and Changes

Buffer Social

December 4, 2015: Facebook uses surveys to improve News Feed ranking. July 9, 2015: Facebook makes it easier for people to control what they see on their News Feed. June 29, 2015: Facebook now considers more actions on videos while ranking videos in the News Feed. June 12, 2015: Time spent on stories becomes a ranking factor.

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The best brand marketing we’ve seen on social media in the last 5 years

Sprout Social

This fake tragedy snowballed into the type of internet humor that transforms a simple joke into a viral meme. Although the campaign launched in 2015, the brand changed the 2020 campaign approach slightly. The 2015 iteration reached over 5 million website visits and over 1 million social shares.