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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. ambarrail This trend is incredible.

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How to Leverage the Power of Trending Topics

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

Buffer Social

But not every trend was a welcome one. This year Forekast , in partnership with Something Great Marketing , explored the events that shook social media to its core, captivated our feeds, and reminded us that you never know what trend is just around the corner. So many memes.  More on those trends later. 

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Top 8 Viral Social Campaigns of the Year

Social Media Strategies Summit

The past several years have seen huge shifts in the social media landscape and this year is sure to continue that trend. The Wrapped Campaign from Spotify is a way for users to look back at their listening trends from the past year and the decade as a whole. As we ring in 2020 we enter not just a new year, but also a new decade.

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

Sprout Social

With new trends, channels, and the promise of virality, technological goal posts constantly shift for communications and marketing professionals. The ad made the brand a trending topic on Twitter and amassed thousands of views and shares on other platforms. Similar to the sports world , brand marketing is a highly competitive arena.

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

Buffer Social

Posts that are timely or reference a trending topic. 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.

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What marketers need to know about managing social media through an economic downturn

Sprout Social

Dietrich is a former CMO, most notably the head of marketing who took Atlassian public in 2015. Make it urgent If you’re not involved in day-to-day social management, it can be easy to forget that the channel isn’t just for trends and memes. It’s challenging to navigate, but possible with some extra preparation.