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The pros and cons of social media

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Before Sprout, I managed a viral social media campaign at Shedd Aquarium that was so widespread, it reached all seven continents—yes, including Antarctica. ?? Ability to crowdsource. Another method of crowdsourcing ideas is by looking at conversations about your brand and industry. Social media is an always-on focus group.

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Social media activism: This is how you start a movement

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The more natural the connection is, the more authentic consumers perceive the campaign. For #AAPIHeritageMonth , we’re sharing how the Chinatown Transportation Research & Improvement Project (TRIP) fought for transportation equity in San Francisco’s Chinatown.?? Virtual actions with real-world impact. Opinionated.