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14 types of social media every marketer should know

Sprout Social

Examples: YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Twitch and UStream. Build anticipation for upcoming products or events with live teasers. Examples: Pocket (pictured above), Digg, Pinterest and Mix. Stream everything from concerts to eSports, product launches and beyond. Collecting customer research and insights.

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The Unfortunate Investment of Social Media (and its Consequences)

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Here’s a screenshot of a story that became popular with a whopping 235 Diggs. It was taken the night of January 28, 2008 (approximately 11PM EST): While Digg typically allowed stories to hit the front page within 80-120 votes (the latter being more rare than normal), it’s now requiring almost double the number.

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

Too often, the humanization part gets overlooked in an effort to create a “user-generated video contest widget that we’ll launch on Facebook with support from Ustream.&# That’s the brand engagement holy grail that we’re all seeking. Use technology to be yourself, and don’t overthink it. Leave a comment please.