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Research: Influence of Personal Connections on Social Media Drives More Purchases

Bill Hartzer

Personal connections on social media drive more consumer purchases than influencers. Mintel’s latest research reveals that Indian consumers are more likely to be influenced by individuals they know personally on social media when making purchasing decisions compared to online influencers.

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Eight Fascinating Facts About B2B Social Media Marketing for 2023

Webbiquity SMM

How your social media marketing budget stacks up to your peers and competitors? You can find the answers to those questions and many more in the just-released research report from Onalytica and Immediate Future, the 2022 State of B2B Social Media Marketing Industry. The Biggest Challenge in B2B Social Media Marketing.

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Forget Astronauts and Firefighters: UK Kids Now Dream of Becoming Social Media Stars

Bill Hartzer

In a striking shift from traditional aspirations, UK children are now setting their sights on becoming social media influencers, ranking it among their top career choices. With Instagrammers able to start monetizing their online presence once they hit a few thousand followers, the allure of becoming an influencer is palpable.

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Content Marketing and Social Media: 25 Insights and Stats from Three Research Reports

Webbiquity SMM

Social media managers are actually (slightly) happier working in the office rather than hybrid or remote. These studies are packed with trends and insights related to content marketing, social media management, and advertising on Meta platforms.

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New Study Finds Consumers are Concerned About the Influence of Social Media on News Coverage

Social Media Today

Pew Research has published a new study which looks at how consumers view social media's influence on news coverage, which shows that there are significant concerns around bias.

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How Higher Education Institutions Can Find and Work With Influencers

Social Media Strategies Summit

Influencer marketing shows no sign of losing its appeal, with four-fifths of marketers believing it to be an effective channel. However, it’s most popular in e-commerce, where brands can leverage influencers to recommend apparel, beauty products, tech, and more.

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Celebrity Financial Advice: Fact or Fiction? New Study Reveals Surprising Trends Among Young Americans

Bill Hartzer

In an era dominated by social media influencers and celebrity endorsements, a new study conducted by First Merchants Bank has uncovered a concerning trend among young Americans seeking financial advice. Influencers might unintentionally spread misinformation , potentially leading to poor financial decisions.

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