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The History of Social Media in 33 Key Moments

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Unfortunately, the site’s spike in popularity in 2003 caught the company by surprise. Myspace: “A place for friends” (2003) Friendster rival Myspace (originally styled as MySpace) quickly became the go-to site for millions of hip teens. This moment essentially marked the beginning of social media influencers.

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The Silent Rise of LinkedIn to 500M Members: What Marketers Need to Know for 2018 [SSM069]

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In episode #69 of The Science of Social Media , we explore the many features that make LinkedIn such a powerful platform for brands and what marketers need to know going into 2018. billion at the end of 2016 in one of the largest social media deals in history. But what does this mean for B2C and B2B companies?

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A Brief History of Social Media [Infographic]

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Let’s take a look at the history of social media. The Top 8, Birth of Facebook, and 140 Characters: 2003-2009. In 2003, Myspace launched and took off across the web. The very same year, surprisingly, LinkedIn launched as a professional networking and job posting site. billion social media users across the world.