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Fall seasonal marketing: A guide to the (other) most wonderful time of the year

Sprout Social

Bringing a little autumn coziness into your marketing strategy is a great way to keep your content fresh and engaging. In 2003, Starbucks released the classic Pumpkin Spice Latte, creating a new generation of pumpkin spice enthusiasts. million engagements in August alone. This year, engagements hit 2.73

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Social media and the rise of fantasy sports

Sprout Social

million in 2003. So in early 2003, we’ve got over 15 million people playing fantasy sports online. With the surge in social media engagement came a surge in fantasy sports. Let’s take a look at how a few of the top-rated fan sites are using social media to engage with fans and prospects. DraftKings.

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The History of Social Media in 33 Key Moments

Hootsuite

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. As the story goes, Twitter early adopter Chris Messina, proposed the hashtag for organizing tweets.

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Marketing to Gen Z: How to Get It Right in 2023

Hootsuite

When to engaging with a new brand on social media, Gen Z audiences care just as much about the company as they do about the product or service. 45% of Gen Zers say that a brand “appearing trustworthy and transparent” is a big motivating factor for engagement. How to market to Gen Z: 7 best practices. Put values first. 10/10, Riri.

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6 Tips for Building a Successful LinkedIn Company Page

Oktopost

LinkedIn started its life in 2003 as a resource for job seekers and recruiters, but in the intervening years, its functions have multiplied considerably. So, it’s very important to have a compelling, engaging company page (but no pressure, right?). There are over 645 million users on LinkedIn. Look Sharp, Make an Impression.

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[Interview] The Story Of The World’s First Global Flight Without Fuel, And How Social Media Helped

Audiense

His vision of Solar Impulse came to life, and in 2003 the project came to life here in Switzerland. The project dates back to 2003, before social media really kicked off, how much advanced planning was done in the social media strategy? How do you plan on engaging with those people going forward?

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[Interview] The Story Of The World’s First Global Flight Without Fuel, And How Social Media Helped

Audiense

His vision of Solar Impulse came to life, and in 2003 the project came to life here in Switzerland. The project dates back to 2003, before social media really kicked off, how much advanced planning was done in the social media strategy? How do you plan on engaging with those people going forward?