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Social media and the rise of fantasy sports

Sprout Social

million in 2003. 61% read more about those sports (online, on social media, blogs, on ESPN, etc.). 61% read more about those sports (online, on social media, blogs, on ESPN, etc.). And what did social media and fantasy sports? So in early 2003, we’ve got over 15 million people playing fantasy sports online.

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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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Common Social Media Questions and Answers All Marketers Should Know

Hootsuite

What are the most common social media questions marketers get asked? We put the question to our LinkedIn community and based on the responses one thing is clear: There’s a lot of people out there who don’t know what social media marketers do. Can social media really be a full-time job? You're doing great.

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6 Tips for Building a Successful LinkedIn Company Page

Oktopost

Let future philosophers decide whether LinkedIn is a social network for professionals or a professional network with a social overlay. LinkedIn started its life in 2003 as a resource for job seekers and recruiters, but in the intervening years, its functions have multiplied considerably. Claim Your Headline!

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

Buffer Social

What if I told you that LinkedIn, a social media platform that is now 14 years old, is the next big opportunity for marketers and brands? 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.

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A Brief History of Social Media [Infographic]

Oktopost

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. What will the future look like for social media?

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How Social Media and Influencers Have Radically Changed B2B Marketing

Webbiquity SMM

Social media and influencer marketing have each significantly impacted the work of B2B marketers. But the two combined have changed B2B marketing in profound, evolving, and still not completely understood ways. Social Media Marketing Becomes a Thing. It didn’t take long for marketers to notice.

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