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10 Things I Thought About in 2016 that Will Still Matter in 2017

Direct Marketing Observations

It’s rather interesting in that you can track my thinking in the tech industry in 2016 and see how much we might be thinking about it in 2017. Crowdsourcing. I just plucked the relevant stuff as it was written on the pages. Hell, we might not be thinking these things at all. You decide. January 2016. ” #SXSW. LiveStream.

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The pros and cons of social media

Sprout Social

Ability to crowdsource. And social media crowdsourcing —or turning to social for audience opinions, ideas and sentiment—is a powerful way to improve your content, products and your business as a whole. Another method of crowdsourcing ideas is by looking at conversations about your brand and industry. Let's get spooky. ??

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6 Creative Ways to Use Instagram Stories Polls

Later

Whether you’re asking for opinions or simply want to entertain your followers, we’re sharing 6 creative ways to use Instagram Stories polls in your next story: #1: Use Instagram Stories Polls to Crowdsource Ideas and Gather Feedback. What better way to get feedback on your products or services than by going straight to the source?

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The Complete Guide to YouTube Marketing in 2020

Hootsuite

Or that between 2017 and 2019 viewership of videos with “thrift with,” “thrifting in” or “how to thrift” in the title increased by 10X. You can either do this yourself or crowdsource translations from your community—but again, this option isn’t foolproof.

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How to Use Social Media in Healthcare: A Guide for Health Professionals

Hootsuite

It tracks public health threats through data points including crowdsourcing. Posted by American Sexual Health Association on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. The crowdsourced videos got people talking and helped to create a powerful Instagram post released on World AIDS Day. — HealthMap (@healthmap) October 30, 2019.

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Risk for Reward: Why Calculated Risk is Crucial for Designing Your Career in Marketing – Clair Byrd [SSM036]

Buffer Social

10 Important Skills & Traits Your Social Media Manager Needs in 2017. Mentorship in the beginning of my career was very challenging to find and so I crowdsourced my education online. 9 Essential Social Media Skills and Qualities Found in Industry Leaders – [SSM026]. DESIGN DISRUPTORS – The Future is Designed.

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Instagram Year in Review: Top Trends from 2018

Later

It’s incredible to think about, but after 8 years, Instagram finally hit the 1 billion monthly active users mark in June (up from 800 million in September 2017). Ronaldo effectively de-throned Selena Gomez this year, who previously held the record in both 2016 and 2017. And it isn’t showing any signs of slowing down!

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