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The History of Social Media in 33 Key Moments

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Tumblr and the age of the microblog (2007) In 2007, the social network described as “Twitter meets YouTube and WordPress” came a-tumblin’ along when 17-year-old David Karp launched Tumblr from his bedroom. They also debuted Reels , an Instagram video feature , in 2019. Also, timesucks like #SundayFunday and # Susanalbumparty.

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What does the future of decentralized social media mean for marketers?

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Since there isn’t a centralized server and blockchain technology allows data to be stored anywhere, it fosters stronger user autonomy and community, which has caught the eyes of many users. Along with user control and community, there are other factors that attract users to flock to decentralized social media in lieu of traditional platforms.

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The Ultimate List of Social Media Definitions You Need to Know

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Community manager. A community manager is a social media professional who nurtures relationships among a group of social media users so that the community acts on behalf of the common interest. Community managers help develop professional and brand-focused social relationships by monitoring and engaging with fans and followers.

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