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Stand By for a Foursquare Superuser

Socialized

create new badges.&#. Each “Badge&# collected along the way creates a sense of accomplishment. Foursquare takes the dynamics of social networking — things like trust, common interests and authenticity — and adds these other dimensions of esteem, belongingness, etc. I have to admit that I was excited about this.

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Outsourcing Social Media Management

yMarketingMatters

Outsourcing Social Media Management: The Flawed Logic of the Badged Employee. The assumption is that your company’s social media activities are an extension of your company and that it needs to be “authentic” (i.e. If you suddenly decided to hire Joe and he takes over your program tomorrow as a badged employee, is that good?

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The Inherent Problem with the Meta Verified Subscription Product

Jon Loomer

It allows Meta to get more people verified, which improves the authenticity of the platform (which Meta claims to value). You get that blue badge. Authenticity assured. Then Meta removes the badge. What happened to your badge? Meta is happy because the platform is more authentic. Think about it.

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How to Get Verified on Twitter: The Essential Guide for Marketers

Hootsuite

They have that blue badge with a white check mark. And accounts will only get this official badge after Twitter verifies the account. When you get verified on Twitter, that signals to users that your profile is credible and authentic. Not sure what an “authentic” Twitter account means? What does Twitter verification mean?

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How to Get Verified on Facebook in 2021: A Step by Step Guide

Hootsuite

These tips on how to verify a Facebook Business Page, personal Page, or profile will help you put your best foot forward when you apply for that blue verification badge. Facebook verification is the process of getting an account or Page verified to show other users that it represents your authentic presence on the platform. Uniqueness.

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YouTube Verification: How to Get a Grey Checkmark for Your Channel

Hootsuite

Getting a YouTube verification badge is massively important for anyone who wants to make money from this video sharing platform. A YouTube verification badge is a grey checkmark or a grey music note shown next to the channel name of a YouTube creator or a YouTube artist, respectively. This verification badge indicates credibility.

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Ad Age Names Ignite one of America’s Best Place to Work in 2025

Ignite Social Media

More Than Just an Award Being named to the Ad Age Best Places to Work is more than a badge of honor. Navigating Challenges in a Dynamic Industry This year’s list is particularly significant. As Dan Peres, president of Ad Age noted, the recognized companies have demonstrated remarkable resilience in an unsettled economic landscape.