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The pros and cons of social media

Sprout Social

Ah social media. As social media platforms have changed over the years (RIP, Vine), so too have the pros and cons of social media. Not so long ago, brands and executives were still wondering whether they should be on social media at all. Why social media is good.

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A healthcare team’s guide to HIPAA compliance on social media

Sprout Social

You’d be hard-pressed to find healthcare marketers that don’t understand the value of social media for healthcare , according to Jill Florence, Director of Enterprise Sales at Sprout Social. However, as Katherine Van Allen, Senior Solutions Engineer at Sprout, points out, the benefits of social outweigh the risks.

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Can You See Who Views Your VSCO? Understanding Privacy and User Experience on the Popular Photo Platform

BeingOptimist

Due to some privacy concerns users have started expressing concern and have asked if there is a way to see who has viewed their VSCO profile. Vanity: Some people love to get noticed on social media. Security: If you are concerned about your privacy, you may want to know who is viewing your profile.

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Facebook Profile Suffers Negative Attack

Bill Hartzer

Is it possible to suffer a “negative” attack on a social media account or profile? My main, Meta Verified personal Facebook profile , which is different than my Facebook Page , is currently suffering a “negative social media attack” over the past 24 hours. Sure, it is.

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Monday Social Media News Roundup: Week of October 23rd

Buffer Social

Get the need-to-know highlights from the social media industry that happened the week of October 16-20. Keep an eye on this feature's rollout to leverage broader communication channels on Meta's platforms. Make sure to include reputable sources when engaging in community fact checks.

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4 Emerging Social Media Trends to Watch in 2020

Social Media Strategies Summit

We don’t have to tell you that social media is an industry that changes almost daily. At any given moment, there are new tools, platform updates, improved tracking, and several 2020 social media trends are emerging now that point to our industry being one of constant movement. Source: PEW Surveys conducted 2012-2019.

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HIPAA and Social Media: 5 Tips to Stay Compliant

Hootsuite

If you manage social media for a healthcare organization , you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we explain what HIPAA says about social media, go over common HIPAA violations, and share tips for building a HIPAA-compliant social media strategy. What does HIPAA say about social media?