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An Introduction to Vertical Social Networks

Buffer Social

Rule of thumb: If there is a subreddit about it, there is a vertical social network opportunity — GREG ISENBERG (@gregisenberg) May 25, 2020. In this article, we’ll go through what vertical networks are and the opportunities for businesses to adopt them in their marketing strategy. What are vertical networks?

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Internal Social Networks Versus Social Networks-Where Should You Spend Your Time?

Direct Marketing Observations

The tug-o-war for your time when you participate on multiple social networks can be difficult. On the networks that matter to you or on the networks where you HAVE to participate? On the networks that matter to you or on the networks where you HAVE to participate? Who get’s it and who doesn’t?

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How social media network fragmentation will impact your 2024 strategy

Sprout Social

With major changes at the company and new platforms like Threads, users are diversifying their time across platforms while remaining loyal to some legacy networks. Our Pulse Survey data also reveals 42% of people expect to use more social networks in 2024. Retailers go all-in on Instagram and TikTok.

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Encouraging Your Staff to Use Social Media Can Reap Rewards For Your Organization

SocMed Sean

Today’s guest post comes from Ben Hoffman, the co-founder of CityHUNT which is an organization that focuses on developing a team atmosphere for companies by encouraging positive workplace relationships among coworkers. Thanks to Ben for sharing his insights on the topic of engaging employees in their use of social media!

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The Top 20 Health and Fitness Social Networks

Direct Marketing Observations

One of my clients, a very large sports drink company, has indirectly nudged me into taking a look at the state of what I drink, and ea, on a daily basis. The offshoot of this has been that I have been paying a lot of attention to the health and fitness social space. As well, it’s opened my eyes to what we all eat and drink.

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Social Media Exercise: Hoyts Cinema

Laurel Papworth

Hoyts and social media – what do you do when someone names and shames publicly issues with your company, like this Twitter discussion I initiated about Hoyts Cinemas? An exercise for social media students and practitioners – what do you do when someone goes on a Twant (Twitter rant)? What do you surmise?

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Google Settles with FTC over Deceptive Privacy Practices Related to Google Buzz Social Network

Bill Hartzer

Google today has officially agreed to settle charges by the United States Federal Trade Commission that Google used “deceptive tactics&# and “violated its own privacy promises to consumers&# when Google launched their social network called Google Buzz , in 2010. EU Safe Harbor Framework, which provides a method for U.S.

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