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YouTube At A Crossroads: Social Media Network or Streaming Service?

Ignite Social Media

As our teams dove into Q4 research at the beginning of the year, we notice that our data partner, GWI (formerly known as GlobalWebIndex), recently moved YouTube out of the ‘social media network’ category and into the ‘streaming service’ category. YouTube As A Social Media Network. Community Tab.

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Klout Adds WordPress But Not For Self Hosted Blogs?

Jason Yormark

Quite frankly I think those that write successful blogs carry more influence then just about anyone in the social media sphere, so a welcome addition. Apparently the new addition only covers WordPress.com hosted blogs and not self hosted blogs. Most of the successful and lasting blogs you find online are self hosted.

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Understanding and exploring core social media features

Sprout Social

With so many competing social media ecosystems, it can be overwhelming to keep track of all the features. But we’ll discuss the common social media features brands benefit from the most and a few untapped features to consider. We’ll also explain the criteria brands can follow to decide which social media app to invest in.

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April Social Media Trends

Ignite Social Media

Spring is synonymous with change and that certainly applies when it comes to social media. There were a whole host of new features and updates being rolled out over the past month from some of the top social platforms. Let’s talk about the April Social Media Trends! . Instagram Shopping Evolves.

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How to Get Started With One-to-One Social Media Engagement

Oktopost

One of the big problems with social media today is that too many individuals and businesses are using it as a push channel. In contrast to traditional media, social media is more about developing relationships and trying to identify how you as a brand can add value to your customers.”. What do I mean by that?

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7 Courses Every Social Media Manager Should Take

Later

For social media managers, staying on top of the latest trends and best practices is an important part of the job. social media courses that will help level-up your skills and boost that online portfolio. . 7 Social Media Courses for Marketers. 7 Social Media Courses for Marketers.

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A Mobile Marketing Strategy That Helps First, Sells Second

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Brands have rushed to provide value (optimally) or promotions (typically) on every new communication platform, all of which are increasingly accessed through mobile devices, making customers’ relationships with brands solely a collection of micro-experiences. Today’s younger consumers aren’t just researching and buying via mobile either.

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