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Social media and journalism: how to effectively reach the public

Sprout Social

Social media and journalism are one and the same these days. Perhaps that’s because over 50% of people rely on social as a news source. That said, social media for journalists can be tricky. 9 best practices of social media and journalism. Put together a professional profile.

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The Power of Prebunking: Managing Disinformation in the Social Media Age

Dave Fleet

As I’ve done so, I’ve found teams grappling with an interesting tension as they manage these issues in today’s social media-driven information environment. By the time traditional crisis management techniques are deployed reactively, the damage may already have been done. Problems with debunking.

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How “The Facebook Files” Could Impact Social Media Marketing

Ignite Social Media

Rather it appears to be the first chip to fall from the bombshell “ Facebook Files ” series released two weeks prior by the Wall Street Journal. In fact, brands should be prepared for other changes that could impact their social media marketing performance. Social media, however, isn’t going away.

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Social Media Guidelines for Healthcare Professionals [Tips + Free Template]

Hootsuite

Social media guidelines for healthcare professionals serve a similar purpose. This blog will walk you through generally accepted social media guidelines in healthcare. Bonus: Download your free, customizable healthcare-focused social media guidelines template to quickly and easily create guidelines for your team.

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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. It’s corn. ??

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5 Social Media Predictions for 2020

Ignite Social Media

As a social media only agency, our favorite time of year is when we get look forward to the next year and make informed predictions about where the space may be headed. Purely Organic Social Media Strategies Will Continue to Decline. Social Network Augmented Reality Still Won’t Reach the Masses.

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Industry certification a must for social media career success

Sherrilynne Starkie

But still today, I find it difficult to assess what someone actually knows about social media. I tend to shortlist candidates who possess a degree from a ‘good’ university, including communications, journalism, or business graduates (although I’ve seen some degrees in English and linguistics, too). Social Media Certification.

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