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4 Emerging Social Media Platforms To Watch In 2019

Social Media Strategies Summit

Unfortunately, no one has a crystal ball to see who is going to be the next Facebook, Instagram, or Snapchat. And the decision for a brand to invest in a new social media platform is a big one. A Social Media Platform to Embrace Messaging: Kik. Kik, a cross-platform mobile messaging app. downloads up 25%.

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22 Facebook Messenger Stats Marketers Must Know in 2022

Hootsuite

If we’re being honest, we think it’s one of the most under-tapped resources available to a business, especially given the rise of social commerce and audiences placing a higher value on authentic communication and customer service. Over 3 billion people are predicted to use messaging apps in 2022. billion times.