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The History of Social Media in 33 Key Moments

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As far as we’re concerned, a year of profitability is but a ‘taste’ of the success we aspire to achieve at LinkedIn,” said social media manager Mario Sundar in a blog post lauding 2006 as LinkedIn’s first year “in the black.” This moment essentially marked the beginning of social media influencers.

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The Ultimate List of Social Media Definitions You Need to Know

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Community managers help develop professional and brand-focused social relationships by monitoring and engaging with fans and followers. Learn more : 11 Important Skills for Social Media Managers. Social media compliance is particularly relevant to organizations in regulated industries like healthcare and finance.

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