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The Twilight renaissance: Why retailers need social media for trend forecasting

Sprout Social

But thanks to the combined forces of Netflix and social media, teens are flocking to thrift stores to find everything you probably wore back in 2010. Even a vampire romance movie from 2008. How social influences fashion trends. Social media has changed the way we consume information and naturally, that applies to fashion.

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What marketers need to know about managing social media through an economic downturn

Sprout Social

Executing on a social media marketing strategy is like completing an obstacle course. Managing social through down markets requires an additional layer of focus, rigor and empathy. Keep reading to find out what you need to know to successfully navigate social media marketing through times of economic contraction.

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The real and complete history of social media marketing

illumin

The history of social media tells a story of major cultural change. That’s because the groundwork for today’s social media was laid years before the apps and platforms of today made their debut. So, how did social media make the climb from a simple chat room, to becoming the major player in advertising that it is today?

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10 Emerging Social Media Tools to Try in 2023

Valasys

Social media platforms are witnessing an increase in users year after year. Approximately 59% of people worldwide use social media, and the average daily usage of social media is 2 hours 31 minutes, as reported by a survey. However, there is no auto-posting, social inbox, or influencer search.

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How to Create a Social Media Business Continuity Plan

Oktopost

The COVID-19 outbreak has devastated the global economy in ways not seen since the recession of 2008. Social media offers a multi-functional and useful channel for communications. But how does social media fit in a business continuity plan? And why does social media hold the potential to be your saving grace?

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How To Use the Hero’s Journey for Content Marketing: A Good Story Goes A Long Way

Marketing Insider Group

Sometimes you can find the threads of a story (aka a narrative) in the messaging your product marketing team developed. Here is another example from the world of blockchain: Prompted by the financial crisis of 2008, an anonymous developer (hero) seeks an alternative (journey) to traditional finance (enemy). Social media campaign.

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Kimberly-Clark uses a social media quiz to woo young talent

Biznology

Kimberly-Clark created a BuzzFeed -inspired quiz to discover their own Original Thinker type and then are rewarded with a new emoji badge suitable for social sharing, as well as an invitation to find out about original thinkers at Kimberly-Clark. From HAIWatch to WOTQuiz ! Sounds easy, but easier said than done. Like this post?