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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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30 fascinating facts about organic vs paid social media

Biznology

Organic vs paid social media. Social media is the most genuine form of marketing. Organic social media posts come from you and go directly to your page or your company’s page. 86% of marketers now combine paid and organic tactics as part of their social media strategies. Social Media Week ).

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How to write for social media

Biznology

This video with Paul Gillin is about the basics of writing engaging social media messages. With so many posts, tweets and chatter filling social media, it’s almost impossible to get a message through. The post How to write for social media appeared first on Biznology. You need to be distinctive.

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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?