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Kids and keyboards don’t mix for social media managers

Biznology

Case in point: the intriguing mystery of the US Strategic Command Twitter account last week. And yes, they have an official Twitter account, @US_Stratcom. Enterprising journalist Mikael Thalen from the Daily Dot wanted to get to the bottom of it, so he issued a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request and received the explanation.

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How Facebook is Slowly Strangling Twitter

Convince & Convert

For years, Twitter has rolled out new features to make its service more like Facebook. It’s as if the Twitter board of directors has spent the last two years pining to be as big as Facebook, and has consistently concluded that mimicking elements of that platform will unlock that secret code. Twitter rolls out Vine.

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What brands need to know before celebrating Black History Month 2021

Sprout Social

Every February, brands suddenly find they have something to say (or sell) on social media regarding Black History Month. But following a year of racial justice protests and more companies than ever taking a stand on social and political issues, brands are under pressure to get Black History Month 2021 right.

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Influencer Marketing Fraud: The Shady Side of Social Media

Content Marketing Institute

For example, a New York Times investigation recently revealed that 15% of Twitter users were likely automated accounts designed to simulate real people. Twitter responded by embarking on the “great purge of 2018,” shedding millions of locked accounts, which carried a higher likelihood of being fake. joderama Click To Tweet.

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Top Trends and Strategies for Successful Holiday Marketing Campaigns

QuanticMind

When it comes to holiday campaign planning, the time to act is now. It feels strange to say this so early in the calendar year, but the holidays really are fast approaching—and, with them, the need to start planning your holiday campaigns. What does that planning entail? on the heels of marked retail and e-commerce growth over 2020 and 2021.

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Adventures in Teamlancing Part 5: How to Find a Mentor (or Be a Mentee)

ClearVoice

For the past few weeks, I’ve been sharing a behind-the-scenes look into my experiences in teamlancing after many years of freelancing and running my own small agency. Mentoring goes beyond your school years. And that’s where mentors can prove to be incredibly helpful. . Here’s how: 1. Hone skills.

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The Value of Social Media Etiquette in the Workplace

EveryoneSocial

Naturally, if you’re involved in an employee advocacy program , there might be times content copy is locked down for compliance reasons. It’s likely that social media plays a major role in your company’s marketing and communications strategy at this point. This is where having good social media etiquette in the workplace can help.