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Is TikTok still a social network, or is it becoming a search engine? Does Instagram influence what we buy, where we travel and what we consider popular? Social platforms have moved far beyond their original purpose. The articles in this category look closely at algorithms, attention, strategy, influence and behaviour. Sometimes through brand analysis, sometimes simply by testing the platforms to understand what is actually happening on them.
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Food Influencers: Their Impact on Restaurant Marketing

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guentouriyasmine
18 March 2026
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Micro-Influencer Strategy: The Human Side of Digital Marketing

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benameurilies
17 March 2026
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The Rise of Social Commerce: Transforming How We Shop Online

In recent years, there’s been a notable shift in how we shop online, thanks to the merging of social media with the convenience of e-commerce.…

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wualbertvincent
21 March 2024
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UGC Marketing: an Efficient Concept That Will Save Your Brand Time AND Money

With the rise of how important social media is in our generation, big and small brands have no choice but to pay attention and incorporate…

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rakotosehenonampoinaalitiana
21 March 2024
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VTubers: New potential influencers for digital marketing

What is vTuber (Virtual YouTuber) VTuber, or full-term “Virtual YouTuber”, is a video creator who creates content through streaming platforms like YouTube and Twitch. What…

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jirotweerakulcholrada
20 March 2024
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Short Attention Span in a Swipeable World: Byte-Sized Joys of Life

For effective results with your short-form video content, regular posting is key. You should aim to upload new videos daily, or at least on weekdays.…

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taychoreeceleste
20 March 2024
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Spotify for Digital Marketing

In today’s digitally-driven world, reaching your target audience amidst the noise of competition can be challenging. Fortunately, platforms like Spotify have transformed the landscape, offering…

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seowrachelyingshuen
20 March 2024
Xiaohongshu, as "China's Instagram", has become the leader among social medias.
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Xiaohongshu, lifestyle inspiration for Chinese youth: Marketing strategy on social media

What is Xiaohongshu? Originating as a forum for members to exchange shopping experiences abroad in 2013, Xiaohongshu has now developed into a social shopping platform.…

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wujiayang
19 March 2024
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Unveiling the Power of Social Media in Digital Marketing Strategies

In the dynamic realm of digital marketing, where trends shift like sands of time, one constant remains; the undeniable influence of social media. From Facebook…

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parkseungjin
17 March 2024
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TikTok: Marketing’s One-stop Shop

Created in 2016, TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms with more than 1.7 billion users, presenting a vast variety of short…

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hammalselena
16 March 2024
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The Impacts of Influencer Marketing on the Digital Advertising

There has been a major shift on the whole of the marketing landscape in the recent years due digitalisation and the growing prominence of Social…

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boustihacyprien
14 March 2024
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Evolving Landscape: The Force of Influencer Marketing

In today’s dynamic digital marketing landscape, influencer marketing stands out as a formidable force, thus, reshaping the way organizations engage with their target audience. Originally…

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anaritarodesdonatolopesmarques
21 November 2023
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AI and it’s Impact on Marketing Strategies

In the ever-evolving realm of digital marketing, AI has emerged as a revolutionary force. It has, thus, reshaped the strategies that businesses employ to connect…

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inesmendes
21 November 2023
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The role of influencers when dealing with brand crisis

In a world where news and information spread rapidly across social media, brands are increasingly turning to influencers to play a major role in brand…

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inesreisantunesdantasdecampos
21 November 2023
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Influencer Marketing: why using Instagram?

Recently, Instagram has been experiencing an incredible growth both in terms of popularity and as a marketing tool for communication. It has become the main…

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biancarago
21 November 2023
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TikTok challenges: converting trends into brand engagement

TikTok is a widely recognized and rapidly growing social media platform. The app is known for its diverse content, spanning from singing, cooking, storytelling to…

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amandawall
21 November 2023
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YouTube Shorts Advertisements: How do they attract people?

With the advancement of technologies, our society has become a digital world, and many people are willing to devote their time to social media. There…

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Minseo Kwon
21 November 2023
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TikTok Algorithm: How does TikTok’s algorithm work?

What is the TikTok algorithm? It is known as the algorithm on TikTok that gets to know users’ preferences when it comes to videos, certainly…

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mariafernandarecobosdominguez
20 November 2023
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Embracing Change: Exploring the Latest Trends in Social Media Marketing

In the dynamic realm of social media marketing, businesses need to embrace emerging trends to stay ahead of competition. This article explores some of the…

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rachidazekara
20 November 2023
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AI Influencers have Changed the Influencer Marketing Landscape; Here’s Why.

Social media is in a constant state of evolution, with new trends emerging day by day. One of the latest developments is the emergence of…

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rachelruiqicastaneda
19 November 2023

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