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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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Algorithms in Social Media: The Good and the Bad 

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dragutsabrina
11 November 2024
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The Role of Augmented Reality (AR) in Digital Marketing: Transforming Consumer Experiences

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leejianyangnicholas
10 November 2024
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TikTok vs. Instagram Reels: How to boost your sales?

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sylvestresandrine
15 November 2022
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Alt Text on Instagram: How to Use it and Why

Steps to add Alt text on Instagram for an already existing post: Tap on a photo on your profile. Click the three dots on the…

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hervieuxamelie
18 March 2022
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Russia’s restrictions to social media platforms

  As Russia’s war with Ukraine drags on, the Kremlin is limiting the free flow of information online for Russians on several social media platforms.…

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funesgenisvictoria
18 March 2022
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How to promote an event using Instagram

How to promote an event using Instagram? Promoting events can seem complicated but with the right tool, you can get super good results. One of…

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GABRIEL TAILLON
17 March 2022
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How to Create an Engaging Facebook Business Page

WHY CREATE A FACEBOOK PAGE FOR MY BRAND? Facebook is home to nearly 2 billion active users every month and is by far the most…

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Philip Alexandre Rheault
17 March 2022
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The rise of NFT through social media

In this post, I will explain how NFT rose through social media, and how they are closely related.  Indeed, it is said that NFTs, but…

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davidcruzeline
17 March 2022
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Effectiveness of hashtags: why brands use hashtags on social media

The effectiveness of hashtags lies in the good use of them as one of the most important elements in our digital marketing strategy. The proper use…

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Martina Saffratti
11 March 2022
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Tiktok Spark Ads

Link to access the video – Youtube In 2021, there have never been more ways to digitally advertise. And according to the Canada Digital Outlook…

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banvillemelanie
17 November 2021
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Why Canadian Companies Should Have a YouTube Brand Account

Why Canadian Companies Should Have a YouTube Brand Account Here are 3 of the many different reasons pushing Canadian companies towards the creation of a…

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starnaudkevin
13 November 2021
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What is Newsjacking and how to use it ?

First of all, what is Newsjacking? What is Newsjacking and how to use it? Newsjacking is a digital marketing practice. It consists in surfing a…

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courthialquentin
12 November 2021
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Pay Transparency in Influencer Marketing

Pay Transparency in Influencer Marketing   In recent years it has become evident that the concept of influencer marketing is an ever more present and…

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kekkonensofia
12 November 2021
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how to brand yourself on social media in 2021?

How to brand yourself on social media in 2021? Introduction Over the past decade until today in 2021, social media user numbers grew exponentially. This…

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bentekayasalim
12 November 2021
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3 Tips to Optimizing Your Instagram Posts

Did you know what Instagram was, 10 years ago? Chances are, like most people, you didn’t, which makes it even more impressive how, in the…

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poissonrecasensmilamaria
12 November 2021
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How does the TikTok algorithm work?

How does the TikTok algorithm work? What is TikTok? To know how the TikTok algorithm works, we need to start from the beginning and explain…

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duguayoceanne
12 November 2021
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Why small businesses need social media

Are you thinking about launching your own business or to give more visibility to your company? Nowadays, social medias are part of marketing planification, they…

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vannestetom
12 November 2021
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Social media policy for democracy

How important social media policy is for a better democracy Human usually feels powerful enough to think they can make great decisions. Since our social…

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brunellerose
12 November 2021
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How to use wisely Tiktok hashtags

How to use wisely Tiktok hashtags Tiktok Hashtags are tools used in social networks to increase its visibility and discoverability on every social media platform.…

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Slim Bouabid
12 November 2021
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Promote your business with TikTok

TikTok is a social networking platform created in 2016 that has grown significantly in recent years. Today, TikTok has over 800 million users worldwide and…

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ferdizakarya
12 November 2021
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How to use TikTok trends to grow your brand

How to use TikTok trends to grow your brand Since the COVID pandemic, Tiktok has become a “must-have” application. Indeed, the figures show that since…

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landognaalessandra
12 November 2021

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