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Why Social Media is ‘Pay to Play’ in 2021 (And How to Get the Best Bang for Your Buck)

Neil Patel

Today, we understand advertising is the lifeblood of all the big social networks. Paid social media has become a key component of many brands’ marketing strategies. Just look at Facebook’s audience growth since late 2008. 3 Reasons Why Social Media Is Pay to Play in 2021. Sure, paid social media costs money.

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Why You (Probably) Shouldn’t Panic About a Recession

Sales Hacker

In May 2008, I graduated college — with 1.56 million of my peers — directly into the 2008 recession. Basically: Today’s economic climate looks very different from 2008. Signs of recession we’re seeing now vs. 2008. And finally, Mike pointed out, in some important ways, today’s “uncertain times” aren’t like 2008 at all.

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Sustaining Online Success and Other Stories from Elisa Doucette's 10+ Year Creative Journey

Buffer Resources

🔓Creators Unlocked This interview is part of a series called Creators Unlocked that delves into the world of content creators to uncover the stories behind their social media posts. “[Social media’s] progression has resulted in waves of people entering the space and experimenting with various platforms.

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How to Target Millennials Through Paid Ads

Neil Patel

Run Ads on the Social Media Platforms Millennials Use the Most. A huge percentage are active on social media, but to make the most of this, we need to understand what platforms millennials are using. Today there are dozens of social media platforms, with new ones popping up every day.

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8 Customer-Led Marketing Examples to Inspire Your Strategy

User Pilot

Starbucks launched the “My Idea” platform for continuous innovation Launched in 2008, Starbucks’ “My Idea” platform was a digital suggestion box that allowed customers to submit ideas for new products, services, and experience improvements. Join other product marketing geeks.

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Who are Asia’s SaaS VCs?

SaaStock

The largest Chinese gaming and social media corporation Tencent Holdings has a venture capital arm that has invested in more than 600 companies to date. The company has invested in ride-hailing, retail, online media, and electric car makers both inside and outside China. Founded: 2008. Founded: 2015. Size of fund: $75M.

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Marketing Automation: What is it, Examples & Tools [2021]

Neil Patel

The company was founded in 2008 and first sold software through Cisco exclusively. Integrate landing pages, email marketing, social media management, and analytics together to outsmart your competition and reach more contacts. There are tons of other helpful features too, like landing page design.