
Brand is social, social is brand.

This might sound obvious but I think the key to success on social media is to be interesting, helpful, and genuine. The goal isn’t simply to acquire users and post content, but rather to build meaningful connections with people; connections that allow you to grow your reputation, gain people’s trust, and ultimately earn the right to share the thing
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Something about social media feels different this year.We’re watching a fundamental shift in how and where people want to engage online. As trust declines and user habits evolve, it’s clear we’re heading toward a new phase of social. So what does that mean for brands, users, and the future of social as we know it?🌊 Big platforms are losing their g... See more
Kiana Fathi • #socialstrategy #culture #stateofsocial | Kiana Fathi | 48 comments

Hyping up your friends is actually a lot more fun than self-glorification. After a decade of Instagram, the whole “Look at this photo I took of what I’m doing” game is growing stale. In fact, it’s a bit asocial just lobbing your solo snapshots into the feed. A true social network doesn’t just make consumption social (Likes, comments, reshares), but... See more
Josh Constine • Poparazzi photo app blows up by banning selfies
