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Did You Hear? Social Networks Want In On Audio

Forrester IT

First the social networks conquered text. Last month, Twitter announced its acquisition of Breaker, a social podcasting app, and quickly transitioned […]. Then they dominated video. And now, the new frontier: audio.

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Consumers Are On Social Media, But That Doesn’t Mean They Want To Hear From You

Forrester IT

Social media is ubiquitous, from social networks to forums to brand-created communities to messaging apps. Brand marketers shouldn’t be asking if their consumers are on social media, but rather, “Do they want to hear from my brand?”

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Current Malpractice Handicaps Social Selling’s Potential

Forrester IT

We first published research on social selling in 2016, and B2B sellers continue to flock to various networks to interact with their customers and prospects. Social provides the opportunity for authentic connections, mutually beneficial professional relationships, and positive business outcomes for both buyers and sellers.

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Voulez-Vous Parler Social Networks’ Content Moderation Policies?

Forrester IT

Steve Trevor, “Wonder Woman” Social networks, tech vendors ingesting social data, and brands running social listening practices might all be wondering the same thing right now: […].

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Social Media Plays A Bigger Role In Commerce Than Just Buying

Forrester IT

In 2021, US-based social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and even Twitter piled on user shopping features, paving the way for 61% of US online adults under 25 years old saying that they’ve completed a purchase on a social network without leaving the website or app.

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The State Of Social Advertising: Pretty On The Outside, Ugly On The Inside

Forrester IT

On the outside: Social media’s total global advertising spend is expected to balloon to $110 billion by 2022 (with Facebook taking 75% of the global spend market). Social networks are happy. On the inside: Social media’s underbelly conveys a picture of turmoil. Investors see dollar signs.

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‘Tis The Season For Consumers To Still Not Buy On Social Media

Forrester IT

Despite news of brands such as Nike, Adidas, Allbirds, and SeatGeek successfully selling on social networks, social media is still not a place that consumers buy products and services. Our Forrester Social Technographics® data uncovers that consumers scored the lowest in the buy stage of the […].

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