This Week in Social Media with Arik Hanson

This Week in Social Media with Arik Hanson

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This Week in Social Media with Arik Hanson
This Week in Social Media with Arik Hanson
Are we too focused on memes and internet trends in social media marketing?

Are we too focused on memes and internet trends in social media marketing?

Chasing hollow engagement devalues our roles--and worth

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Arik Hanson
Jan 13, 2025
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I came across the survey below last week in eMarketer’s daily email and I have to say, I was a little surprised. OK, I was shocked. Because it's surveys and findings like this that continue to give social media marketers a bad name.

First, I'm just not buying the fact the the majority of people in this survey would like to see brands participate in memes…

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