Does it seem like "everybody and their cousin" is on social media these days? If you've silently said to yourself, "It's just a fad that will die out soon," you may be surprised to learn that social media isn't exiting the stage anytime soon. It's center stage, baby! And will remain an integral part of our lives.
Its presence is felt in our political system and has launched (and killed) more careers than Show Time At The Apollo.
Simply put, Social media is the most significant invention of the 21st century, and you and I are here to witness the revolution. But don't be fooled; even though its origins, as we know them today, are a little over a decade, this media will continue to evolve.
Depending on how you feel, the evolution of social media is music to your ears or a call to action.
On the podcast, I'm examining
Joining me is one of the most influential social media strategists and consultants, Natasha Samuel. She is the founder of Shine With Natasha, better known by her Instagram handle @ShinewithNatasha.
Natasha and I discuss the good, the so-so, and the downright ugly of social media. To round out the discussion, Natasha shares ways to make social media work for us and tips for staying one step ahead of the algorithms.
Put down that stuffy, boring textbook, grab your earbuds, and get into the most lit history lesson EVER! And don't forget to rate and subscribe!
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About Natasha Samuel:
Natasha hosts The Shine Online Podcast and is an Instagram Strategist that helps small businesses shine online. Through intensive strategy days, digital resources, and education, Natasha enables you to build your brand on the 'Gram with a fulfilling and fun strategy without the overwhelm..
Website Link: https://shinewithnatasha.com/
Instagram handle: @shinewithnatasha
Episode Research Credit: @mellehartley | @drommamedia
Episode Sources:
1. https://datacommons.org/place/Earth?utm_medium=explore&mprop=count&popt=Person&hl=en
2. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/social-media.asp
3. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20media
4. https://online.maryville.edu/blog/evolution-social-media/
5. https://blog.hootsuite.com/history-social-media/
6. https://dewzilla.com/a-brief-history-of-social-media/
7. https://influencermarketinghub.com/social-media-sites/
8. https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/months-after-tiktok-apologized-black-creators-many-say-little-has-n1256726
9. https://www.amsivedigital.com/insights/performance-creative/how-black-creators-have-reshaped-social-marketing/
10. https://datareportal.com/social-media-users
11. https://www.statista.com/statistics/272014/global-social-networks-ranked-by-number-of-users/
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EPISODE CREDITS:
Research and scripted by host Latoya Coleman (@ToyaFromHarlem).
Edited and Mixed by Chris Mann
Music Licensed through Epidemic Sound
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