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Digital adapters: How Gen X uses social media and why it matters to marketers

Sprout Social

According to DDI’s Global Leadership Forecast , Gen Xers held 51% of leadership positions globally in 2018. This generation uses Instagram to keep up with friends, family and kids, as well as to follow influencers and brands for inspiration across categories, including travel, home, food and fashion.

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Social Media Crisis Management: Tips to Do It Like the Big Brands

SocialPilot

Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica scandal in 2018 saw 87 million users’ data misused, triggering global criticism and a $119 billion stock drop. Tesla’s stock dropped by over 9% in 2018 after Elon Musk smoked marijuana during a live podcast. In 2018, Instagram updated its algorithm, causing engagement to drop for many brands.

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Review Management Mistakes: Horror Stories and How to Fix Them

SocialPilot

Case Study: The Oriental Express Owner Meltdown (Leeds, UK) In 2021, The Oriental Express, a Chinese takeaway in Leeds, found itself under fire, not because of the food, but because of how the owner responded to bad reviews. Others were told to “cook your own food” if they didn’t like it. Let’s dive into this nightmare.

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How the YouTube algorithm works in 2025

Hootsuite

If you subscribe to the Food Networks YouTube channel, the algorithm will likely show you more cooking content. As a result, in 2018, YouTubes Chief product officer mentioned on a panel that 70% of watch time on YouTube is spent watching videos the algorithm recommends. #1 liked or commented), expect more of the same coming your way.

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Online on the road: Connectivity for travelers

SmartBrief - Marketing

In-flight Wi-Fi, for example: 77% of respondents to a Viasat survey said it was important to them, compared to 55% in 2018. Like so many aspects of our lives, it’s kind of amazing how quickly it’s become standard to stay connected on most forms of transportation.

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5 VR Marketing Examples That You'll Want to Steal for 2018

Hubspot Marketing

So, I'll do you a solid: I won't lecture you on the importance of incorporating virtual reality into your 2018 marketing strategy. 5 VR Marketing Examples to Inspire Your 2018 Strategy. Key Technology: VERYX Food Sorting. Key Technology: VERYX Food Sorting. The holidays are coming, and I'm feeling cheerful. million units.

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Online Advertising: Everything You Need to Know in 2018

Hubspot Marketing

Online Advertising: Everything You Need to Know in 2018. Food & Drink. Let’s read on to dive deeper into modern online advertising and learn the capabilities of the most effective advertising channels on the internet today. Paid Search Advertising. With over 3.5 Political Affiliation. Business & Industry. Entertainment.