Reflecting on what’s stayed the same
Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2025 8:36 am
As much as social has changed, much has stayed the same. Like how it’s still the driving force behind so many cultural moments. Unfortunately, this means some of the challenges still exist (or have been magnified).
“It’s interesting how social media started organically and finland b2b leads authentically—with people sharing anything and everything in the early days. Looking at you, Facebook photo albums with 100+ photos from the previous night where each friend was meticulously tagged. But then took a turn in the 2010s to being extremely curated and perfectly color-graded with themed Instagram feeds and Pinterest boards. Now the pendulum is swinging back to authenticity with platforms like TikTok.”
“What I’ve seen time and again over the past 14 years is social media’s power to bring people together—to educate and inspire.”
“There are pros and cons of social media. There’s never been a greater democratization of news and information, more connectivity between wide-ranging groups of people or such a powerful platform for marginalized people to share their experiences. On the downside, misinformation dissemination, cyberbullying and mental health challenges tied to the overuse and misuse of social media are persistent concerns.”
“Many leaders still believe organic social media is free and that going viral is the ultimate goal.”
“Social media has given (and continues to give us) some of the most fun cultural moments. Remember these?”
A 2014 video from Viner Diamonique Shuler of a woman singing the phrase "Do it for the Vine" to a young girl who responds "I ain't gonna do it" while dancing adorably
A viral 2014 video featuring the quote "I'm in Me Mum's Car, Broom Broom"
A 2022 episode of Chicken Shop Date featuring Louis Theroux that made the trending sound "My money don't jiggle jiggle, it folds" go viral.
When it comes to planning how you’ll celebrate Social Media Day this year, consider using one of the ideas below.
“It’s interesting how social media started organically and finland b2b leads authentically—with people sharing anything and everything in the early days. Looking at you, Facebook photo albums with 100+ photos from the previous night where each friend was meticulously tagged. But then took a turn in the 2010s to being extremely curated and perfectly color-graded with themed Instagram feeds and Pinterest boards. Now the pendulum is swinging back to authenticity with platforms like TikTok.”
“What I’ve seen time and again over the past 14 years is social media’s power to bring people together—to educate and inspire.”
“There are pros and cons of social media. There’s never been a greater democratization of news and information, more connectivity between wide-ranging groups of people or such a powerful platform for marginalized people to share their experiences. On the downside, misinformation dissemination, cyberbullying and mental health challenges tied to the overuse and misuse of social media are persistent concerns.”
“Many leaders still believe organic social media is free and that going viral is the ultimate goal.”
“Social media has given (and continues to give us) some of the most fun cultural moments. Remember these?”
A 2014 video from Viner Diamonique Shuler of a woman singing the phrase "Do it for the Vine" to a young girl who responds "I ain't gonna do it" while dancing adorably
A viral 2014 video featuring the quote "I'm in Me Mum's Car, Broom Broom"
A 2022 episode of Chicken Shop Date featuring Louis Theroux that made the trending sound "My money don't jiggle jiggle, it folds" go viral.
When it comes to planning how you’ll celebrate Social Media Day this year, consider using one of the ideas below.