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Social Media Impact

     Social media is a widely used tool today and is constantly continuing to change and develop. With how prominent social media is today in society, it's crazy to think about how there was a time before it, or even just how the use of it has changed from when it was first introduced. 

  

Social media has always been used to connect people and network in a way. When platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram first came out many people used it to stay connected to those around them and in their community such as family and friends. While many people still do use social media for this, it also is used now to connect people to employers, companies/businesses, products, etc. 

    

It has even become a tool in many workplaces and now something that is being studied and taught in some universities. Social media has impacted different lines of work and is used daily, such as in careers in marketing and public relations. It has changed the way many companies even advertise their products. I see often, especially on platforms like TikTok, many businesses almost advertise themselves more than their product, For example, social media has allowed businesses to be able to have a more direct connection to the public themselves as individuals rather than only as a whole. Businesses will post showing sort of "behind the scenes" and other types of content that allows customers to get to know the people and the business on a more personal level, which can in turn make consumers want to buy or feel more comfortable buying their product. This sort of "personal connection" feeling that social media creates also allows for the public to be more easily influenced because products and posts are directed to specific types of audiences. 

    With all the ways we have seen social media impact society, both good and bad, it is interesting to think about how it will continue to impact our lives over time. What are some other ways you think social media has impacted how people are connected to one another? Or how do you think it will change over time? 


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  1. Althea PleasantsJanuary 26, 2024 at 5:58 PM

    I love how you posed these questions at the end of your blog. It makes not only me but others think as well. I really agree about wondering how social media will impact society in the future because there not really anyway to know. But I guess we will find out as social media is ever changing.

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  2. Spencer DoddsJanuary 26, 2024 at 10:48 PM

    You prove a great point where you stated how social media has become a great asset in the workforce. Social media is a breakthrough for exposure in all facets of life. Content creation, business and more.

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