In this episode of Beyond Social, hosts Reggie Azevedo and Vitaly Veksler dive deep into the evolving landscape of social media competition. With Twitter (now X) facing turbulence under Elon Musk’s leadership, new platforms like Threads, Bluesky, and Mastodon are rising fast. But do they have what it takes to last? We explore: The impact of decentralization and the FediverseWhether brands should invest time in these emerging platformsThe future of ad-free social spacesThe risks and rewards of...

X’s Ongoing Turbulence & The Rise of Competitors

What Is the Fediverse & How Does It Work?

Threads vs. Bluesky: Who’s Gaining Ground?

Can Meta Be Trusted with Decentralization?

The Reality of Data Privacy in Social Media

 Will Ads Eventually Take Over Threads & Bluesky?

The Risk vs. Reward of Investing in New Platforms

Final Thoughts: What’s Next for Social Media?

Brands, Politics & Social Issues: Should Companies Take a Stand?

Welcome to the premier Social Media Marketing podcast, Beyond Social by Vista Social! We're the sensation turning the social game on its head – faster than you can double-tap a Gary Vee motivational post!&nbsp;In this corner of the podcast world, tech talk is far from dry and dreary; it’s as thrilling as scrolling through your feed at midnight, always in sync with what's trending. Tune in every Wednesday with our super hosts, Reggie and Vitaly (who could give late-night TV hosts a run for their money) along with the crème de la crème of the Vista Social team and surprise marketing expert guests!&nbsp;Whether you're a social media master, a digital marketing newbie, or just in it for the memes, you're not going to want to miss it! Why? We're serving Social Media strategy with a side of SaaS.&nbsp; Tune in!