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Ep 10: The Business of Social Media
26 minutes Posted Jul 8, 2023 at 9:43 am.
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#socialmedia #threadsapp #business

In this captivating episode, we delve into the fascinating world of social media. We explore platforms and the brands and consumers who use it. We discuss everything from happy dopamine rushes to the more contentious topics like data mining. We touch upon the all pervading influence of social media in various spheres like elections and purchase influence and also dissect the stark contrast unearthed about TikTok's algorithm in the US versus China.

References

  • HBR: "Ten Reasons People Resist Change" - https://hbr.org/2012/09/ten-reasons-people-resist-chang
  • FT: "TikTok caught in US-China battle over its powerful algorithm" - https://www.ft.com/content/b9f3b5a8-19ae-407f-be4b-e2536617b0f8
  • Deseret News: "Is there a difference between TikTok in the U.S. and China? A social media analyst compares it to opium and spinach" - https://www.deseret.com/2022/11/24/23467181/difference-between-tik-tok-in-china-and-the-us