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Creatives are saying social media is over… so what next?

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Image licensed via Adobe Stock In the week that Meta launches Threads , we ask: can new platforms bring social media back to life? Right now, many of you are saying that's how social media feels. But will these platforms breathe new life into social media? I feel jaded by social media," he says. "On We're not convinced.

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How to promote and build your creative business without using social media

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Image licensed via Adobe Stock We examine why creatives are leaving social media, why it's increasingly useless for self-promotion, and some IRL alternatives to get your business up and running again. Digital burnout Recently, we took a deep dive into the question Is social media for self-promotion over? Here are a few suggestions.

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Tips from a marketing expert on how to sell yourself as a graphic designer

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But either way, you may well be thinking in frustration: "I'm a graphic designer, not a marketing expert!" You also have to be able to sell yourself, keep up to date with social media, maintain your own website, be your own IT, be your own HR department, network like crazy, and somehow find time to eat and sleep. Start simple.

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Is social media for self-promotion over? Creatives reveal their honest thoughts

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In 2022, social media increasingly sucks for sharing content and finding work. Have you noticed how different social media feels at the moment? It's perhaps not surprising Alex has seen a lack of involvement in his content because other creatives feel less involved in social media overall. Image licensed via Adobe Stock.

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How to Market Your Brand on Social Media

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How to Market Your Brand on Social Media It's fascinating to witness how startups, small businesses, and even large companies have recognised the tremendous potential of social media as a powerful marketing tool. Statistics reveal the sheer magnitude of social media's impact on marketing efforts.

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A helpful guide to marketing for creative freelancers who want to quit Instagram

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If IG has become too exhausting, what marketing alternatives are there? We've had more than a decade of chasing 'likes' and trying to keep up with the changing social networks. If you're looking for free or affordable options to market yourself, don't fret! Then, you have to market your newsletter on your website.

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Hashtag Marketing Guide to Boost Social Media

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Hashtag Marketing Guide to Boost Social Media Hashtag marketing is a tactic that involves using hashtags to tag and track content on social media platforms. Hashtags are essential for social media marketing because they make content more discoverable and allow brands to label and locate niche material.

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