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

Creative Boom

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

Creative Boom

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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Designer Ferran Feixas on why social media has been a force for good in branding

Creative Boom

In our exclusive interview, he shares his views on the positive influence of social media, how the pandemic broke down barriers, and the need to design sustainably. And we continue to share our audience's widespread concerns about the rise of AI and the issues surrounding social media. Or in some cases, a combination of both.

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How to Create Engaging Images for Social Media – 5 Proven Methods

Just Creative

While the way we consume imagery has evolved dramatically over the past two hundred years, that phrase still rings true — especially in social media and marketing. Strong visuals are often the driving force behind audience engagement on social media. Consider what your audience wants and how you can present that to them visually.

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Chloe Chiasson uses collage and mixed media to tell evocative stories of the 'in between'

Creative Boom

She was accepted into the New York Academy of Art and learnt the ropes of her newfound craft, developing a unique aesthetic forged from large-scale, mixed-media pieces that bellow with her personal view of the world. Meanwhile, her mum suggested making art – a remedial outlet that soon opened new doors for the budding artist.

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How to Increase Your Brand’s Social Media Engagement

Just Creative

Social media engagement is the new currency for business success. Brands that are looking to perform well on social media measure their performance on the amount of engagement they receive on their social media accounts. That being said, increased social media engagement is difficult to achieve. Link/media click throughs.

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Andy Warhol Museum turns 30 with fashion photos that are designed to be 'liked'

Creative Boom

To communicate this idea, it commissioned a series of highly directed, fashion-forward photographs that have appeared across print and social media. This is how many people most often experience photography now — as something to 'like' on social media.

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