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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? It's gone late into the night and early hours, but everyone is still buzzing. Right now, many of you are saying that's how social media feels. I feel jaded by social media," he says. "On

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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. Make connections outside social media.

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How LA's wildfires are devastating creatives (and how you can help)

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While the media is largely focused on how all this affects movie stars, that's only a tiny part of the story. A friend has launched a GoFundMe page to support Jess and help her rebuild her life. "I Losing your life's work The list of similar stories is endless. I think I'm still processing what I'm seeing," he adds.

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The introvert's guide to creating video content: how to thrive on social media

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And those of us who shrink from the notion of pressing the flesh and networking in public have found that we can achieve similar results on social media behind the safety of our own keyboards. We did, at least, when social media was primarily text-based. In the last couple of years, though, that's all changed. But now I'm all for it.

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

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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.

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Food illustrator Tom Hovey talks Bake Off, Bristol and building a creative community

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Even with some newfound inspiration, Hovey was still unsure where his passion for drawing could take him. By the time Hovey left university, it was the early days of social media, with Facebook and MySpace in full swing. In the last couple of years, the movement of social media has changed.

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Nike designer Yenny Zhang on how she found a passion for spatial design

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I loved the hands-on projects and collaborative environment, where I could bring ideas to life." While she was still in school, Zhang interned at the Nike headquarters and media company Complex. At Nike, I quickly learned to balance creativity with strategy, collaborating across teams to bring fresh ideas to life," says Zhang.