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Realtors turn to social media to market luxury real estate

by Anna Scott
Nov 8, 2018
The latest Instagram "influencers": Houses.
A beachfront "Instapenthouse."
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Social media "story" ads are gone in a day, but they're getting more popular

by Molly Wood
Sep 5, 2018
The format is seen as "authentic," one marketer said.
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Can the creator economy survive if creators are all broke?

by Molly Wood
Aug 14, 2018
As platforms like YouTube and Instagram rake in money, the people who try to make a living uploading videos and pictures often struggle.
Audience engagement doesn't require tricks, just a few simple speaking strategies.
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Navigating Instagram's algorithm as @idealblackfemale

by Phoebe Unterman and Kai Ryssdal
Aug 6, 2018
How hate speech censorship policies and content moderation appear to an artist creating on the platform.
Mandy Harris Williams says she's found a great home for her art on Instagram.
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How to be a social media star for a living

by Molly Wood and Stephanie Hughes
Jul 18, 2018
"As influencers, we are walking ad space," Troy Solomon says.
YouTube displayed a giant play button with the names of creators chosen to work with the company at VidCon.
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Instagram Lite debuts, designed for smartphone users in developing countries

by Erika Beras
Jun 29, 2018
Instagram Lite popped up on the Google Play Store this week. It’s a slimmed down version of Instagram for people in developing countries. It works where networks are smaller, spottier and Android phones are more popular. Instagram Lite is a follower here, Facebook Lite arrived in 2015 and it now has over 200 million users. […]
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How LeBron's breakup with Miami started an Instagram craze

by Molly Wood , Stephanie Hughes and Shaheen Ainpour
Jun 6, 2018
House of Highlights has 9.3 million followers and counting.
In 2010, Miami Heat player LeBron James greets fans as he is introduced during a welcome party at American Airlines Arena in Miami.
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Instagram entrepreneurs are searching vintage racks for you

by Kai Ryssdal and Josie Fan
May 25, 2018
A new breed of shoppers are snapping up vintage clothing on the social media platform.
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Is Instagram a healthier Facebook?

by Kai Ryssdal and Josie Fan
Apr 18, 2018
The photo-sharing app relied on the social network for its success, but now Facebook may depend on Instagram for its longevity.
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Making a career out of perfectly photographed and staged meals is not exactly a piece of cake

by Jana Kasperkevic
Oct 11, 2017
Brands often rely on food influencers to connect with new audiences.
Can you turn cooking at home into a career?
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