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The Science of Social Media

Dan Zarrella Social Media Scientist

#SMSCI

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Myth: Ideas spread because theyre good.

Memetics

Myth: Engaging in the Conversation is the most important thing on social media.

Takeaway: Engaging in the Conversation doesnt work. Publishing interesting content does.

Myth: Dont call yourself a guru.

Takeaway: Identify yourself authoritatively.

Takeaway: Stop talking about yourself.

Selective Attention

Takeaway: Dont crowd out your own content.

Myth: Friday, Saturday and Sunday are bad days to publish.

Takeaway: Use contra- competitive timing.

Performance

Reputation

Social Exchange

Scarcity

Information Voids

Zombies
Me

Marketing

Takeaway: Utilize combined relevance.

Myth: Please ReTweet doesnt work.

Takeaway: Dont forget social calls-toaction.

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