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Publishers are no longer counting on social platforms as traffic-drivers, but rather as channels for audience development and brand building.
March 10, 2023

Publishers move past seeing social media platforms as traffic drivers

Publishers are no longer counting on social platforms as traffic-drivers, but rather as channels for audience development and brand building. This article is part of a series that explores a fragmented social media landscape. Explore the full series here.

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