Chapter 21 Facebook and Social Media Flashcards
What was the first social media ever?
The first social media ever was Club Nexus in 2001.
What email type did Facebook initially require for account registration?
Facebook initially required .edu emails to register accounts.
How did Facebook start generating revenue?
Facebook started showing ads from Microsoft to generate revenue.
What was the focus of Facebook founders regarding user experience?
Facebook founders were focused on maximizing the user experience instead of revenue.
How does Facebook target advertisements?
Facebook targets advertisements very effectively using the user’s info and giving customized ads.
What are the three ways to buy ads on Facebook?
- Buy self-serve ads on Facebook (the hardest).
- Buy ads on Facebook through a Facebook certified marketing partner.
- Facebook will manage accounts for large advertisers.
How are all ads bought on Facebook?
All ads are bought in an online automated, first-price or first bid auction.
What do bid strategies on Facebook help with?
Bid strategies are cost control tools that help bidders choose what option fits best with their advertising needs.
How many characters are allowed on X?
280 characters are allowed on X.
Are the majority of X users American?
The majority of X users are not American.
Which company owns YouTube?
Google owns YouTube.
How many total users worldwide use YouTube?
YouTube has 2.7 billion users.
Which company owns Reddit?
Advance Publications owns Reddit.
Is Reddit’s audience primarily men or women?
Reddit users are primarily men.
What is the key feature of Snapchat?
The key feature of Snapchat is that the chats and pictures disappear after a certain time.
What percent of teens use Snapchat as of December 2023?
Approximately 60% of U.S. teenagers aged 13 to 17 reported using Snapchat.
What social media site is known as a visual discovery engine?
Pinterest is known as the visual discovery engine.
What is LinkedIn’s defining differentiation?
LinkedIn’s defining feature is that it connects job seekers with jobs.