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Social media trends in the Middle East — five developments to note

August 8, 2017by Damian Radcliffe Leave a comment

Six years after the Arab Spring rocked many parts of the Middle East, the region continues to feel ramifications from this turbulent period. Here are five key trends that journalists and news organizations working in the region need to consider.

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How has social media changed in the Middle East since the Arab Spring?

May 16, 2017by Damian Radcliffe Leave a comment

Where Twitter once held sway, Facebook video, visual platforms like Instagram and Snapchat, and — amid privacy concerns — closed networks like WhatsApp are now the social media of choice in the complex Middle […]

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What are the prospects for media companies in the Middle East?

February 2, 2017by Damian Radcliffe 1 Comment

First published by TheMediaBriefing. For publishers, brands and media companies seeking opportunities for international expansion, the Middle East offers some intriguing possibilities. The region is home to a large youth […]

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Instagram in the Middle East: 4 new stats from 2015

February 5, 2016by Damian Radcliffe Leave a comment

This is the third in a series of ten short extracts from my 2015 round-up: Social Media in the Middle East: The Story of 2015 (also available on Scribd, SlideShare and Academia.edu + […]

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5 Facebook findings from the Middle East in 2015

February 3, 2016by Damian Radcliffe Leave a comment

This is the second in a series of ten short extracts from my 2015 round-up: Social Media in the Middle East: The Story of 2015 (also available on Scribd, SlideShare and Academia.edu […]

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3 key stats about WhatsApp use in the Middle East

February 2, 2016by Damian Radcliffe Leave a comment

This is the first in a series of ten short extracts from my 2015 round-up: Social Media in the Middle East: The Story of 2015 (also available on Scribd, SlideShare and Academia.edu + […]

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Social media catching up with TV as trusted news source in Middle East

March 24, 2015by Damian Radcliffe Leave a comment

First published by the BBC College of Journalism. Social media catching up with TV as trusted news source in Middle East – by @damianradcliffe on @BBCCollege http://t.co/MLine5gInj — Sarah Marshall […]

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5 things we learned about Instagram in the Middle East during 2014

January 16, 2015by Damian Radcliffe Leave a comment

This is the third extract from my third annual round-up of Social Media in the Middle East. The 2014 review is now available Scribd, SlideShare and Academia.edu. Instagram is the leading generator […]

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5 things we learned about Facebook in the Middle East during 2014

January 13, 2015by Damian Radcliffe 1 Comment

This is an extract from my third annual round-up of Social Media in the Middle East. The 2014 review is now available Scribd, SlideShare and Academia.edu. Facebook remains the most popular social […]

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10 new digital developments in the Middle East

August 20, 2014by Damian Radcliffe Leave a comment

“10 new digital developments in the Middle East” by @damianradcliffe on @LinkedIn http://t.co/FO9P4AyFl3 — Maha Abouelenein (@mahagaber) August 7, 2014 Interesting read… https://t.co/EVGCX1VCQx — Ashraf Mirghani (@CitrusAsh) August 7, 2014 […]

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  • Social Media in the Middle East: Social News Consumption the Norm for Arab Youth 
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  • Social Media in the Middle East: Snapchat Expands its MENA Operation and User Base 
  • Social Media in the Middle East: Instagram Continues to Grow Rapidly 
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