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“With the growing reliance on social media, we no longer search for news, or the products and services we wish to buy. Instead they are being pushed to us by friends, acquaintances and business colleagues.”

Quote by Erik Qualman

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Erik Qualman is a renowned author born on April 23, 1972. His works focus on the transformation of social media and the digital age, having a profound impact on modern business and personal development. more

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