
Social Media Marketing in the AI Communications Era — The 2009 Snake Oil Warning Was Right
Social media marketing matured into a real channel. The 2009 Businessweek snake oil warning was right — and the same dynamic now defines AI Communications.

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Social media marketing matured into a real channel. The 2009 Businessweek snake oil warning was right — and the same dynamic now defines AI Communications.

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