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Social Media History

By Logan_Powell

  • Aol Instant Messenger

    Aol Instant Messenger
    Aol instant messenger came to rise in 1997. It simply allowed different AOL account holders to instantly message each other and play games. AIM gave rise to internet slang such as "LOL" or "LMAO".
    Panko, B. (2017, October 06). The Sharp Rise and Steep Descent of AOL Instant Messenger. Retrieved from https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/pioneering-aol-instant-messenger-end-180965152/

  • Linkedin

    Linkedin
    Linkedin was created as a social media site to help enable people build their business network. A Brief Overview and History of LinkedIn. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://candybitsocial.com/news/history-of-linkedin

  • MySpace

    MySpace
    Myspace was the first huge modern day Social Media site as we know it. It featured the ability to fully customize your profiles and statuses. It helped launch many careers and had its fair share of scandals. Myspace was sold in 2005 for $580 million dollars in 2005, then again in 2011 for $35 million.
    Stenovec, T. (2011, August 29). Myspace's Biggest Moments: Memories Of A Fallen Social Network. Retrieved from https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/29/myspace-history-timeline_n_887059.html

  • Facebook

    Facebook
    In 2004 Harvard Student Mark Zuckerbeg launched "The Facebook". Originally created for Harvard students it quickly spread across New England and eventually across the whole world. Facebook is currently the largest Social Networking site and has been involved in numerous data privacy and data scandals. Phillips, S. (2007, July 25). A brief history of Facebook. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2007/jul/25/media.newmedia

  • YouTube

    YouTube
    Youtube was created as a site for individuals to upload video content. After enormous growth it was acquired a year later by Google for over $1 Billion dollars. Now YouTube is the premier site for user created video content.

  • Reddit

    Reddit
    Reddit was founded in 2005 to be an online discussion board for just about any topic. It quickly grew and is now one of the most visited sites in the world today. Macale, S. (2011, October 13). A rundown of Reddit's history and community [Infographic]. Retrieved from https://thenextweb.com/socialmedia/2011/10/14/a-rundown-of-reddits-history-and-community-infographic/

  • Twitter

    Twitter
    Twitter was founded on the basis of being able to quickly share short thoughts and ideas. Originally the site struggled but saw exspansive growth in 2007. Now Twitter is a major player in politics and current events. As well as original content sharing.
    MacArthur, A. (n.d.). The History of Twitter You Didn't Know. Retrieved from https://www.lifewire.com/history-of-Twitter-3288854

  • Tumblr

    Tumblr
    Created as a blog hosting and sharing site, Tumblr quickly grew as a counterculture/art community. Writer, E. (2018, August 17). A History of Tumblr - See How David Karp Founded The Company. Retrieved from https://businessideaslab.com/tumblr-history/

  • Instagram

    Instagram
    Instagram was created to be a digital photo album. Within 3 months of release it has over 1 million users. Now it has over 500 million users and is a major tool for models and content creators. Woods, B. (2013, June 21). Instagram - A Brief History. Retrieved from https://thenextweb.com/magazine/2013/06/21/instagram-a-brief-history/

  • Snapchat

    Snapchat
    Snapchat is an App that allows users to send pictures back and forth privately and also set "stories". Launched in 2011 the app saw extensive growth throughout the years. In 2015 over 2 billion snaps were sent per day.
    A Brief History of Snapchat. (2018, May 19). Retrieved from https://adsoup.com/a-brief-history-of-snapchat/

  • Tinder

    Tinder
    Social Media has gotten romantic. Founded in 2012 in Southern California The creators leveraged the Greek Life system at USC to grow the smartphone exclusive app. Based on a swipe left or right system it is a shallow game to play but undeniably addicting. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.sutori.com/story/the-history-of-tinder--TSvBW6M8pf5kHSnqmsxyHYAZ

  • Vine

    Vine
    Those 6 second videos will always have a place in our hearts. Vine was founded in 2013 as a user generated content based website and quickly took over the internet. However there was no revenue plan and the company went under in 2015. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.wondershare.com/multimedia-tips/vine-history.html