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Now it’s about engagement, says the O.G. of reach growth.
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Google Analytics Blog
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Josh Mabry and Dorrine Mendoza / Facebook
One lesson is that people are more comfortable with closed or secret groups.
Smartphones Are Driving All Growth In Web Traffic
Rani Molla / Recode
Key takeaways from Adobe’s Media & Metrics Report.
Facebook Tells Advertisers It Can Reach Many Young People. Too Many.
Sapna Maheshwari / New York Times
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Jason Alcorn (@jasonalcorn) is the Metrics Editor for MediaShift. In addition to his work with MediaShift, he works as a consultant with non-profits and newsrooms.