Much of the Growth in Social Media Sites Can Be

question 55

Multiple Choice

Much of the growth in social media sites can be attributed to:

• A) good old-fashioned word-of-mouth promotion.
• B) new platforms like iPads and Smartphones.
• C) media hype.
• D) the proliferation of new Web sites like Flickr and Reddit.
• E) new technology uses for social media.

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