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On social media vs In social media

It is slightly more common to say "on social media" than "in social media."
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Explained by Kay
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Last updated: December 10, 2017 • 138861 views

On social media

This phrase is correct.

This is a good phrase to use when talking about Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and other Websites where people share information and photos.

Some examples from our editors:

  • The other day, I watched a program on social media.
  • Her photos and posts can be found on social media sites.
  • At the same time, the total time spent on social media in the U.S. across PC and mobile devices increased by 99 percent to 121 billion minutes in July 2012 ...
  • 4 reasons you shouldn't be afraid to be funny on social media. ClickZ. Brands that post funny stuff on social media are seen as more memorable, while also ...
  • A Teenager's View on Social Media. Written by an actual teen. I read technology articles quite often and see plenty of authors attempt to dissect or describe the ...
  • Social Media Today brings together the news, trends and best practices around enterprise social and digital marketing. editorially independent website, we also ...

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • On social media sites

In social media

This phrase is correct.

You can use this phrase when talking about things that are in the realm of social media.

Some examples from our editors:

  • Find the highest-quality content in social media.
  • What are the most popular hashtags in social media?
  • Branded content in social media is often indistinguishable from user-generated content.
  • For businesses, the shift in web consumerism and accompanying rise in social media brings both opportunity and responsibility. The sheer amount of data that ...
  • Buyable Pins Come to Android: This Week in Social Media. By Grace Duffy ... Welcome to our weekly edition of what's hot in social media news. To help you stay ...
  • Oct 24, 2015 ... Welcome to our weekly edition of what's hot in social media news. ... 2015, Michael Stelzner and guests discuss the top news in social media.
  • For content contributors, the benefits of participating in social media have gone beyond simply social sharing to building reputation and bringing in career ...

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • in the realm of social media
  • in social media venues
  • on social media sites

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