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Are you tired of being at the mercy of ever-changing algorithms?<\/em><\/p>\n

In Platform Proof, we teach you how to cultivate a loyal audience that thrives independently of social media platforms. Learn strategies to drive traffic to your owned channels\u2014like your website, email list, or community hubs\u2014so you\u2019re never starting from zero again, no matter what happens to the platforms.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll Learn:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 How to turn casual followers into dedicated fans
\n\u2022 Strategies to monetize beyond ads and sponsorships
\n\u2022 Tools to build a self-sustaining audience ecosystem
\n\u2022 Case studies of creators who survived platform collapses<\/p>\n

Stop renting your audience\u2014start owning it.<\/p>\n

Speaker(s):<\/strong> Darius Carr, Bujoy Media<\/p>\n

Co-Sponsor(s):<\/strong>
\nCarolyn Perry, SBC Director
\nVance-Granville Community College
\nperryc@vgcc.edu<\/a>
\nph: 252-738-3240<\/p>\n

Fee: No Cost<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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