stdClass Object ( [id] => 15126 [paper_index] => 202502-02-020261 [title] => THE EVOLVING ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN MARKETING [description] => [author] => John Matthew. C. R [googlescholar] => [doi] => [year] => 2025 [month] => February [volume] => 10 [issue] => 2 [file] => fm/jpanel/upload/2025/February/202502-02-020261.pdf [abstract] => The evolution of social media in the marketing industry has transformed communication and consumer engagement. This research aims to explore the historical progression and impact of social media marketing, employing a mixed-methods approach that includes a literature review and case studies. Findings indicate that social media has become essential for brands, enabling targeted marketing and community building. However, limitations include a lack of comprehensive studies on emerging platforms. This research contributes original insights into the dynamic relationship between social media and marketing practices, highlighting its value for academics and practitioners. [keywords] => Social Media, Marketing, Evolution, Consumer Engagement, Research Implications [doj] => 2025-02-22 [hit] => [status] => [award_status] => P [orderr] => 25 [journal_id] => 2 [googlesearch_link] => [edit_on] => [is_status] => 1 [journalname] => EPRA International Journal of Research & Development (IJRD) [short_code] => IJSR [eissn] => 2455-7838 (Online) [pissn] => - - [home_page_wrapper] => images/products_image/2-n.png ) Error fetching PDF file.