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Bond university student Bridget Sprott takes a look at how Instagram has a role to play in nation branding and helping governments connect with citizens.
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Twiplomacy's 2018 study shows that Instagram is the fastest growing social media platform for word leaders.
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On how Japan's #UnknownJapan campaign utilized Instagram to highlight lesser-known aspects of the country's culture, landscape and history.
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The Facebook guide positions images as a "new form of language."
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Can T-shirts, hoodies and sports socks inspired by God – and worn by Justin Bieber – help to win disciples? Think of church merchandise and you will likely think of mugs decorated with stained glass windows or key chains with bible quotes, sold in a dusty gift shop. But things have changed: for the face of “church merch” in 2017, look in the somewhat unexpected direction of Justin Bieber.