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https://www.hult.edu/blog/media/uploads/2018/07/Social-media-in-business.jpg778453Long gone are the days of social media being just a fun new way to chat with friends and family. The medium is a behemoth of an industry in its own right and businesses in every sector have had to keep up with how people are connecting. Discover how it's an industry of opportunity for business students.