HubSpot: 17 International Social Media Platforms That Weren’t Founded in the U.S.

HubSpot just posted a brilliant blog:

Whether you’re interested in international marketing, or just want to learn more about how audiences around the world interact with the internet, learning about the top global platforms can be an eye-opening experience. Below, you’ll explore 17 of the most popular social media platforms around the globe, including TikTok’s origin platform — Douyin. The 17 Biggest Global Social Media Platforms 1. QZone and QQ Image Source Owner: Tencent Origin: China (Available globally, Chinese language-only) Name’s Origin: QZone and QQ were shortened from the original name, OICQ. The O stood for “open” while ICQ is an instant message term that sounds like “I Seek You” when said allowed. Reported Users: Over 600 million active users on QZone with 574.4 million monthly users on QQ. QZone is a social media channel while QQ is a messaging app that links to a QZone account. The two apps serve as an alternative to Facebook

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