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Social Media Manager 2016 vs 2026: How the Role Changed and Why It's Now an Industry

Social media managers in 2016 focused on publishing, scheduling and basic engagement across a small number of platforms, while in 2026 the role involves cultural judgement, risk management, platform expertise and public reputation handling, reflecting how social media has become embedded in business operations rather than treated as a marketing add on.