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Succeed with your social on Shimmy!

The time has come to channel social media content with more context, purpose and subjective intent...

A while ago, we had some profound realisations throughout the social media industry, and felt as though there was a lot more that could be done in many areas, particularly on behalf of the end user. 

These realisations gave birth to Shimmy. 

The end user has been at the mercy of the social media industry for too long. It is time to give back the level of control and opportunity deserved, across the board. 

So we’ve created the space, to create Shimmies! YOU decide their specifications, YOU control them, YOU give them their context and direction, YOU create and join them with YOUR real network. 

Shimmies can do a lot for our world. They can prove the true value that ethical social, channelled purposefully can have. 

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A New Dawn for Social Media

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Fixing the Mental Health Crisis with Shimmy

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Why Shimmy presents the future of UGC  

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Getting the most out of Shimmy

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Scrolling into the future with Shimmy

Gazing into the crystal ball of social media's future, we see a landscape evolving at a lightning pace, with ‘Shimmies’ at the forefront of the positive change unfolding. Making our world a better place, Shimmy by Shimmy… 

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Being a Learning Organisation…

A significant operating principle that we have valued at Shimmy, in the whirlwind of the ever-evolving technology landscape, is that it is undeniably crucial to embrace the Learning Organisation (LO) mindset. You simply must adapt, pivot, and continually innovate to survive and grow. 

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A Brighter Landscape for Social Media

The world of social media, once a breakthrough beacon of connection and information, has gradually morphed into a breeding ground for negativity, addiction, and misinformation. The pervasiveness of social media has blurred the lines between reality and perception, fuelling anxiety, depression, and a distorted sense of self-worth.

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