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title: Learn How Social Media Marketing is More Effective Than Traditional Marketing [Infographic] | Ambassador
description: Infographic. 92% of consumers trust recommendations from friends, compared to 42% that trust radio ads. Heres what else to tell your boss about social.
---

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# [Learn How Social Media Marketing is More Effective Than Traditional Marketing [Infographic] | Ambassador](https://getambassador.com/blog/learn-how-social-media-marketing-is-more-effective-than)

 Written by [Team Ambassador](https://getambassador.com/blog/author/team-ambassador) | Jan 24, 2025 5:00:00 AM

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