#SOCIALMEDIAMADNESS2016

Social Media and its ever evolving platforms is approaching the decade mark. Not for all the platforms but for its popularity. It being a New Year, therefore allowing me to think of new ways to use our platforms to the fullest, I came up with some FUN for all.

If last night's triple overtime game between Kansas and Oklahoma didn't get you pumped for March Madness, this might do the trick. Especially for you social media nerds. I'm one of you and I hope I did our industry justice here.

I've painted the field of 32 social platforms (of all different sorts, you'll see). I gave them seeds. The seeds are based on their schedule, opponents, W-L record, and RPI. Except that's not true. I based their seeds off popularity (hype), longevity (new vs. old), their functionality (messaging, visual, bloggers, etc.). You might not agree with all 32. You might even think I forgot a platform.

Well, that's where you can tweet me to tell me. But understand the selection committee is very stubborn and likes to keep it close.

However, starting tonight - the field of play begins. See the bracket below.

And here's how to vote.

1. Follow the hashtag: #SocialMediaMadness2016
2. Vote for the Twitter Polls (I know it's unfair for Twitter)
3. Voting begins tonight and will last for 24 hours.
4. Results will conclude matchup.
5. Bracket will be updated for next round.

The Field

The Leaders (#1 Seeds)

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
LinkedIn

The Steady Traffic Referrals (#2 Seeds)
Pinterest
Tumblr
Reddit
StumbleUpon

The Messengers (#3 Seeds)
Snapchat
Viber
WhatsApp
Facebook Messenger

The Video Streamers (#4 Seeds)
YouTube/Google+
Periscope
Meerkat
Facebook Live

The Been-Around-For-A-Whiles (#5 Seeds)
MeetUp
Ask.fm
Tagged
MeetMe

The Barely Hanging On's (#6 Seeds)
Quora
FourSquare
MySpace
Path

The Risers (#7 Seeds)
Shots
Ello
Whisper
YikYak

The Mid-Majors (#8 Seeds)
Secret
Tinder
Medium
Bubblews