John Brandon is a well-known journalist who has published over 15,000 articles on social media, technology, leadership, mentoring, and many other topics. At Forbes, he writes about everything from TikTok running on a Mercedes-Benz to Joe Biden using a Peloton. He has published two books including his latest, The Seven Minute Productivity Solution. Follow John to keep tabs on emerging social media trends like new TikTok legislation and Meta mishaps. Before starting his writing career in 2001, he worked as an Information Design Director at Best Buy Corporation. Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnbrandonmn and check out his brand new website that just launched.
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