When Vine first arrived, it was an instant hit. With an ingenious ‘6 second’ video format that catered to the short attention spans of the online world, it seemed like Vine had hit that special, untouchable sweet spot reserved for only the internet elites like Facebook, Twitter...and even 9GAG. Unfortunately, Vine’s lifespan was cut short when Twitter decided to shut it down, triggering an outcry from loyal fans as well as the reveal of some very interesting insights on how it all came undone. This week, we look at five very important lessons we can learn from the demise of one  of the “meme generation’s” most beloved social media platforms.

<p>When Vine first arrived, it was an instant hit. With an ingenious &lsquo;6 second&rsquo; video format that catered to the short attention spans of the online world, it seemed like Vine had hit that special, untouchable sweet spot reserved for only the internet elites like Facebook, Twitter...and even 9GAG. Unfortunately, Vine&rsquo;s lifespan was cut short when Twitter decided to shut it down, triggering an outcry from loyal fans as well as the reveal of some very interesting insights on how it all came undone. This week, we look at five very important lessons we can learn from the demise of one &nbsp;of the &ldquo;meme generation&rsquo;s&rdquo; most beloved social media platforms.</p>

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