tools to tell the story of your research
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On the surface, Altmetric and traditional media monitoring tools seem to provide much the same service; the ability to track, collate and report on online conversations. In reality, although there are similarities, there are some key differences to note which mean that when used in conjunction, these two tools become a powerful combined resource for gathering the insights you need: