The social media bullying epidemic has a new name.Now known as the ‘Internet of Things’, the term refers to the devices, software and devices that can detect and monitor activity on social media, and the data that can be collected from these devices.The term was coined by researchers at the University of Michigan in an […]
A few months of ‘paid social media’: What you need to know from Recode’s report card
In January, we wrote about the “paid social” industry.We outlined the “pay-for-access” nature of the social media ecosystem, which allows companies to make money from people sharing content, and we explained how to make sure your content is free of ads and paid “advertising.”Since then, we’ve been looking at how to get your content to […]
Which social media platforms are getting the most pushback from conservatives?
The social media platform platforms that are being singled out by conservatives are all facing some sort of backlash from their users.While Facebook has received plenty of attention for its controversial decision to block conservative news sites, Twitter and Google+ have also received much criticism for their liberal stance on issues like gun control and […]
What’s happening to social media in the age of social media?
With the proliferation of digital tools and the explosion of social networks, how do you ensure that your social media is truly humanized?That’s what our team at Digital Trends and its social media specialists have been doing, developing a set of social influencer programs to help companies and brands harness their social media platforms to […]
How to get your Facebook profile to make the cut in the app’s new privacy settings
By clicking the green button above, you will be redirected to the Facebook app settings page.The app’s privacy settings page contains a section for “Privacy”, and you can change your profile picture, your location, and even your privacy preferences. You can also add or remove Facebook friends and family from your Facebook account, and customize what […]
Why do social media providers like Facebook and Twitter let you share copyrighted content?
A social media service has the ability to send you a link to a copyrighted material you’re sharing on Facebook or Twitter, even if you’re not the copyright owner.But what about sites that you’re a member of?That’s where you’re actually putting the copyright infringement.You’re putting yourself at risk for being sued.So if you want to […]
Which social media image or phrase best describes you?
Posted January 26, 2018 07:12:00 When you first started posting on social media you might have had some of the most popular posts that you see, but as time went on you may have seen some posts that weren’t so popular.This may be because people were posting to different networks, or because people who were […]
The Trump administration is asking companies to put on a social media show and send their employees to the White House as a way to promote the new administration
MSNBC — President Donald Trump is asking social media companies to send employees to his inauguration and send messages about his administration and his policies.The request comes amid a growing outcry about the Trump administration’s social media strategy, which has been criticized for a lack of coordination between agencies and messaging platforms.The White House did […]
How to create a social media porn star story with Parler Social Media
When Parler is working with you, you’ll need to create the social media version of your social media stories.Parler’s social media team is there to help you build a brand with social media, whether you’re creating a social profile on Instagram or creating an Instagram parody of a social account.Parley’s social product will help you […]
Why you should stop reading Facebook
It’s a common story among young people, but for some, it’s not enough.You can’t just stop reading the news and social media.And it doesn’t help to have a Facebook page.The problem with Facebook and other social media sites is that they can be used by people to get in touch with friends and family members […]