Social Media Helps Public-Sector Labor Organizing Efforts
In recent decades, public labor strikes have become rarer, especially those that unite workers statewide, but experts say this may now be changing, fueled by economic conditions and the use of social media as both a convening tool and an amplifier for stories of struggle. One prominent example of this … …
Karachi’s fake lady doctor was running ‘clinic’ on social media
KARACHI: Initial investigations into the arrest of a fake lady doctor from Karachi's Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) have revealed that the accused was running a 'clinic' on social media. The investigation officer dealing with the case stated that as per the details gathered, the lady was in … Read More
Politicians block constituents’ speech on social media
Courtrooms across the country have seen people filing suit against their elected officials for edging them out of social media platforms, increasingly a place for public discourse where citizens can quickly and easily access their representatives. In Arizona, people in both political parties use the “block” … Read More
How to Your Promote Your Next Event Using Social Media
Nowadays, many of these live events owe their success to social networking sites. In fact, it is said that 88 percent of companies use social media to spread event awareness. Also, around 70 percent of top companies and brands today said that social marketing is a critical part of their …
Newfoundland councillors vote to use taxpayer money to squash social media criticisms
Venting frustrations over local government decisions on social media may soon carry a price tag in one small Newfoundland town. Councillors in Witless Bay, a seaside community of 1,000 or so people about 30 minutes south of St. John's, recently moved to address a barrage of criticism by voting … Read …
Personal touch in campaigning as important as social media, analysts say
The Opposition had heavily campaigned on social media and the internet in the past two general elections due to the mainstream media's inaccessibility, but BN has now caught up. — AFP picGEORGE TOWN, March 16 — Both Barisan Nasional (BN) and the Opposition will invest in social media … Read More
Spiraling out of control! CORKSCREW nails take social media by storm as beauty lovers show off …
Corkscrew nails appear to have become the latest hot trend taking social media by storm, with nail art fans showing off their twisty manicures. The design, which consists of a small spiral at the top of a single nail, is the result of an intricate process involving acrylic, a piece …
Condolences pour in for Tripp Halstead family on social media
Halstead became the subject of prayers and well wishes from around the world after a tree limb fell on him more than five years ago. He nearly died in the accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury. My twins are 7. Such a painful reminder of how fragile & fleeting …
Is Social Media Destroying Democracy?
The political world is awash in a growing sea of social media-fed misinformation, loosely called fake news. Each week brings eyebrow-raising reports of a threat poised to upend America's already dysfunctional political landscape, or reports that those at the helm of online information ecosystems delight … Read More
Energy consultant a top social media influencer with Leonardo DiCaprio and Al Gore
A consultant from Navigant has been named one of the globe's top 20 energy influencers. Kees van der Leun might not be a household name, but the list sees him rubbing shoulders with the likes of Tesla's Elon Musk, actor Leonardo Di Caprio and even out-ranking former US Vice President …