Robertson: Smart use of social media platforms reaches more customers
As more companies are using social media as a way to reach and engage customers, it is important to know which sites your target demographic prefers. For example, if you are promoting a college concert but are not using YouTube or Snapchat to reach 18 to 24-year-olds, you are missing …
Social media giants zoning in on far-right extremism as Facebook bans Britain First
Pressure on social media sites to address racist, Islamophobic and homophobic posts has increased in recent years, with the election of Donald Trump as US President raising the question of "fake news" and the vulnerability of social news feeds to manipulation and propaganda. While tech giants like … Read More
Pictures on social media were of CWM unit shut down for renovations
Photographs of the washroom at Colonial War Memorial's Anderson Ward circulating on social media is of the unit which has already been shut for renovations. Acting Prime Minister and Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum yesterday told Parliament that the CWM Hospital medical superintendentDr … Read More
England manager Gareth Southgate admits to ‘concerns’ over players using social media during …
England players will be encouraged to come off social media while they are at the World Cup. England manager Gareth Southgate said he had “concerns” over them using such platforms as Twitter and how it might affect them. Southgate added: “I can't enforce but we can advise. Twitter, social media… …
Picture-Perfect Vacation Photos Stir Up Envy On Social Media
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Social media is creating a photo-frenzy far and wide, as vacationers are making their pictures a priority in a bid to stir-up envy. As CBS2's Dave Carlin reported, vacations and photos almost always go together – memories made and memories shared. “Yes, so many pictures … Read …
Social-Media Stars The Dobre Brothers Sign With CAA
Social–media star siblings the Dobre Brothers have signed with CAA for representation in all areas. The four brothers — Lucas, Marcus, Cyrus and Darius — have gained a global following with their backflips, dance moves, comedy, stunts and original music (including songs “You Know You Lit” and … Read More
Social media analytics company Dataminr opens stealthy Seattle office
Dataminr, a New York company that uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to scrape social media and quickly spot breaking news events, has established an office in Seattle, GeekWire has learned. The company has eight positions listed on its website for “domain experts,” based in Seattle. Read More
Banning Social Media Won’t Stop Hate Speech
After a weeklong blackout, the Sri Lankan government lifted its nationwide ban on social media on Thursday. Facebook and several other platforms had been shut down after days of violence targeting Muslims in the Kandy district, a popular destination for tourists and pilgrims. The violence began after a … Read More
Rapper Drake Hints He’s Plant-Based In Social Media Post
Rapper Drake has left fans guessing over whether he is following a plant-based diet, after he made a cryptic post on Instagram. The star, who has come under fire from animal rights charity PETA in the past, after teaming up with fur company Canada Goose, posted a photo of him …
London Mayor Takes On Social Media At SWSW
Khan used the tweets as a demonstration of problems associated with social media influences on elections and referendums across the world, including the 2016 presidential election in the United States, Brexit and national elections in France and Italy, which saw nationalist candidates rise in popularity … Read More