Social Media

Use Your Influence to Make Money on Social Media

If you would have asked an entrepreneur five or 10 years ago if they were able to make money off of social media, they probably would tell you no. Nowadays, there are a number of ways that entrepreneurs and small business owners can make money using social platforms to build …

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Thousands of children potentially lured through social media into ‘county lines’ drugs dealing

Their "vulnerable" 19-year-old victim was lured into meeting them through social media, but what she thought was going to be a date saw her driven to a drugs den in Swansea. Once there they smashed up her phone and told her she "belonged" to them, before forcing her to conceal …

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Yes, let social media be taxed

An there comes the digital child at home also on her/his I pad on Twitter or downloading movies on Youtube…Congratulations! You just wasted one and a half hours on social media, trading your valuable time in exchange for nothing. This scenario is anything but unique. These days, a picture is …

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Is it time you went on a social media detox?

Nowadays, we have plenty of social networking sites to choose from, and the options seem to be ever expanding. Many people actually hold multiple accounts, which they may use for different purposes. I, for one, use one platform to communicate with friends and family, and another to stay up to …

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Being called a ‘skinny legend’ is high praise on social media… but it has nothing to do with your …

Urban Dictionary describes the term as: "A phrase used by a social media sub-group called 'stans'. It is commonly used to refer to celebrities such as Mariah Carey who are glamorous and talented, no matter their weight." Bizarrely, fans have also been editing photos of the celebs they're worshipping – …

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New studies reveal never-before-seen trends in social media

Research into changing trends in social media is nearly as old as social media itself. Two new studies, however, reveal never-before-seen shifts in user habits that hint at changing realities for social–media marketers. Last month saw the release of the 2018 Pew Research Center's study of social–media … Read More

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Venting on social media? Yes, you can, but the First Amendment won’t save your job

Rather than crafting specific social media usage policies, said Dr. Kimberly Elsbach, a professor at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management, many businesses lean upon mission statements promoting diversity and discouraging hostile environments in their workplace. That's because many social … Read More

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Jenna Dewan breaks social media silence following Channing Tatum split

Jenna Dewan has thanked her followers for all the love and support following the announcement of her shock split from husband Channing Tatum last week. The 37-year-old, who was married to the Magic Mike actor for eight years, took to her Instagram page to share a picture of herself with …

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Social Media Manager

Implement a content editorial calendar to manage content and plan specific, timely marketing campaigns; Create social media strategies (from concept through to execution); Generate online advertising campaigns to promote content through social advertising; Develop brand awareness and online … Read More

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EU Creates Social Media Working Group To Observe Data Harvesting

European Union privacy watchdogs are responding to the Facebook data scandal by taking a closer look at the harvesting of personal data from social media sites for economic or political purposes. “A multi-billion dollar social media platform saying it is sorry simply is not enough,” Andrea Jelinek, chair … Read More