Social Media and the Rise of the ‘Consistent Liberal’
The Pew Research Center (3/1/18) recently released a survey on political attitudes by generation. “America is politically sorted by generations in a way it never has before,” was the takeaway of New York's Jonathan Chait (3/1/18). Well, sort of. The generational divide is a striking feature of US politics, … Read …
Social media account showcases fights at Tampa Bay Tech
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — High school fights posted on social media have some Tampa Bay area parents frustrated over what's going on at their child's schools. “I'm just appalled that this is happening,” said parent Sarah Soape. An Instagram account dedicated to Tampa Bay area fights, with an emphasis … Read …
Social media ads must not be used to subvert abortion referendum
Ads on social media are an effective way for companies to find customers. Platforms know each user's age, location, gender, interests, family status and friendship networks, and let advertisers target tailored ads based on this information. This is great for a baker who wants to market wedding cakes to … Read …
10 Social Media Tools That You Can Tailor to Your Company
According to a report on the State of Small Businesses in 2017, social media is the third largest marketing tool being used by small enterprises. The survey conducted by Wasp Barcode Technologies also revealed that the use of platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn have seen growth on the marketing … Read …
6 Things Good Partners Do On Social Media That Prove They Care
No matter how much emotional weight you put on social media, knowing the best way to support your bae on the various platforms can be tricky. But the reality is that social media is important to the vast majority of millennials, and knowing that bae has your back (even virtually) …
Recruiting: When does a social media post cross the line?
St. Lucie West Centennial junior defensive back Dwight Toombs sent that tweet Sunday night in response to Martin County junior quarterback George Johnson's picture of himself wearing a University of Georgia uniform at the school's Junior Day. The tweet between Treasure Coast Elite teammates only … Read More
Social media platform use by race
New Pew Research data shows that minority groups tend to over-index in their use of many social media platforms. The data also shows a majority of Americans use Facebook and YouTube, but young adults are especially heavy users of Snapchat and Instagram (shocker). Percentage of U.S. adults … Read More
First Silicon Valley Sold You Social Media. Now It’s Trying to Sell You the Antidote.
In recent months, a spate of current and former tech executives have taken to the media to evangelize variations of the same message: Social media is harming humanity. Sean Parker, who served as Facebook's first president, warned that social media “exploit[s] a vulnerability in human psychology,” … Read More
I went off social media for 30 days, and here’s what happened
I went completely off of social media for 30 days during February and early March. No scrolling on Facebook. No retweeting. No liking posts on Instagram. A total blackout. It started as a personal challenge. Could I really do this? What would I miss? How would 30 days without social …
5 Reasons Social Media ‘Cleanses’ Are Kinda Bullsh*t
Like any resolution, social media breaks sound like a great idea. Finally, you'll stop wasting an hour stalking your ex's new girlfriend! At last, you won't question your decision to stay in on a Friday night! Once and for all, you'll quit fantasizing about the dreamy lives of people you've …