Chinese social media platform WeChat reaches 1 billion accounts worldwide
Chinese social media network WeChat, which is used for everything from chatting with friends to booking travel and making payments, has reached 1 billion user accounts globally, reports the Financial Times. The sheer number of accounts demonstrates the app's dominance, though it's important to … Read More
Monday’s Mashup: Kobe Bryant gets mixed social media reaction to Oscar win
Kobe Bryant won an Oscar on Sunday night for his short film, Dear Basketball, and received a range of reactions on social media. While NBA players praised and congratulated the retired Laker, there were many who found his win hypocritical considering Bryant was arrested and charged with sexual … Read More
How to Boost Your Social Media Presence According to Philadelphians Who Know
The ins-and-outs of social media can seem like an overly complex ecosystem of hashtags, photos and conversations. To gain a strong presence through it all can seem impossible, but the Philadelphians quoted in this story say they've built their platforms by following a few rules. Here's their top advice … Read …
Four Ways To Use Social Media To Your SEO Advantage
Followers on social media are a lot like links in the SEO world. It's not so much about the number as it is the quality. To get these followers, don't buy them. Consistently building your social media presence, encouraging users to follow your page for special discounts or VIP offers, …
How CEOs are using social media to win back customers, employees and trust
Elliott's push on social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram, as well as regular talkback radio appearances, reflects the increasing move by corporate leaders, including NAB's Andrew Thorburn, Atlassian's Mike Cannon-Brookes, RedBalloon's Naomi Simson, Visy's … Read More
4 Ways To Avoid Social Media Overload (Without Quitting Completely)
Of course, that doesn't make social media an unalloyed evil. Many of us depend on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn not just to stay in touch with our friends, but in order to do our jobs and advance our careers. So even though social media may be affecting you negatively–whether through …
Trouble could come from police use of social media
HERMISTON, Oregon – Hermiston is one of many police departments across the nation that is upping its profile on social media. Police Chief Jason Edmiston says getting the news out quickly is a good way to keep the public informed and to nip rumors in the bud. He warns, though, …
Lehigh foodies cook, eat on growing social media accounts
On a Saturday morning, Bill Ulrich, '18, can be found hunched over a red “Joy of Cooking” book sprawled across his kitchen table, as the smell of his creations fill the air. In the room adjacent, hungry housemates wait anxiously for him to finish his latest treat. UIrich, or “Hungry …
Celebs Share Oscars Moments on Social Media
Hollywood's A-listers took to social media to share their best 2018 Oscars looks as the entertainment industry celebrates the 90th Academy Awards ceremony live from Los Angeles. Stars walked the red carpet donning gowns with white, black or bright colors, like Nicole Kidman in electric blue and Viola … Read More
‘You Are Important’ movement spreads across social media
“I've had my cousin and a very good friend of mine commit suicide," he explains. And he doesn't want anyone else to. “No family should have to sit around after and think, 'what could I have done to prevent this? And nobody should feel alone in this world,” Vasquez said. …