Data Company Tracks Crypto-Adoption Using Social Media
In order to study cryptocurrency adoption, the analytical intelligence firm Pulsar has researched the subject in a different way by utilizing mentions across social media platforms. In addition to the data provided by Pulsar researchers also used other sources such as Audiense, and Google search data. Read More
Social media watch: Budget-conscious repartee and economic fact checks
Each week, we'll give you a roundup of the outrage, the posturing and the downright weird unfolding on social media. Old school winking emoji. Independent MLA Derek Fildebrandt tweeted out plans to release a shadow budget before the NDP tables its provincial budget in a few weeks. “Albertans … Read More
San Marcos High Principal Demoted Following Social Media Threat
San Marcos High School's Principal Ed Behrens has been demoted following the response of students making threats against other students on social media. A group of parents, students, and community members are rallying around Behrens by objecting to this decision allegedly made by Santa … Read More
This ‘Social Media’ Hotel Suite Has a Facebook Mirror and a Virtual Butler
The suite incorporates a variety of social media features, such as Facebook-themed toiletries and a digital mirror where guests can check their Facebook Newsfeed. Guests can log into Facebook inside the room to access more features like a butler named Alfred, who will be available through Facebook … Read More
Oscar Watch: Which Best Picture Nominee Won The Social Media War?
When it comes to winning Best Picture at the Academy Awards, no one yet knows how social media plays into garnering that crucial vote from a member. However, perhaps Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook can move a needle or even predict ticket sales for a film. After all, Black Panther's …
Camden Co. officials announce meetings regarding kids and social media
CAMDEN COUNTY, N.C. – The Camden County Sheriff's Office announced that it will partake in two meetings at Camden County schools about kids and the use of social media. The first meeting will be March 20 at 6:30 p.m. and will be held at Camden Intermediate School, followed by a …
Could YOU give up social media? Survey finds 59% of people think it would be easy to quit …
Approximately 51% of internet users between the ages of 18 to 24 years old said it would be hard to give up social media. Just 14% of all social media users say it would be 'very hard' to quit the popular apps. It seems that people have gotten more and …
Oscars 2018: Have The Winners Been Predicted By Social Media?
Social media analytics specialist Sprout Social has collected mentions of the Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Actress nominees throughout February from Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Tumblr, Google+, Reddit and the Internet at large. It's then used the numbers of positive mentions each … Read More
Virginia Beach Police investigating social media threat made toward Salem Middle School
Good evening parents – This is Dr. Smith, principal of Salem Middle School. I'm calling to let you know that police are currently investigating a social media post that referenced violence against our school. As we have seen in the past, police are quick to identify and charge suspects in …
Public Urged to be Aware of Increasing Radicalism on Social Media
TEMPO.CO, Padang – Head of the National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) Suhardi Alius warned the public about the outspread of radicalism on the social media. “Members of the public need to seriously filter the information that they receive because social media has been used as a tool to spread … Read More