“Big in Russia” is the new “Big in Japan”
“VK is the most important social network for young people in Russia,” says Natalia Brindiukova, a 25-year-old translator from Volgograd. “It's our source of information.” Natalia runs VK accounts for viral American rappers Lil Xan and Tekashi 6ix9ine, with whom she has no official affiliation. Each page … Read More
Stoneman Douglas survivors become social media sensations
PARKLAND, Fla. – Several students who survived the mass shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School are now leveraging sizable social media followings as they press politicians for change on gun laws. Emma Gonzalez launched her Twitter account on Feb. 16, a day before she gave an impassioned … Read More
Social media erupts with outpouring of grief
Roza Navoyan calls herself a proud 'Sridevian'. An Armenian, her reverence for one of Bollywood's most celebrated actors and grief at her sudden demise found expression on social media, which overflowed with tributes for Sridevi on Sunday. As the news trickled in, Sridevi's fans from across the world … Read More
Track Pants Optical Illusion Goes Viral on Social Media
If there's one thing that makes the internet go bananas, it's optical illusions. (After all, the dress will go down in online history as one of the most baffling — and infuriating — visual puzzles of all time.) So when Twitter user @milanoysl posted a mirror selfie of her outfit, …
Samsung launches Galaxy S9 with focus on social media
BARCELONA/SEOUL (Reuters) – Samsung Electronics Co Ltd unveiled its flagship Galaxy S9 smartphone on Sunday with an emphasis on visual applications for social media, hoping to attract tech-savvy young consumers to weather a market slowdown. With the global smartphone market set to stay flat … Read More
Dem senator: ‘Great idea’ to fine social media companies over bots
on Sunday endorsed imposing fines on social media companies that do not rid their platforms of bots once the government finds the automated accounts. … Klobuchar, who last year introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen U.S. cybersecurity for elections, on Sunday called upon social media … Read More
Common mistakes in social media marketing
social media is a gigantic message broadcasting machinery that casts a comfortable shade in which any business or individual could shelter. Shockingly, even though its horizons stretch far beyond what was unimaginable two decades ago, still locally businesspeople don't realise that the try-out period … Read More
‘Horrific’: Despite criticising the hosts, Australian Spartan managed to leave this viewer wanting more
Another viewer, who was perhaps less than impressed by Hamish's presenting skills during the Winter Olympics, posted on Twitter: 'Turn Australian Spartan on. Realise Hamish McLachlan is hosting. Turn straight off.' But despite criticism of the commentary team, many still stuck around to watch the … Read More
Mel B launches furious tirade on social media after car tyres are slashed
Mel B launched a furious tirade on social media after the tyres on her car were slashed. The Spice Girl shared a snap of her damaged Range Rover on Instagram, telling her followers that she discovered the vandalism when she was about to drop her children off at school on …
Business Viewpoint with Coach JC: 4 ways to win with social media marketing
Social media is so powerful because you can directly target the exact audience you desire to reach. Who is your best customer? Where do they hang out? What's their household income? Social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram and Facebook can directly target that customer. Once you build up … Read More