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Trusting an intern with social media is like trusting a kid with your credit card

Often, I raise an eyebrow when I see a company or colleague hire a college intern to manage their social media. Typically, the rationale goes something like, “Well they spend so much time online; I figure they know how to do it!” Occasionally, the rationale is that interns are cheap …

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Conti shares social media message after knee surgery

Conti shares social media message after knee surgery. 05 April at 21:35. Today, at Villa Stuart, Andrea Conti underwent the second operation of the cruciate ligament in his left knee. Last September, he underwent the first operation, only to get injured again in training. Therefore, the right-back who … Read More

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Mississippi Senate race cyberwar heats up with social media barrage

JACKSON, Miss. — The #MSSEN cyberwar has begun: Candidates for Mississippi's open U.S. Senate seat and their supporters have taken to social media with a barrage of attacks and counter-maneuvers. This follows in the grand tradition of the nasty 2014 Senate race, although that would be hard to … Read More

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Panel discusses social media with parents

“She calls it 'cognitive parenting,' where you're really being thoughtful about your parenting strategies as you're talking with your kids and setting boundaries with them when it comes to social media use." Jeffrey Hall, a Professor of Communications Studies at KU, was a part of the Panel. He said parents … …

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Has Social Media Changed the Way We Enjoy Modern Music?

From online people search opportunities to comprehensive online shopping, the internet has been a game changer, and nowhere has this been more apparent than with social media, particularly with regards to music. There are plenty of wonderful ways you can access and enjoy music via social media, … Read More

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Meme explained: why do I keep seeing the same two angry men on social media?

If you've been on social media over the past few days you may have found yourself unable to escape two men arguing. What's new, you may ask, but this is two specific men: Paul Teutul Sr and Paul Teutul Jr. The pair starred in a US reality TV show in …

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The hashtags that could put your children in danger on social media revealed in new campaign

A new campaign is highlighting more than 100 hashtags which could be putting your children in danger on social media. A combination of sharing and parenting, “sharenting” has become commonplace with an increasing number of mums and dads posting photos and videos of their children online. Read More

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Social Media and Photo Filters Are Shaping Fall ’18 Fashion Trends

That was the question many pondered after the last round of fashion weeks. While brands have traditionally seeded or paid influencers to don their fashion on Instagram and other social media channels, designers presented Fall '18 collections that were made for photo-sharing platforms. After all, an … Read More

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Lorde blasted for ‘truly disgusting’ social media post

Kiwi pop star Lorde has been blasted for a social media post that referenced the late, legendary singer Whitney Houston. Lorde has issued an apology and deleted the Instagram post, which included a photo of a bath tub and the caption: "And iiii will always love you." This is disgusting …

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Social media mobilises the young

We know that teenagers do not read newspapers, so is the apparent silence genuine? Children in primary schools in Whanganui regularly communicate by safe social media links with other kids across the world. I use social media to keep in touch with people I have met over the years in …