U Professor Studies Relationship Between Social Media and Politics
As social media plays an increasingly important role in American politics, University of Utah communication professor Shannon McGregor is working to research the relationship between the two. McGregor specializes in research on political communication, social media, gender and public opinion. Read More
11 times celebrity BFFs savagely roasted each other on social media
Sometimes social media is used for genuine kindness: It's a way to show the world how much you love and value the important people in your life. But other times, social media needs to be used purely for laughs, which often means publicly teasing your best friend ruthlessly. And stars …
San Clemente teen starts a social media site for kids that’s grown up into a bigger business
The Marks family poses with their characters in Grom Social, a social media website that acts as a training ground for children before they begin using other social media channels. The business was founded by San Clemente resident Zach Marks when he was 12. (Courtesy of Grom Social Enterprises). Read …
Hang On, What The Hell Is A Social Media Influencer? Visa Bae Got Me Thinking
So yes there is Visa Bae, the lovely lady in the UK who spoke for 30 minutes with tears and all talking about how hard life is and how it was so difficult for her since she could not go to Barbados or France for school trips etc when she …
Israel Folau to meet Rugby Australia over controversial social media post
Rugby Australia is to meet with Israel Folau to discuss now-deleted comments made about gay people on social media. Comments appeared on the Wallaby winger's account appearing to suggest gay people would end up in "hell" unless they repent their sins. The post has now been removed. "Israel's … Read More
Race for majority support still on, says social media observer
PETALING JAYA: It is still unclear whether Barisan Nasional (BN) or Pakatan Harapan (PH) will get more support in the 14th general election (GE14), says a group monitoring social media activities. Politweet founder Ahmed Kamal Nava said voter turnout would be a crucial factor. “If voter turnout is … Read More
A Guide to Zac Efron’s Instagram Flirting: Why His Social Media Activity Is Sparking Romance …
Zac Efron is keeping those Alexandra Daddario relationship rumors alive, one Instagram comment at a time. The Baywatch co-stars have been the subject of romance speculation for almost a year, after Daddario shared a photo of Efron kissing her on the cheek in May 2017. Interest in the duo's … Read …
Browse and bust: How social media is a help and a hindrance to fighting crime
Summing up the day with an Instagram story, sharing events and news on Facebook or Snapchatting a video. They're all common activities for many people—including criminals and the victims of crime. So how does the everyday use of social media help police—and how does it hinder investigations? Read More
86% Of Advisors Report Social Media Helps Win Clients
Though compliance and technical concerns slowed their adoption of social media, advisors are remaking their industry as they embrace tools like LinkedIn and Facebook. Social media platforms continue to saturate the advice industry, according to the fifth annual Putnam Investments Social Advisors … Read More
LazyTown’s Stefan Karl Stefansson deletes social media as he confirms return of ‘inoperable’ cancer
LazyTown actor Stefan Karl Stefansson left his fans confused as his Twitter account vanished – not long after he revealed his cancer had returned. After it became apparent the 42-year-old, who played villain Robbie Rotten on the cult kids TV show, had deleted all of his public social media accounts … …