Our love/hate relationship with social media
To say we have a complicated relationship with social media is an understatement, it is a part of most of our lives – 69 per cent of adults use some kind of social media – but we don't trust it. A 2014 survey by the Pew Research Center found that …
New social media laws sought in wake of Belfast rape trial
Paddy Jackson was also cleared of sexually assault. Thousands of people used social media to voice their anger over the verdict under the hashtags #ibelieveher and #suemepaddy. The commentary came after repeated social media postings during the trial which had led to fears people are breaching … Read More
Why Donte DiVincenzo, Judas and Cristiano Ronaldo Are TV’s Social Media MVPs of the Week
The Wrap has partnered with Canvs, the emotion measurement company, for a weekly look at some of the characters and personalities that have TV viewers the most worked up on social media. The data below covers March 28 through April 3 and is drawn from the most emotionally reacted-to television … …
With Social Media Ads Dead, India Becomes Haven for Blockchain and Crypto Advertising
It's stale news that 2018 has been the year of crypto regulation so far. World authorities have employed various means to cripple the exponential rise of the blockchain-based virtual currency ecosystem, including pressuring social media platforms and search engines into banning cryptocurrency related … Read More
1 Buy And 1 Sell In Social Media Stock Selloff
The stock market's selloff has disproportionately hit social media stocks. Turmoil over Facebook's data usage practices triggered a steep selloff in shares of Twitter (NYSE:TWTR) and Snapchat (NYSE:SNAP). Facebook, Twitter and Snap shares are down -20%, -25% and -40% from their year-to-date … Read More
Blac Chyna’s Most Controversial Social Media Moments
The internet loves a good controversy, and few celebrities can play into that love as well as Blac Chyna. Since making a name for herself as a stripper, Chyna has launched a career that includes modeling, social media marketing, and her own lash salon. But her true passion just might …
Just 10 per cent of Maltese are not on social media
Just over 10 per cent of the population have yet to join a social networking website as platforms like Facebook retain a strong popularity in Malta. Fresh data published this week by the European Union's statistics office shows that last year 87 per cent of the adult population who are …
Social media changing campaigns
Candidates will take their message across all platforms, including social media. Thirty years ago, campaigns mobilized voters at rallies. The internet has changed the game in North Dakota. Pat Finken worked on his first campaign at 15, long before social media was created. For him, new methods can … Read More
Chris Singleton’s column: Beware of social media reminder
It seems like every day I find myself reminding people to watch what they say or do on social media websites. My advice usually goes out to everyone, including athletes of course. Social media can be a good – and bad – tool for athletes these days. The advantage of …
Social media ‘misinformation’ and the impact on police response
For many people, social media is a go-to outlet for speaking out, sharing important milestones or trying to keep up to date on community news. The rate with which information and news updates are posted on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat can be overwhelming for police … Read More