How This Social Media Maven Pushes Through The Noise
You've probably seen that phrase on a mug somewhere (or even used it to jumpstart your day). Curious where it came from? Well, Elena Hansen can tell you the story. As the founder and CEO of SWIM Social, a full-service social media agency, Hansen developed strategic messaging around … Read More
CTA to keep train station heaters on after social media uproar
CTA to keep train station heaters on after social media uproar. The CTA typically shuts off power to its train station's heaters on April 1, but has decided to extend the warmth until higher temperatures arrive. | photo from the CTA's Twitter account. by Jordan Owen · @byjordanowen | email. …
Elijah Doughty: Geraldton mayor’s social media posts about case prompts formal complaint
Social media commentary expressed outrage at the man's release. But City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn suggested the outrage was overblown. Responding to the comments from his private Facebook account, he compared the case and the reaction to the man who killed a Midwest man … Read More
Ultra-partisan social media is an addictive hazard—and detox is a last resort
He'd gotten wound up before from the conservative outrage and news he was reading. But this time, Skaar's brain overdosed on this unfiltered intoxicant. He found himself succumbing to the near-apocalyptic vitriol being shared with him on social media—like, really, was the state of politics, the economy, … Read More
How This Social Media Maven Creates Campaigns That Break Through The Noise
You've probably seen that saying on a mug somewhere. And if you're looking for someone to thank, send your love to Elena Hansen. As the founder and CEO of SWIM Social, a full-service social media agency, Hansen developed strategic messaging around #butfirstcoffee as part of a campaign for … Read More
Indigenous voices are speaking loudly on social media but racism endures
Social media are a vital resource for Indigenous Australians, connecting them to community and culture, helping identify those at risk of suicide or self-harm, and offering a powerful outlet for political activism. But racism is a major problem for Indigenous people online. A new report, Social Media Mob: … Read More
Don’t ignore power of social media
In the corporate world, organisations and institutions have platforms (WhatsApp groups) used to disseminate vital information to human resources easily and quickly. Social media platforms are a source of academic work. We share academic information through WhatsApp. Internet is a great tool to base … Read More
Potter’s Point of View: Risks of Social Media
Who would have imagined we could share our every thought and action with everyone on the internet? We have dozens of social media websites to connect ourselves with people from around the world. The one catch with sharing, though, is there are no take-backs and no do-overs. Once a tweet … …
Social Media Bans Aren’t Enough to Stop the Far Right
Prominent sites lost their domains while leading figures and channels were driven from social media. Months later, however, it's clear that these bans haven't had the desired effect. Even in the best of circumstances, trying to keep content off the web is a lot like sweeping sand off a beach. …
This Is The Social Media Maven Behind #ButFirstCoffee
You've probably seen that saying on a mug somewhere. And if you're looking for someone to thank, send your love to Elena Hansen. As the founder and CEO of SWIM Social, a full-service social media agency, Hansen created #butfirstcoffee as part of a campaign for Alfred Coffee, one of her …