Tennessee Senate OKs social media political disclosure bill
The bill by Senate Democratic Caucus Chairman Jeff Yarbro would require disclosure on the social media item itself or a link to another site with disclosure information. Yarbro says Tennessee law currently implicitly requires disclosure for social media, but the bill would make it explicit. Yarbro has … Read More
Karnataka election fever: Social media turns mercurial
The high penetration of social media in Karnataka makes it an unmissable platform for political parties. Balaji Srinivas, the convenor of the BJP's social media cell, estimates that of the 4.9-crore voters in Karnataka, 3 crore have access to the internet. “3.5 crore have access to smartphones, 2.5 crore have … …
Social Media Marketing 101: Content Calendars, How To Post
Musicbiz weekly podcast logo Katie Guastini from Blue Biscuit Digital join Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert to discuss the basics – Social Media Marketing 101. With 10 years of experience in digital marketing and branding, Katie has worked on the agency side, as a director of social media, as well …
Facebook is a ‘surveillance company’ rebranded as ‘social media’
Edward Snowden, former National Security Agency contractor, slammed Facebook in a tweet after the social media giant suspended Cambridge Analytica, a data analytics firm that worked for US President Donald Trump's campaign. Read More
Be careful what you post on social media
Threats made concerning schools are a big deal to police these days given the shooting in the States. And over the past few weeks, OPP Detachments within the Central Region have been involved in six criminal investigations that have focused on posts made to various social media platforms. Read More
Reports of Facebook data misuse spurs calls for regulation, scrutiny of social media firms
WASHINGTON — Revelations that a political data firm may have gained access to the personal information of as many as 50 million Facebook users drew new calls on Capitol Hill on Monday for Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and the heads of other social media companies to testify before Congress … Read …
Bill requiring more transparency for political campaigns’ social media accounts passes Senate
Jeff Yarbro, D-Nashville, and Rep. Jason Powell, D-Nashville, will require political communications through social media to indicate the candidate or political committee who has either paid for or authorized the communication. A host of anonymous social media accounts, particularly on Twitter, are active … Read More
Social media stars ordered to get real
Their photographs of holidays, clothes and beauty products inspire admiration, envy and big bucks for the brands involved. Now celebrities who fail to make clear that they are being paid to promote products on social media could face heavy fines after the advertising watchdog announced a clampdown. Read More
Elon Musk lights up social media with visit to Jerusalem bar
Elon Musk lights up social media with visit to Jerusalem bar. Musk uploaded a video of his Jerusalem bar escapades on Instagram, racking up nearly 250,000 likes within two hours. By JPOST.COM STAFF. March 19, 2018 21:01. 1 minute read. Share on facebook. Share on twitter. Elon Musk lights up … …
How can local businesses master the art of social media?
It's as elusive as it is appealing: Social media offers access to millions of potential customers, and yet figuring out how to get their attention can feel like an impossible puzzle. What to post? When to post? How to work with Facebook's ever-changing algorithm for serving up content? Type 'how …