Marriage via social media
He admonished members and all who cared to listen at the monthly Holy Ghost Service and Vigil of the church last weekend —which makes the matter even more serious—against social media marriages. As he rightly observed, it is wrong to get married to someone whose background you do not know. …
Children are groomed on social media to carry drugs
Violent gangs using children and teenagers as drug mules have taken to grooming them at random via social media, including Instagram and Snapchat, Scotland Yard said yesterday. They raised the alarm as two men from a notorious gang became the first dealers to be jailed under new legislation … Read More
Why social media influencers can be frustrating for journalists
On the one side, traditional journalists, many of whom are specialists in their fields and have spent years amassing contacts, knowledge and experience; on the other, influencers, modern-day entrepreneurs with huge social media followings who have immense power to sway public opinion. Each side … Read More
Social media headache
WITH social media playing a major role in the lead-up to the general election, Barbadians are being urged to be somewhat wary of what is being broadcast through such mediums. The word of caution is coming from General Secretary of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) and the new candidate for …
How social media helped Canadians show their support for those grieving the loss of the Humboldt …
The far-reaching response to the bus crash that killed 16 members of the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team has left many in awe. Social media, experts say, provided a means to mourn the tragedy and support those who are grieving that Canada has never had before. As of Friday night, …
Social Media Tips for Entrepreneurs
Every brand can benefit from social media in some form or other. If you're an entrepreneur, either starting your own business or have a side hustle that you need to spread the word about, using social media as your marketing platform can be extremely fruitful. Not to mention, it cost …
Facebook’s Slipping Grip on the Social Media Market?
Social media platforms like Youtube and Facebook have come under fire due to a variety of problems. However, traditional consumers have found it hard to move to new platforms due to the lack of variety and healthy competition in the industry. Read More
Let’s Be Real: Unexpected Social Media Tactics to Boost Brand Transparency
Social media has become an essential tool for modern businesses, and most brands now have a pretty good handle on posting content and responding to customer messages. But like many things in this digital landscape, social media is constantly evolving, and companies are always finding new and … Read More
It’s probably time to spring clean your social media
Facebook is stealing our data, our bosses are checking our Instagram stories and our friends can track us on Snapchat, maybe it's time to double check what we have out there on the world wide web. Going through your social media accounts might feel like a Herculean task at this …
Social media post leads to panic at Lee County
LEESBURG — Social media have been credited with many benefits since the various formats' inception, but lately certain aspects of social media have been getting a bad rap, and for good reason: massive data leaks, congressional testimonies, possible censorship. Now, in Lee County, social media … Read More