Social media addiction: There’s a cure for that
“Addiction is actually the point. That’s what social media shareholders are investing in.” The accusation came last month from Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., in a speech at Stanford University’s Hoover…
What happens to social media accounts of people who die?
Ever wondered what will happen to all the posts, photos and videos you post, or have posted, on various social media networks, after you die? At least 1.4 billion people…
How Social Media Over-Sharing About Your Child Can Cause Irrevocable Harm
Social media posts from parents can hurt their childrenPHOTO: ISTOCK If you’re on social media, you’re most likely bombarded every single day with an onslaught of social media updates about…
Australia plans tough social media law after Christchurch attacks
The Australian government has announced plans to introduce tough new anti-terror legislation to prevent people from "weaponising social media platforms" and "livestreaming violent crimes", as it happened during a recent…
Hashtag battle: Inside the BJP and Congress social media war rooms
On March 17, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi prefixed his name with the word ‘Chowkidar’ (watchman) on Twitter, sending social media into a tizzy. Numerous Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Union…
Social media firms need to appear before Indian Parliament, says Ravi Shankar Prasad
Ravi Shankar Prasad (File/IE) Electronics and IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Monday social media companies should appear before the Parliament if they are called, and any reluctance on…
Social Media May Sway Kids To Eat More Cookies — And More Calories
It's well known that junk food ads on TV can strongly influence what kids want to eat. A study finds social media influencers can have the same effect on kids…
Take Your Social Media Marketing to the Next Level with this San Diego Event
If you want to take your social media marketing to the next level, Social Media Marketing World in San Diego is the place to be. From March 20 to 22,…
Why Do Big Companies Still Advertise On TV Instead Of Social Media?
Why do big companies still advertise on TV instead of social media? There’s a saying used by a number of us here on Quora: Before you ask why, you must ask if.…
WE’RE HIRING AN ASSISTANT EDITOR FOR SOCIAL MEDIA AND ENGAGEMENT
Pacific Standard is looking for an assistant editor to work primarily on social media and community engagement. This is an exciting opportunity for a multi-talented journalist to have an impact…