How brands are unleashing the power of social media as a marketing tool

Social media platforms are no longer just domains for socializing. They are powerful marketing tools for brands. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are witnessing an influx…

The Importance Of Canary Ads For Social Media Analytics

Twitter has become one of the most heavily used datasets for social media analytics due to its widespread availability as both a free sampled stream and paid firehose. Almost every…

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,…