Leaders of some of the largest multinational corporations have taken to social media to unequivocally condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They posted tweets as well as messages on major social media platforms calling for an immediate end to the escalation of hostilities in the region. Already, several global companies across all sectors – tech, consumer […]
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in conjunction with the Department of Justice and the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), have filed suit against several defendants responsible for the sale of the branded drink “Earth Tea” , alleging that they have made health claims related to the prevention and cure of COVID-19 without scientific […]
US President Joe Biden used his first State of the Union address to call for the banning of social networks carrying advertisements aimed at children. Speaking in the presence of Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, invited by first lady Jill Biden, the president said “we must hold social media platforms accountable for the national experiment they […]
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: A view of SoFi Stadium as workers prepare for Super Bowl LVI … [+] on February 1, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Getty Images We’re just days away from the big game – and the Super Bowl remains the one event of the year where many […]
Swiggy India / Instagram Beyond the Call of Duty From groceries to food to doorsteps, delivery partners have done it all during test periods and continue to do so. While they toil all day to provide good service, their efforts often go unnoticed by customers. However, the story of a Swiggy delivery man, Mrunal Kirdat, […]
Something for the weekend, sir? ” It’s already arrived ? Here! It’s working now! “There’s no need to push him,” I explain calmly. “Just put it here and it should automatically insert itself, see?” Ms D is trying to connect two social media accounts so she doesn’t have to upload the same photo twice. Frankly, […]
InvestorPlace – Stock market news, stock advice and trading tips Wall Street is going through a crisis of sentiment much like a child learning to ride a bicycle. Investors know the economy is healthy, but they can’t trust themselves without help from the Federal Reserve. As a result, the indices underwent a correction in anticipation […]
How do you market a product on social media that you can’t describe, post pictures, or even name? Well, you can’t, according to women’s health brand founders and public relations professionals. At least not effectively. A three-year study by the nonprofit Center for Intimacy Justice shows women’s health ads are disproportionately blocked on social platforms […]
CHENNAI: In a reprieve granted to director Susi Ganesan, the Madras High Court on Thursday banned independent filmmaker Leena Manimekalai and singer Chinmayi Sripada from making defamatory statements against him until further notice. The issue concerns a sexual harassment allegation made by Manimekalai against Ganesan during the “MeToo” movement. Allowing an interim application by Ganesan […]
From: Morgan VuknicCreative Services Student Writer “Advocacy is so important because there’s a lot going on in the United States and around the world right now,” said social work professor Hyong Yeom. “There are issues of racial justice, racial equity, social justice, economic justice and environmental justice. It is important for a social work student […]
New to social media marketing and confused about taking the approach? Here are 6 key benefits you need to know before you get started. Social networks have become an important part of any marketing strategy, and the benefits of using them are not hidden. It is an integral part of digital marketing while serving as […]
A social media marketing strategy comes before you start creating anything. Social media is a powerful tool among your weapons for brand promotion. Whether you are a beginner or experienced, there is always something new to learn. Today, more than 90% of the population uses social networks to interact with the brand. Here is a […]
Delhi Police and Mumbai Police have filed an FIR against the maker of the controversial app Bulli Bai which hosted the app on Microsoft-owned GitHub. Mumbai Police have filed a complaint against the developer of the app under Sections 153 (A), 153 (B), 295 (A), 54 (D), 509, 500 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) […]
Mercedes-Benz removed a video ad from a Chinese social media website, state media said, after the clip was swept up in a heated nationwide debate over companies’ portrayals of Asian-looking features foreigners. The video was posted to Mercedes-Benz’s official Weibo account on Saturday and later removed due to public backlash, the of the communist party […]
It has been a year when the friction between technology and politics has reached new heights. How any regulation of social media should be handled, the debate over free speech and censorship and data collection and privacy concerns are all issues that have shaped the past 12 months. Here’s a look back at some of […]
The debate around the impact of social media on mental health is not new, but the conversation has captured the world’s attention in light of reports this fall that suggest Facebook was well aware of the toxic mental health consequences of its platforms for teens. While this data – and the knowledge that Facebook has […]
On Dec. 1, hours before Texas social media law took effect, HB 20, a federal court in Texas blocked him for violation of the First Amendment. Like a similar law in Florida, which was stalled and is now pending in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the Texas law will go to the Fifth Circuit. […]
Social 1.0 has created huge markets for creators and followers to seek out By Vivek Saxena There is a change taking place in the social media landscape. And no, we’re not talking about the Metaverse! In his 2008 prophetic essay, “1000 True Frans,” Wired editor Kevin Kelly claimed that the Internet would allow people to […]
US Senator Amy Klobuchar (right) and Senator Chris Coons (left) A bipartisan group of U.S. senators announced a new bill that would require social media companies to share platform data with independent researchers. According to The Verge, the bill was announced by Democratic hosts Chris Coons (Delaware), Amy Klobuchar (Minnesota) and also Rob Portman, a […]
New Delhi: The government has taken several steps to address the challenges of user harm and hateful information available on social media platforms, Parliament was informed on Friday. Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, in a written response (starred question) published in the Rajya Sabha, also said the ministry had taken note of the information […]
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Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov will receive an award on Friday Factual information crucial for peace, committee says OSLO, Dec 9 (Reuters) – Elections around the world cannot be conducted with integrity as long as social media platforms amplify lies about facts, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa said on Thursday. before she received the […]
When Jack Dorsey suddenly announced publicly that he had stepped down as CEO of Twitter, it was only ever going to happen in one place – Twitter itself. It reminded me a lot of Elon Musk’s entertaining tweet adventures, as Dorsey launched his resignation on the social media platform he co-founded. You could imagine him […]
By Marcy Gordonap Washington: US lawmakers bring forward proposals to curb social media giants by limiting their protection of free speech from legal liability. Their efforts come after a former Facebook product manager presented a case that company systems amplify hatred and extremism online and fail to protect young users from harmful content. This whistleblower, […]
Image: Getty Images The Federal Ministry of the Attorney General has given a first look at Australia’s anti-trolling social media legislation, which aims to force social media platforms to disclose users’ personal information if they make potentially defamatory comments. Under the law, entitled the Social media bill 2021 (anti-trolling), tech companies would be classified as […]
New Delhi: Responsibility for content disseminated on social media platforms and websites should be “clearly defined,” IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday. The minister further stated that technological and Internet changes over the past decades require a fundamental overhaul of the Internet governance structure. “The way content is created, the way content is consumed, […]
This beloved beauty brand washes its hands off the major social media platforms. British cosmetics retailer Lush announced Monday that it will be leaving four major social platforms on Black Friday. The soap brand, known for its trendy and ethical products popular with young people, has vowed to abstain from platforms until they become less […]
Social media is unfiltered by nature, where ordinary men can upload content as they go, or even broadcast live as events unfold in real time. In the modern age, like-minded people come together in online communities on social media platforms to discuss everything from social change to trivial issues. These platforms give people a chance […]
“Dramaboi was my son and he will be my son forever. My son hasn’t been doing well for two years. Throughout what he’s been through, it’s not that I haven’t been there. I begged him to stay home. Even though I didn’t stay with him, I checked him regularly but sometimes he would yell at […]
While the battle for flying cars may still be unresolved, China’s desire for cars to actually drive on the road is very real, especially in the hotly contested market for electric or electronic vehicles. The Chinese State Council predicts that sales of electric, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen vehicles will increase from 5% in 2020 to […]
In the midst of a pandemic, the market has turned essential goods into status symbols. While staying in a rented room and waiting for my university to reopen, I reflect on how much has changed this year and how long the change will take as I receive constant updates on the state of the world […]
Facebook is the go-to platform for pharmaceutical marketers. In a new to study, 73% of pharmaceutical marketing teams say they plan to use the platform within the next two years, an increase of 8 percentage points from Cutting Edge Information’s previous survey in 2013. This is not surprising, given the ubiquity and wide reach of […]
By Monica C. Meinert IIt is almost impossible to imagine a world without social networks. With two billion active users worldwide who like, share, and tweet every day, social media transcends all demographic lines – its users represent people of all ages, genders, and ethnicities. Social media are used as an information vehicle, political sounding […]