If you run an international company, it’s worth remembering that Facebook is blocked and/or banned in some of the world’s biggest markets.
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Social Networking, Privacy and Constructing Identity
Facebook is, for the most part, not a particularly good representation of what people’s lives are really like; their profiles represent how they want to be perceived. A happy marriage, a busy social life, an image constructed through careful filtering of content.
Read moreGuilty By Association: Reddit and Monetizing Hate Speech
A few days ago, Reginald Braithwaite posted an excellent piece titled “So Long, Reddit,” in which he stated that he would no longer contribute to a website that makes money off hate speech.
Read moreYou’ve Got Mail: On Social Media and Channels of Communication
You’ve got mail…and new mentions…and new direct messages…
Read moreDo We “Need” Social Media?
While researching the Essena O’Neill saga, I came across this video on YouTube…
Read moreEssena O’Neill, Social Media and Authenticity
It seems like everybody who works in communications is talking about Essena O’Neill at the moment; how she exposed the truth behind the photos she posted on Instagram, sharing what it took to get the perfect photo and how much she was paid for promoting certain products. She claims that social media is fake, and we’re all just seeking validation.
Read moreNewsletter VS a Private Social Network
Services like Mailchimp and Campaign Monitor are making it easier and easier for people to send good looking, fully responsive newsletters out to their client base. They can get great results for businesses wanting to boost sales…but the percentage of people who actually open their newsletters is fairly pathetic.
Read morePrivate Social Networks: Real Results for Real People
Why Everyone Should Learn to Code
If supermodel Karlie Kloss can learn to code between international flights, fashion shows and photoshoots, you can fit some basic coding lessons around your busy life too.
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