Americans who have heard of influencer marketing usually associate the term with Kim Kardashian West. For better or worse, her name is synonymous with the paying of Instagram celebrities to post content about products. Kardashian West…
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Facebook has fixed a bug that let any website pull information from a user’s profile — including their ‘likes’ and interests — without that user’s knowledge. That’s the findings from Ron Masas, a security researcher at Imperva, who found…
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A study has found that people who post too many selfies online are likely to turn more narcissistic. Published in The Open Psychology Journal, the study looked at personality changes of 74 individuals aged 18 to 34 over a four-month…
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  It has not been perfect, and I occasionally miss my ex, but overall my breakup with Instagram has been a positive change   Just like any breakup, it went from smooth sailing to rough waters almost instantly. I had been loyal every day; a…
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Say No to Terrorism For years, content that promotes terrorism has thrived on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. Fighting it is an uphill battle that has forced tech companies to open war rooms and hire new specialists. One…
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Researchers have discovered a connection between Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram use and decreased well-being. The link between social-media use, depression, and loneliness has been talked about for years, but a causal connection had…
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  Stan Lee attributed his success to his ability to select and motivate artists and the process by which he led his creative teams In honour of Stan Lee, the revered Marvel Comics editor and writer, this post looks at how his management…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. We believe Facebook is bad for us — not just from a practical perspective, but from a moral one. We can no longer, with good conscience, participate on a platform whose ethics…
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Facebook and the French government are going to cooperate to look at Facebook’s efforts when it comes to moderation. At the start of 2019, French regulators will launch an informal investigation on algorithm-powered and human moderation.…
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Social Media Week comes to Holland this year from Nov. 14 to Nov. 16. As one of the world’s leading conference series, Social Media Week brings together leaders from all around the world to share insights and trends on social media,…
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An experimental study by psychology researchers at the University of Pennsylvania has shown for the first time a causal link between social media use and lower rates of well-being. While the relationship between social media and issues…
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Done cloning Snapchat, Facebook is now chasing Chinese short-form video sensation TikTok with the launch of its knock-off Lasso. Available now for iOS and Android, Lasso is Facebook’s answer to the zany mobile lipsyncing playground that’s…
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After launching Facebook Dating in Colombia in September, the company is now expanding its test markets to two new countries: Canada and Thailand. The test also includes a few new features that let you look back at someone you may have…
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  Back in April, Facebook automagically retracted CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s messages from recipients’ inboxes. It was good enough for Zuck and other Facebook execs, but alas, beyond the reach of us mere mortal users. But relax, Facebook said…
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A report by England’s children’s commissioner has raised concerns about how kids’ data is being collected and shared across the board, in both the private and public sectors. In the report, entitled Who knows what about me?, Anne Longfield…
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Taking care of children is a responsible and trying task, one that requires unlimited supplies of patience and concentration. For parents or guardians who choose to hire professional help to look after their youngsters, it’s natural for…
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Excessive use of social media, in particular by posting pictures and selfies, is linked to a subsequent increase in narcissism, according to a new study.Heavy users of platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat displayed a…
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This year, Social Media Week comes to Kyiv, Ukraine for the very first time. With “Closer” being the theme of the year, Social Media Week Kyiv will dive into the discussion of the intensifying conflicts between individualism and community.…
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The best meetups Britons best meetups are developing a taste for entrepreneurship, with the number of new businesses leaping from 3.5 million in 2000 to 5.5 million in 2017. Launching your own business comes with the promise of freedom, …
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When the initial buzz of Portal finally dies down, it’s the timing that will be remembered most. There’s never a great time for a company like Facebook to launch a product like Portal, but as far as optics go, the whole of 2018 probably…
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