Kate Moss once said, “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.” This quote was one of the most popular memes of 2016. Young girls and women alike have posted and retweeted this as “fitness” inspiration. Unfortunately, this quote is not the only form of unwarranted, unhealthy physical propaganda; especially within the social media sphere. Continue reading
Category Archives: SocialMedia
Screenshots from Russia Reveal an Instagram Live Feature
When the app first launched, Instagram was known for its simple layout. With the addition of Snapchat-like stories and a suggested feed, the Instagram we once knew is a thing of the past.
This week, the Russian news site T Journal shared screenshots of an Instagram live feature. Instagram has failed to comment, but it’s not unlikely that Instagram would want to join the ranks of Facebook, Snapchat and Periscope with a live video function.
Buy and Sell Things Online with the New Facebook Marketplace
Facebook steps up its game with its new update: Individuals can now buy and sell things online with nearby users with the new Facebook Marketplace.
Facebook users are pleased to hear about the new Facebook Marketplace. This new feature enables users that are at least 18 years of age to buy and sell products between other Facebook users nearby.
Instagram Ads: How Much is Too Much
Instagram’s advertising base has more than doubled over the last six months, leading to a massive increase in the company’s overall revenue. 
However, while the recent boom in social media campaigns seems like a positive advancement on behalf of the photo-sharing empire, millennials and GenZs may feel differently.
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New Instagram Feature Looks Out for your Mental Health
Instagrams new feature could change mental health forever.
Instagram is the go to app for the everyday life of photo and video sharing. It allows users to share their life publicly or privately on the app. Many people post pictures and videos of friends, food, travel, animals, and more. Instagram users 
broadcast happy snapshots of their lives, rather than the harsh reality that life sometimes throws at them. When a user who may not be in a good place in their life scrolls through the platform, a sense of loneliness and isolation is likely. Continue reading
Facebook Increases Efforts in Campaign for Facebook Live
With the release of Facebook Live in April 2016, Facebook has seen little engagement with their millions of users. How so? This top social media platform should be seeing a high number of results, right?
Facebook Live is simple and easy to use, yet Facebook users are not using this new tool as the social platform as originally hoped. Because Facebook Live is so personal and well, live, many are uncomfortanle with the broadcasting aspect of the feature. Rather than editing or altering a post, Facebook Live provides a new element to social engagement by generating live content. Continue reading
How Dating Apps Affect Relationships
Who would’ve thought that dating apps would affect relationships, let alone be some of the most popular apps to engage in.
What’s the story with Snapchat stories?
Ever since Instagram added stories to their app, the world has been patiently waiting Snapchat’s comeback. This week, Snapchat released a new feature called Snapchat Story Playlist. Continue reading
The True Cost of Viral Social Media
With how quickly information spreads on social media, the concept of “15 minutes of fame” has turned into a mere 15 seconds. The viral social media star of Monday will get replaced, and become old news by Tuesday.
Why do teens LOVE to use Snapchat?
It’s no surprise teenagers love to use social media, they were basically born into it. But what differentiates the channels? Most people know that teens Facebook usage is declining. Piper Jaffray Companies recently completed its 32nd semi-annual “Taking Stock With Teens” research survey. This survey highlights spending trends and brand preferences amongst 10,000 teens across 46 U.S. states.
In this study, Piper Jaffray discovered that Snapchat is quickly surpassing competing channels and cutting into Facebook’s usage. Snapchat is becoming THE preferred social network for teens.
Kim Kardashian West’s Social Media Potentially Lead to Robbery
Kim Kardashian West’s social media usage has taken a sudden stop after the 
incident in Paris. It has been two weeks since thecelebrity was robbed at gunpoint in Paris. Kardashian West’s last social media post was the day of the incident. With 84 million followers on Instagram and 48 million followers on twitter, Kardashian West’s social media has become a huge part of her success. However, police now feel that her social media presence lead to her robbery in Paris. Continue reading
Describing Descriptions: How to Use Pinterest Descriptions
Use Pinterest descriptions to optimize your pin searchability and increase traffic.
You might be thinking that nobody pays attention to the descriptions on Pinterest. After all, Pinterest is all about the images, so why bother giving more than minimal attention to the copy? You would be wrong! Understand right now that if you use Pinterest descriptions effectively it will increase traffic to your pins. You want more traffic, right? It only translates to better brand recognition and increased sales, after all. Continue reading
How to Save Time with the New Snapchat Update
Are you tired of not being able to choose which stories to watch on Snapchat? Get the new Snapchat update and no time will be wasted on this application.
Snapchat users are thrilled to find out that Auto Advance is being discontinued in the new Snapchat update. This means that users can now go back to watching individual stories of their choosing. The Auto Advance update left users annoyed and dissatisfied. This adjustment made Snapchat stories automatically play one after another. Fortunately, Snapchat is now listening to people’s feedback. The new Snapchat update now offers a Story Playlist in hopes to improve the application.
Pinterest Holds Its Ground as One of the Top Social Platforms
Pinterest has recently become one of the highest preforming platforms on social media. Even with Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as its competitors, Pinterest is continuing to grow. The social outlet now has over 150 million users, with an increase of over 30 percent in the past year. Alongside its number of users, the poential for Pinterst is growing as well. Continue reading
Social Media’s Impact on the Race to the White House
It’s 7:00 in the morning. Your alarm is blaring as rays of sunshine peek through the window.
If you are like any person in their late teens to early 30’s… you grab your phone. (Let’s be real. Your day hasn’t truly started until you scroll through your favorite social media platforms).
There you go, scrolling through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Correct me if I am wrong, but I bet these platforms are filled with political views every swipe down on your phone.
One tweet is about how satanic Trump is, while another tweet is about crooked Hillary. Your Facebook friends think they are political gurus, writing novels about why one candidate is better than the other. And you cannot get through more than five Instagram posts without seeing @RealDonaldTrump or @HillaryClinton doting on themselves.
George Washington has to be laughing at how these candidates are tweeting their way into the office. Right George? Continue reading
Your Smartphone May be the Reason Why You’re Not Getting Enough Sleep
British researchers at Deloitte have found that smartphone usage may be interrupting the sleep schedules of young adults. With an overwhelming amount of people checking their devices in the middle of the night, smartphone addiction is more prevalent than ever.
How Social Media Is Affecting the 2016 Presidential Campaign
Social Media is greatly affecting the 2016 Presidential Campaign. Each New Year comes with a plethora of new social media hacks, as well as new social media apps. Continue reading
What’s the Hype About Food Instagrams?
How Food Instagrams have Revolutionized Eating
Everyone in the twenty-first century has seen a Food Instagram. Not only are they becoming very popular on celebrity Instagram feeds, they are also becoming popular among high school and college students. So what’s the big deal about a food Instagram?
Think Before You Search: Companies Show Search History Based Ads
Ever wonder why the ads you see on Facebook are basically identical to your most recent Google searches? That’s because companies want to show you search history based ads.
The Rise of Social Media Influencers
Social media has always been a good place for people to share their thoughts and feelings about fashion, food, products, and more. With the rise of social media influencers, the line between someone’s true thoughts about a product and endorsements has become blurred. Continue reading