Mobile Web

So, something new we are trying to bring to the Co-op is more focus and emphasis on the website. How many of you can honestly say you have come to the website to see what we have been up to or for exciting updates? Probably not that many. With social media websites like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter it is easier for people to stay connected without having a ton of information. With this blog, it will be much like the facebook, but with more information. The blog will be updated weekly and it…

Thumbs up or down Like is the word that we love to hear often. Being liked gives validation, approval, and acceptance from society. In the social media world being liked is known as a thumbs up, and dislike as a thumbs down. This generation has created an artificial world where priorities have changed from social media being part of their top priorities. The greatest influences of this generation is social media. On a fact sheet it is stated that ninety-five percent of teen age’s 12-17 use…

Throughout the generations, social media’s growth has drastically exploded. There are various different ways to communicate with one another, both being with people that have met each other and with people who will never have the chance to meet each other in the real world. With today’s technology and through the various of different social media accounts like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, people are now able to video chat, send messages or talk via phone, tablet or computer. As of 2017…

Social Networks Web 2.0, Social Media and networking are important tools in how we communicate and do business. There exist many social networks each having their own purpose. Some social media networks are for socializing with friends, family, and co-workers others are for seeking information, employment or business opportunities. A big concern with social media and networking is our safety. When it comes to social media, sharing, and accessing information my sources state that WordPress is a…

Social media in my opinion is great fir society. And this reason being social media is great for contacting friends and family from anywhere. There are many bad things in social media such as bully’s hacker’s hater’s etcetera but there are many more great things. In my opinion social media is great but there are many flaws that we as great human beings can avoid. There are many great things in social media for example I agree with Martin baily “the pluses include easier contacts with friends…

My media diary test shows me that my media time spending is very diverse. I classified my media usage into three categories, news & social networking, entertainment, and study. For all three type of usages, I calculated the time-use for each type and found out that I am in favor of social media most. During the testing time, I spent 115 minutes media time in day one and 160 minutes in day two. My average time spending for social media is about 135 minutes/day. It shows that I should have enough…

Above-the-line promotional methods include any form of paid-for techniques through independent consumer media. LUSH Cosmetics utilizes social media platforms as their main above-the-line promotional method. Although social media tends to instill free, global communication, any advertising on these platforms shows the paid-for aspect of this method. LUSH does not promote their Bath Bombs with billboards, posters, magazines, or any electronic form of promotion other than social media. As seen on…

DJ Khaled — real name: Khaled Khaled, and perhaps the most famous living Palestinian-American, has been able to impact the lives of millions through his phone. In an unlikely turn of events, the 40-year-old Khaled — who has been steadily making music since the early ’90s, recently collaborating with such artists as Drake and Lil Wayne — is now best known for his mastery of a social network largely favored by teens who think Instagram requires too many words (and who like the idea that the Snaps…

There’s no denying it, social media has taken over our lives. Nowadays it’s impossible to find someone that isn’t connected to facebook or twitter or instagram, etc. Undoubtedly, this has influenced our behaviour drastically, especially for the younger generations. The real question is, are these changes for better, or for worse. The Good Social media allows us to connect with virtually anyone. It “meets our basic need for a sense of belonging” says JoAnne Cantor, Ph.D. “Hearing from our…

In the documentary film, Generation Like, Douglas Rushkoff makes an argument that social media is used to market a person or brand. His theory is extremely useful because it sheds insight on the difficult problem of identity construction by social media. In the documentary produced and directed by Douglas Rushkoff, people feel accomplished and happy when their liked on social media. In Generation Like, a young boy changes his character online to be funnier so people will like him, a young girl…