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Social Media America and other countries around the world are in a fast-growing technological age. In January 2015, about 2.078 billion people around the world used a form of social media (Kemp). That is a little bit over a fourth of the world's population! Celebrities are gaining followers, viral videos achieve their weekly fame, and individuals are posting their latest food confection. Social media is everywhere and is consuming the lives of many individuals. Recently, many people are…

participation and dedicated to interaction, content-sharing and collaboration of different users. Kaplan and Haenlein (2010, 61) defines social media as “a group of Internet based applications that build on the ideological and technological foundations of Web 2.0, and allow the creation and exchange of user generated content.” Though social media was not something newly invented it hit really its stride back in early 20th century. With the launching of Friendster in 2002 a routine dubbed the…

sites (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) are often characterized as creative and innovative aspects of the modern Web 2.0. These sites, grounded in the notion of increased connectivity, are extremely popular among children and adults and are typically accessible 24/7 via smartphone or tablet. On the surface, these sites represent one of the greatest technological innovations of the Web 2.0 generation. But in reality, these inescapable, interactive services represent one of the biggest threats…

Should Social Media Junkies Lose Their Jobs? If someone feels the urge to write inappropriate posts on social media, I suggest they walk away from the screen because it may just cost them their job. More and more employees are being fired due to their misconduct on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Rules and contracts about what social media posts, while employed by certain companies, are starting to show up across the country. The misuse of social media is uncalled for…

Nosedive The chart number Three ‘Social Media’ capture my attention because it is a controversial issue today. People spend a lot of time looking social media; such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Tweeter; those are a couple of the most popular. However, There are a dozens more. This is a Dalai Lama interview and he said, “"Basically, we are social animals," the Dalai Lama replied. "We need friends. In order to develop genuine friendship, trust is very IMPORTANT. For trust, if…

Hearst Boosts its Digital Media Arm by Acquiring Modern Society NEW YORK—November 15, 2017—Hearst today announced that it has acquired online culture juggernaut Modern Society, one of the main digital destinations and influencer networks made up of young, diverse audiences. Modern Society has become a leader in youth culture and social advocacy through its voice in the arts, fashion, design and travel. With this strategic acquisition, Hearst will further grow its diversified portfolio of…

The Impact of Social Media “If you scroll past this picture you’re heartless.” “One like equals one prayer.” On Facebook people see post with these words attached on them daily. But if someone liked a picture is it really gonna help a child in need or if someone scrolled past a picture of an abused animal does it really make that person heartless? Whether or not social media does or does not have an impact on revolutions, rallies, and protests is being discussed more often and in more depth…

Social activism has come a long way throughout history. In modern day, social networking has been heavily relied on, even for social change. Corresponding to Malcolm Gladwell’s Small Change: Why the Revolution Will Not Be Tweeted, social media alone is not enough to bring along a change for a movement. The next revolution cannot be done through social media considering the challenges to increase motivation. Advocating one's opinion over the internet does not have the same influence as the high…

“It’s complicated” by danah boyd is the exploration of social media by researching issues associated with it and the use of it that is relevant today. She presents ideas such as sexual predators, equality, identity etc. By presenting these ideas she doesn’t necessarily agree with them but she present arguments to have a conversation on why these issues are associated with social media. She achieves this by interview people in different parts of the U.S. She also conducts some of her interviews…

Social networking is rapidly expanding and has become exceedingly popular over the past decade. The introduction of the Web 2.0 caused a revolution in social networking, with the use of social networking sites (SNSs) becoming an everyday practice in today’s Western society. Social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn have prompted debates regarding the consequences these sites have for their users and whether these consequences are positive or negative (Chan & Saqib, 2015). Social…