Author Archives: benpalmieri22

What Will the Next Big Social Media Platform Look Like?

Posted on April 13, 2022 by benpalmieri22

I remember back when I was in 6th grade when I was allowed by my parents to make a Facebook account. At the time, it felt so exciting to have a brand new outlet to talk with friends and post … Continue reading →

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Adam Schefter and Respectful Sports Reporting on Social Media

Posted on April 11, 2022 by benpalmieri22

Over the weekend, we heard the horrible news of Dwayne Haskins, a young, promising, NFL quarterback, being struck and killed by a dump truck in Florida. Absolutely tragic. The first time I saw this news was when Adam Schefter, the … Continue reading →

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Did You Watch the Grammys? Me Neither. Is Social Media Streaming the Future of Awards Shows?

Posted on April 4, 2022 by benpalmieri22

Remember the days when everyone watched the Oscars and Grammys? The television would be on at 8pm sharp to catch the beginning of the show while I sat with my mom, dad, and sister on the couch. Like most shows … Continue reading →

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Is Elon Musk the Next to Build a Social Media Platform?

Posted on March 28, 2022 by benpalmieri22

Elon Musk recently discussed the possibility of building a brand new social media platform where free speech was prioritized and propaganda was minimized. This announcement comes a day after he polled the Twitterverse, asking users if they believed Twitter adheres … Continue reading →

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Social Media is Impacting Celebrity Mental Health, Forcing Some to Leave Certain Platforms

Posted on March 21, 2022 by benpalmieri22

Today, March 21st, 2022, is Twitter’s 16th birthday, which has made me reflect a bit about how the site has changed with its users over the years. It’s changed how I process information, what my daily habits are, what I … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Truth Social, Donald Trump’s Social Media Website

Posted on March 14, 2022 by benpalmieri22

A little over a month ago marked the one-year anniversary since Donald Trump was banned from Twitter and other social platforms after he was accused of inciting the Capitol riot. Following his ban, there were whispers that Trump would attempt … Continue reading →

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There’s War in the Palm of your Child’s Hand: Ways to React as a Parent to Violence on Social Media

Posted on February 28, 2022 by benpalmieri22

We’re living in a time where news spreads like wildfire over social media platforms and there’s very little that can be done to shield us from the world’s atrocities. The week of February 21st has been a unique, interesting, and … Continue reading →

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Facebook Post Saves a Life: Social Media as a Support Tool

Posted on February 20, 2022 by benpalmieri22

Claire Rowan, the mother of a 16-year-old boy named Will who has Chrons disease and eosinophilic, esophagitis, and gastroenteritis, found herself in a scary situation when the FDA recalled a baby formula that was essential for his survival. Will relies … Continue reading →

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Love, Social Media, and Music Promotion: Kanye West’s Attempt to Save His Marriage AND Promote His New Album, Donda 2, On Instagram

Posted on February 14, 2022 by benpalmieri22

If you had over 12.6 million followers on Instagram, how would you use your influential power? Would you promote a brand that you’re affiliated with? Would you use it to create strategic partnerships with other influential users of the app?  … Continue reading →

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What is the Real World? Social Media’s Affect on Users’ Mental Health and Perception of Reality

Posted on February 7, 2022 by benpalmieri22

How do we know what “real life” is anymore? The effects of social media on those scrolling through photos/videos on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter are much more complicated and negative than pure jealousy. Social media creates a clouded … Continue reading →

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