Category Archives: social media disruption

Netflix and Socially Distant Chill

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Bennett Gross

During 2020, two things were almost for certain: 1. we all felt lonely at least once and 2. we all watched way too much television. To combat these issues, popular streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+ have added group … Continue reading →

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Facebook Turns the Page to Stay Relevant (and Out of Trouble)

Posted on March 8, 2019 by sydhavely

“Bu-Bye!  Facebook is switching its messaging mission from News Feed to more private, encrypted communication.  Facebook watchers are wondering what this means for News Feed, though, the core of its advertising business model. Chesnot / Getty Images  Facebook’s future is private … Continue reading →

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Anything you post can and will be used against you in a court of law

Posted on March 12, 2018 by familydiscountauto

Most people are no more familiar with the Miranda warning than hearing it on TV. The second sentence to that warning, “Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law,” seems so 1999 though, … Continue reading →

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If we give him this inch will he continue to take a mile?

Posted on January 22, 2018 by heatheremery

Of all the political issues going on this week, from the looming government shutdown, the Hawaiian missile scare, and Russian collusion, why are the media outlets/social media so concerned about how tall the POTUS is?  I mean, come on, is … Continue reading →

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For $5, I will…

Posted on April 4, 2017 by betsyfr

Want to be a social media strategist, designer, programmer, writer, session musician, backup singer, coach, financial consultant, virtual assistant, or prankster … or just want to exercise your creative muscle in ways that your day job just doesn’t, can’t, or … Continue reading →

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The Balance of Online and Offline Connections

Posted on March 27, 2017 by nikkikett

When Adam spoke to our class last week one of the questions he was asked was if he thought that video and media is too much of a distraction from being in the moment. His answer was that he didn’t … Continue reading →

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The New York Times Speeds Up Remake in Quest to Enlarge Reader Base and Engagement–Says it’s losing journalism edge

Posted on January 18, 2017 by sydhavely

Last night’s lesson in parsing out the importance of “community” and “engagement” in social media has no greater validation than a Times business story today announcing the paper’s intention to speed up refashioning its stories and the reporters who write … Continue reading →

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