Social Media

Social media are interactive computer-mediated technologies that facilitate the creation and sharing of information, ideas, career interests and other forms of expression via virtual communities and networks.

EU Court Rules Meta Violated GDPR With Personal Data Use for Advertising
EU Court Rules Meta Violated GDPR With Personal Data Use for Advertising
October 04, 2024  |  Legal

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled Friday (Oct. 4) that Meta Platforms can use only some of the data it gathers from...

READ MORE >
UK’s Revolut Accuses Meta of ‘Woefully Short’ Effort in Battling Fraud
UK’s Revolut Accuses Meta of ‘Woefully Short’ Effort in Battling Fraud
October 03, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

U.K. FinTech Revolut has reportedly criticized Meta’s approach to combating financial fraud. As CNBC reported Thursday (Oct. 3), Revolut argues that the Facebook owner should be the one to provide compensation...

READ MORE >
Newsom Vetoes California Privacy Bill That Upped Consumer Data Control
Newsom Vetoes California Privacy Bill That Upped Consumer Data Control
September 24, 2024  |  Regulation

In a pivotal moment for data privacy and child protection, California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently made two contrasting decisions that highlight the complexities and competing...

READ MORE >
TikTok Pulling Plug on Streaming Music Service
TikTok Pulling Plug on Streaming Music Service
September 24, 2024  |  Social Commerce

TikTok says its streaming music service won’t be around for much longer. “We are sorry to inform you that TikTok Music will be closing on...

READ MORE >
LTK Offers Creators a ‘Co-Pilot’ to Reduce Workloads
LTK Offers Creators a ‘Co-Pilot’ to Reduce Workloads
September 16, 2024  |  Social Commerce

Creator commerce platform LTK has introduced a suite of business management tools. LTK Co-Pilot, announced Monday (Sept. 16), is designed to allow creators to spend less time on content...

READ MORE >
Expedia Teams With Influencers and Celebs on Shoppable Storefronts
Expedia Teams With Influencers and Celebs on Shoppable Storefronts
September 16, 2024  |  Travel Payments

Expedia has launched a series of “shoppable storefronts” curated by social media influencers and brands. The company’s Travel Shops, announced Monday (Sept. 16), allow creators to share and...

READ MORE >
Headless Commerce Will Power the Heart of Future Online Experiences 
Headless Commerce Will Power the Heart of Future Online Experiences 
September 16, 2024  |  eCommerce

The digital commerce landscape is far from static. Within it, a new paradigm known as “headless commerce” is gaining significant traction. But what, exactly, is...

READ MORE >
Walmart Hopes In-Person Advantage Can Shrink Amazon’s Fashion Lead
Walmart Hopes In-Person Advantage Can Shrink Amazon’s Fashion Lead
September 13, 2024  |  Retail

As Amazon outstrips Walmart in clothing sales, the latter is using its brick-and-mortar expertise in an attempt to close the gap. The big-box retailer announced...

READ MORE >
Ulta Beauty Doubles Down on Social Media and Digital Strategy
Ulta Beauty Doubles Down on Social Media and Digital Strategy
September 09, 2024  |  Retail

Ulta Beauty is transforming its brand image into a social powerhouse, capitalizing on a surge of digital engagement to elevate its market presence. During the...

READ MORE >