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.

New Indonesian eCommerce Rules Hinder TikTok’s Expansion Goals
New Indonesian eCommerce Rules Hinder TikTok’s Expansion Goals
September 28, 2023  |  Social Commerce

TikTok’s plan to invest heavily in Indonesian eCommerce is apparently hitting a roadblock. As Bloomberg News reported Thursday (Sept. 28), the company is now subject to new rules...

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X CEO Linda Yaccarino Says 1,500 Advertisers Have Returned
X CEO Linda Yaccarino Says 1,500 Advertisers Have Returned
September 28, 2023  |  Social Commerce

X CEO Linda Yaccarino has reportedly expressed optimism about the platform’s future profitability. Speaking Wednesday (Sept. 27) at Vox Media’s Code conference, Yaccarino, who has been leading X for...

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Meta Unveils 28 AI Personas and Next-Generation Smart Glasses
Meta Unveils 28 AI Personas and Next-Generation Smart Glasses
September 27, 2023  |  Meta

Meta has introduced 28 new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered personas and a new generation of smart glasses. The new offerings were unveiled Wednesday (Sept. 27) during...

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Snap Says AI Virtual Try-On Helped Kill Augmented Reality Unit
Snap Says AI Virtual Try-On Helped Kill Augmented Reality Unit
September 27, 2023  |  Technology

Snap is shutting down its six-month-old augmented reality (AR) for enterprise services unit.  “Several things have changed since we first began pursuing our AR Enterprise...

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CFTC Virtual Event to Focus on Investment Scams and AI
CFTC Virtual Event to Focus on Investment Scams and AI
September 25, 2023  |  Fraud Prevention

Fraud in the digital age will be the focus of an upcoming virtual event hosted by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The event, “Technology and Fraud:...

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Shopify Audiences Adds Integrations With Snap, TikTok and Criteo to Target Customers
Shopify Audiences Adds Integrations With Snap, TikTok and Criteo to Target Customers
September 25, 2023  |  eCommerce

Shopify Audiences added new integrations with major advertising platforms Snap, TikTok and Criteo. The partnerships expand the reach and efficiency of Shopify Plus merchants, allowing...

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Meta Hopes to Win Back Young Users With AI Chatbot
Meta Hopes to Win Back Young Users With AI Chatbot
September 24, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Meta is reportedly counting on artificial intelligence (AI) to help it entice younger users. The social media giant could unveil new AI chatbots with distinct personalities...

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TikTok Looks to Boost Brand and Retail Conversions With More Data
TikTok Looks to Boost Brand and Retail Conversions With More Data
September 22, 2023  |  Retail

TikTok users not only browse TikTok but actively engage with its content. This trend has prompted brands and retailers of all scales to take notice...

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Debt Doesn’t Deter Gen Z From Shopping on Pinterest 
Debt Doesn’t Deter Gen Z From Shopping on Pinterest 
September 22, 2023  |  Social Commerce

Pinterest, a place for inspiration, is finally considered a shoppable destination, according to users of the platform.   During the company’s first investor day on Tuesday...

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