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.

Spirits Distilleries Say Rising Delivery Costs Have Consumers Cautious About Buying Booze Online
Spirits Distilleries Say Rising Delivery Costs Have Consumers Cautious About Buying Booze Online
August 07, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers seek to balance convenience and cost, alcoholic beverage brands are seeing current economic pressures hamper enthusiasm for beer, wine and spirits delivery. In...

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Report: X Working on Adding ‘Payments’ Button
Report: X Working on Adding ‘Payments’ Button
August 06, 2024  |  Social Commerce

X is reportedly getting closer to introducing a payment service. The social media platform and aspiring “everything app” is working on adding a “Payments” button...

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How Technology With a Side of Service Is Shaping Restaurant Loyalty
How Technology With a Side of Service Is Shaping Restaurant Loyalty
August 06, 2024  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Shifts in consumer behavior and advancements in technology are transforming the restaurant industry. The evolving landscape of loyalty and engagement is also a trend to...

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Chipotle VP: Guacamole-Inspired Makeup Boosts Brand’s Superfans’ Engagement
Chipotle VP: Guacamole-Inspired Makeup Boosts Brand’s Superfans’ Engagement
August 03, 2024  |  Retail

As brands tap partnerships to reach consumers in more parts of their day-to-day lives, Chipotle Mexican Grill is once again getting into the makeup game....

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Snap Hits 850 Million Monthly Users in Q2; Daily Active Users Climb 10%
Snap Hits 850 Million Monthly Users in Q2; Daily Active Users Climb 10%
August 02, 2024  |  Earnings

On Thursday (Aug. 1), Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, announced it reached a milestone during the second quarter: 850 million monthly active users. “Our...

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SEC: Founder of Social Platform IRL Defrauded Investors
SEC: Founder of Social Platform IRL Defrauded Investors
August 01, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

In internet lingo, the abbreviation IRL means “in real life.” But for the now defunct social media platform IRL, reality and the picture the company painted...

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Pinterest Adds More Shoppable Video Content; Q2 Revenue Up 21%
Pinterest Adds More Shoppable Video Content; Q2 Revenue Up 21%
July 31, 2024  |  Social Commerce

As Pinterest looks to become a central figure in the social commerce space, the company is integrating more directly shoppable features across the platform to...

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Shop Talk: Social Media Creates Roadmap for Pop & Bottle Brand
Shop Talk: Social Media Creates Roadmap for Pop & Bottle Brand
July 31, 2024  |  Retail

As early-stage brands look for digital tools to build and grow their following, Pop & Bottle has seen social media point the way forward for...

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Pinterest Reportedly Turning to News Outlets to Sell Ads
Pinterest Reportedly Turning to News Outlets to Sell Ads
July 29, 2024  |  Partnerships

Pinterest is reportedly seeking help from news outlets and other publishers in selling ads. The social media platform is testing a new program to sell...

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