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.

TikTok CEO Headed To Washington To Discuss App Security Concerns
TikTok CEO Headed To Washington To Discuss App Security Concerns
December 06, 2019  |  Safety and Security

As suspicions surrounding the app’s ties to China continue to increase, TikTok chief Alex Zhu will meet with legislators in Washington, D.C. next week. U.S....

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How TikTok ‘eGirls’ Helped Create A Multi-Million-Dollar Fashion Brand
How TikTok ‘eGirls’ Helped Create A Multi-Million-Dollar Fashion Brand
December 05, 2019  |  Retail

If one were to make a list of products for a cutting-edge fashion brand aimed at capturing the emerging Generation Z market, it is safe...

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Instagram Aims To Have Athletes, Teams Sell Products
Instagram Aims To Have Athletes, Teams Sell Products
December 04, 2019  |  Retail

To create relationships with fans, sports stars, teams and leagues have used Instagram for a long time. But they are also increasingly tapping into the...

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Facebook Tackles Antitrust Issues With Data Portability Tool
Facebook Tackles Antitrust Issues With Data Portability Tool
December 02, 2019  |  Facebook

Facebook is launching a new tool that allows users to transfer their photos and videos to other services, CNBC reported on Monday (Dec. 2). The...

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TikTok Pushes For Separation From China
TikTok Pushes For Separation From China
November 27, 2019  |  International

ByteDance, the company that owns popular social media app TikTok, is attempting to separate itself from its Chinese operations, as a probe of the company...

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Pinterest Shop Allows Users To Buy From SMBs
Pinterest Shop Allows Users To Buy From SMBs
November 25, 2019  |  Retail

Social media site Pinterest has announced a new feature that will allow users to make purchases from a selected number of online shops as it...

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Google Maps Pilot Allows Users To Follow Local Guides’ Recommendations
Google Maps Pilot Allows Users To Follow Local Guides’ Recommendations
November 18, 2019  |  Google

Google Maps is going to test a new social feature in which users can follow Local Guides to help discover restaurants and other business locations,...

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Coty Plans To Buy Controlling Stake In Kylie Cosmetics
Coty Plans To Buy Controlling Stake In Kylie Cosmetics
November 18, 2019  |  Retail

As part of a wave of fledgling cosmetics lines capitalizing on social media and celebrity founders, Kylie Jenner’s Kylie Cosmetics is on pace for approximately $200...

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TikTok Enters eCommerce With In-App Shopping Links
TikTok Enters eCommerce With In-App Shopping Links
November 15, 2019  |  Mobile Applications

The popular video app TikTok is testing out a new feature that will give certain video creators the option to add links to videos for...

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