Over the last few years, TikTok has gone from an unknown site to a social media giant with more than one billion users around the world. Today, it has more users than Snapchat or Twitter. In 2019, it was the second-most downloaded app in the entire world. More people downloaded TikTok than downloaded Instagram or […]
Social Media Video Platforms in Asia
Netflix made an unprecedented move in 2013 when it published an entire season of the original show, House of Cards, at one time. This was the first time the online company made such a bold move, and some say that this was the origin point of the phenomenon called binge-watching. This was a pivotal point […]
CES 2020: Hot Topics You Need to Know
If you did not make it out to Las Vegas to the CES convention, then you certainly missed a crazy show. The 2020 gathering just wrapped up, and it certainly left people with a lot to talk about. Historically, CES has been the go-to place for the latest and best in consumer technologies. In 50 […]
Has Social Media Reached Its Breaking Point!
One of my biggest goals for 2020 is to finally commit to unplugging from social media. I, like many others, have a complicated relationship with Instagram, Twitter and Facebook (no, I do not use Snapchat and I refuse to join Tik Tok for fear of upping my screen time even more). While the apps give me major […]
TIPS FOR PROMOTING YOUR CONTENT ON PINTEREST
Pinterest is a visually-driven social media platform that’s become increasingly popular in the past few years. Though the platform was originally ad-free, like most social platforms, it was recently monetized. With users now topping 110 million, there’s no better time to learn how to reach your customers with Pinterest’s organic or paid posts. Here are […]
The 6 Most Bizarre Scandals From Social Media Influencers in 2019
You can be forgiven if you’re unfamiliar with the concept of “social media influencers.” They’re a strange breed, especially when you peek behind the curtain of their glamorous Instagram posts and discover their lies, deceit, drama, fraud and generally bizarre behavior. Here are just a few influencers that should’ve unplugged in 2019. 1. Clemmie Hooper […]
Digital Advancements and Social Media
With digital advancements growing at an alarming rate, social media users may have reason to worry. More specifically, Snapchat and TikTok enthusiasts should be wary of a modern development that allows users to overlay someone else’s face onto an existing picture. More commonly known as deepfakes, this startling usage of editing software is notorious for […]
Best Social Media Networks from the Previous Decade
By 2010, Facebook had established itself as the social networking site to use. But there was a constellation of other social networking platforms and apps that also existed at the time. Some of these were already fading from their glory days, others — like YouTube, Twitter, and LinkedIn — were still finding their footing and on the rise. […]
The Queen Needs A Social Guru
Queen Elizabeth Is Recruiting: Digital Guru Wanted To Manage Her Tweets And Other Social Media The search by Buckingham Palace for a “Head of Digital Engagement” drives the conclusion that the 93-year-old sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II, is ready to boost her digital presence and her followers’ numbers across her social media accounts. The royal household is […]
CrowdFunding App Disaster
One of the most significant hurdles that aspiring entrepreneurs face is related to finances. The traditional methods for raising seed money and startup capital are found by applying for small business loans, taking on silent partners and other substantial offers. These traditional sources of funds have inherent downsides, including strict qualifications and a lengthy timeline. […]