Category: Social Media
5 Famous Faces who have quit Twitter
Jim Carrey from Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (Image: Warner Brothers). The recent takeover of Twitter by Elon Musk has sparked controversy both on the platform and behind the scenes at the social media giant’s offices. Musk’s decision to introduce an $8 (£6.57) subscription fee for Twitter’s blue tick verification coupled with lifting…
Social media users swarm to Hive after Twitter takeover
In the wake of Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter, users have been fleeing to other social apps like open source microblogging platform Mastodon and niche communities like CounterSocial. Now, another social app called Hive is seeing a boost in sign-ups in response to the upheaval at Twitter. The app today finds itself in the top 20 on the U.S. App Store after seeing…
5 Social Media Alternatives to Twitter
As Ryan Reynolds joins Tumblr and new owner Elon Musk bans parody accounts, we look at some alternatives to Twitter including Mastodon and Bluesky… A new study from Financial-World.org has revealed the emerging social media platforms that could soon replace Twitter, as Elon Musk continues to cause controversy among users. Using Google Trends data, the…
Ofcom: 1 in 3 children lie to access adult social media accounts
One in three children lie about their age to access adult content on social media, according to research commissioned by the regulator, Ofcom. Yonder Consulting found that the majority of children aged between 8 and 17 (77%) who use social media now have their own profile on at least one of the large platforms. And…
Online content contributed to Molly Russell’s death, rules coroner
Unsafe online content contributed "in a more than minimal way" to the death of Molly Russell who took her own life, an inquest has found. Senior coroner Andrew Walker said material viewed by the 14-year-old Molly on social media "shouldn't have been available for a child to see". Molly, from Harrow, viewed thousands of images…
How to promote Instagram account from scratch
What's the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of social media? Perhaps some people associate social media with TikTok, but most people will answer that Instagram is the main service for them. This platform is an important place for publishing content for business accounts and personal blogs. The most difficult thing…
How to Get More Likes on Instagram
Instagram followers like pages that appeal to them, and if they recognize a brand, those users add businesses, too. Increasing your follower volumes helps businesses get more out of their social media pages, and the company can maximize their earning potential. Read more to find out how to increase followers and get more likes on…
How To Grow Your Business Through Social Media Ads
If you’re trying to grow a business or a brand, running social media ads is probably high up on your list. With the rise of social networking, it’s no surprise that brands and companies continuously look for new ways to advertise on the most popular social media platforms. However, running ads isn’t as simple as…
Ofcom report shows Man United players receive most Twitter abuse
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire have received the most Twitter abuse of any Premier League players, a new report has found. Ofcom analysis of 2.3 million tweets in the first half of last season found nearly 60,000 abusive posts, affecting seven in 10 top-flight players. Half of that abuse was directed at just…
Top 10 Instagrammable Tech HQs – Facebook tops list!
Recent research by tech talent creation specialists, Revolent has revealed the tech companies around the world that boast the most Instagrammable headquarters. Focusing on the top 50 tech companies with the highest market capital, the research was conducted by comparing the number of associated hashtags with each HQ to see which came out on top. Facebook’s…
