Tag: social media

6 non-complicated ways to navigate user privacy on social media

User privacy is vital now that almost everything (and everyone) is online. One way or another, our personal data like bank details, government documents, and...

Awareness through Clicks: The Role of Social Media in Activism and Social Movements

We are now at a time where we check social media before the morning news. For some, social media is the morning news. Apps that...

Add Items to Cart: How brands benefit from social media and e-commerce integration

Social media platforms have evolved beyond mere networking spaces, transforming into dynamic marketplaces through the integration of shopping features. The rise of e-commerce has provided...

The harmful effects of misinformation in social media (and how to fight them)

In an era dominated by the rapid dissemination of information through social media, the consequences of misinformation directly impact individuals, communities, and even whole societies....

Surfing and Crashing: The Effects of Social Media on Mental Health

For a considerable number of people, checking their phone first thing in the morning is a norm. This sudden rush of online stimuli has become...

Meta omits detailed advertising options amid sensitivity concerns

Starting 15 January, 2024, Meta has declared its plans to eliminate and streamline certain detailed advertising options in a critical update for Facebook advertisers. This...

Navigating the digital landscape: The 4 roles of social media in modern public relations

Social media–we all know, and we all take part in it. From networking sites like Meta, to image-based Instagram, to business and employment-focused LinkedIn, social...

Why Elon Musk is obsessed with casting X as the most ‘authentic’ social media platform

With X, formerly known as Twitter, hitting the one-year anniversary of Elon Musk’s US$44 billion takeover of the social media platform, it can feel disorienting...

Young Australians increasingly get news from social media, but many don’t understand algorithms

Adults might assume young people are not engaged in current affairs. But our survey reveals most Australian children and teenagers have a significant interest in...

Teen-centric app’s video campaign to address isolation, social anxiety among 13 to 21 year olds

Wizz, the social media app that provides teens with a safe space to meet and chat with new friends around the world, has released a...

How social media can help improve healthcare for Queenslanders with Caitlin Cash of Queensland Health

Caitlin Cash is the Social and Digital Team Leader for Queensland Health. With almost a decade of social media experience under her belt, Caitlin is...

Australia’s first social media platform for business owners, entrepreneurs launched

Boa, a new social media platform designed for business owners and entrepreneurs has opened its doors to the public, with the aim of democratising the...

Aus gov’t bans TikTok on fed-owned devices 

The Australian federal government has finally dropped the hammer on TikTok by banning its use on government-owned devices, following concerns that the platform could facilitate...

Phanto secures patent for ‘authentic social media posts’

US-based social networking product development company Phanto just secured another patent that it plans to use for its breakthrough social networking platfom for authenticity. Phanto<span...

Data is innovation’s best friend with DAFF’s Caroline Lanzon

Despite being integral for modern-day communications and engagement work, social media has only been around for less than a decade. This means that despite its...

Antisemitism on Twitter has more than doubled since Elon Musk took over the platform – new research

Carl Miller, King’s College London In the days after Elon Musk took over Twitter in October 2022, the social media platform saw a “surge in...

Should you pay for Meta’s and Twitter’s verified identity subscriptions?

by Anjana Susarla, Michigan State University Social media services have generally been free of charge for users, but now, with ad revenues slowing down, social...

Can spies use social media to destabilise countries?

Spy agency Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) is warning the public that social media platforms are making it easier for foreign governments to interfere in...

Facebook usage on the rise amidst app’s perceived antiquation

Facebook usage is rising, according to The Wall Street Journal’s reviewed insights along with fascinating observations on general Facebook and Instagram usage statistics....

Watchdog cracks down on scheming social media influencers

The consumer watchdog has started cracking down on social media influencers who deceive their followers as part of an effort to promote greater transparency....