Studies have shown a link between social media use and a decrease in people’s quality of marriage Can you name one person in your family, or among your friends, or peers at work that does not have a Facebook account? I seriously doubt it. Chances are much greater that they all have Twitter, Instagram, and […]
Do You Speak Emoji?
Emojis are now a part of our culture and are being used as a way to communicate everything from emotions to soliciting drugs. Marketers are going as far as to mine emojis in social media the same way they mine data; to determine the emotion behind a brand. Some speculate it will morph into a […]
How To Identify Fake News In Social Media
Social media is a constant stream of shared photos and videos, all of which get liked, commented on, retweeted, etc. But can you spot fake news from the actual truth? “In today’s world, nobody can tell for sure that the information they receive is 100% accurate and reliable,” says Janey Lee, Ph.D., assistant professor of […]
Buying Drugs on Instagram: It’s easier than you think
Thought Instagram was for showing off selfies or sharing pics of your vacation in order to be the envy of your friends? Apparently not…it’s now become the ideal place to connect with drug dealers. The word “obvious” is an understatement for how these dealers operate. With usernames like “ihavedrugs4sale” and drug-riddled posts/pictures, these users eagerly […]
#MeToo Allegations on the Rise in Corporate USA
“People are recognizing the impact — and this is the #MeToo movement — of harassment on people, and how it can impact their careers for years.” Victoria Lipnic, acting chair, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission According to the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) the data shows a sharp increase in sexual harassment cases in 2018 […]