One of the newer Snapchat filters, Speed, is causing some issue. What are filters? They are add-ons you can use for Snapchats. According to their website, “Jazz up your Snap by adding a fun overlay with a Filter! After you take a Snap, swipe right or left on the preview screen to add colored […]
How Are The Feds Using Social Media?
Social media monitoring has been used by brands for years now, with a more recent use revolving around employment background checks, new hires, and even insurance companies. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) will soon be using social media content for granting security clearance for prospective employees. While privacy concerns and the general […]
College Athletics Look at Social Media During Recruitment
High school sports are serious business, especially for those hoping to play (and get scholarship money) in college. While making sure you’re on your game at all times, it’s also important to make sure your online profile is top notch. Athletes, and really all high school students, are educated on the importance of […]
FEMA Goes Social In Emergencies
FEMA is the latest agency turning to social media when disasters strike. The department has launched an initiative to monitor social media when emergency situations arise in hopes of helping those affected. While the Department of Homeland Security has been monitoring social media for years, this new initiative can help the department identify where helps […]
Cyber Bullying – First School, Now At Work Too?
We are all too familiar with accounts of cyber bullying among school students, but there is emerging data showing that cyber bullying is also becoming an issue in the workplace. Hard to imagine? Possibly. I guess kids aren’t the only ones prone to turning to social media for ulterior purposes though. While bullying in […]