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Social Media: Blessing or curse? Experts warn of risks for teens, give safety tips
Read full article: Social Media: Blessing or curse? Experts warn of risks for teens, give safety tipsDr. Sanjay Gupta, a neurosurgeon and host of the Chasing Life podcast, points out that teenagers have grown up with social media as an integral part of their lives. For many, it defines their entire world.
The Snapchat AI feature makes me want to delete the app
Read full article: The Snapchat AI feature makes me want to delete the appI’m very much aware that I have no control over the decisions social media apps and organizations make, but it would have been nice to know that a strange little AI bot was going to show up as a Snapchat friend.
Hey, brother! How these siblings from Roanoke, Virginia became the oh-so popular ‘Super Carlin Brothers’
Read full article: Hey, brother! How these siblings from Roanoke, Virginia became the oh-so popular ‘Super Carlin Brothers’You have to meet Jonathan and Ben Carlin, if you’re not familiar with them already.
Becoming an influencer: How a love for ‘Real Housewives’ turned into a career for this Detroiter
Read full article: Becoming an influencer: How a love for ‘Real Housewives’ turned into a career for this DetroiterSamantha Bush created the Instagram account @BravoHistorian on a whim, just looking for an outlet to share her opinions about all the ridiculous reality TV shows on the Bravo network.
Facebook plans to launch new Instagram for kids under 13
Read full article: Facebook plans to launch new Instagram for kids under 13LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 03: The Instagram app logo is displayed on an iPhone on August 3, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)A new choice is on the way for parents who don’t allow their children to have social media accounts. Executives at Facebook plan to launch a version of Instagram that would allow users aged 13 or younger to have an account. Currently, Instagram policy forbids children under the age of 13 from using the platform. This new product comes after the 2017 launch of Messenger Kids, a Facebook product meant for children ages 6-12.
Don’t take a selfie with your COVID-19 vaccination card. Here’s why.
Read full article: Don’t take a selfie with your COVID-19 vaccination card. Here’s why.If you’ve been on Instagram or Facebook these past few months, you might have been hit with the occasional engagement or pregnancy announcement, but there’s one announcement trend that might actually do more harm than good — the vaccination card selfie. Someone gets their COVID-19 vaccine, and after releasing a sigh of relief, they grab their smartphone, open the front-facing camera, and take a selfie with their self-identifying COVID-19 vaccination card. According to the BBB, the self-identifying information on the card makes you vulnerable to identity theft and can help scammers create phony versions. Unfortunately, the card has your full name and birthday on it, as well as information about where you got your vaccine. If your social media privacy settings aren’t set high, you may be giving valuable information away for anyone to use — including scammers.
Digital Journalist & Social Media Producer
Read full article: Digital Journalist & Social Media ProducerAs of Sept. 25, 2020General Position Description: Digital Journalist & Social Media ProducerWPLG-Local 10 News is looking for a creative and versatile digital journalist to join our team at South Florida’s ABC affiliate. You will take the lead in running our social media accounts while also creating content geared toward sharing and audience engagement. The ideal candidate will have experience managing social accounts for a major media outlet and also an itch to experiment with new strategies and platforms. You will also chip in writing breaking news and trending stories, so strong written skills and editorial judgment are also required. Please follow link below to apply for Producer2 Position:URL: https://usr57.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/wplg/Posting/View/7206Applicants should send links of their work to:Bill PohoveyWPLG/TVbpohovey@wplg.com
Earth Day organizers say we should celebrate 50th anniversary online -- so, how do we do that?
Read full article: Earth Day organizers say we should celebrate 50th anniversary online -- so, how do we do that?Have you ever celebrated Earth Day, perhaps by planting a tree or doing something good for the environment? Considering the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic, the Earth Day Network has announced a shift to “global digital mobilizations.”It’ll be Digital Earth Day! Earth Day Network will provide live coverage of these “global digital mobilizations," which you can follow on its social media accounts. But organizers still want to “mobilize millions in a call for transformative action for our planet.”“At Earth Day Network, the health and safety of volunteers and participants in Earth Day events is our top concern. That’s now been postponed to October 24-25, 2020 to mark the half birthday of Earth Day.
Simple, effective ways to make your Facebook conversations more civil
Read full article: Simple, effective ways to make your Facebook conversations more civilAnyone else finding themselves spending more time than usual on social media, considering the coronavirus pandemic? But like most things, Facebook is whatever you want to make it. You don’t have to give up on social media in general, or even Facebook in particular. The social media giants say they’re working hard behind the scenes to remove bot accounts and build a better platform. In the meantime, here are some simple yet effective things you can do to make your own Facebook interactions less contentious and more civil.
Earth Day organizers say we should celebrate 50th anniversary online -- so, how do we do that?
Read full article: Earth Day organizers say we should celebrate 50th anniversary online -- so, how do we do that?Have you ever celebrated Earth Day, perhaps by planting a tree or doing something good for the environment? Considering the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic, the Earth Day Network has announced a shift to “global digital mobilizations.”It’ll be Digital Earth Day! Earth Day Network will provide live coverage of these “global digital mobilizations," which you can follow on its social media accounts. But organizers still want to “mobilize millions in a call for transformative action for our planet.”“At Earth Day Network, the health and safety of volunteers and participants in Earth Day events is our top concern. That’s now been postponed to October 24-25, 2020 to mark the half birthday of Earth Day.
Kobe Bryant paid tribute to MLK on Instagram just days before his death
Read full article: Kobe Bryant paid tribute to MLK on Instagram just days before his deathPeruse the Instagram page of the late, great Kobe Bryant and you’ll notice a few things: The love he had for his wife and daughters, and just how thoughtful he was in several facets of life. In the post before that one, Bryant gave thanks to Martin Luther King, Jr., saying, “Thank you for THE dream. Bryant posted the sentiment on Jan. 20, which marks the federal holiday on which we celebrate and honor the life of MLK. This wasn’t the only time Bryant has commented on the icon that was Civil Rights leader MLK. And the determination to stick with that, and believe that the human spirit will eventually triumph, are the things that inspire me the most.”#DearBlackAthlete: Kobe Bryant on Martin Luther King, Jr.