Social Media

Social media are interactive computer-mediated technologies that facilitate the creation and sharing of information, ideas, career interests and other forms of expression via virtual communities and networks.

How Influential Are the Influencers? It’s Complicated

How Influential Are the Influencers? It’s Complicated
How Influential Are the Influencers? It’s Complicated
March 19, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

The influence of influencers when it comes to commerce may be a bit overstated. In fact, as PYMNTS Intelligence found in a report on the...

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Proposed TikTok Solution Would Have Oracle Provide Data Security
Proposed TikTok Solution Would Have Oracle Provide Data Security
March 18, 2025  |  Social Commerce

One of the deals being considered to keep TikTok operating in the U.S. reportedly involves Oracle taking a small stake in the company and working...

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Wonder Acquires Tastemade to Add Content to ‘Super App for Mealtime’
Wonder Acquires Tastemade to Add Content to ‘Super App for Mealtime’
March 17, 2025  |  Partnerships

Food delivery startup Wonder has acquired Tastemade, a media company that creates video content and original programming focused on food, travel, home and design. “With Tastemade’s world-class storytelling,...

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Oracle in ‘Advanced’ Talks to Take Over TikTok
Oracle in ‘Advanced’ Talks to Take Over TikTok
March 17, 2025  |  Partnerships

Software firm Oracle is reportedly in talks with the White House to run TikTok. That’s according to a report Sunday (March 16) by Politico, which...

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Trump: TikTok Has Interest From 4 Potential Buyers
Trump: TikTok Has Interest From 4 Potential Buyers
March 10, 2025  |  Partnerships

The White House is reportedly in talks with four different potential buyers for TikTok. Speaking to reporters Sunday (March 9) on Air Force One, President Donald...

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Facebook Marketplace Keeps Younger Users Tuned to Platform
Facebook Marketplace Keeps Younger Users Tuned to Platform
March 09, 2025  |  Social Commerce

While Facebook is losing ground with younger users, its resale platform is a different story. Just 32% of American teeangers use Facebook today — down...

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Scammers Tap Social Media Selfies and GenAI to Fuel Fraud
Scammers Tap Social Media Selfies and GenAI to Fuel Fraud
March 02, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

The wide availability of selfies on social media has helped fuel artificial intelligence (AI)-powered scams. Speaking to Bloomberg News on Friday (Feb. 28), Center for...

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House Judiciary Committee Decries ‘Foreign Censorship’ on Social Media
House Judiciary Committee Decries ‘Foreign Censorship’ on Social Media
February 27, 2025  |  Big Tech

Are foreign governments restricting Americans’ free speech on online platforms? The House Judiciary Committee said Thursday (Feb. 27) that it has subpoenaed a group of tech giants seeking answers....

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