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.
From Slump to Surge, Ads and Influencers Revive Black Friday
From Slump to Surge, Ads and Influencers Revive Black Friday
November 27, 2023  |  Retail

Despite the price hikes that threatened the Black Friday spirit, 2023 saw shoppers rising to the occasion with a 10% surge in participation compared to...

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X’s Advertiser Exodus Could Cost Platform $75 Million
X’s Advertiser Exodus Could Cost Platform $75 Million
November 26, 2023  |  Social Commerce

Advertisers continue to leave X, and could reportedly take $75 million with them. Dozens of companies have suspended ads on the platform — formerly called Twitter —...

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Advertisers Flee X as Musk Threatens ‘Thermonuclear’ Lawsuit
Advertisers Flee X as Musk Threatens ‘Thermonuclear’ Lawsuit
November 19, 2023  |  Social Commerce

Major advertisers continue to flee X following Elon Musk’s approval of an antisemitic conspiracy theory. Apple, Disney, Warner Brothers, Sony, Paramount and IBM have suspended ads on the social media platform once known as...

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Amazon and Walmart’s Latest Battleground: Digital Holiday Shoppers
Amazon and Walmart’s Latest Battleground: Digital Holiday Shoppers
November 17, 2023  |  Retail

As Thanksgiving approaches, brands and retailers are pulling out all the stops to gobble up hesitant consumers’ inflated dollars, and Amazon and Walmart are no...

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Judge Rejects Social Media Companies’ Efforts to Dismiss Lawsuits
Judge Rejects Social Media Companies’ Efforts to Dismiss Lawsuits
November 14, 2023  |  Legal

A federal judge in Oakland, California, has ruled against major social media companies, rejecting their efforts to dismiss nationwide litigation accusing them of illegally enticing...

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Amazon Extends Social Shopping Efforts With Snapchat Deal
Amazon Extends Social Shopping Efforts With Snapchat Deal
November 14, 2023  |  Amazon

Amazon will let Snapchat users purchase merchandise straight from that social media app. The collaboration lets customers shop Amazon’s Snapchat ads and check out with...

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Klarna Expands Creator Shops as Consumers Embrace Social Commerce
Klarna Expands Creator Shops as Consumers Embrace Social Commerce
November 13, 2023  |  Social Commerce

Payments network Klarna has expanded its ad and marketing tools for creators and retailers.  The new offerings, announced Monday (Nov. 13), include new versions of the company’s Ad...

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Snapchat to Test Family Plans in Push for New Subscribers
Snapchat to Test Family Plans in Push for New Subscribers
November 13, 2023  |  Subscription Commerce

As Snapchat looks to grow adoption of its subscription program, the app is reportedly testing a “Friends & Family Plan,” as social media platforms look to find...

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Millennials Check Online Reviews, Gen Zs Turn to Influencers for Restaurant Recommendations
Millennials Check Online Reviews, Gen Zs Turn to Influencers for Restaurant Recommendations
November 13, 2023  |  Connected Economy

In today’s digital age, consumers have access to a wealth of information that helps them make informed decisions, especially when choosing a restaurant. In this...

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