Social media, once the name we gave for a platform like Facebook, has become quite difficult to define. Even Facebook and Twitter don't typically refer to themselves as social networks -- at least ...

From its launch in 2010 to its acquisition by Facebook in 2012 and its 600 million-user milestone, Instagram has grown into a social media phenomenon. WebsiteBuilder.org, which helps people figure out ...

The term social media is generally used to describe internet-based websites and applications where users can participate in conversations, connect with other people, share their thoughts, and ...

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The social media manager role revolves around managing social media channels on a daily basis, but the work has bled over into other marketing areas as well. For example, in that social media ...

The top trend over the last year has been the growth of image-focused social networks - particularly Pinterest, Instagram and Snapchat - among specific demographics.

Social platforms have become the new leaders in the digital media industry, evolving well past their beginnings as digital communication networks and becoming full-fledged media distribution ...

The demographics of who's on what social network are shifting - older social networks are reaching maturity, while newer social messaging apps are gaining younger users fast.

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...