Social Media stories - Page 33

The #ALSIceBucketChallenge has taken much of the social media world by storm, but not without generating blowback from critics and cynics.

Critiquing yet addicted, the masses declare disdain for Facebook, but its embedded role in daily life proves otherwise.

Gartner outlines 8 vital steps for IT leaders to craft a winning case for social and collaboration software investments amidst rising complexities.

Nearly a third of workers are happy for their employer to have access to personal data, according to a report by PwC.

Premier League faces uphill battle to curb illegal online goal sharing, too vast for current copyright laws, experts predict.

The crowdfunding landscape remains in its infancy, marked by fragmentation and diverse models. Analyst Anthony J. Bradley explores this emerging sector.

Do you wonder where all the interest in social went? Once the hottest trend since sliced bread, interest in social definitely dissipated.

IT spending is set to improve in H2 2014, with a significant commercial PC refresh cycle already underway, says IDC.

Facebook's new Buy Now button could revolutionise online shopping for SMBs, making impulse buys easier directly from their pages.

SMBs are booming on Facebook, with over 30m actively using the platform, helping drive growth and revenue with powerful ad returns.

Facebook unveils 'Mentions', an exclusive app for celebrities to connect with fans, stirring up social media's VIP scene.

A recent ANA study reveals 87% of brands still depend on clickthroughs to measure social media success, but it's conversions that truly show business value.

Facebook has faced criticism over recent research which manipulated users' emotions, raising questions over ethics.

Despite claims of its demise, Facebook still reigns supreme among young users, debunking the myth of a mass exodus.

Teens are shunning Facebook in favor of other social media sites, showing a shift towards segmenting social media use.

Cloak app launches as the antisocial network, using location data to help users avoid unwanted run-ins with friends.

Facebook's new 'ask' button lets users query their friends' relationship status directly, igniting mixed feelings about privacy and online social norms.

With trillions of clicks occurring every day on Facebook, the social platform is a tempting target for spammers and criminals.

Twitter introduces mute feature, letting users silently sideline noisy tweeters without the drama of unfollowing.

Secret, the latest viral app, lets users post anonymous thoughts without judgement. Created by ex-Google and Square employees, it promises true anonymity.