Teens are becoming more worried about the effects of social media More teens say social media is harmful, according to a new report from Pew. karissa bell Tue, Apr 22, 2025 Koren Shadmi for Engadget As lawmakers, regulators call for social media companies to do more to protect the mental health of … Continue reading Teens are becoming more worried about the effects of social media
Category Archives: Social Media Impact
The next phase of social impact
March 10, 2025 The next phase of social impact BY Vishal Ghotge Corporate philanthropy and corporate social responsibility (CSR) teams face increasing pressure to maximize the effectiveness of their limited funds while addressing complex social and environmental challenges. To meet these demands, innovative strategies that combine campaigns, education, and deep stakeholder engagement are proving vital. By … Continue reading The next phase of social impact
If you think Big Oil is trying to manipulate you on social media—you’re right
January 23, 2025 If you think Big Oil is trying to manipulate you on social media—you’re right New research highlights companies’ ‘aligned and coordinated’ use of Twitter to deny climate change and delay solutions. BY Grist and Joseph Winters To the extent that X ever was the “public square” of the internet, it’s clearly no longer … Continue reading If you think Big Oil is trying to manipulate you on social media—you’re right
A new movement wants to protect social media from billionaires
January 14, 2025 A new movement wants to protect social media from billionaires An initiative called Free Our Feeds, backed by the founder of Wikipedia, is raising money to protect the technology that powers Bluesky. BY Chris Morris Over the past few years, concerns about billionaires using media outlets they own to signal boost their own … Continue reading A new movement wants to protect social media from billionaires
US Surgeon General says that social media, like cigarettes, should come with warning labels
US Surgeon General says that social media, like cigarettes, should come with warning labels But warning labels can’t happen without Congressional support. karissa bell Mon, Jun 17, 2024 NBC via Getty Images The US Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, says that social media should come with warning labels about its potential health impacts much … Continue reading US Surgeon General says that social media, like cigarettes, should come with warning labels
A tale of 2 families: Teens rely on social media, but some opt out until it’s necessary
June 08, 2024 A tale of 2 families: Teens rely on social media, but some opt out until it’s necessary Some teenagers are initiating social media ‘cleanses’ because of the toll they know it takes on mental health and grades. BY Associated Press Kate Bulkeley’s pledge to stay off social media in high school worked at … Continue reading A tale of 2 families: Teens rely on social media, but some opt out until it’s necessary
4 red flags that your business is guilty of social washing—and how to fix it
By Ildiko Almasi Simsic January 20, 2024 Consumers today are not only conscious of corporations’ social responsibilities but are also increasingly informed about what true corporate responsibility means in practice. Tokenistic use of social initiatives to score extra points with customers will no longer cut it. Social washing has recently come into the spotlight … Continue reading 4 red flags that your business is guilty of social washing—and how to fix it
MrBeast’s Feastables’ tidy-up campaign shows the power of social media celebrity
By Chris Stokel-Walker March 07, 2023 America’s labor shortage has blighted a number of industries, with the retail sector among the worst hit. It’s a dire situation—and one that hasn’t escaped the notice of Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson. This month, Donaldson asked his 18.8 million Twitter followers to lend a hand in cleaning up … Continue reading MrBeast’s Feastables’ tidy-up campaign shows the power of social media celebrity
Cybervetting might be the reason you weren’t hired
By Samar Marwan September 13, 2022 Social media is where we express who we are and share parts of our lives; but for recruiters, your online presence is a stop in their screening process to determine whether you’re a qualified candidate. A new analysis from North Carolina State University says there isn’t any evidence that … Continue reading Cybervetting might be the reason you weren’t hired
Ratings Agency: Social Platforms Act As ‘Useful Idiots’ For Propagandists
Ratings Agency: Social Platforms Act As ‘Useful Idiots’ For Propagandists by Tony Silber , Staff Writer, June 17, 2022 It’s been apparent since at least the 2016 presidential election — and probably well before — that social media spreads and amplifies misinformation and disinformation. Its toxic effect has damaged societies across the globe. Never mind … Continue reading Ratings Agency: Social Platforms Act As ‘Useful Idiots’ For Propagandists