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Social media has huge influence in the lives of millions. No matter where people are, social networking isn’t far away. Laptops, mobile phones, and tablets are on the go – just like their owners. People can check in from anyplace at any time. Social media is just as mobile as any device or person today. Colleges realize this and many… Read more
There is a growing need for the healthcare industry to have a social presence, but there are only a handful of hospitals and doctors that are willing to help people on Facebook and other social networks. This could be very lucrative because people not only trust these hospitals more, but they are more willing to recommend them. Here are a… Read more
So you’ve got a sore throat. A backache. A weird-looking toenail. What do you do? Until a few years ago, the answer was obvious: you need a doctor to tell you what’s gone wrong and how to treat it. Now, though, more and more patients are taking advantage of medical information online and via social media to find remedies for… Read more
In a way, it’s hard to connect funeral homes with social media, but in another way, not so difficult at all. Many people use social media to connect with friends and family, in fact, that’s how most people use it, and in the sad instance of a funeral, loved ones want to connect. Funeral homes are witnessing a trend of… Read more
Small businesses around the country are always looking for ways to showcase their brand and one of the best ways to do this today is through social media sites like Instagram. Many people think that this social media site is just for celebrities and kids who have nothing better than to post photos of their meals or other inanities. Actually,… Read more
First, I thought this was just a government thing. Now it’s hitting the private sector like never before. Just how legitimate is it for the government to invade our privacy like it does? The Facts Apple received at least 4,000—if not 5,000-requests by the police to tap into their devices by the end of May 2012. This totals over 10,000… Read more
Social media has become very much tied to every day life, a fact revealed by its occurrence in Zimmerman’s murder trial. This trial has been a top trend almost very day, with many people tweeting their ideas with the hashtag #ZimmermanTrial. Many witnesses have been tweeting about their testimony, which includes Rachel Jeantel, a friend to Martin, who after anxious… Read more
Although watching copious amounts of television was once considered an anti-social event for homebodies and shut-ins, TV is becoming more of a communal experience everyday thanks to social media. Whether it’s networks tweeting live events or reality shows with Facebook fan pages, social media is connecting audiences with the world of entertainment. So, which five television networks use social media… Read more
Most human resource departments have strict policies and procedures for anything from a chemical spill to falling down at the office, but the majority of them aren’t up to speed on how to deal with social media in the workplace. With vague suggestions or ideas about how appropriate or inappropriate it is to use social media at the office, it… Read more
Social media is capable of leveling all differences. It can bridge the gulf between a start-up and an industry leader, between an executive of a multinational organization and a start-up business owner. It brings everybody on the same platform and allows them free exchange of information, opinions and experience that can have a mutually beneficial effect. But creating a presence… Read more
