Tag: Social media
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From Fediverse to Harris and Gen Z: Key Takeaways from FIR podcast 425
In long-form episode 425 of our For Immediate Release podcast, Shel Holtz and I explore the implications of several significant and shifting trends in business, communication, and technology. During a 90-minute discussion, we dive into six pressing and timely topics:…
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Key Themes in my Writing Agenda for 2024
During the Christmas/New Year break, as I considered what topics I might explore in this blog in 2024, I reflected back to remind myself of what I’ve been writing about in 2023. Given the blog’s broad embrace of being “at…
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X, Moral Bankruptcy, and the Business of Hate
An opinion article by Dave Lee published on Bloomberg on 5 October has ignited a conversation about the ethical implications of using X, Elon Musk’s social media platform, formerly known as Twitter. Despite the platform’s increasing notoriety for promoting violent…
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The hashtag needs a refresh, says the man who created it
The hashtag has become ubiquitous on social media as a means of connecting conversations, topics and events. But 16 years after its invention, Chris Messina, the man who started it all, believes it’s time for an upgrade. In episode 355…
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Escape planning in case Elon Musk’s Twitter acquisition succeeds
Finally, Elon Musk’s acquistion of Twitter happened on October 28. I’ve updated this post to reflect that. If you’re unsure about what’s next for Twitter, and for you in using the social network, you may find this escape plan helpful……