Is Social Media Killing Personal Relationships?
Is the bite-sized world of social media leading to bite-sized and unsubstantial personal relationships? This was a question I asked myself recently when looking at some of...
Cruel Tricks Social Networks Play
Most social networks bite the hands that feed them on a regular basis. For some reason, they do not appreciate the power users who share the most...
You’re a Social Media Whatsit? – An Overabundance of Social Media Job Titles
Social media buzzwords are all around us -- Web 2.0, engagement, community, conversation, influencers, and countless others. But have you realized how much social media buzzwords have...
The Mental Workings of Social Media, and Its effect on YOU
There are plenty of people out there today that use social media to its fullest. They want to learn about the world and the people in it,...
Social MEdia: Are YOU Selfless or Part of the ME Generation?
Social Media parallels life so it reflects the same human vices we exhibit in the physical:
I love this cartoon because it shows the ME is every Social...
The Value of Private Conversations
Sometimes it feels as though online privacy is a thing of the past. And while years in the PR world made me well aware of the value...
Charlie Sheen’s Roast: An Accredited Online School of Social Media (and Winning)
When Charlie Sheen first began his media blitz earlier this year, people thought he was insane. People still think he is insane, but it turns out he...
“Gurus” and Other Social Media Monsters
You probably come across many different kinds of social media creatures over the course of your week -- through work, personal networking, or whatever draws you to...
Implications of Social Media on Immigration
There’s no denying that social media has changed the way people around the world conduct everything from their personal relationships to their business transactions. We find, sustain...
4 Golden Rules Businesses Should Follow on Social Media
While it may feel like businesses have been using social media platforms like Facebook for ages now, the reality is that most professional accounts are fewer than...
