How Social Networks Are Restoring Our Human Connections
Social networks are restoring to us what television stole from us: relationships and community. Ever since people started sitting connected to the "boob tube" they became disconnected...
How Social Media Is Changing the World
Before social media, almost everyone relied on the major media for news. What they saw on television and in the movies, or heard on the radio, or...
Decoding Feelings: What Emotions Are Most Powerful in Social Media?
It's been said that content which evokes outrage is the most commonly shared through social media.
It's also been said that good news spreads faster than bad news....
Is “Content Marketing” the New Dirty Word in Social Media?
There's a new (well, sort of new) buzzword making the rounds these days. "Content marketing." Whether you've been doing it for years (under its other names) or...
Popularity vs Influence in Blogging and Social Media: What’s the Difference?
You've heard about "influencers" right? That's a big buzz word especially in the blogosphere these days (and it has been for a couple of years). What exactly...
The Importance of Monitoring Comments Too
Don’t forget about the comments on social media! Comments can help boost your content and increase engagement so they can be just as important as a share...
Which are the Most Social Colleges? [Infographic]
Whether you're a soon to be student, long-time alum longing for your college days, or somewhere in between, chances are college has been an important part of...
How NOT to Respond to Negative Feedback Online
There is plenty of advice out there about how to respond to negative feedback on blogs and other social media outlets when people speak out against you,...
You’re Invited: Social Media Implications Premiere
The honor of your presence is requested at the latest social (media) event of the season: the premiere of the new Social Implications blog.
Who: The Social Implications...
Do We Over-Emphasize Social Media in Business?
This is a social media blog. We clearly love social media and feel it has value. But do businesses sometimes put too much emphasis on social media...