Social Media in “Righting the Wrongs”

Social media has become a powerful tool for activism, allowing individuals and groups to connect and mobilize in ways that were previously impossible. The potential impact of social media on social justice and global/political movements has been demonstrated by events such as the Arab Spring, Black Lives Matter, #MeToo, and many others. The Arab Spring,… Continue reading Social Media in “Righting the Wrongs”

“Stickiness” in Social Media

“Stickiness” refers to the ability of a social media platform to keep users engaged and coming back for more. Social media platforms that are “sticky” are able to retain users for long periods, often through the use of addictive features like notifications, likes, and comments. One way to use stickiness to promote “good” or a… Continue reading “Stickiness” in Social Media

Social Media for Good

I believe social media has many advantages as well as disadvantages. While it was originally created for positive reasons, it has also become a negative environment for some. And I could say plenty about that. I could list all of the ways that social media has negatively affected today’s society. But today, I’m going to… Continue reading Social Media for Good

What Content Means to Me

I have previously learned about content creation and the importance of good content and what goes into making it. Now I am looking at content from a professional perspective. I am diving into content strategy this week, and I’m going to start off by asking myself a few questions. What is my content and is… Continue reading What Content Means to Me

Location Analytics and Social Media Hyperlink Analytics

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1cIGCHbAUp8FyTfapZq2GJ8AIEvHyQBw&usp=sharing Diving into location analytics This week, I explored location analytics as well as social media hyperlink analytics. I began my journey with Google Maps. I became much more familiar with the platform as I created my own map of my hometown. Google Maps allows you to add layers to your maps to create a… Continue reading Location Analytics and Social Media Hyperlink Analytics