Line Vs. Facebook And The Future Of Social Networking

Social Media News With Line’s IPO, I thought this would be a good time to ask about the role that new social networks will play in the larger social network ecosystem. Will they cannibalize Facebook’s usage? Or can we expect to see the biggest players continue to be dominant in social networking? For those of ... Read more The post Line Vs. Facebook And The Future Of Social Networking appeared first on Social Media Us.
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Pokémon Go Is an Okay Game, a Great Social Network

Social Media News If you’re anything like me, this weekend you sold all of your worldly possessions, said good-bye to your family, and headed west in search of Pokémon. From the hills of Appalachia to the waves of Malibu, phone-wielding Americans have succumbed to an epidemic of Pokémon Go, the augmented-reality smartphone game that lets ... Read more The post Pokémon Go Is an Okay Game, a Great Social Network appeared first on Social Media Us.
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Fix Your Facebook Profile for Job Searching

social Media News LinkedIn isn t the only social network for job searching. If you are like most people, you spend more time on Facebook than LinkedIn, so why not fix your Facebook profile to get it job-search ready?Use your Intro section wisely. Your intro is an important personal branding opportunity and viewable to anyone looking ... Read more The post Fix Your Facebook Profile for Job Searching appeared first on Social Media Us.
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Twitter to Live Stream US Democratic, Republican Conventions

Social Media News Twitter says it will live-stream CBS News online coverage of the Republican and Democratic conventions later this month, a first for the social media outlet.People will be able to watch video of the conventions on mobile devices and desktops alongside a feed of political tweets, the company said on Monday. The GOP Continue reading Twitter to Live Stream US Democratic, Republican Conventions The post Twitter to Live Stream US Democratic, Republican Conventions appeared first on Social Media Us.
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Yummi is a Social Network for Sharing Your Food Porn

Social Media News Food porn just got a new platform. Yummi, a social network exclusively devoted to all things food-related, is now available for iOS-toting foodies.With a helping of Instagram-inspired features, a dash of Yelp, and a pinch of Tinder, Yummi’s developers say it integrates the best features from different social networks. The app allows Continue reading Yummi is a Social Network for Sharing Your Food Porn The post Yummi is a Social Network for Sharing Your Food Porn appeared first on Social Media Us.
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Why social media is so attractive to ‘vulnerable’ narcissists

Social Media News Prolific social media users are often accused of narcissism. Now a new study claims that rather than causing narcissism, social media may actually be a safe haven for so-called vulnerable narcissists who feel insecure during face-to-face interactions.Vulnerable narcissists, the University of Florence team say, are more likely to have lower self-esteem and Continue reading Why social media is so attractive to vulnerable narcissists The post Why social media is so attractive to vulnerable narcissists appeared first on Social Media Us.
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Employees Who Were Fired Because of Social Media Posts

Social Media News Behold: 20 great reasons to A) use Pentagon-level security settings on your social media accounts and B) not post horrible things – courtesy of Reddit.1. A former colleague of mine posted about how he was going to use up all his sick leave then quit. He posted it at 9 a.m., and Continue reading Employees Who Were Fired Because of Social Media Posts The post Employees Who Were Fired Because of Social Media Posts appeared first on Social Media Us.
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