Social Modes
Should Airbnb Add Ads?
Advertising is inherently about monetizing user attention. There are many technology companies today that may not seem like advertising companies on the outside, yet inherently rely on ads as a fundamental part of their business.Advertising as a business model has a few great dynamics. Firstly, there is no cost to serve these ads on your platform, so there is inherently 100% margin. As your platform and its attention grow, so does your advertising business.While there are businesses that are ful
Military Commander Issues Social Media Warning to Soldiers
Military commander warns soldiers via social media about discipline, safety, and responsibilities to maintain order and readiness within the armed forces.
Aesthetic appeal: Social media culture driving increasing demand for ‘better-looking’ food and beverage products
The importance of social media and online food photography have rapidly increased consumer demand for ‘better-looking’ food and beverage products in the Asia Pacific region, with a focus on elements such as clarity and colour.
How social media algorithms 'flatten' our culture by making decisions for us
If you opened Facebook, Twitter or Instagram about a decade ago, you'd likely see posts from friends and family, in chronological order. Nowadays, users are hit with a barrage of content curated by an ...
How Netflix and social media reshaped Australian car culture
On a Saturday morning outside a cafe in Melbourne’s inner north, a Porsche 911 attracts the kind of attention it has ...
Nantucket's 'No influencers' sign reignites debate over social media tourism
Influencers can bring customers to small businesses, but a controversial Nantucket sign asks how much disruption should come ...
Social media has jeopardized immigrant assimilation
The Left loves to say, “This country was built on the backs of immigrants,” in response to ICE initiatives and deportation measures. However, a colonial-era immigrant — or even a 20th-century ...
Social Media Strategies in Tourism Marketing
In recent years, social media has become integral to tourism marketing by enabling destinations and operators to engage prospective travellers through dynamic, interactive and highly personalised ...
Research Finds Social Media Makes People Overestimate How Often Rare Experiences Occur
Virginia Tech research finds social media amplifies rare experiences, causing users to overestimate their frequency and undervalue ordinary life.
Are Americans over 50 leaving social media? Why more adults are choosing real life again
After years of scrolling through endless feeds, many Americans over 50 are rethinking their relationship with social media.
The hidden power shaping our digital lives
Prof Tanja Bosch, SARChI Chair in Digital Media Sociology and a professor in UCT’s Centre for Film and Media Studies, delivered their inaugural lecture on 29 July.
How Parenting Styles and Social Media Impact Pediatric Feeding Disorders
By Carrie Dennett, MPH, RDN Social media’s negative effects on mental health and eating disorder risk in children and adolescents have received significant media and research attention. Similarly, ...
Users of social media and AI chatbots for health information are more likely to say they are convenient than accurate
This Pew Research Center report looks at Americans’ views on health information and how they view their own health. Pew Research Center does research to help the public, media and decision-makers ...
Internal expectations, not actual posts, drive how narcissists view their social media success
A recent daily diary study reveals that how people with narcissistic personality traits perceive their social media success ...
Social Media and the Transformation of Tourist Behavior: From Digital Influence to Behavior Change
Social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and travel-specific online communities, have fundamentally transformed how tourists search for ...
China launches new communication technology test satellites
A modified Long March-6 carrier rocket carrying new communication technology test satellites blasts off from the Taiyuan ...
Unanimous AI Wins Air Force Contract to bring Hyper-Communication Technology to Real-time Command and Control
Unanimous AI today announced it was awarded a new Phase I contract from AFWERX, the innovation arm of the U.S. Air Force, to bring its latest hyper-communication technology (called Hypercom AI) to real-time command and control applications. In collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University, this funded effort will enable Unanimous AI to quantify the benefits of hyper-communication networks across large distributed teams engaged in urgent tasks.
Your guide to the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program for autism
VB-MAPP: A Complete Guide to the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program The VB-MAPP is a ...
From season to sentiment: How the pace of consumer trends reshapes retail planning
Retail planning was once built around seasons: back-to-school, holiday shopping and spring resets. Today, consumer demand is ...
People are quietly deleting Instagram again. Here's why the social media shift is gaining momentum in 2026
Digital fatigue and AI content are driving users away from Instagram. Privacy concerns and mental well-being are becoming ...