The reproductive rights activist Cecile Richards started a media project that merges activism and journalism on Instagram and TikTok, just days ahead of the presidential election.
Category: Social Media
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‘We Live in Time’ Inspires a Thousand Crying Selfies
“We Live in Time” inspired social media users to film themselves sobbing, creating a loop of people seeking an emotional release and then sharing it with the world.
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Are Ballot Selfies Legal? That Depends on Where You Live.
New York is among the states where ballot selfies are banned, according to a recent report. Californians can snap away.
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Their Songs Blew Up on TikTok, So These Musicians Tweaked Their Sets
Social media platforms and streaming services are leading younger listeners to new (and old) music. Artists are making sure they feel at home at live shows.
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Meta’s Profit Rises 35 Percent, Even With Spending Spree
The Silicon Valley company, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, said it does not plan to slow down its investments anytime soon.
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Whole Body Deodorants, and Their Ads, Inspire Online Debates
No. But body odor is a hot topic on social media as companies try to provide what one dermatologist called, “the answer to a problem people didn’t even know they have.”
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How TikTok Worked With Tokopedia to Get Packages Delivered in Indonesia
When TikTok needed an e-commerce partner in Indonesia, Tokopedia was an obvious candidate for the vast network of warehouses, motorbikes and “sprinters” it uses.
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How TikTok Saved Its E-Commerce Business in Indonesia
When the government effectively forced TikTok to shut down its Shop feature, the company quickly struck an unusual deal with a local company to bring it back.
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Trump Media Stock Jumps Again as Traders Bet on Election
Shares of the Truth Social parent company continue to soar, pushing the market value of the firm above $10 billion.
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Armie Hammer Launches HammerTime Podcast
The actor’s career sunk after he was accused of sexual assault and making shocking comments about cannibalism. He said he hopes to learn from his show’s guests.
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How Did an Ordinary Brooklyn Street Corner Become a Viral Meme?
A viral photo of three fast-food chains on a Brooklyn street corner is something of a Rorschach test on social media. It has multiple meanings for New Yorkers, too.
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How Russia, China and Iran Are Interfering in the Presidential Election
Eight years after Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election, foreign influence with American voters has grown more sophisticated. That could have outsize consequences in the 2024 race.