An old photo of Doug Emhoff caught the internet’s attention, and Kamala Harris’s staff seized a fund-raising opportunity.
Category: Social Media
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How Did Flavor Flav Become a Hype Man for the U.S. Women’s Water Polo Team?
The rapper has become a self-appointed hype man and benefactor to the U.S. women’s team in Paris. He plans to keep the poolside party going into 2028.
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Why ‘The Great Gatsby’ and Other Shows Are Turning to Influencers
Broadway shows are increasingly looking to Instagram and TikTok creators to help them reach younger and more diverse audiences.
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How 2024 Became the Zoom Election
Hastily assembled mega-rallies conducted over Zoom are raising millions to elect Kamala Harris, giving the videoconferencing app an unexpected role in this year’s campaign.
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How Campaigns Can Kill Political Memes
Speed and novelty are two essential elements when it comes to out-memeing a political opponent.
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Meta in Talks to Use Voices of Judi Dench, Awkwafina and Others for A.I.
If deals are struck, Meta may incorporate the actors’ voices into a digital assistant product called MetaAI, people with knowledge of the effort said.
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The U.K. Riots Were Fomented Online. Will Social Media Companies Act?
Prime Minister Keir Starmer called out social media groups for the misinformation on their platforms that sparked violent clashes this week. But holding them accountable is tough.
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News Movement Showed How Hard It Is to Profit From Gen Z on Social Media
The Washington Post is creating a division to find valuable audiences in new places. The C.E.O.’s last company shows that’s a tough road.
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Elon Musk Blasts Venezuela’s Maduro in an Escalating War of Words
Mr. Musk, who has long criticized leftist politicians, called President Nicolás Maduro a “dictator” and compared him to a donkey.
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Olympics: NBC Sends Army of Social Media Influencers to Paris
In NBC’s quest to provide wall-to-wall coverage of the Paris Games, the TV network has aimed to dominate a different device: your phone.
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Cruise Ship Ducks Are Traveling the World as Part of a Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger hunts for rubber ducks hidden by cruise passengers have spawned a duck-loving community of “quackers.”
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Senate Passes Child Online Safety Bill, Sending It to an Uncertain House Fate
The legislation would impose stricter privacy rules and safeguards for children on the internet and social media, but concerns about free speech and fierce industry lobbying pose challenges.