social media
Kids and Social Media (Editorial)
Protecting children from the harms of social media requires more than legislation. read more >
Social Media and Accountability (Editorial)
The bill to protect children on social networking sites that passed the Senate is a good step. read more >
Thinking Before Speaking (Editorial)
We don’t have to express the first thoughts that come into our heads. In fact, we shouldn’t. read more >
Tyson Foods Isn’t Hiring Workers Who Came to the US Illegally, but Boycott Calls Persist
Conservative influencers and politicians are calling for a boycott of Tyson Foods after false claims spread online saying the multinational meat producer is planning to hire 52,000 people who came to the U.S. illegally. read more >
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Supreme Court Seems Favorable to Biden Administration Over Efforts to Combat Social Media Posts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed likely Monday to side with the Biden administration in a dispute with Republican-led states over how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social […] read more >
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Judge Blocks Arkansas Law Requiring Parental OK for Minors to Create Social Media Accounts
The ruling says exemptions in the law nullified the state's intent for imposing the restrictions, and the law also didn't adequately define which platforms they would apply to. read more >
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From Beats to Brands: 50 Years of Hip-Hop (Jimmy Warren Commentary)
Hip-hop, now 50 years old, has had a powerful impact on business. read more >
South by Southwest is Different With a Baby (Elizabeth Michael Commentary)
Notably absent from this year's festival in Austin were many of the larger social media companies, which usually speak on panels and host brand activations. read more >
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UA Little Rock Researcher Awarded $95K to Study Social Media Safety
The grant from the National Science Foundation will help develop novel big data mining algorithms. read more >
Arkansas House OKs Social Media Age Verification Requirement
The proposal goes back to the Senate, which approved an earlier version of the bill, for one more vote before it can head to Sanders' desk. read more >
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Arkansas Sues TikTok, Meta Over Privacy, Child Safety Claims
"TikTok is a wolf in sheep's clothing," one of the lawsuits says. read more >
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March Madness: Athletes Balance Privacy, Online Profile
Find the right balance of business and whimsiness and social media opens the the NIL revenue stream. read more >
Social Media Bill Spurs Concerns
Bill 396, the Social Media Safety Act, would compel social media companies to use a third-party firm to verify ages via a driver’s license or other form of identification. read more >
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MHP/Team SI Announces Social Media Hub, Hires Influencer Chris Bell-Davis
The Content Studio is inviting brands to “think like online creators by innovating social media strategies with engaging content and trending videos.” read more >
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Business Guidance, Woman To Woman
Mimi San Pedro, the chief strategy officer for the Venture Center in Little Rock, says the creation of the Woman Achieve mentorship program was a long time coming. read more >
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Snark Free Day Aims to Stop Snide Online Banter (Natalie Ghidotti Commentary)
Social media snark creates a serious challenge for businesses when working to communicate via social media portals. It’s often challenging and confusing determining how to respond to these remarks, and businesses can find themselves scratching their heads at how they became the center of a snarky debate. read more >
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Trucking Gets Serious About Social Media
Hiring and retaining qualified drivers lead trucking companies like P.A.M. and Maverick to online destinations like Facebook, Twitter and even Pinterest. read more >
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