“Regulators. We regulate any stealin’ of his property“, is the opening line of the hit 1994 hip-hop classic, “Regulate” by Warren G ft. Nate Dogg. Okay, the song itself doesn’t have anything to do with regulating something per se, but it does seem fitting for today’s topic of data brokers. Data Broker Basics So what … More Should the Government Regulate Data Brokers?
What is a Social Media Algorithm? There’s one definition that I think sums it up, “Social media algorithms are a way of sorting posts in a users’ feed based on relevancy instead of publish time.” So, instead of organizing your social media timeline chronologically, algorithms organizes it based on your preferences or engagement on social media … More Social Media Algorithms: Annoyance or Asset?
Personally, I’m a big fan of the bird app and as an aspiring journalist, I find that having some sort of Twitter presence is essential to be an effective mobile journalist. We’re in the age where most of us get our information on social media, especially Twitter, so it makes sense why most of today’s … More Hot Take: A Twitter Presence is Essential to be an Effective Journalist
Getting clicks is essential for growing your brand’s online presence, but how do you do it? Well, Search Optimization can help. Search Optimization is an“essential marketing strategy for brands trying to attract attention, drive website traffic, and grow their business.” There are two types of Search Marketing: SEO and SEM. SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization, while … More Building Your Brand’s Online Presence
Fake news certainly isn’t new, but it’s the rise in the amount of fake news that’s being published and circulated on social media, that’s quite concerning. You might ask “why is there are a huge amount of fake news stories circulating?” Well you can thank Big Tech companies (Facebook, Google, Twitter etc.), who play a … More Is Big Tech Stopping the Spread of Fake News?
Well, the short answer? Yes, blogging is still absolutely relevant. Blogging has existed long before the launch of the current popular social media sites. It has been one of the most consistent and solid mediums, where you can upload your own original content. Some of these social media sites will one day cease to exist, … More It’s 2021, is Blogging still Relevant?
I teamed up with Elyse for the Scavenger hunt, and personally, I found it challenging, but it was worth it. The main objective of the activity was to gather as much information from the Seton Hall community by asking questions that showcase their favorite things about Seton Hall and South Orange. Elyse and I both … More Crowdsourcing: Audience Definitely Matters
Crowdsourcing and audience engagement is important in today’s journalism. So, what is crowdsourcing? According to The Columbia Journalism School, “crowdsourcing is the act of specifically inviting a group of people to participate in a reporting task—such as newsgathering, data collection, or analysis—through a targeted, open call for input; personal experiences; documents; or other contributions.” Crowdsourcing … More Crowdsourcing and Audience Engagement: The Future of Journalism
Social Media has come a long way from its original intention, to connect family & friends over the internet, but now it’s where the majority of the younger generation gets their news and information. By getting and sharing information on social media like Twitter, it has drastically changed the journalism field. Journalists can go on … More Social Media and Modern Journalism
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