Love it or loathe it, but there’s really no escaping the effects of social media on society today. When we look back in years to come, what will we think of our behaviour?
It began last week when a Facebook page requested black South Africans ask white South Africans something they have always wanted to know. The results were pretty amazing.
South Africa’s social media data king yesterday released his company’s annual report, detailing some basic facts about various platforms. Instagram, you’re slipping.
Once laughed at as something of a joke, LinkedIn has quietly turned into a social networking platform that is proving very effective. Should Facebook be worried?
Gaining more than a couple of Instagram likes on the hour is every wannabe influencer’s dream, and with a few simple hashtags you could be on your way.
About to post some pictures from your latest adventure? You might want to check in and see if you’re following, or bucking, the trend.
Yesterday, MiWay Insurance at the centre of a serious social media PR nightmare. It might not recover from this one, if Twitter has anything to say about it.
It’s not all that often that South African GIFs get spread far and wide, but thanks to a local vlogger there are a whole lot more on offer.
A PE college student sent out a tweet, and then deleted it, but we all know that screenshots don’t disappear as easily. Could be a rough few days ahead.
So you’re an #influencer, creating #content and going #viral – well done, but if you don’t heed some advice the dream could come crashing down.
Back in 2014 Ellen hosted the Oscars, although the event will most be remembered for a celeb selfie that broke a Twitter record. That reign is over.
Picking up a whole bunch of fake followers is the easiest way to grow an account and become an “influencer”, and it looks like a real problem here in South Africa.
As you can imagine South Africans are outraged about what’s gone on these past few days, so they’ve taken to the streets to make their voices heard.
Ever wondered why some posts on social media do better than others? You have a few factors to consider, like when your audience finds themselves online.
RIP Vine, your six-second videos provided me with hours of laughter over the most random things ever. Long Live the Vine!
If you haven’t yet heard of Gather Online it’s time to catch a wake up, because this exciting social network is making huge waves across SA and the world.
I have no doubt you’ve heard your fair share of Bok chatter these past few weeks, and of course your advice is the way forward. Time to get the word out there.
Plenty has changed since Facebook first hit the scene, and now there’s an exciting new social network that looks set to change the social network game for good.
Snapchat’s massive IPO. British politician nearly killed in punch up. Zuma wants state capture deferred. Hurricane death toll hits 339. Obama calls state of emergency. Cosby plays race card. Kardashian show on hold.
Realised your Instagram feed features way too many images of delicious food, and now you feel hungry all the time? You should probably sort that out.
South Africa’s Social Media Landscape report dropped today, and while getting your hands on the whole thing is a little costly here’s what you need to know.
Australia is currently caught up in a heated ‘blackface’ debate, although this time support is coming from a rather unlikely source.
Gigi is finally rocking Instagram, and there’s nothing like a bikini shot to get your numbers game up. She certainly hit this one out the park.
Not too sure on how to gain more followers for your social media accounts? Not to worry – Lonely Island have you covered.
You have signed up for the race that has taken Cape Town by storm, but now you want more . Fine, we’ll give you more then.
Social media is a dangerous tool – not just for instances of cybercrime but for own happiness, too. The hackers are watching.
If you follow Mr Loops on any of his social media platforms you might realise that he has got the humblebrag down – but who else is as good?
Nintendo are coming in hot with a new release that could change the way you look at your friends. Maybe not in a good way either.
Move over which colour is this dress and all that garbage, how about which of these three women is the mother? Some people age rather well it seems.
Penny Sparrow might be in a bit of personal hell following her awful social media comments (and attempts at apologising) but South Africa has woken up and the dialogue is real.