Some weeks ago, the US Supreme Court addressed one of the most dividing issues currently facing social media. The question at hand is how far platforms can go in silencing critics without overstepping legal boundaries. This case could determine the extent to which these platforms can regulate user content while still respecting free speech rights. […]
Media Predictions 2024
2023 has unfolded as a year of remarkable events within the media landscape, from the writers’ strike and influencer scams to the notable renaming of Twitter. Some of these developments were anticipated, while others took us by surprise. Given this unpredictability, making reliable forecasts for the coming year seems challenging. Nevertheless, certain trends have emerged, […]
The beauty community gets ugly (again)
In a prior discussion, we touched upon the issue of beauty influencers eroding trust on online platforms through dishonest reviews (see the new scammers). Initially, this led to a loss of trust and followers for many users. However, it has now sparked even more pronounced reactions, significantly impacted the profitability and influenced wielded by these […]
Outsourcing creativity
As it has been explored in previous posts, creativity wields diverse values, especially when amplified by the dynamic channels of social media or specific platforms, such as fan-generated content. Numerous artists enthusiastically embrace their passions with the primary goal of sharing and enhancing the online communities they are a part of. But what’s interesting is […]
Niche unleashed – from minority content to global trends
In this post, our intention is to shed light on a topic that often goes unnoticed amidst discussions about trends and current events in the media sphere. Rather than delving into the usual commentary on media-related news, we aim to explore a theme that typically doesn’t receive much attention in these debates. Our tendency has […]
From Twitter to X
Just when we thought the Twitter/Musk chronicles had settled and a balance had been struck between the CEO’s personality and the company’s profitability, Elon Musk surprises us yet again with what could be the ultimate bold decision for Twitter. Perhaps drawing inspiration from Facebook’s rebranding, Musk is set to completely rebrand the social media platform, […]
The new scammers
Product placement and the influence of prominent figures have become significant sources of additional income within the realm of social media platforms. Even Netflix has utilized the strategy of product placement in their TV series and movies to bolster revenue and generate cash flow. However, the practice of hidden advertising has escalated to a point […]
The good and bad sides of clickbait
Have you ever anticipated being shocked by a scandal upon clicking on a news story, social media post, or YouTube video only to be disappointed? If you fell for a clickbait scheme due to a misleading title or fabricated thumbnail, you’re in good company; millions of people have fallen for the same thing. But, why […]
