Forbes Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Romance scams are thriving online. Companies and agencies who monitor these kinds of scams expect numbers to tick up around Valentine's Day, since those looking to make a connection can also appear to be easy marks.

Company 94

Company Social Media 94

Forbes Social Media

JULY 15, 2022

Nina Aprile took her industry name of “that girl that did your hair” and turned into a brand with a full array of witty-named hair products.

Industry 98

Industry Products Brands Social Media 98

Forbes Social Media

DECEMBER 30, 2020

A new social network is coming to town. It’s not from a white male techie but a Black woman influenced by the music scene and hair fashion industry. Big names are betting it will be a breakout success.

Fashion 119

Fashion Social Networking Influencer Industry 119

Forbes Social Media

DECEMBER 24, 2020

You don’t expect a hip hop artist championing female empowerment to dress like she’s a 1950’s movie star housewife, but Qveen Herby is full of surprises. She and her best friend even have their own makeup business, peppered with playful copy.

Social Media 110

Social Media 110

Forbes Social Media

MAY 12, 2021

The HOPE Foundation has operated a hospital in Kolkata for 20 years. Clubhouse icon and artist-activist Drue Kataoka partnered with Sonal Chokshi, founder of the South Asia Culture Club, and HOPE leadership including Alexandra Mysoor, to raise $175K in funds for Covid-19 relief in India. Here's how.

Social Media 98

Social Media 98

Forbes Social Media

APRIL 5, 2021

Eli Graham, who worked in marketing in Los Angeles, wanted more purpose. He started volunteering for the LA Mission, eventually creating the LA Mission Arts Council. The group of volunteers has helped the mission improve fundraising efforts and awareness.

Groups 98

Groups Groups Marketing Social Media 98

Forbes Social Media

MAY 12, 2021

With 50 million people worldwide considering themselves to be creators, social media platforms have implemented tools and features for monetization, allowing content creation to become a viable form of revenue generation - no matter your follower count.

Brands 92

Brands Instagram Social Media Features 92

Forbes Social Media

JULY 2, 2020

Maryellis Bunn, 28, built a business that promised customers happiness, sprinkles and ice cream. The playground-meets-art installation was an instant hit with the Instagram generation. But ex-employees say that a darker reality lives under the gauzy filters.

Meeting 130

Meeting Instagram Real Estate Retail 130

Forbes Social Media

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The New York-based startup Studs, which envisions itself as more economical than a Maria Tash but more upscale than the mall mainstay Claire’s, has raised $20 million in new funding, bringing its total capital to over $30 million.

Startup 98

Startup Retail Social Media 98

Forbes Social Media

MAY 19, 2021

Ronak Trivedi, CEO of Pietra, a platform for creators who have an idea for a brand or product line and need a place to start, has an audacious goal. His mission is for Pietra; currently, 80% women users, to launch one million women-owned brands in the next five years.

Startup 86

Startup Brands Platform Products 86

Forbes Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The uproar over a fictional mermaid reveals important things about representation in STEM fields.

Engineering 100

Engineering Social Media 100

Forbes Social Media

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The Facebook whistleblower isn't the typical person to make it onto Forbes' annual ranking, but she’s quickly gained massive influence from the content of the Facebook Papers and her ability to articulate complex tech issues to lawmakers.

Influencer 87

Influencer Issues Facebook Content 87

Forbes Social Media

JANUARY 18, 2021

LinkedIn in 2021 allows for numerous ways to build your authentic personal brand and increased thought leadership. Find out why this is important in our new digital-first reality.

LinkedIn 85

LinkedIn Authentication Brands Social Media 85

Writtent Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2013

At Writtent.com , I had the honor to speak with one of the top 20 women bloggers and the most influential woman in Social Media according to ForbesWomen, the Chief Content Officer of MarketingProfs, Ann Handley. She is also the co-author of the best-selling book on content marketing, Content Rules, which I highly recommend to read.

Trends 79

Trends Meeting Blogger LinkedIn 79

Forbes Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

A new trend has companies showing their cards on paid leave.

Feed 97

Feed Feedly LinkedIn Trends 97

Forbes Social Media

JULY 21, 2020

Natasha Mayne dubbed 'The Vogue Attorney" challenges the status quo of what it means to be a lawyer and Black in America.

Meeting 98

Meeting Social Media 98

Forbes Social Media

JULY 16, 2020

Gloria Antanmo educates and inspires allyship and promotes Black voices on her Instagram community.

Instagram 102

Instagram Education Content Communities 102

Forbes Social Media

JULY 16, 2020

Through its #BlackJoyMatters campaign, launched by Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree Shavone Charles, VSCO wants to spotlight the ongoing bright spots in the Black community amid perpetual unrest and social injustice.

Campaign 91

Campaign Communities Social Media 91

Forbes Social Media

JUNE 11, 2020

Saying #BlackLivesMatter and posting on #BlackoutTuesday is not enough. Here are five ways brands can amplify black voices.

Brands 90

Brands Social Media 90

Forbes Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Courtne Smith, a former member of Drake’s management team, has. successfully launched multiple startups, including her latest initiative, social networking app NewNew.

Startup 77

Startup Social Networking Team Small Business 77

Forbes Social Media

APRIL 13, 2021

Yappa’s audio and video commenting technology is making online commenting more transparent for clients including PerezHilton.com, On Air with Ryan Seacrest and The Hill.

Company 102

Company Comments Video Social Media 102

Forbes Social Media

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

For women, participating in Twitter's public forum means being the target of misogynistic insults. A new algorithm could change that.

Twitter 91

Twitter Forums Social Media 91

Forbes Social Media

MARCH 26, 2021

The 17-year-old singer-songwriter has become a top 40 artist from her childhood bedroom.

Social Media 96

Social Media 96

Forbes Social Media

MAY 4, 2020

Social media marketing is a delicate science. Now more than ever, content creation is crucial for businesses to survive and thrive. Learn how Heather Cantania and Julia Broome of Social Fleur help their high-profile clients educate and inspire during these times.

Content 62

Content Education Instagram How To 62

Forbes Social Media

MAY 7, 2020

Riana Singh is a social media influencer and the CEO and founder of Boss Women Collective, a platform helping to empower women in the early stages of their careers. She is passionate about amplifying diverse voices and sharing her journey in order to encourage others to find confidence in theirs.

Influencer 64

Influencer Social Media Platform 64

Forbes Social Media

MAY 14, 2020

Peanut aims to provide a safe space for parents across all stages of motherhood.

Social Networking 93

Social Networking Social Media 93

Forbes Social Media

JUNE 25, 2020

Big Social Media sucks up 142 minutes of our time, daily. But it’s not just a time suck. Big Social also has the same effect on our bodies as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Big Social's killing us the same way smoking did in the 1960s. It's time for a revolution.

Social Media 81

Social Media Policies Education Startup 81

Forbes Social Media

JULY 29, 2020

The diversity report outlines steps Snap has taken to improve.

Company 60

Company Report News Social Media 60

Forbes Social Media

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The importance of the journey versus the destination is a common life adage aimed at keeping us present and grateful, For tech founder Abraham “Abe” Shafi, it’s part of what inspired him to launch the billion dollar unicorn, IRL. Get inspired by his story this World Mental Health Day - and beyond.

Social Media 20

Social Media 20