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How to Navigate Social Media in an Era of Misinformation and Disinformation

Direct Marketing Observations

My job is that, and more at times, as I work in social media. Which is why I asked the golden child, Chat GPT, the following question: How do people navigate social media in an era of misinformation and disinformation? Learn about media literacy, critical thinking, and how social media algorithms work.

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Facebook scandal: The dawn of a new era in social media marketing?

Sherrilynne Starkie

Issues about trust, transparency and ethics in social media are being discussed around many dinner tables this week. Facebook’s so-called data breach is dominating news cycles, and the story is making people more aware of how the social network uses their data. This is not the end of social media marketing.

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The pros and cons of social media

Sprout Social

Ah social media. As social media platforms have changed over the years (RIP, Vine), so too have the pros and cons of social media. Not so long ago, brands and executives were still wondering whether they should be on social media at all. Why social media is good. It’s corn. ??

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Social Dating Life – Are My Social Media Posts Hurting My Chances Of Getting A Date?

SocMed Sean

We leave very little to the imagination these days thanks to social media. So much of our everyday lives often end up on social media. For some of us, our entire life can be tracked by what we post on social media. Social media certainly has its advantages. That’s a good question.

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Expert Reveals the Top Social Media Scams of 2023 and How to Avoid Them

The Realtime Report

Expert Reveals the Top Social Media Scams of 2023 and How to Avoid Them. Cybercriminals are always producing new ways to steal from unsuspecting social media users, often trying to obtain account login credentials, personal information, or bank and credit card information. How to Avoid Scams on Social Media.

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Apple iOS 13’s New Privacy And Security Features Questioned By Lawmakers

Forbes Social Media

Apple iOS 13 promises to help you take back control of your data with a host of new privacy and security features that hit out at firms such as Google and Facebook. But Apple’s own practices are leading lawmakers to question its motives….

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How Often Do Ethical Questions Impact Your Social Media Efforts?

Adam Cohen

Over the course of the last week, while working on social media initiatives for several clients, the following questions or situations came up: A client missing an opportunity to engage in a conversation (coupled with desire of agency team members to respond). Facebook is the Gateway Drug of Social Media (12).

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