Local Social Media Companies Face Potential New Regulations
In a recent post, I called attention to the ongoing controversies over Facebook and data privacy. I suggested that local social media companies might eventually have to turn their attentions elsewhere in the event that the platform’s reputation is harmed in the long term. But as coverage of the situation continues to accumulate, there are […]
A Los Angeles Social Media Company Protects Your Historical Record
Social media is without question a powerful tool for online promotion. But it is an equally powerful weapon, making it important for prospective targets to take precautions and fight fire with fire. This, as much as web marketing, is the role that a Los Angeles social media company can play for businesses in the local […]
Russian Meddling and Consequences for Social Media Marketing
This week it was announced that 13 Russian nationals had been indicted as a result of the infamous Robert Mueller probe into meddling in the 2016 presidential election. It’s a development that’s sure to inflame political dialogue, but it may also have consequences for the social media marketing industry. The 13 individuals are associated with […]
A Case Study in the Power of Internet Marketing
If you keep up with international news, you might have heard about a series of anti-government protests that took place in Iran in early January. One interesting thing you might not have heard about those protests is how the government’s response ended up being a case study in the disruptive power of internet marketing In […]
Los Angeles Social Media Company Responds to Growing Transparency
For any Los Angeles social media company or its clients, the big news of the week is probably Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement that Facebook is undertaking a nine-step process to prevent the future exploitation of the social media platform by entities that wish to interfere in the electoral process. It remains to be seen whether similar […]
A Social Media Company is Now More Important for Politicians
On Friday, Slate reported upon a federal court’s ruling that public officials cannot block social media users for their criticism. The ruling followed from a class action lawsuit filed against President Donald Trump by users who had apparently be blocked for this reason. The Slate article begins by saying that the ruling has “clear implications” […]
There’s Still Much Potential for Social Media in Politics
The Huffington Post recently published a very interesting article about the impact of social media on the business of government, from elections to governance, policymaking, and diplomacy. This speaks to observations that I’ve certainly made in the past regarding the ever-growing reach and importance of social media and the potentially game-changing effects of a local […]
Social Media has Truly Entered the Political Process
In May, President Obama finally acquired an official Twitter account and shattered previous records by acquiring one million followers in less than 24 hours. Now, the Washington Post’s Julie Eilperin has published an in-depth article on the relationship between the Obama administration and social media, which goes back long before the POTUS Twitter account launched. Calling Barack Obama […]