The pope has racked up 40 million followers on Twitter, the Vatican said on Wednesday, underlining the Catholic leader’s status as one of the world’s biggest social media players. The total, spread across accounts in…
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Pinterest growth quickens with international appeal
Pinterest on Thursday announced it has topped 200 million monthly users as growth at the online bulletin board picks up speed, especially outside the United States. “When we launched Pinterest in 2010, we were floored…
Social Media Tips For Growing Your Brand | Our2Cents
I don’t know if any of us understood the effect social media would have on us when we created our first online account. Be it Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Snapchat, social media has now become…
#HappyBirthday! Hashtag turns 10
The hashtag, the symbol attached to keywords to tag topics online, on Wednesday celebrates 10 years making social media just a bit more navigable. The sign has preceded the keywords that mark out all major…
Over a third of Brits made a new BFF through social media
Over a third of Brits claim social media has helped them find friends. More than a third of Brits have admitted social media helped them to make a new best friend. Research carried out by…
Instagram rated worst social media for mental health
The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) has published a new report, #StatusOfMind, which examines the positive and negative effects of social media on young people’s health. The report includes a comparison of social media platforms…
Women earn more than men on social media
Women have reportedly defeated the pay gap on social media, outperforming men by 35 per cent. A study commissioned by Influencer showed a female influencer with 100,000 followers can earn up to £41,600 by posting…
Beyonce’s Instagram posts are worth $1 million each
The Instagram posts of Beyonce are worth $1 million each, according to a new report. The chart-topping star has been named the most influential celebrity on the photo-sharing website by D’Marie Analytics, with the firm…
Kim Kardashian West thinks Paris robbers targeted her via social media
Kim Kardashian West thinks the Paris robbers targeted her because they could easily track her down through social media. The 36-year-old beauty suffered a horrific ordeal when masked raiders tied her up in her bathroom…
Dream job? British Royals seek Social Media Guru
Buckingham Palace and Prince Charles are currently seeking digital communications officers in a bid to boost their online presence. The British royals are keen to ensure that they stay at the forefront of the digital…