Kevin Rose and Alexis Ohanian, two of the biggest names in early social media, are making headlines again. The former competitors—Rose, who founded Digg, and Ohanian, who co-founded Reddit—have bought back Digg and have a bold plan to reshape how people connect online. [Read more…]

Women are logging off. A recent study found that nearly half of women have abandoned at least one social media platform in the past year. Safety, privacy, and the exhausting flood of negativity have driven many to hit the delete button. But where do they go next? [Read more…]

A major shakeup in social networking is underway. Project Liberty and Free Our Feeds are making sure that control over online conversations doesn’t stay locked in the hands of a few powerful companies. [Read more…]

 

Social media has a habit of making people feel worse. From endless comparison to mindless doom scrolling, many platforms thrive on negativity. But a new app called Take The Win™ is flipping the script. [Read more…]

Big moves are happening in digital media, and this one could reshape the podcast industry. All Entertainment Media Group (AEMG) has officially acquired The Global Podcast Network (GPN) in a deal that’s set to rewrite the rules of business-driven podcasting. [Read more…]

Companies use social media for marketing and customer engagement, but many overlook its potential for HR. A newly updated guide from McLean & Company, a global HR research and advisory firm, emphasizes why HR should play a leading role in shaping a company’s social media presence. [Read more…]