Since the early 2000s, the formula for social media has been fairly consistent: Post a picture or video with a song to let your friends know what you’re up to. It is true we would often create idealized...
While Instagram was once known for carefully edited photos and clean aesthetics, more users are turning to “dump accounts” as a way to show a more genuine side of their lives.
A “dump account”...
This week, I’ve swiped past “Get ready with me to rob the Louvre” and “Here’s what I would’ve stolen instead” videos as the internet reacts to the recent jewelry robbery at the Louvre Museum...
In response to a social media shut down, Nepal’s Gen Z population took to the streets to protest against the political corruption that caused the ban. These protests, while violent, have affected Nepal’s...
Generation Z’s preference for old technology is helping boost sales of point-and-shoot cameras.
After being decimated by the smartphone market, camera sales have risen steadily in the last three years,...
My social media Explore pages are full of bread-making content. I could scroll for ages through posts and accounts dedicated to this carbohydrate.
Some of that popularity still seems to be riding...
Who is Doechii?
Jaylah Ji’mya Hickmon, known professionally as Doechii, has emerged into the music industry’s spotlight after gaining attention through TikTok. This attention led her to sign a joint...
There’s a natural tendency among the general populace to question authority. The emergence of social media and internet forums, in particular, has provided a platform for misinformation and conspiracies...
GRAPHIC: OFFICE OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
COURTESY OF MARCI BERNEY
If you are reading this on your phone, let’s do an experiment. Take a minute to navigate over to your most used social media...
At 19 years old, viral TikTok influencer Charli D’Amelio has a house in Hollywood, a reality TV show and her own clothing brand. At 19 years old, I have a list of assignments to complete, a campus dining...
The number of official TikTok accounts at colleges and universities has risen dramatically in the last year as their marketing offices seem to recognize that to reach prospective students, they need to...
