Protecting our children and grandchildren from predatory platforms on the internet, which is rampant in inducing self-harm and sexual abuse, is one of the greatest threats not only to the children involved, but also to their families and society as a whole. Myself, Miriam Cates and at least 45 other MPs, almost entirely Tories but … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur the contributors are theirs. You’ve seen the rise of the internet and the upheaval of social media platforms once considered invincible. Now you meet the new neighborhood kids who are creating a storm in the digital world – but will that mean a pivot for your communication strategy in 2023? Whether … Read more
Twitter, which was acquired by Elon Musk in late October, is looking to boost revenue by selling usernames, according to a report by The New York Times. SOPA Images / Contributor I Getty ImagesVerified Twitter account. The outlet cited “two people with knowledge of the plan.” Username (or nickname) swapping can be a big deal. … Read more
New Jersey and Ohio have joined the growing number of states that have banned the short-form video app TikTok from government devices, according to Reuters. Bloomberg / Contributor I Getty ImagesPhil Murphy, Governor of New Jersey, in March 2022. New Jersey announced its ban on Monday, and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed an executive order … Read more
An apparent Twitter hack has exposed the personal data of more than 200 million Twitter accounts, and this information is readily available on the dark web, according to multiple reports. NurPhoto / Contributor I Getty ImagesTwitter. The leak allegedly contains a combination of names, usernames and email addresses. It was posted on the dark web … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur the contributors are theirs. In light of recent turmoil in tech companies, a possible looming recession, and lingering inflation, it’s never been more important for companies to reallocate marketing budgets across a variety of platforms to maximize the return on investment. Collectively, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet (Google), and Meta (Facebook/Instagram) lost … Read more
This holiday season hasn’t been very happy for TikTok. Just days before the calendars flip to 2023, US President Joe Biden signed a spending bill for the coming year that included a section banning the fad’s new favorite app from federal government devices. The “No TikTok on Government Devices Act,” as it is unimaginatively titled … Read more
How’s that for a plot twist? In 2020, the daughter of romance book author Susan Meachen announced on Facebook that her mother had taken her own life. Meachen was much admired in the independent romance book community, and thoughts and prayers poured in. Meachen has published ten romance novels. His “last” book, Love to last … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur the contributors are theirs. The TikTok video platform, created in 2016 as an offshoot of Musical.ly, has grown exponentially in popularity over the past few years, amassing around 1 billion monthly active users. His videos, which were once only used for dances and memes, have since adapted to a wider audience … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur the contributors are theirs. LinkedIn is an untapped opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to stand out in a crowded marketplace. For over 20 years, the platform has grown into a thriving social media ecosystem for business leaders to connect with customers in their networks. Today, it is one of the best personal … Read more