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28 Nov
To Vote or Not to Vote…For Facebook, that is the Question.
Within the last week, Facebook has made history again, asking users to vote for the third time in the company’s eight-year existence; but there’s a twist. Facebook users are voting on their right to vote for proposed changes to the social service. Yes, you read correctly, you’re voting for voting rights on Facebook, and if […] -
21 Nov
#HappyTechsGiving! An Honest Reflection of Our Favorite Online Marketing Tools
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we at Strategis have taken some time to reflect on the things that we are thankful for when it comes to online marketing. From social media management apps to online advertising tools, new developments in web technology have made our jobs much easier as the industry evolves. This is […] -
06 Nov
Election Day 2K12: A Look Into How Social Media Has Captured Our Votes This Political Season
On the dawn of Election Day 2012, we now stare into a political arena that has changed drastically over the last four years. From tweets, to likes, to stumbles, and shares, the art of connecting with voters is completely optimized to capture the attention of our now hyper-connective society. Simply put, when you’re 59-year-old mother […] -
05 Nov
#Follow Fakeness: The Scoop on Sandy’s Social Media Backlash
Exactly one week after Hurricane Sandy’s devastation, we are all too familiar with the horrific scenes of rushing floodwaters and flattened homes along the East Coast. News broadcasts are now filled with emotional coverage of mourning families pleading for help from their water-engulfed neighborhoods. Yet, despite the heartbreaking destruction, many people still chose to abuse […] -
19 Oct
Controversy Looms as Reddit Stands by Freedom of Speech
The self-proclaimed “home page of the internet”, Reddit, has come under recent scrutiny for their questionable conduct in handling controversial discussion boards. Founded in 2005, by two college grads, the site offers user-generated news stories and pictures in forums dubbed “subreddits”. The recent controversy erupted in the last few days over subreddits that contained inappropriate […] -
20 Jun
Jump on the Pinterest Bandwagon!
There have been many emerging social networks in recent years, but Pinterest is definitely one to take notice of. Started in 2010, Pinterest did not take off immediately, but as soon as it caught on its growth became the fastest in social media history. According to an article by Gayle Falkenthal featured in the Washington […] -
09 May
How to be a Hit on Instagram
Attention all iPhone and Android users: If you haven’t made an account on Instagram, then you probably should, especially if you love photos. That’s what Instagram is all about, sharing photos. You may be groaning about another social media website and more photo sharing, but what makes Instagram so special is that you can apply […] -
27 Oct