NAACP Launches New Social Network, NAACPConnect
The NAACP launched a social network for members of the NAACP Youth and College Division and participants in the Academic, Cultural, Technological, and Scientific Olympics program called, NAACPConnect. NAACPConnect was created to connect young leaders with each other and network with NAACP alumni. The official site for the network is NAACPConnect.org, but they will be utilizing various social [...]
Read MoreWhy Does Drake Hate Social Media?
Although social media has consumed the majority of people’s lives, there is one person who isn’t as enthused as the rest of us. Hip-hop superstar, Drake recently taked to Source Magazine about his dislike towards social media. Social media has many advantages, but it comes with disadvantages too, especially when it comes to children who [...]
Read MoreChristina Milian Named New Social Media Correspondent for NBC’s “The Voice”
Christina Milian joins NBC’s The Voice as their new social media correspondent. Milian’s job will require her to interact with fans on Facebook, Twitter, NBC Live, and NBC.com. Last season, The Voice trained finalists to leverage blogs, Facebook Pages and Twitter, and gave them cameras and Samsung Galaxy Tabs. According to a spokesperson for The Voice, Milian knows [...]
Read MoreThe Associated Press Updates Social Media Guidelines to Address Retweets
The Associated Press released new guidelines today on how staffers should handle re-tweets. Here’s the text of the new section of their guidelines. RETWEETING Retweets, like tweets, should not be written in a way that looks like you’re expressing a personal opinion on the issues of the day. A retweet with no comment of your own can [...]
Read MoreLalah Hathaway Launches Facebook and Mobile App for Her Fans
After recently dropping her latest album “Where it All Begins,” two-time Grammy nominated singer, Lalah Hathaway is giving her fans something special by incorporating a bit of social media and tech in the mix. Hathaway is giving everyone a chance to win an autographed copy of her new album through a Facebook campaign called Where [...]
Read MoreWatch the Throne’s Simple Online Marketing Tools Everyone Should Be Using
Just about all record labels are doing online marketing and distribution nowadays. It’s safe to say that Watch the Throne hit the online world by storm which contributed to the success of the album and the anticipation leading up to the tour that kicked off this weekend. Although Watch the Throne is one of the [...]
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