This week several technology platforms banned Alex Jones’s Infowars content for violating hate speech and bullying policies. In the following days, free speech and its impact on digital marketing, particularly social media has come under debate. Fake News was not mentioned in any of the announcements. Continue reading Infowars will Shape the Future of Free Speech on Social Media
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In late June, Facebook announced they will no longer allow editing of link previews for posts as part of its mission to reduce fake news on the platform. While we commend Facebook’s commitment to authenticity, this change to the API is going to present a few challenges for digital marketing strategies. Continue reading Changes to Facebook Link Preview
2016 is officially the year that social media surpassed traditional news and media outlets as the “go to” for current events and news. The Pew Research Center reported that 62 percent of adults obtain their news on social media, and that a large percentage of millennials also rely heavily on social media platforms to keep update and informed. This circulation of fake news through social media became even more apparent in the 2016 presidential election – which is why both social sites and individuals need to be accountable. Continue reading The Future of Social Media’s Fake News
