Social news
The rise of a new creator economy where ‘filter’ is the content
The rise of a new creator economy where ‘filter’ is the content
livemint.com
How drug dealers are using social media and emojis - DEA
With the growth of social media and the proliferation of smartphones, a dangerous and deadly new drug threat has emerged: criminal drug networks are abusing social media to expand their reach, create new markets, and target new clientele. This includes by selling deadly fake fentanyl and methamphetamine pills, often to unsuspecting teenagers, young adults, and older Americans, who think they are buying the real thing
dea.gov
New features
TikTok users can now credit specific videos to make sure viral creators get their due - The Verge
TikTok wants to make sure viral creators get credit they deserve.
theverge.com
TikTok is gearing up for games, including interactive minigames for TikTok LIVE | TechCrunch
TikTok is already one of the world’s fastest-growing social media platforms, where it’s even overtaken YouTube on watch time in select markets and sports over 1 billion monthly active users. Now, the company is looking to expand the range of activities its users can do when they tire of…
techcrunch.com
TikTok’s new ad product gives creators a chance to partner with marketers on branded content | TechCrunch
TikTok announced it's launching a new ad product called "Branded Mission" that allows creators to connect with brands and possibly receive rewards for videos.
techcrunch.com
Tools
Find out if you, your followers or your friends tweet like a bot
Botometer® (formerly BotOrNot) checks the activity of Twitter accounts and gives them a score based on how likely they are to be bots. Higher scores are more bot-like. Brought to you by the observatory on Social Media (OSoMe) at Indiana University.
iu.edu
Social Mind: Social and AI Insights
It's Monday!
Welcome to the start of new week in social.
This week you can expect more news about the on/off Twitter takeover plus lots of new features, particularly from Instagram.
Yesterday, I took part in the Cardiff Bay Run setting a personal best time of 44:09. It's great to be able to improve at a sport at my age 😀 It's never too late to take up running or exercise even when your 50+ and you'll get better at it too.
I hope you have a great weekend too!
JP
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