In a significant policy shift, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp, has announced the termination of its third-party fact-checking program in…
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India’s government is not pulling any punches when it comes to its mission to keep things “clean” on social media platforms. According to a…
The poor pavlova: Woolworths hit by social media abuse over ‘racist’ job ads
Retail brand Woolworths found itself the target of a virtual storm of social media hate recently after posting what users are calling “racist” job…
8 things you need to know about social media in South Africa
Social media in emerging markets is in a healthier place than ever. According to figures from Socialbakers, only two of the world’s top five…
Why people still prefer email to social when it comes to online campaigns
According to a survey conducted amongst 560 people in May 2012, Emailvision reported that 50% of respondents placed a higher priority on improving their…
