#social-media-impact
#social-media-impact

Education

Ontario school boards take social media giants to court for disrupting student learning | CBC News

Social media companies facing a $4.5 billion lawsuit from Ontario school boards for harming children's mental health and disrupting schools.

School boards forming a coalition to address social media's negative impact on students' well-being and academic success. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

2 weeks ago

Education

5 more Ontario school boards join lawsuit against social media giants | CBC News

Social media companies sued for negative impact on student learning. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Education

Ontario school boards take social media giants to court for disrupting student learning | CBC News

Social media companies facing a $4.5 billion lawsuit from Ontario school boards for harming children's mental health and disrupting schools.

School boards forming a coalition to address social media's negative impact on students' well-being and academic success. [ more ]

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#youth-mental-health

Brooklyn Eagle

New York City

Thousands of Brooklyn teens sign up for free tele-mental health therapy

6,800 teens signed up for NYC Teenspace mental health therapy program. Brooklyn leads in signups. City tackles mental health and social media issues among youths. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Mental health

Opinion: Does social media rewire kids' brains? Here's what science really says

The root causes of mental health issues in young people are complex and nuanced, with social media impact still largely inconclusive. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Parenting

Opinion: The internet is a wasteland, so give kids better places to go

Social media's impact on kids' mental health is bipartisan concern.

Shift from physical to virtual world negatively affects girls' mental health. [ more ]

www.dw.com

17 hours ago

Social media marketing

US surgeon general seeks social media warning labels DW 06/17/2024

Social media's impact on youth mental health led Surgeon General to call for warning labels. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

1 day ago

Social media marketing

Opinion | Surgeon General: For Our Kids' Safety, Social Media Platforms Need a Health Warning

Mental health crisis among youth linked to social media warrants a surgeon general's warning label on platforms. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

New York City

Thousands of Brooklyn teens sign up for free tele-mental health therapy

6,800 teens signed up for NYC Teenspace mental health therapy program. Brooklyn leads in signups. City tackles mental health and social media issues among youths. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Mental health

Opinion: Does social media rewire kids' brains? Here's what science really says

The root causes of mental health issues in young people are complex and nuanced, with social media impact still largely inconclusive. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Parenting

Opinion: The internet is a wasteland, so give kids better places to go

Social media's impact on kids' mental health is bipartisan concern.

Shift from physical to virtual world negatively affects girls' mental health. [ more ]

www.dw.com

17 hours ago

Social media marketing

US surgeon general seeks social media warning labels DW 06/17/2024

Social media's impact on youth mental health led Surgeon General to call for warning labels. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

1 day ago

Social media marketing

Opinion | Surgeon General: For Our Kids' Safety, Social Media Platforms Need a Health Warning

Mental health crisis among youth linked to social media warrants a surgeon general's warning label on platforms. [ more ]

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#influencer-marketing

Forbes

Marketing

Council Post: The Social Commerce Revolution: Understanding It And Getting Involved

Social commerce projected to reach $1.7 trillion by 2024, driven by influencers shaping consumer behavior. [ more ]

The Drum

Marketing

Influencers are changing how we buy - is your brand ready?

Influencer marketing significantly impacts consumer purchasing decisions, with almost half making regular purchases due to influencers' posts. [ more ]

Social Media Explorer

Cars

Connected Realities: Social Media Impact on Exotic Car Transport - Social Media Explorer

Social media platforms are powerful for luxury car transport companies to showcase visually stunning content.

Exotic Car Transport builds brand authority and trust through industry insights and client testimonials on social media. [ more ]

Phys

5 days ago

Marketing

Study suggests celebrities and influencers are less persuasive/likable when they turn off their social media comments

Influencers who disable social media comments are perceived as less persuasive and less likable by consumers. [ more ]

Forbes

Marketing

Council Post: The Social Commerce Revolution: Understanding It And Getting Involved

Social commerce projected to reach $1.7 trillion by 2024, driven by influencers shaping consumer behavior. [ more ]

The Drum

Marketing

Influencers are changing how we buy - is your brand ready?

Influencer marketing significantly impacts consumer purchasing decisions, with almost half making regular purchases due to influencers' posts. [ more ]

Social Media Explorer

Cars

Connected Realities: Social Media Impact on Exotic Car Transport - Social Media Explorer

Social media platforms are powerful for luxury car transport companies to showcase visually stunning content.

Exotic Car Transport builds brand authority and trust through industry insights and client testimonials on social media. [ more ]

Phys

5 days ago

Marketing

Study suggests celebrities and influencers are less persuasive/likable when they turn off their social media comments

Influencers who disable social media comments are perceived as less persuasive and less likable by consumers. [ more ]

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Adweek

Marketing

Infographic: Where to Find Your Target Audience

Consumers choose specific media based on content type and age/gender preferences. [ more ]

The Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Writing

Palais de Tokyo patron row intensifies after French art world figures sign letter of support

High-profile figures support Palais de Tokyo amidst funding withdrawal and accusations of promoting 'wokeism'. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US news

R.F.K. Jr. Is 2024's X Factor, New Polls Show, Fueled by Young Voters and Social Media

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is polling strongly with around 10% support from registered voters, potentially influencing the 2024 election by sapping votes from both President Biden and former President Trump. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

London

Family pay tribute to grandmother, 66, stabbed to death at London bus stop

The tragic stabbing of NHS worker Anita Mukhey, 66, in London highlights the senseless violence in society. [ more ]

#tiktok

Bustle

Marketing

This Gut-Wrenching 'Young Sheldon' Twist Is Going Viral On TikTok

Young Sheldon's impact on TikTok demonstrates the power of social media in creating emotional connections with characters and storylines. [ more ]

The New Yorker

Marketing

A TikTok Ban Won't Fix Social Media

President Biden committed to reshaping TikTok's presence in the US by requiring it to sell to an American entity or face a national ban. [ more ]

Polygon

Marketing

The Wandering Village is living proof of TikTok's impact on games

TikTok is a crucial platform for promoting and developing video games. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Marketing

Fear and frenzy on Tiktok after women punched in New York City: I don't want my account to be exploited'

Increased incidents of random assaults on women in New York City reported by various TikTok users.

Social media platforms like TikTok used to raise awareness and share personal experiences of assaults for safety precautions. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

New York City

Is Your Landlord Overcharging You? This TikTok Shows How to Find Out.

Posting useful information on social media can have significant impact.

Requesting rent history from state agencies is crucial for understanding rent regulations. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

Marketing

'Pay Off My Debt' TikToker on Money Made, iCarly Inspiration | Entrepreneur

TikTokers are uniting to tackle debt through a viral trend, rooted in a playful notion turned impactful movement. [ more ]

Bustle

Marketing

This Gut-Wrenching 'Young Sheldon' Twist Is Going Viral On TikTok

Young Sheldon's impact on TikTok demonstrates the power of social media in creating emotional connections with characters and storylines. [ more ]

The New Yorker

Marketing

A TikTok Ban Won't Fix Social Media

President Biden committed to reshaping TikTok's presence in the US by requiring it to sell to an American entity or face a national ban. [ more ]

Polygon

Marketing

The Wandering Village is living proof of TikTok's impact on games

TikTok is a crucial platform for promoting and developing video games. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Marketing

Fear and frenzy on Tiktok after women punched in New York City: I don't want my account to be exploited'

Increased incidents of random assaults on women in New York City reported by various TikTok users.

Social media platforms like TikTok used to raise awareness and share personal experiences of assaults for safety precautions. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

New York City

Is Your Landlord Overcharging You? This TikTok Shows How to Find Out.

Posting useful information on social media can have significant impact.

Requesting rent history from state agencies is crucial for understanding rent regulations. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

Marketing

'Pay Off My Debt' TikToker on Money Made, iCarly Inspiration | Entrepreneur

TikTokers are uniting to tackle debt through a viral trend, rooted in a playful notion turned impactful movement. [ more ]

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Engadget

Black Lives Matter

Hulu's Black Twitter documentary is a vital cultural chronicle

Black Twitter's cultural impact through movements like #BlackLivesMatter and #OscarsSoWhite challenges the notion that Twitter isn't real life. [ more ]

PR Daily

Marketing

By the Numbers: What Americans think about the impact of social media on politics - PR Daily

Americans are concerned about big tech's impact on politics and society, with Republicans more critical of social media than Democrats. [ more ]

NewsChain

Marketing

Daily Mirror owner Reach sees another hit from social media news de-ranking

The ongoing fallout from platforms like Facebook de-ranking news has affected Reach's online revenues, with page views down significantly year-on-year. [ more ]

ESPN.com

National Hockey League

Looks can be deceiving: NHL 'graybeards' still making an impact

Age and appearance play significant roles in NHL player evaluations and interactions. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

DevOps

How This Celeb Chef Is Helping Refugees Rebuild Their Lives | Entrepreneur

Chef Jennifer Sebasigari navigated from aspiring celebrity chef to championing causes through her SEBAS Foundation. [ more ]

#generative-ai

Forbes

Artificial intelligence

TikTok And Instagram Have An AI Influencer Problem. Blockchain Can Help.

The rise of Generative AI (GenAI) is impacting social media by enabling AI influencers, posing challenges and opportunities for human creators. [ more ]

WIRED

Left-wing politics

Election Deniers Aren't Waiting for November

Generative AI impacting elections through misinformation.

AI-generated content causing challenges for election officials. [ more ]

Forbes

Artificial intelligence

TikTok And Instagram Have An AI Influencer Problem. Blockchain Can Help.

The rise of Generative AI (GenAI) is impacting social media by enabling AI influencers, posing challenges and opportunities for human creators. [ more ]

WIRED

Left-wing politics

Election Deniers Aren't Waiting for November

Generative AI impacting elections through misinformation.

AI-generated content causing challenges for election officials. [ more ]

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#tiktok-ban

Spectrumlocalnews

Marketing

New York small business owner: Don't mess with TikTok

Small businesses fear potential TikTok ban could harm their marketing strategies. [ more ]

Truthout

Marketing

TikTok Exposed Youth to Genocide in Gaza - Is That Why Electeds Want It Banned?

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill to ban TikTok unless it's sold to a non-foreign adversary, citing national security concerns. [ more ]

www.cnn.com

Marketing

India banned TikTok without warning. 200 million people learned to live without it

Lessons on surviving a TikTok ban

Indian TikTok ban led to innovation [ more ]

Spectrumlocalnews

Marketing

New York small business owner: Don't mess with TikTok

Small businesses fear potential TikTok ban could harm their marketing strategies. [ more ]

Truthout

Marketing

TikTok Exposed Youth to Genocide in Gaza - Is That Why Electeds Want It Banned?

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill to ban TikTok unless it's sold to a non-foreign adversary, citing national security concerns. [ more ]

www.cnn.com

Marketing

India banned TikTok without warning. 200 million people learned to live without it

Lessons on surviving a TikTok ban

Indian TikTok ban led to innovation [ more ]

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www.cbc.ca

OMG science

Canadian writer Mark Steyn ordered to pay climate scientist $1M US after defamation trial | CBC News

Climate scientist Michael Mann awarded $1 million in lawsuit against writers for defamation over comparing him to a convicted child molester. [ more ]

The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com

Marketing

New research suggests that exposure to social media can raise the risk of smoking tobacco

Parents should supervise children's social media to prevent tobacco use. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Canada news

Ontario to tighten regulations on cell phone use in schools: source | CBC News

Ontario government to announce crackdown on cell phone use and vaping in schools, aiming to be a 'leader in this space'. [ more ]

Above the Law

Law

The Trump Hush Money Case Has Turned Into A Mob Trial

Jurors in the Trump trial fear being publicly identified, reflecting concerns more prevalent in cases involving organized crime. [ more ]

Forbes

Women in technology

Dove Just Pledged Not To Use AI Models. It's Helpful, But Not Enough

Dove pledges not to use AI-generated models in ads to combat unrealistic beauty standards.

Society needs to address the underlying issue of valuing women based on appearances. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

NYC politics

Why did New York City's earthquake alert take 26 minutes?

New York City officials delayed sending out an emergency alert about an earthquake by 26 minutes.

The response to the earthquake alert by Mayor Eric Adams' administration faced criticism and praise for speed. [ more ]

TODAY.com

LA food

Moms are praising Chrissy Teigen for her unedited bikini photos: 'Thank you'

Chrissy Teigen shares unedited photos, promoting body positivity and authenticity.

Teigen emphasizes the unrealistic standards set by celebrities for postpartum bodies and the negative impact of social media on self-esteem. [ more ]

The Drum

Marketing

Privacy, platforms & power shifts: 3 trends reshaping marketing, measurement & connecting the funnel

The rise of dynamic consumer journey demands holistic measurement.

Ad dollars shifting to social media lead to more multi-touchpoint experiences. [ more ]

Time Out London

London

London is officially one of the world's most fashionable cities

London ranked as one of the most fashionable cities globally with 50 high fashion brands headquartered there.

Paris topped the list as the most fashionable city in the world with the highest number of Pinterest boards and Instagram hashtags. [ more ]

Irish Independent

Education

Teacher conferences: Social media platforms warned of 20m fines over 'deep fake' images as online abuse reported to Gardai

Online abuse towards teachers and students will not be tolerated by Education Minister Foley.

Concerns raised over lack of teacher supply for primary and special schools. [ more ]

Polygon

Video games

Potions: A Curious Tale almost got buried - until its creator pushed back

Renee Gittins documented game development journey to inspire girls in the industry.

Release timing and discoverability crucial for indie game success. [ more ]

The Drum

Marketing

We must burn bridges with big social or meet our end

Burning bridges can be appropriate if done with thought and consideration.

Social media behaviors need to be blocked to protect young people from harm. [ more ]

Variety

Marketing

'Dune: Part Two' TikTok Marketing Helps Power Box Office Success

TikTok content engagement and creator involvement significantly impacted the success of 'Dune: Part Two'.

Prioritizing red carpet content and engaging female audiences contributed to the increased viewership and box office success of 'Dune: Part Two'. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Digital life

Social media is making kids sad and it's bad news for democracy | Van Badham

Social media negatively affects teens' mental health

Unhappiness in young people correlates with social media usage [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

How park row over dog mess led to much loved' man beaten to death by teenage gang

Senseless attack led to tragic death of man over altercation in the park

Teens filmed violent attack instead of intervening, leading to devastating outcome [ more ]

#mental-health

New York Post

Digital life

Kids' phone-based existence is 'inhuman' - and 10 times worse than any middle-school horrors: author

Social media has led to a surge in mental health issues among Generation Z, especially girls.

Jonathan Haidt's book highlights the negative impact of smartphones and social media on childhood. [ more ]

Social Media Explorer

Health

The Detrimental Effects of Social Media on Mental Health: The Perilous Pursuit of Approval and Resorting to Substances for Comfort - Social Media Explorer

Social media allows global connections and discourse but can negatively impact mental health.

Comparison and validation seeking on social media can lead to feelings of inadequacy and loneliness. [ more ]

Fast Company

Social media marketing

A tale of 2 families: Teens rely on social media, but some opt out until it's necessary

Parents and teenagers struggle with the impact of social media on high school life, balancing benefits and consequences of usage. [ more ]

New York Post

Digital life

Kids' phone-based existence is 'inhuman' - and 10 times worse than any middle-school horrors: author

Social media has led to a surge in mental health issues among Generation Z, especially girls.

Jonathan Haidt's book highlights the negative impact of smartphones and social media on childhood. [ more ]

Social Media Explorer

Health

The Detrimental Effects of Social Media on Mental Health: The Perilous Pursuit of Approval and Resorting to Substances for Comfort - Social Media Explorer

Social media allows global connections and discourse but can negatively impact mental health.

Comparison and validation seeking on social media can lead to feelings of inadequacy and loneliness. [ more ]

Fast Company

#youth-mental-health-crisis

Social media marketing

A tale of 2 families: Teens rely on social media, but some opt out until it's necessary

Parents and teenagers struggle with the impact of social media on high school life, balancing benefits and consequences of usage. [ more ]

moremental-health

Cbsnews

NYC politics

The Point: Why NYC sued social media companies & a lawmaker/stand-up comic is running for governor of New Jersey

New York City suing social media companies for youth mental health crisis

New Jersey State Sen. Jon Bramnick running for governor in 2025 [ more ]

time.com

20 hours ago

Social media marketing

Why the U.S. Surgeon General Wants a Warning Label for Social Media

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy calls for warning label on social media platforms to combat youth mental health crisis. [ more ]

Cbsnews

moreyouth-mental-health-crisis

NYC politics

The Point: Why NYC sued social media companies & a lawmaker/stand-up comic is running for governor of New Jersey

New York City suing social media companies for youth mental health crisis

New Jersey State Sen. Jon Bramnick running for governor in 2025 [ more ]

time.com

20 hours ago

Social media marketing

Why the U.S. Surgeon General Wants a Warning Label for Social Media

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy calls for warning label on social media platforms to combat youth mental health crisis. [ more ]

#online-safety

New York Family

Parenting

How You Can Make Social Media Safer for Kids and Teens

Parents need to actively make social media safer for kids by being aware of the risks and monitoring their online activities.

Children are exposed to a wide range of inappropriate content on the internet, making it crucial for parents to take action in protecting them. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Digital life

Five Takeaways From The Times's Investigation Into Child Influencers

Parents often run Instagram accounts for children aspiring to be influencers.

Social media platforms like Instagram pose risks for girls' self-esteem. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

4 months ago

Parenting

It went nuts': Thousands join UK parents calling for smartphone-free childhood

Parents are joining a group advocating for delaying smartphones for children, aiming for no smartphone until 14 and no social media until 16.

The grassroots movement unexpectedly grew into a nationwide campaign, with over 4,000 members advocating for child safety and mental health online. [ more ]

New York Family

Parenting

How You Can Make Social Media Safer for Kids and Teens

Parents need to actively make social media safer for kids by being aware of the risks and monitoring their online activities.

Children are exposed to a wide range of inappropriate content on the internet, making it crucial for parents to take action in protecting them. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Digital life

Five Takeaways From The Times's Investigation Into Child Influencers

Parents often run Instagram accounts for children aspiring to be influencers.

Social media platforms like Instagram pose risks for girls' self-esteem. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

4 months ago

Parenting

It went nuts': Thousands join UK parents calling for smartphone-free childhood

Parents are joining a group advocating for delaying smartphones for children, aiming for no smartphone until 14 and no social media until 16.

The grassroots movement unexpectedly grew into a nationwide campaign, with over 4,000 members advocating for child safety and mental health online. [ more ]

moreonline-safety

New York Family

Parenting

Social Media and Kids Safety: Safety Measures Apps

Social media impact on kids' mental health

Importance of parental control on social media apps [ more ]

MarTech

Marketing tech

The zero-sum game of social media: When going viral spells disaster | MarTech

The main character effect on X can lead to job loss when going viral.

The rise of algorithmic influence has transformed social media and entertainment industry. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

London

Met police to return lost sim card of bullied schoolgirl who killed herself

Investigation into Mia Janin's death by Metropolitan police

Mia Janin's father's response to banning phones in schools [ more ]

Advocate.com

Education

Oklahoma superintendent and Libs of TikTok celebrate bullying gay principal out of job for drag persona

LGBTQ+ educators face challenges in the educational system.

Social media can have a negative impact when weaponized by ideological groups. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Education

Labour to help schools develop male influencers to combat Tate misogyny

Labour aims to train young male influencers in schools to counter negative impact of individuals like Andrew Tate.

Young male mentors in schools can provide a powerful counterbalance to negativity online and shift discussions on growing up as a young man in modern Britain. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca