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Instagram Launches 'Blend' Reels Sharing Feature www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagr... #CSULBSOC @socialmediatoday.bsky.social
Instagram Launches ‘Blend’ Reels Sharing Feature
A new way to encourage engagement around Reels content.
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April 23, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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@socialmediatoday.bsky.social #CSULBSOC Threads Ads expand to all Meta Advertisers
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Threads Ads Expand to All Meta Advertisers
After initial testing, access to Threads ads is now widely available.
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April 23, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Teens, Social Media and Mental Health
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Teens, Social Media and Mental Health
Parents are more worried than teens about teen mental health. Both groups – especially parents – partly blame social media. But teens also see benefits.
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April 23, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Meta Ends Fact-checking in U.S. & Paves way for more hate speech @democracynow.org #CSULBSOC
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Meta Ends Fact-Checking in U.S. & Paves Way for More Hate Speech
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced major changes to what content is allowed on his company’s social media platforms Facebook, Instagram and Threads, scrapping the system of independent fact-checke...
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March 26, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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How Trump’s new Social Media Policy May Impact Indian Green Card Holders in the US #CSULBSOC @ndtv.com
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How Trump's New Social Media Policy May Impact Indian Green Card Holders In US
Green card holders living in America may soon be required to surrender their social media accounts to the government under a new proposal by President Donald Trump administration's as part of their cr...
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March 26, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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Push to ban some children on social media would put responsibility on tech companies @not-wral.bsky.social #CSULBSOC
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Push to ban some children on social media would put responsibility on tech companies
Some North Carolina lawmakers want to ban social media accounts for children under 14. Parents and teachers have seen the drawbacks of too much exposure.
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March 26, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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X adds Feed Sorting Options for Communities @socialmediatoday.bsky.social #CSULBSOC www.socialmediatoday.com/news/x-forme...
X Adds Feed Sorting Options for Communities
A new way to encourage engagement in X Communities.
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March 5, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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YouTube Announces Updates to its Teen Safety Tool @socialmediatoday.bsky.social #CSULBSOC www.socialmediatoday.com/news/youtube...
YouTube Announces Updates to Its Teen Safety Tools
Some new updates to YouTube's teen safety features.
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March 5, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Judge unseals TikTok lawsuit over social media safety for children @nbcnews.com #CSULBSOC www.nbcnews.com/now/video/ju...
Judge unseals TikTok lawsuit over social media safety for children
A lawsuit against TikTok, brought by 13 states and Washington D.C., alleges the platform doesn’t do enough to protect young users from the dangers of social media. NBC News’ Savannah Sellers breaks do...
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March 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Bad Wellness advice is all over social media. These creators are pushing back
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Bad wellness advice is all over social media. These creators are pushing back
A growing group of content creators are trying to counteract misleading and false wellness claims online from influencers hawking supplements and unproven remedies.
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February 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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TikTok Shares Insights into the Rise of eCommerce in the App #Csulbsoc @socialmediatoday.bsky.social www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-...
TikTok Shares Insights into the Rise of eCommerce in the App
New insights into how TikTok drives shopping intent.
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February 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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5 Ethics Tips: 1) Uphold honesty and only share posts that do the same 2) Maintain respect 3) Avoid sharing tone deaf posts/comments 4) Remain transparent with your audience 5) Uphold confidentiality; do not share personal info w/ out consent
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February 18, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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@jannaaalambert.bsky.social @tcpuente.bsky.social #CSULBSOC
5 Ethics Tips:
1Uphold honesty and only share posts that do the same 
2Maintain respect
3Avoid sharing tone deaf posts/comments
4Remain transparent with your audience
5Uphold confidentiality; do not share personal info w/ out consent
February 18, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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@socialmediatoday.bsky.social TikTok Reinstated in US App Stores after Assurance from the Attorney General #CSULBSOC
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TikTok Reinstated in US App Stores After Assurance From the Attorney General
TikTok's available for download in the US once again.
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February 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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YouTube Expands Access to Communities Adds New CTV Viewing Insights #CSULBSOC @socialmediatoday.bsky.social
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YouTube Expands Access to Communities, Adds New CTV Viewing Insights
A new way to engage with your YouTube audience.
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February 7, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Report Looks at Average Social Media Post Performance in the Major Apps www.socialmediatoday.com/news/social-...
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Report Looks at Average Social Media Post Performance in the Major Apps
Some comparative insights for your social media marketing efforts.
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February 7, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Staffer at Musk's DOGE resigns after racist social media posts exposed
Elon Musk is running DOGE, or the Department of Government Efficiency, for President Donald Trump, in an effort to slash government spending and staff.
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February 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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#csulbsoc Experts comb CEO shooting suspect’s comments posted on social media www.npr.org/2024/12/11/n...
Experts comb CEO shooting suspect's comments posted on social media
There are big unknowns about what might have led a suspect arrested for the shooting of the UnitedHealthCare CEO to allegedly commit the crime. Many experts are looking at the suspect's digital trail.
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February 5, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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Oscar nominated actress Karla Sofia Gascon apologizes for old social media posts #csulbsoc www.npr.org/2025/01/31/n...
Oscar-nominated actress Karla Sofía Gascón apologizes for old social media posts
The first openly trans actress to be nominated for an Oscar is facing backlash for old social media posts that denigrate certain marginalized groups. She apologized for the posts through a statement.
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February 3, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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Immigrants are being swamped with social media rumors about possible raids #csulbsoc www.npr.org/2025/01/31/n...
Immigrants are being swamped with social media rumors about possible raids
People without legal status in the U.S. are fearful about ramped up immigration enforcement. But when they check social media for immigration news, they're also likely to see false alarms and hoaxes.
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February 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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January 29, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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January 22, 2025 at 8:03 PM