twitter debate
Today at 12pm ET, we’ll be examining the tweetpology. Just this week, Jimmy Fallon issued an apology via Twitter for an incident involving his talk show’s band and US Republican Presidential Candidate Michelle Bachmann. Some criticized the tweetpology as not being as sincere as an in-person apology. However, we are seeing more and more celebrities…
On Monday, Kim Kardashian publicly filed for divorce from Kris Humphries, prompting a slew of Twitter mockery. #ThingsLongerThanKimsMarriage and #KimKMarriageWasShorter were two trending topics with users posting items that were longer than the celebrity’s 72-day marriage. In turn, the Kardashian sisters responded on Twitter denouncing the behaviors of critics and offering support for the celebrity….
Is the era of the TV over? Should TV and the entertainment industry be concerned about the growing popularity of streaming services? Last week we took on YouTube and streaming services during our #StreamDebate. YouTube is set to release scheduled content in 2012. Netflix and Hulu are strong online presences in the streaming field. Can…
Netflix has been the subject of much public bashing of late, with the price hikes to the separation of services. Public outcry has plagued the company for the past few months. Then this week, CEO Reed Hastings announced that they will be eliminating their new separated DVD service, Qwikster after much public commentary. This has…
Does creativity and innovation speak for itself? Should consumers have a say in the direction of major platforms? Last week, during our #FBDebate, we looked at the recent Facebook changes. But we didn’t stop with just what Facebook rolled out, we discussed the how. Facebook is not really known for bringing on change slowly or…
Speculation is over! We now know YouTube is finalizing contracts for scheduled content to begin airing in early 2012. Given the size and loyalty of YouTube users, what impact will this have on TV? On other streaming services? Is the era of the TV over? As more services jump on the streaming bandwagon, what expectations…
We’ve all heard the buzz surrounding the latest out of f8 regarding the recent Facebook changes. From the addition of new action buttons to the App Discovery options to the social magazine look. Many are anticipating public anger over the changes. Facebook is no stranger to controversy, even with the latest findings of privacy and…
Yesterday, our team released our views on the top social media stories of the year. This list covered news items ranging from the Arab Springs to the Royal Wedding to Rebecca Black and to social media’s growing IPO’s. We’ve shared our views, now it’s time to hear from you! Do you agree or disagree with…
Just last week, a young juror in the US was convicted for “friending” a defendant. The debate has been ongoing with the notion of teachers “friending” students. What lines should be kept when sending and receiving friend requests? When should it become a legal issue? Are there times when friending would be appropriate? Help us…