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A Guide to Social Distancing in the Age of Social Media

A Guide to Social Distancing in the Age of TikTok & Social Media

Most, if not all of us have now been told to self-isolate and stay at home as the coronavirus continues to spread throughout every community around the world, more and more people are considering social media as a way to vent, a means of entertainment, and a creative outlet that they can capitalize on while they are banned from being out in the world.

New Ways to Automate Instagram: Facial Recognition & AI

New Ways to Automate Instagram: Facial Recognition & AI

If you thought that we had reached the pinnacle of Instagram automation – think again. You see, the thing is, there are some third-party companies out there who get wiped out with Instagram’s crackdown – and some that thrive as a result.

Alex Toussaint Went from Mopping Floors to Partnering with Lebron James

Alex Toussaint Went from Mopping Floors to Partnering with Lebron James

Alex Toussaint, a favorite fitness instructor on Instagram, used to mop floors at a cycling studio in New York. He always knew that he wanted to be a fitness instructor, so he paid attention to what the personal trainers were doing while he mopped floors and completed other maintenance work.

Facebook Has Canceled Biggest Conference Due to Coronavirus

Facebook Has Canceled Biggest Conference Due to Coronavirus

On Thursday, Facebook announced that it would be canceling F8, their biggest annual conference, due to concerns around the spread of the coronavirus. The company wrote on its website that they had to prioritize the health and safety of their developer partners, as well as their employees and everyone else who contributes to putting F8 on.

Instagram API Updates: Why Automation is a tricky business

Instagram API Updates: Why Automation Is a Tricky Business

If you have been using any sort of social media growth service in the past, you are probably familiar with Instagram updates, companies shutting down, API problems, etc If you’re new to this, just a heads up, the roads a little bumpy at times.

Government Agencies Are Banning TikTok

Government Agencies Are Banning TikTok

With the TSA, the most recent government agency in America to ban TikTok, it seems that more and more people are being censored from this hugely popular social media sharing platform due to concerns around data privacy.

TSA Banned from Using TikTok

TSA Banned from Using TikTok

TSA, or the Transportation Security Administration, has told its employees that it cannot use TikTok anymore. This announcement came after many of TSA’s employees were using TikTok as a platform to upload announcements and videos surrounding the boarding rules and processes of the agency.

TikTok is Testing Direct Profile Links to Websites

TikTok is Testing Direct Profile Links to Websites

This could be one of the biggest updates to TikTok yet. The popular video-sharing app is apparently considering adding a new URL feature on its profile bios, which means that just like Instagram, you would be able to drive traffic directly to your website through the app.

New York City Bodegas Are Going Viral on TikTok

New York City Bodegas Are Going Viral on TikTok

Videos of store clerks interacting with customers and vice versa have reached as many as five million views, as TikTok embraces yet another sub-culture of creators and content users – bodegas. Bodegas are those bright, colorful, cluttered corner stores that you can find on every corner in New York City.

How TikTok is a Hitmaker for the Music Industry

How TikTok is a Hitmaker for the Music Industry

When you hear the word ‘TikTok,’ teenagers creating viral challenges and lip-syncing in videos might come to mind. However, there’s a more powerful thing going on behind the scenes in a lot of these videos, and it’s changing the way we look at the music industry.