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How are modern day game developers using social media?

The video gaming industry is now bigger and better than ever. Gone are the days where throwing your pocket money at the likes of Pacman and Tetris seemed appealing.  Nowadays, thanks mostly to Sony and Microsoft, it’s been made ten times easier to throw your money away, at a huge expense

How can social media help in a tragedy?

Social media is a great way to communicate with friends at the best of times. It helps people quite often over long distances stay in touch, re-connect and see what others are getting up to through photos, messages and games. So when tragedy strikes, social media can be a powerful
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Should I bother with Twitter promoted posts for my business?

It’s a fact — brands have been on Twitter since day one. They use the platform to connect with consumers in meaningful ways, offering everything from special discounts and exclusive content to new product information. But what if your Tweet is only relevant for a subset of your followers? What

Who should your business be following on Twitter?

When it comes to using Twitter for business purposes, the likes of Lady Gaga and Katy Perry don’t always provide the inspiration and motivation that you may be looking for. In addition, following everyone and anyone who happens to follow you back almost makes it impossible to get anything out
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What’s it like to work at Twitter?

Subsidised breakfast and lunch, free yoga classes, the reimbursement of a gym membership and the opportunity to work at a growing organisation in some of the world’s most intriguing places, including San Francisco, Dublin (I know, because I did) and Paris. Life as a Twitter employee can’t be too shabby.
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If we could change 5 things about Twitter

With such a variety of social platforms each serving their own individual purpose, with many pros and cons to all, they are ultimately striving for the same goal. This said goal is to make the world a more social place, to increase the engagement and sociability of us as individuals,
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Top tips for getting a social media internship

Internships are essential when it comes to work experience in a field such as media and journalism. Despite the fact there are numerous opportunities, there are even more applicants. Social media is fast becoming one of the most important factors in modern day businesses; it’s a way of communicating with your

Social Media case study: How do Sky use it?

Formed back in 1989, and merging with British Satellite Broadcasting in 1990, Sky is a fast growing Satellite company that provides television, broadband and communication services to over 20 million customers. Sky is most commonly known for good old fashion satellite TV. Now however, Sky is taking advantage of the

Politics and Social Media: Does it Work?

  I often feel sorry for our elected representatives, especially those in the House of Commons. They regularly work over seventy hours a week, even more if they hold a ministerial portfolio, often have to deal with highly charged constituents and get accused on a daily basis of thievery, as