Greece to Ban Social Media for Under-15s From Jan. 1, Ahead of EU Rules

Greece to Ban Social Media for Under-15s From Jan. 1, Ahead of EU Rules

Greece will ban children under 15 from social media starting Jan. 1, 2027, moving ahead with national legislation rather than waiting for a European Union framework, Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou said. Mr. Papastergiou told the state news agency ANA-MPA that Greece’s rules will follow the core principles the EU is developing, with room for…

Stillman School of Business, Hall Social Lab host presentation on influencer marketing

Stillman School of Business, Hall Social Lab host presentation on influencer marketing

The Stillman School of Business, in collaboration with the Hall Social Lab, hosted “Reel Talk: Exploring the Impact of Influence” on Sept. 30, examining the growing role of influencer marketing in business and the importance of personal branding on social media.   As part of the Stillman Speaks series, Debra Lee Surface, an assistant professor of…

Gaming, Social, E-Commerce and Productivity Apps Drive New Growth as Monetization Models and Platform Strategies Evolve

Gaming, Social, E-Commerce and Productivity Apps Drive New Growth as Monetization Models and Platform Strategies Evolve

Cloud computing continues to support app economy expansion by helping developers improve scalability, flexibility, availability, and operational efficiency. Cloud infrastructure enables real-time data processing, streamlined software updates, and support for applications with substantial storage or computing requirements. These capabilities are particularly important for rapidly growing platforms that must accommodate changing demand while maintaining reliable performance…

Social media overtakes TV, news websites as Malaysians’ main source of news

Social media overtakes TV, news websites as Malaysians’ main source of news

  KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 — News consumption has reached a turning point: social media now edges television and news websites as the most widely used source of news.  This changing mix of traditional and digital news sources is reflected in the 2026 edition of the annual Digital News Report, published by the Reuters Institute for…

Labor plans crackdown on social media algorithms as Taylor says he’s ‘deeply sceptical’ | Australian politics

Labor plans crackdown on social media algorithms as Taylor says he’s ‘deeply sceptical’ | Australian politics

Labor’s plan to crack down on social media algorithms faces significant opposition in federal parliament, with the opposition leader, Angus Taylor, warning against efforts by the government to “censor” free speech online. The communications minister, Anika Wells, is expected to release draft legislation creating a digital duty of care for social media users in Australia…

John Gordon Nutley, Tennessee-Born Marketing Strategist, Shares Strategies for Building Brand Visibility in an Oversaturated Social Media Environment

John Gordon Nutley, Tennessee-Born Marketing Strategist, Shares Strategies for Building Brand Visibility in an Oversaturated Social Media Environment

Marketing strategist John Gordon Nutley is sharing practical strategies to help Tennessee businesses improve their visibility on social media. Many local companies now compete with national brands, influencers, creators, and other businesses for the same audience. Nutley believes smaller companies can strengthen their position by focusing on local knowledge, useful content, and a clear brand…

Social media juggernaut encourages retailers to start holiday marketing

Social media juggernaut encourages retailers to start holiday marketing

Retailers are encouraged to begin holiday marketing earlier, as social media increasingly influences how shoppers discover and choose gifts. This advice comes from Meta, the parent company of social media platforms Facebook and Instagram. Meta has published its 2026 holiday guidance report, which found that 86 per cent of holiday shoppers use social media…

Debate over digital downtime: Mental health experts weigh under-16 social media ban

Debate over digital downtime: Mental health experts weigh under-16 social media ban

In light of the recent implementation of social media restrictions for under-16s, psychologists and mental health experts believe the measure may help protect young users but could also have ­unintended consequences. Countless reports and headlines in recent years have highlighted the potential harm that social media can cause to children and other young users (read…

Illinois Just Passed a Jaw-Dropping Law for Kids’ Social Media – Here’s How It Will Change Everything

Illinois Just Passed a Jaw-Dropping Law for Kids’ Social Media – Here’s How It Will Change Everything

impact of violence on kids) Supporters of the law argue that by restricting access to these highly optimized, engagement-maximizing algorithms for minors, the state can foster a healthier digital experience. The goal isn’t necessarily to remove children from social media entirely, but rather to redesign their experience to be less manipulative and less prone to…