social media in education.) 6. Personalized Storytelling The emotional appeal of storytelling is increasingly being recognized in social media strategies. In 2026, educators are using personalized storytelling to connect with students on a deeper level. Sharing personal experiences or transformative stories related to the subject matter can evoke emotions and foster connections. For example, a…
Social media is the world’s leading news source across all groups, overtaking conventional news sources for the first time, according to a sweeping report from Oxford University in the United Kingdom. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The Digital News Report, published Tuesday, asks 100,000 news consumers in 48 countries about where they get their information and while social…
News sites are rapidly becoming the newspapers of the digital age. And you know what happened to newspapers. Worldwide, people in all age groups are ditching news sites and publishers’ apps in favor of social media and video networks. In fact, 18- to 34-year-olds are abandoning content on publishers’ platforms even more quickly than they’re…
A landmark ban – how did we get here?published at 18:28 BST 18:28 BST Freya Scott-TurnerLive reporter Image source, Bloomberg via Getty ImagesImage caption, Keir Starmer announced the policy at a media briefing earlier today The idea of an under-16s social media ban is not new. It’s been floated – in various guises – by…
The digital marketing landscape is evolving faster than ever before. What worked for brands just three years ago is no longer enough to capture attention, drive engagement, or generate conversions in today’s highly competitive digital ecosystem. As consumer behaviour shifts toward social-first discovery, creator-led influence, and AI-powered interactions, businesses are being forced to…
CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey.) Brands must optimize their visual content by using descriptive keywords in image alt texts, captions, and filenames. This practice not only enhances accessibility but also improves the chances of appearing in search results. Additionally, leveraging popular visual trends, such as infographics or interactive polls, keeps the audience engaged and encourages…
OTTAWA — TECH / Family – The Mark Carney Liberals are preparing online harms legislation that could ban children under 16 from social media, while allowing platforms that meet new safety standards to regain access to that youth market, according to a source familiar with the forthcoming bill. The bill, expected Wednesday, would also require companies…
Open this photo in gallery: Australia has enacted a ban on social media for children under 16, while other countries are working on similar restrictions.Hollie Adams/Reuters Ottawa is preparing to propose a ban on social media for children under 16 as part of a comprehensive digital safety bill to be introduced Wednesday, according to a…
A New Era of Digital Expression – AI generated content Artificial intelligence has revolutionized the way social media and information are created, consumed, and distributed. But in 2026, AI-generated content is no longer a novelty—it is a headline-dominating force in MarTech (Marketing Technology) platforms, corporate messaging contestation, and self-expression. AI generated content like; automated captions…
Saturday Night Live UK was “conceived as a huge, social media digital format as well as a traditional video format,” according to Sky boss Dana Strong. Strong set out the case for social media being as important if not possibly more important than linear for the UK version of the 50-year-old American mega-hit. Strong used…
