Facebook Ads Are Now 40% More Effective, And You Don't Even Have to Click On Them

"Suggested Posts" are stealth ads blended right in between posts from friends on your Facebook news feed. If this is the 21st-century version of subliminal advertising, then it's working.

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How to Get Rid Of Facebook Ads On Chrome

Elizabeth Plank in Social Media 4 weeks ago

One easy click and you'll be ad-free on Facebook.

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Emily Lindin: 11-Year Old 'Slut' Journal Published On Tumblr

Meghan Darcy in Social Media 4 weeks ago

When Emily Lindin was 11-years-old, she was called a slut. In hopes of helping hordes of girls currently experiencing slut-shaming, she has been releasing her un-edited journal on Tumblr.

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Facebook Privacy: Site Does Bad Job At Stopping Fake Profiles

Ana Defillo in Social Media 4 weeks ago

Facebook's anti-pseudonym rule is an ineffective way to combat fake profiles, especially since many millennials use false names to avoid being searched by employers.

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5 Social Networking Platforms Teens "Like" More Than Facebook

Prerna Talreja in Social Media 1 month ago

Teenagers are tiring of Facebook and flocking to a variety of social networks with more specialized functions.

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AP Twitter Hacked, Sends Out Fake Tweet About Attack On White House

Gabriel Rodriguez in Social Media 1 month ago

The Associated Press's Twitter account has been hacked. It sent out a fake story about an attack on the White House. The episode sent social media into a tizzy, and even crashed Wall Street.