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LinkedIn QR code gives users new easy way to connect with others

07/02/201807/01/2018 L. Green

LinkedIn QR Codes - LinkedIn - New Feature

Connecting on LinkedIn at in-person meetings just became more convenient. The social network service that is primarily used for professional networking has introduced a LinkedIn QR code feature, making it easy for its users to connect-on-the-spot with others when meeting in person. Users can find the profile of the person they just met with quick ease. The LinkedIn QR code makes it easy for you to remember names and exchange contact info, especially at conferences, social gatherings and other networking events where it can be difficult to remember the names…

Unilever pushes for better social media influencer marketing practices

06/28/201806/27/2018 Amanda Giasson

Unilever wants to see greater transparency in the influencer marketing space. The transnational consumer goods giant is taking a stand against corrupt social media influencer marketing practices. It wants to improve a brand’s ability to measure impact, create a better experience for consumers and fight against fraud in the digital ecosystem. Unilever revealed its three commitments toward supporting advertising transparency. The social media influencer marketing space continues to grow and as it does, Unilever wants to work with honest social platforms to increase visibility and transparency. Unilever announced three commitments…

Facebook software bug makes private posts public

06/11/201806/10/2018 L. Green

As many as 14 million Facebook users were effected in May. Due to a recently discovered Facebook software bug, up to 14 million users may have posted private information to the public between May 18th and 22nd, said the social media giant. Even users who had previously selected a more restricted sharing option were effected. The Facebook software bug reportedly set posts to be shared with “everyone,” even if a user had selected stricter account privacy settings in regard to who can see their posts. After the glitch was discovered…

New Snapchat feature makes location sharing less invasive

05/29/201805/28/2018 Jennifer Goula

New Snapchat Feature - Social media - smartphone

The social media app now lets users send real-time locations to a friend. Snapchat has just made location sharing more intimate for its iOS and Android users with a new Snapchat feature that allows users to send their ongoing real-time location to a friend or request their friend’s location in return. This information shows up within the user’s message thread and on their Snap Map. Snap Map had a turbulent start. Launched last June, Snap Map became known for its controversial location-tracking functions. Snap Map made users wary because it…

If you haven’t changed your Twitter password in the last few days, now’s the time

05/07/201805/04/2018 Stephanie Beck

This may also be seen as an opportunity to review higher security such as two-factor authentication. A new Twitter password is the latest recommendation for every one of the social network’s users. In fact, Twitter itself has made this recommendation. Following a bug in their system, all users are urged to create a completely new password. That said, Twitter and online security experts also see this as an opportunity for people to use upgraded security. Twitter recently released an important security announcement. Ironically enough, it occurred on National Password Day.…