During the January 6 assault on the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., rioters posted photographs and videos of their rampage on social media. The platforms they used ranged from mainstream sites such as Facebook to niche ones such as Parler—a social networking service popular with right-wing groups. Once they realized […]

The ‘Chinese Community Bulletin Board’ still stands in the Chinatown-International District. SEATTLE — At the corner of 7th and King in Seattle’s International District, behold Chinatown’s original social media.  The Wing Luke Museum’s Doan Nguyen said, “It’s kind of like one piece in a puzzle that connects to the rest […]

In early December, just as the third wave of the coronavirus was gaining steam across the United States, comedian Michael Rapaport took to Instagram to make a simple, characteristically expletive-laden plea to his followers: If you get COVID-19, post about your symptoms. “Anybody with a platform, I am begging you, […]

Items include Columbia River Maritime Museum Miniboat Program, Portland Winter Light Festival and more. Boat ashore Students taking part in the Columbia River Maritime Museum’s Miniboat Program build small boats, equipped with GPS and a sail, but after they launch them into the Pacific Ocean, they’ll maybe never see their […]

Bonnie Clyde had just sent free pairs of beach-ready sunglasses to a who’s who of celebrities and influencers when the pandemic cancelled everyone’s vacation plans. Suddenly, a campaign meant to cement Bonnie Clyde as the nexus between internet culture and LA cool in the minds of consumers didn’t seem like […]

That is a huge recovery from the height of the pandemic when total ad spend fell 23pc in July, as companies slashed budgets to protect their cash.  The rebound was prompted by businesses loosening the purse strings, from consumer goods and supermarkets, to telecoms and publishing. The UK’s biggest commercial […]

A social detox! A whole host of stars have bared their lives on social media and dared to be criticised by trolls from across the globe. But for some celebrities enough was enough and they decided to delete their accounts. From body shaming to cruel memes, here are 10 […]

Have you ever tapped the collective brain of humans on the internet before going shopping? It seems like there’s an army of social media influencers trying (and recommending) products that everyone else has to pay for. That’s OK, though, because I know the products they’re promoting are highly praised. And […]

Teen markets virus-shaped goodies to cheer up ailing consumers, making a novelty product from the novel coronavirus Entrepreneur Hudson Hale, 17, had been mulling over the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and was wondering if there was a product that could lift people’s spirits. Stuck at home in the spring […]