Tag Archives: Reddit

Is Facebook losing its coolness?

Posted on June 13, 2013 by marcusmessner

The hip start-up days are long gone for Facebook, which is now publicly traded, profit driven and one of the leading Internet companies in the world. “Facebook is getting old” titled the Daily Dot yesterday on its story on the … Continue reading →

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Radio interview on coverage of Boston bombings

Posted on April 30, 2013 by marcusmessner

On Monday, I was interviewed on the South Korean radio program tbs eFM Primetime on the failings of the traditional news media coverage on the Boston Marathon bombings and the impact social media platforms have had in this breaking news … Continue reading →

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Social media impact coverage of the Boston bombings

Posted on April 23, 2013 by marcusmessner

As in many breaking news events, social media platforms were the go-to sites for the latest developments on the bombings at the Boston Marathon and the following manhunt for the suspects. But social media sites like Twitter and Reddit as … Continue reading →

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From Digg to Reddit

Posted on July 19, 2012 by marcusmessner

The news of the sale of Digg this week once again showed how short lived success can be in the social media sphere. One of the most successful platforms only a few years ago, Digg has been overtaken by Reddit … Continue reading →

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