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Shifts and nuances in the way we communicate online.
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The Incredible Jun: A Spanish Town that Runs on Social Media

The Incredible Jun: A Spanish Town that Runs on Social Media | Communications Major | Scoop.it

Can technology help communities become more responsive to their citizens? A report from a town that’s ahead of the curve.

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Interactive Map of Hate Speech on Twitter

Interactive Map of Hate Speech on Twitter | Communications Major | Scoop.it

The most hateful tweeters in the United States tend to live in the eastern half of the country, according to a new map that pinpoints hate speech directed at gays and minority groups from Twitter across country.

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What People Consider Breaking News...or Not

What People Consider Breaking News...or Not | Communications Major | Scoop.it

So, are you one of those people who just don't "get" Twitter? Or better yet, you "get" it and think it's a waste of time. For those of you in the latter category, a Tumblr blog shares your pain. "What People Consider Breaking News" compiles tweets inappropriately using the term "breaking news". For instance, buying clothes, eating breakfast, and of coures, accidentally shutting the door on your dog's face.

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Twelve Social Media Predictions for 2014

Twelve Social Media Predictions for 2014 | Communications Major | Scoop.it

The past year saw a lot of changes in social media. Google's social site, Google+, saw huge growth and more activity, LinkedIn really got in the game, and Pinterest continued to pull in more traffic and more sales. Visuals also really became front and center and led the way for infographics, Vine video, and Instagram. To some degree, however, we're still finding our way in social. So many sites, so little time...

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Shopping Sites Pay Contributors Who Drive Traffic to Retailers

Shopping Sites Pay Contributors Who Drive Traffic to Retailers | Communications Major | Scoop.it

Social media shopping sites are offering payments to shoppers who post product links that drive Web traffic and sales to retailers.

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How ‘Call Me Maybe’ and Social Media Are Upending Music

How ‘Call Me Maybe’ and Social Media Are Upending Music | Communications Major | Scoop.it

This summer’s pop hit, Carly Rae Jepsen’s cheerfully flirty “Call Me Maybe,” shows how much the hitmaking machine, and the music industry, has been upended by social media.

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