Posts Tagged ‘instagram’
The Clock Continues to Go ‘TikTok’ on Instagram’s Relevance as a Push to ‘BeReal’ Commences
When the third, seventh and nineteenth most followed users on Instagram (totaling over 882,000,000 followers) publicly state that your app has a problem, it might be time for a change – or is it too late? On Monday, July 25th, Kylie Jenner and her sisters, Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, shared a meme that instantly went…
Read MoreBritney is Free, but Why Won’t the Internet Let Her Be?
by Gabriel Muñoz In November 2003, “the most famous 21-year-old on the planet,” Britney Spears, sat down with Diane Sawyer for a primetime television special. The now infamous interview was aligned with her soon-to-be-released fourth studio release, “In the Zone,” but the album was mainly sidelined for more “juicier” topics, including her tabloid-fueled breakup with…
Read MoreInstagram; The One-Upper Of Social Platforms
We have all experienced the sheer annoyance of the one-upper. You show up to work vulnerable, disheveled and exhausted; having been up all night with a screaming baby. The one-upper coworker quickly reminds you, “My twins had colic with acid reflux, and both screamed and puked for two years straight.” Maybe you were thrilled to…
Read MoreNo Damsels in Distress: The Aftermath of Framing Britney Spears
by Gabriel Muñoz In February 2008, film director Michael Moore shared his opinion on the world’s fascination with Britney Spears during an interview on Larry King Live: “Why don’t we just leave her alone, and let her just go on with her life?” Moore’s take was seen as sympathetic, especially at a time when the…
Read MoreHow the Power of Social Media Helped Bring the #FreeBritney Movement to the Forefront
by Gabriel Munoz In the years since Britney Spears first became a global pop icon, a lot has changed. In fact, the majority of her most iconic moments in pop culture occurred before social media was even a thing. In the early ‘00s, what became a “moment” or not, was dictated by the mainstream media.…
Read MoreTikTok vs. Instagram Reels
The past couple of months have been a whirlwind for avid TikTok users. We know that President Trump is not a fan of the Chinese-owned company and so the future of TikTok is in limbo. Last week, we were under the impression that by Sunday, September 20th, the application would be unavailable in all app…
Read MoreBrands, What Are You Waiting For?
If you ever see our Senior Director Rena Ramirez laughing while looking at her phone, it’s more than likely because of a TikTok video. The popular app utilizes songs, visual filters, time effects, vocal effects, split screens, green screens, transitions, stickers, GIFs and emojis for users to create up to 60 second videos and share…
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