Social Media Archives - UK Tech News https://uktechnews.co.uk/category/social-media/ The Latest News from the Professional UK Tech Scene Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:43:38 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.1 156663949 UK data expert talks Meta, privacy and first-party data https://uktechnews.co.uk/2023/07/13/uk-data-expert-talks-meta-privacy-and-first-party-data/ Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:42:55 +0000 https://uktechnews.co.uk/uk-data-expert-talks-meta-privacy-and-first-party-data Written by Matthew Lubeck, Vice President EMEA, Amperity Last year, EU regulators fined Meta €390 million because of its misuse of customer data. Meta then made customers and advertisers accept a new privacy policy permitting it to use their data for “other business purposes”. Of course, nobody but Meta knows exactly what that means. However, […]

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]]> 48937 Building A Strong Tech Community Through Social Media Engagement https://uktechnews.co.uk/2023/07/03/building-a-strong-tech-community-through-social-media-engagement/ Mon, 03 Jul 2023 08:02:02 +0000 https://uktechnews.co.uk/building-a-strong-tech-community-through-social-media-engagement You may yearn for stronger and broader networks in the ever-changing tech landscape. The answer could lie in forming a tech community using social media. But the goal extends beyond bringing together tech enthusiasts. Instead, it lays the foundation for a thriving platform that fosters collective creativity and promotes professional growth.    Yet, despite the allure […]

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]]> 48498 The Benefits Of Being A B2B Marketing Influencer On LinkedIn https://uktechnews.co.uk/2023/05/31/the-benefits-of-being-a-b2b-marketing-influencer-on-linkedin/ Wed, 31 May 2023 14:39:47 +0000 https://uktechnews.co.uk/the-benefits-of-being-a-b2b-marketing-influencer-on-linkedin Influencer marketing has taken the marketing world by storm in the last few years. The rise of individuals with specialised knowledge or skills who attract thousands or even millions of followers has been near enough exponential. This phenomenon is not limited to TikTok and Instagram, however. It is also a growing trend on LinkedIn as […]

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]]> 47261 The Benefits of Utilizing Social Platforms To Advance Your Career In Tech https://uktechnews.co.uk/2023/04/18/the-benefits-of-utilizing-social-platforms-to-advance-your-career-in-tech/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:42:52 +0000 https://uktechnews.co.uk/the-benefits-of-utilizing-social-platforms-to-advance-your-career-in-tech In today’s digitally-driven world, technology industries have evolved rapidly, subsequently demanding new ways to advance your career. Professionals are increasingly turning to social platforms to network, learn new insights, and demonstrate expertise. With the ability to share content, connect with potential employers, and join professional groups, social platforms such as LinkedIn, GitHub, and Twitter have […]

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]]> 45699 Sportradar Expands Operator’s Marketing Reach by Launching Ad:s Paid Social on Snapchat https://uktechnews.co.uk/2023/03/29/sportradar-expands-operators-marketing-reach-by-launching-ads-paid-social-on-snapchat/ Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:23:19 +0000 https://uktechnews.co.uk/sportradar-expands-operators-marketing-reach-by-launching-ads-paid-social-on-snapchat Sportradar (NASDAQ: SRAD) today announced the integration of its ad:s technology into Snapchat, the Snap Inc. owned visual messaging app, creating a new channel for betting operators to engage and acquire customers using the sports technology company’s paid social media advertising service. Expanding the ad:s paid social media advertising solution to Snapchat allows Sportradar to […]

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]]> 45063 Do We Need To Start Thinking More About Social Media Addiction? https://uktechnews.co.uk/2023/02/27/do-we-need-to-start-thinking-more-about-social-media-addiction/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 08:54:41 +0000 https://uktechnews.co.uk/do-we-need-to-start-thinking-more-about-social-media-addiction Social media addiction is a growing concern in today’s digital age, with many people spending hours each day scrolling through their newsfeeds and messaging apps. But what is being done to try and solve this problem, and help people to break free from their social media addiction? The rise of education and awareness One of […]

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]]> 44011 Meta’s Use Of Personal Data In The EU For Behavioural Advertising Found To Breach GDPR https://uktechnews.co.uk/2023/01/20/metas-use-of-personal-data-in-the-eu-for-behavioural-advertising-found-to-breach-gdpr/ Fri, 20 Jan 2023 10:06:04 +0000 https://uktechnews.co.uk/metas-use-of-personal-data-in-the-eu-for-behavioural-advertising-found-to-breach-gdpr Written by Andrew Wilson-Bushell, Solicitor, Simkins Following two Binding Decisions from the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has announced the results of its two investigations into the operation of Meta’s Facebook and Instagram services. The DPC’s decisions were made available by privacy advocacy group noyb (None of Your Business), […]

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]]> 42927 Hacker claims to be selling Twitter data of 400 million users https://uktechnews.co.uk/2022/12/30/hacker-claims-to-be-selling-twitter-data-of-400-million-users/ Fri, 30 Dec 2022 07:40:34 +0000 https://uktechnews.co.uk/hacker-claims-to-be-selling-twitter-data-of-400-million-users It has recently come to light that a hacker is threatening to leak personal information of 400 million Twitter users, including several celebrities. No matter how the situation progresses, there are steps that should be taken by businesses as well as by those of us who have an account in Twitter. The seller claims the […]

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]]> 42431 Twitter versus Mastodon—looks the same, yet so different https://uktechnews.co.uk/2022/12/19/twitter-versus-mastodon-looks-the-same-yet-so-different/ Mon, 19 Dec 2022 09:41:20 +0000 https://uktechnews.co.uk/twitter-versus-mastodon-looks-the-same-yet-so-different In light of the recent media face-off, Martina Šíp Vlková, social media specialist for Applifting assesses whether Mastodon poses a threat to Twitter. Elon Musk woke up the beast that is Mastodon. The decentralised social network is the new hype for people who are fed up with Elon’s leadership of Twitter. Mastodon was founded in […]

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]]> 42260 Twitter and its heavy digital carbon footprint https://uktechnews.co.uk/2022/12/08/twitter-and-its-heavy-digital-carbon-footprint/ Thu, 08 Dec 2022 07:20:50 +0000 https://uktechnews.co.uk/twitter-and-its-heavy-digital-carbon-footprint Greenly, the Paris-based enterprise specializing in measuring the carbon footprint of companies and events, recently investigated the ecological impact of a single tweet, as well as that of the whole firm. Beyond analyzing the impact of the chirpy blue bird, the study also highlights the share contributed by certain highly engaged and followed personalities, far […]

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