As technology has become increasingly integrated into our daily lives, interpersonal communication has become instant. Within seconds we can send a message to a friend whether it be via telephone, social media or text message. Taking this into account, it is no wonder families and friends expect to hear from loved ones immediately in the case … Continue reading Facebook Launches “Safety Check”
Month: October 2014
Amanda Bynes, Robin Williams, and the Spectacle of Mental Illness
Powerful, and very true, words. Mental illness needs to always been taken with serious and compassionate respect. This is NSFW, but I encourage the read because it is very touching.
Internet, we need to have a talk.
I’ve had a number of readers ask why I’ve neglected to write about Amanda Bynes this last year. It’s simple, really. I don’t believe that celebrities are “fair game,” and that, when they have very human and very difficult struggles, I should capitalize on those things by writing an article, however well-intentioned. I believe they are deserving of privacy and respect, by virtue of their being people.
However, I’m making an exception here, because in the midst of the negative and callous press that Bynes has received, I think it’s time we had a chat about it from a different perspective. And then, after we’re done, I think it’s time we stop speculating about it altogether. Deal?
First and foremost, there is no way for us to know what, if anything, Bynes has been diagnosed with. The family has denied schizophrenia and bipolar…
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What BuzzFeed can Teach Brands About Being Social
Founded by Jonah Peretti in 2006, BuzzFeed is a news media site. They call themselves the "first true social news organization," and create stories about anything from cute puppies to the ISIS crisis in the Middle East. Buzzfeed is famous for its creative and relatable lists, like 11 Signs Your Sibling is Your Best Frenemy … Continue reading What BuzzFeed can Teach Brands About Being Social
Denny’s: The Best Brand on Tumblr
Tumblr is a blogging and social media outlet frequented by millennials. Most know it as a creative webspace featuring pictures, text, and video. Denny's, a 60 year old American chain restaurant, found a way to use this platform to create a wildly successful content marketing campaign. Denny's Tumblr entertains its audience with hilarious pictures, gifs and … Continue reading Denny’s: The Best Brand on Tumblr
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