Wednesday Web Watch for October 15, 2014

Social media prompts instability according to a recent article by Curtis Hougland published in Knowledge@Wharton.  Online mass distribution of material occurs to inspire and encourage like-minded individuals to get up and join the cause.  “Follow” and “Like” us is the connectivity message that groups like ISIS and less controversial bodies are sending out.   Political […]

Tuesday Triple Trivia Tease for June 24, 2014

3 Questions.  3 Hints. 3 Answers. Every Tuesday. 1. What arena is obtaining greater insight into its major decision-making players via social media? Hint: Answer: approximately two years ago, the American Bar Association (ABA) began to consider whether researching the social media habits of prospective jurors is ethical.   Despite the ABA’s recent determination that […]

#WhoOwnsMyTwitterAccountAnyway

By Jonathan McMichael (ASU Law, class of 2014) Social media has transformed the way that friends and even acquaintances interact, creating an entirely new alternative to traditional modes of communication. But is it possible that the “social” aspect of social media is becoming a misnomer? A recent survey of marketing professionals revealed that 83 percent of respondents […]