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Morticians, farmers and nuns offer a welcome antidote to vacuous social media stars
Spanish bank chief wants to connect with younger people
The group’s governance is a lot less brilliant than the teeth of its customers
A digital native ventures out into the real world.
Clusters of users could be mobilised to pit troll groups against each other
Abusive commenters will be asked to think twice and can be restricted by users
Adam Mosseri lays out vision of joining up merchants, shoppers and influencers
My relatives have become active participants in chains of misinformation
Online businesses looking to grow are competing for modern customers’ hearts
The social platform has proved an ideal forum but algorithms are commoditising Instapoetry
Orange and Vodafone switched off access after fraudulent Congo elections
Social media giant shuts pages associated with organisations including the BNP and EDL
As pressure from Facebook intensifies, the group has three years to make a profit before it will need to raise fresh funds
Mattress company Casper and beauty brand Glossier leverage social media marketing
Jewellery bloggers are diversifying as user mistrust of Instagram’s output rises
Move into ecommerce could act as a boost to advertising revenue
Facebook-owned platform partners with 20 vendors including Adidas, Burberry and Zara
Top deputies depart as chief executive pushes on with plans to knit together trio of apps
Social media group statement appears to rule out third party involvement
EDL founder’s social media profiles removed for use of ‘dehumanising language’
Fraud warning issued about posts on social media site
‘Political rockstars’ echo influencers with social media strategies to woo young voters
Facebook’s photo-sharing app was under pressure in UK after suicide of London teenager
The technology industry is split over whether to accept regulation
