The Next Social Wave: The Top 6 Predictions That Will Shape Social Media Strategies In 2026

From the rise of virtual influencers to the convergence of short-form video and UGC, here are six predictions that will shape ...
University at Buffalo

Researchers say funding is critical to understanding effects of social media

Potential federal policy changes would limit the funds to study outcomes that vary greatly across gender, socio-economic ...
usace.army.mil

Leading Through the Lens: Strategic Communication in the Social Media Age

The modern battlefield extends beyond physical terrain; it encompasses the information environment. For Infantry and Armor leaders, a nuanced understanding of social media and its impact is no longer ...
Communications of the ACM

Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban: Service Providers’ Legal Obligations, the Promise, and the Perils

The ban stems from amendments to the Online Safety Act 2021, which established a minimum age of 16 for users of social media. Rather than naming specific platforms, the law defines “age-restricted ...