Vivian PhunginRTA902 (Social Media)Letter to my younger, embarrassing selfThe first major social network I signed up for Facebook, which was a huge upgrade from MSN in the sixth grade. My sole purpose was to use…Apr 13, 2017Apr 13, 2017
Vivian PhunginRTA902 (Social Media)Are you a Michelle Phan?Michelle Phan is a pioneer of the YouTube beauty community. What started out as sharing simple make up tutorials online quickly evolved…Apr 6, 2017Apr 6, 2017
Vivian PhunginRTA902 (Social Media)Black Mirror’s Fifteen Million Merits: One Big SatireThis episode was set in a dystopian future where their currency is defined as a merit. In order to earn more merits, people were required…Mar 29, 20172Mar 29, 20172
Vivian PhunginRTA902 (Social Media)Practicing Self-Care OnlineIt’s easy to compare yourself to others you see online. My self-confidence is a victim of this as I continuously ask myself questions like…Mar 23, 20172Mar 23, 20172
Vivian PhunginRTA902 (Social Media)How to: Earn Revenue and Remain AuthenticIt’s no secret that online influencers will get sponsors from time to time, which is considered a strategic PR move given their large…Mar 22, 20171Mar 22, 20171
Vivian PhunginRTA902 (Social Media)Life Hacks, DIYs and Free Macbook AirsClickbait is very common amongst YouTubers who are desperately fighting for people’s attention. When it’s used correctly, the results will…Mar 9, 20171Mar 9, 20171
Vivian PhunginRTA902 (Social Media)#BellLetsTalk About a Social Media Win!It all started in September 2010, when Bell Let’s Talk Day began shedding light on conversations regarding mental health. For every text…Feb 17, 20171Feb 17, 20171
Vivian PhunginRTA902 (Social Media)What Role Will Social Media Play in Tomorrow’s Job Search? Hiring? Firing?Social media is constantly evolving, providing more and more opportunities for its users. Nowadays, it is unheard of for companies to not…Feb 10, 2017Feb 10, 2017
Vivian PhunginRTA902 (Social Media)Kermit the Frog: From Muppets to MemesMemes have been around for as long as I can remember and nobody really questioned their existence. They were widely accepted due to their…Feb 3, 20173Feb 3, 20173
Vivian PhunginRTA902 (Social Media)Should Social Media Companies Burst Filter Bubbles?With the help of advancing technology and the desire for personalization in the age of mass media, the phenomenon of filter bubbles came…Jan 27, 2017Jan 27, 2017