-
In 2014, Instagram started showing ads in user feeds. This certainly created a new form of advertisement and commercialization for the platform.
-
Instagram reaches 200 million users. This is significant because more and more people are creating profiles online in addition to other forms like Twitter, Facebook, etc.
-
-
The rise of Instagram stories and Facebook live creates a more vlog style media platform for users
-
During the presidential election, there was swirling disinformation on the internet and lots of focus on fake news within the media.
-
The app vine shut down but vines can be viewed on Twitter. This was an important event because it stresses that some content does not work out and is simply a trend during a period of time while other sites prevail.
-
Initially, Twitter allowed 140 noneditable character tweets. They increased it to 280 characters which allowed users to have more to say.
-
Social media played a pivotal role in the movement against sexual assault and harassment. This was an example of how social media encourages participation and awareness within movements and politics.
-
360-degree videos and games were created. This was quite significant because it simulates a real-life experience and has taken technology to another level.
-
A political scandal that allowed a firm to have access to personal information from peoples Facebook profile to influence advertisements. This an important event to remember because many people were upset and wanted to sabotage Facebook