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Bermuda’s Top 50 Twitter List For August 2015
[Written by Don Burgess] There was some slight movement in the Top 20 Twitter rankings in August. ACE Group moved ahead of Bernews for 16th place. Others flip-flopping positions included Webster Butler and Clare O’Connor, Shaun Goater and Elbow Beach Cycles and myself and Fiyah Marshall. Both Goater and and Nahki Wells had a good boost in followers... Read more of this article
Instagram Supports Landscape, Portrait Formats
Popular photo sharing app Instagram has announced that you can now share photos and videos in both portrait and landscape orientation, which is a change from their signature square format. “Today, we’re excited to announce that — in addition to square posts — you can now share photos and videos in both portrait and landscape orientation... Read more of this article
Digicel To Offer Unlimited Social Use On Prepaid
Digicel Bermuda today [Aug 24] announced that they will be offering unlimited use of the top social media apps — Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram and Twitter – with their new Go Social Packs for prepaid customers. “Digicel customers will be able to enjoy this unlimited social media use effectively free as they are included at no extra... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s August Klout Social Media Rankings
[Written by Don Burgess] Bermuda Klout scores dipped again for the second consecutive month. It appears many saw their Facebook portion of the score take a hit. You would think in the run-up to Cup Match, many people’s scores should go up as all the back-and-forth about Red and Blue or Blue and Blue, but that wasn’t the case. However, Somerset supporter... Read more of this article
“The Dangers Of Using Social Media Negatively”
The Family Centre is speaking out against the “dangers of using social media negatively,” saying we “have seen an escalation in the proliferation of videotaped inappropriate behavior”, and urging parents to be vigilant about their children as well as reminding the wider community that “everyone has a role to play in strengthening... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Top 50 Twitter List For July 2015
[Written by Don Burgess] Nasty comments were the hot topic on Social Media in July. The latest incident was involving Jillionaire and his impolite remarks about Bermuda on Twitter, Instagram and Bermuda. There were easily more than 1,000 responses to what he posted, almost all of it aimed right back at him. His statements were reposted dozens of times... Read more of this article
Police Investigate Video: Public Sex At Cup Match
The police said they are “aware of a video clip currently circulating on social media purporting to show two persons engaging in sexual activity in public at Cup Match,” and said they are looking into the matter, and reminded the public “that offenses under the telecommunications act are committed even when only sharing material such... Read more of this article
Bermudians Irate Over Entertainer’s Criticism
[Updated] Following insults being levied at Bermuda by a foreign entertainer who is on the island to perform, numerous Bermudians launched a strong defence of the island, taking the entertainer to task across social media. Jillionaire — who said Bermuda “smells like a dead whale” — is a member of Major Lazer who was on the island... Read more of this article
Bermuda Cat Earns Over 3,000 Twitter Followers
A Bermuda cat dubbed Walt E Bobs has managed to amass over 3,000 Twitter followers, landing him at number 40 on June’s top 50 list, an accomplishment he appears to have celebrated with some Gosling’s rum. Judging by the feline’s tweets, which explore various aspects of living from a cat’s point of view, Walt E Bobs seems to enjoy... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s July Klout Social Media Rankings
[Written by Don Burgess] There was a huge shake-up in the Bermuda Klout rankings this month. Several new accounts moved into the top five with Bernews and Clare O’Connor moving into a tie for the fourth spot. Photographer John Manderson joins the list at number 17. Shari-Lynn Pringle moved down to the ninth spot while the Bermuda Tourism Authority,... Read more of this article
WiRe Bermuda Launch Website, Social Media
Women in Reinsurance [WiRe], a Bermuda association for women working in the reinsurance industry, have launched a dedicated website, blog and LinkedIn group. “The launch of our social media presence represents the next stage in WiRe’s growth. Our goal is to make it easier to communicate with our members and provide valuable information about... Read more of this article
Troncossi Presentation: Crisis Communications
Troncossi Public Relations will deliver a speech on crisis communications on Friday, July 10. The speech is part of a series of talks about how public relations and social media can assist businesses in reaching their goals. This week’s presentation will look at how public relations tactics can be used to react to negative publicity about a company... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Top 50 Twitter List For June 2015
[Written by Don Burgess] The first Social Media Day celebration in Bermuda took place on June 30 at Muse Skybar. The event was kicked off with a word from Premier Michael Dunkley [@bdamilkman], which was also attended by senator Jeffery Baron [@SenatorBaron], Toastmasters and other Bermuda social media enthusiasts. Both Premier Dunkley and Senator Baron... Read more of this article
Comedian D.L. Hughley: “Bermuda Is So Fly”
Comedian D.L. Hughley recently posted a photo of himself on the island for his 1.2 million Facebook fans, captioning the photo by saying “Bermuda is so fly” and attracting more than 7,000 likes on the social media website. Mr. Hughley was in Bermuda for a show hosted by ENVY Productions at the Fairmont Southampton on Saturday, July 4th. Photo... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s June Klout Social Media Rankings
[Written by Don Burgess] D’General is in charge! Bermuda Heroes Weekend provided a bump in his monthly Klout score. Jason Sukdeo [aka D’General] picked up three points and joined the growing number of locals in the 70+ plateau. Jason helped organize the highly successful event, and earned a well-deserved spike in his score. Next month’s scores... Read more of this article
OBA Remove Photo From Official Twitter Account
[Updated] The One Bermuda Alliance appears to have deleted at least two of its tweets, including the one containing the photo of Eron Hill, Chris Famous, and Makai Dickerson that bore the caption “Catherine Jenner Support Group.” As of today [June 10], clicking the link that originally took you to that tweet leads to a message stating “page... Read more of this article
