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11 tech experts every CIO should follow on social media

From AI and the cloud to digital transformation, leadership, and the future of work, tech leaders and practitioners are making CIOs’ social feeds rich with strategic insights. Here’s who you should follow, according to your peers.

By Linda Rosencrance

29 Jul 20267 mins

CIOMedia and Entertainment IndustryStreaming Media

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Twitter scores live-stream deals with MLB, NBA, NHL and NFL

Twitter's steamy summer of sport got even hotter today as the company inked deals to live-stream MLB and NHL games. Each of the 'Big Four' major U.S. sports leagues is now on board to stream games or related content via Twitter.

By Matt Kapko

25 Jul 2016 3 mins

Media and Entertainment IndustrySocial Networking AppsTwitter

How and why to verify your Twitter account

You can finally request that coveted blue verified Twitter badge that has eluded you for seven years. Hereu2019s why and how you should get verified and let your followers know you are the real deal.rn

By Matt Kapko

22 Jul 2016 3 mins

Social Networking AppsTechnology IndustryTwitter

Twitter fails to impress with Wimbledon live stream

Twitter's first live-sports video stream at Wimbledon left much to be desired, and the company's early 'test' may not bode well for its upcoming plans to live stream 10 NFL football games this season.

By Matt Kapko

7 Jul 2016 2 mins

InternetMedia and Entertainment IndustrySocial Networking Apps

Instagram daily use nearly equals Twitter's monthly rate

Instagram's daily active user base is close to Twitter's number of monthly users, and the gap between the companies continues to widen as Facebook, Instagram's parent, consolidates power through its family of popular apps.

By Matt Kapko

22 Jun 2016 3 mins

InstagramMobile AppsSocial Networking Apps

Android owners losing interest in social media apps

Android users aren't as fond of Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram and Twitter as they used to be, according to a new report.

By Matt Kapko

9 Jun 2016

AndroidFacebookInstagram

Twitter's tiny tweaks do little to address big issues

Twitter plans to make some changes to its social network later this summer, but the overdue modifications demonstrate the company's ongoing struggle to innovate.

By Matt Kapko

25 May 2016 3 mins

Consumer ElectronicsSocial Networking AppsTwitter

Think you don’t have a social media governance problem? Neither did this football player

We just experienced one of the most highly publicized and bizarre social media blunders ever during the 2016 NFL Draft. A strategic CIO, thinking about social media and the long-term security of his or her company or organization, should not see draft gaffe as simply an isolated incident in the sports world.

By Phillip Lageschulte

16 May 2016

IT GovernanceIdentity Management SolutionsPrivacy

Twitter dives as Facebook continues to thrive

Facebook continues to defy expectations with incredible growth in virtually every important area of business success, and its accomplishments stand in stark contrast to Twitter's decidedly tepid performance.

By Matt Kapko

29 Apr 2016 4 mins

FacebookInternetSocial Networking Apps

Twitter beat out Verizon, Amazon for NFL streaming deal

Twitter wasn't the favorite to land the NFL's Thursday Night Football live stream, but the company came out on top because of its potential reach and established role in creating online commentary around live sports.

By Matt Kapko

6 Apr 2016 4 mins

InternetMedia and Entertainment IndustryMobile Apps

Twitter's timeline changes do little to solve core challenges

Twitter has consistently failed to address major problems with its platform, and its new timeline enhancements do nothing to improve its clunky new-user onboarding process.

By Matt Kapko

11 Feb 2016 4 mins

Consumer ElectronicsSocial Networking AppsTwitter

How to handle a major social media crisis

Social media horror stories can be like the car wreck you canu2019t take your eyes off of. Here are some tips on how to defuse an incident at your company. Or better yet, how to prevent one from happening in the first place.

By John Brandon

8 Feb 2016

InternetSocial Networking AppsTwitter