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Michael Dell’s daughter banned from Twitter for unfiltered postings

Michael Dell, founder of computer company Dell Inc. pays about $2.7 million/year for his family’s security, according to his company’s filings. However, how effective are Michael’s efforts at security? Forbes reports that Michael has now allegedly shut down daughter Alexa’s Twitter after she posted a photo to her Instagram profile of her younger brother enjoying […]

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The most difficult obstacle Olympians face may not be something they can train for

Olympians spend nearly the entirety of their lives training. And yet, no amount of preparation could possibly ready them for the scariest judges of all– the general public. For 17 days, these athletes lay prey to viewers all over the world. The London 2012 Olympics have been no exception. Dubbed the “Social Olympics,” sites like […]

Q&A with Sam Wempe: Social Media Strategies

Q&A with Sam Wempe: Social Media Strategies

Originally from Seattle, Sam Wempe came to UBC in 2007 and has been able to successfully use social media to shape a digital identity he can be proud of. Because of the positive online presence he created for himself, he now works as an Account Coordinator at Invoke Media, a digital innovation agency in Gastown, […]