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Instagram: rewriting the rules for social media use, the role of selfies, and the importance of likes

Scott J. Weilanda Scott J. Weiland is the Chair of the Mass Communications department and an Associate Professor of Mass Communications at King’s College. His mass communications background includes leadership roles in broadcast communications, social media, and integrated marketing communications. Dr. Weiland’s research interests include the growth of artificial intelligence and generative artificial intelligence, social media, web video, leadership communications, the use of service learning in mass communications, and othersCorrespondence[email protected]
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Liam McLoughlinb Liam McLoughlin is a researcher who provides leadership at WebFX, an award-winning digital marketing services and technology firm. His research interests include social media marketing, artificial intelligence, search engine optimization strategies and more
Published online: 29 Apr 2024

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