Coolhunting the secrets of success
Peter Gloor studies communications networks to find the patterns that characterize successful organizations and spot emerging trends.
Emerging trends in social media
Chris Peterson of MIT’s Undergraduate Admissions Office discussed three major trends in social media with the MIT Social Media Working Group
MIT Global programs partner for campus-wide “#etmundus” photo contest
Biggest providers of global opportunities for students are offering prizes for international images.
Social media at MIT: The Alumni Association reaches out and follows
Two members of the Alumni Association's Communications Department discuss strategies for sharing stories with MIT alumni through social media, as well as following alumni who are making the news.
Spruce up your selfie
A new algorithm could transfer acclaimed photographers’ signature styles to cellphone photos.
Social Media at MIT: How Global Education and Career Development grows its audience
Scott Murray, a social media specialist and an advisor for GECD, shares insights about growing a social media audience for his department.
'Searchability': Making your online content easier to find
Two savvy MIT community members share tips for improving your content’s searchability.
Social media’s ‘law’ of short messages
Study shows a regular decline in length of social media messaging during public events as the volume of messages increases.
Mapping the New York fashion scene, minute by minute
A new study uses social media to show how New York’s fashion industry still centers on just a few blocks of Manhattan.
‘Lean In’ at MIT
Institute hosts live broadcast of talk by Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, who discusses how women can lead in the workplace.
Making photos their business
MIT alumni took their photo-aggregating app to market with help from the Institute.
Podcasting 101: A guide to getting started
Podcasting, which faded in popularity with the rise of YouTube, is experiencing a second wave of interest.