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Shifts and nuances in the way we communicate online.
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Death to the Listicle?

Death to the Listicle? | Communications Major | Scoop.it

Could those never-ending BuzzFeed pieces (example: "17 Baby Elephants Learning How to Use Their Trunks") be on the way out?


A number of studies suggest that longer articles are actually shared more often shorter ones. BuzzSumo tracked the social trajectory of more than 100 million articles last year and concluded longer pieces got more social shares.

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13 Potatoes That Look Like Channing Tatum

13 Potatoes That Look Like Channing Tatum | Communications Major | Scoop.it

Just when you think Internet silliness has reached its limitations with all those crazy cat videos and memes, here comes Buzzfeed comparing potato shapes to actor Channing Tatum's head. More like Channing Tater, amirite?

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Everything Gloria Steinem Had to Say About Jill Abramson’s Firing from the New York Times

Everything Gloria Steinem Had to Say About Jill Abramson’s Firing from the New York Times | Communications Major | Scoop.it

Earlier this month, New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson was fired for (depending on which of the several hundred thousand online accounts you might have glimpsed) challenging sexism head on or being a bad boss. The truth is probably somewhere in between. Let's turn the conversation over 21st century style to renowned recap reveler BuzzFeed, which breaks down feminist icon Gloria Steinem's take on the story.

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