A sign showing Coca-Cola’s jolly Santa Claus with a bottle of Coke in each hand wasn’t what it appeared to be. It drew a boycott online, and soda brands into politics.
Tag: Social Media
Lean In’s Sheryl Sandberg Problem
The movement that Facebook’s chief operating officer started is trying to leave her — and her scandals — behind.
Some Words Defy Translation. Angela Merkel Showed Why.
Germany’s chancellor used an English-language vulgarity in a speech recently. Oddly enough, German doesn’t have a mot juste of its own.
Knickers Isn’t a Cow, but He’s Real, and Enormous
The gigantic size of this Australian beast saved him from the slaughterhouse. He wouldn’t fit.
A Hot Seat for Facebook, an Empty Chair for Zuckerberg and a Vow to Share Secret Files
At a hearing in London, officials from nine countries criticized the social network and said they planned to release internal Facebook documents soon.
Myanmar Dispatch: A General Kicked Off Facebook Can Still Glorify Military at Grandiose Museum
The colossal museum built by Myanmar’s military to honor itself and its leader showcases the mind-set of a force obsessed with its reputation. A critic calls it “a sign of their megalomania.”
A Chinese Actor Admits Hitting a Woman — and Some Take His Side
After Jiang Jinfu acknowledged that he’d beaten Haruka Nakaura, a Japanese model, not all the reaction on social media was negative.
Specter of Meddling by Beijing Looms Over Taiwan’s Elections
Officials are increasingly concerned that Beijing’s efforts to influence local elections now include a Russia-style misinformation campaign.
In China, Dolce & Gabbana Draws Fire and Accusations of Racism on Social Media
The Italian luxury brand said its Instagram accounts had been hacked after racist messages purportedly from one of its designers were made public. But some in China aren’t buying that.
11 Things We’d Really Like to Know: How Will We Outsmart A.I. Liars?
For better and worse, humans are only improving their ability to deceive themselves with technology.