Study: Social media more addictive than cigarettes or alcohol – DigitalJournal.com


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Study: Social media more addictive than cigarettes or alcohol
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A soon-to-be released study is suggesting that email and social media outlets, such as Facebook and Twitter, are more addicting than alcohol and cigarettes. The study, which was conducted in the German city of Würtzburg, was comprised of 205 adults
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VIDEO: Super Bowl advertisers seek buzz on social media – 3News NZ


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VIDEO: Super Bowl advertisers seek buzz on social media
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Having spent record-breaking sums to secure the most valuable television slots in advertising, global brands from Coca-Cola to Volkswagen are looking to leverage social media to extend the buzz and reach of their ads. Honda, H&M and Dannon are among
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OBJE: Mobile & Social Media Revenue Climbs Dramatically
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