October 11, 2016 \ Emma Freter
The Benefit of Snapchat Geofilters

A few weeks ago I gave a brief overview of the app Snapchat. And as promised, here is a follow-up post on Snapchat Geofilters. (Yes, they are a thing) What are “geofilters”? Geofilters are “stickers” or a “filter” you can use to show where your Snap was taken. I created one recently for a birthday party. Pretty snazzy! Yeah, this is all cool stuff, but I’m sure you’re asking...

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September 15, 2016 \ Emma Freter
Snapchat 101: What the heck is Snapchat?

Snapchat 101: What the heck is Snapchat?

You may have heard of the app called Snapchat. I have a couple of other blog posts in the works about certain Snapchat features, but we decided to give an overview of this app for those of you who have not been introduced to it. So what is Snapchat? TechTarget provides a short and sweet definition: Snapchat is a mobile app that allows users to send and receive "self-destructing" photos and videos....

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November 12, 2015 \ Emma Freter
The Dark Side of Social Media

The Dark Side of Social Media

Not too long ago, I came across this video by Em Ford,"YOU LOOK DISGUSTING," which was featured on my Facebook feed. This captivating piece brings together social media and film, two areas that I am deeply invested in both my work and personal life. This content really hit home for me. A few times I caught myself on the verge of tears. Em Ford is a beauty YouTuber, blogger and filmmaker. On her blog,...

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