John Brandon

John Brandon

Senior Contributor|Social Media

John Brandon is a well-known journalist who has published over 15,000 articles on social media, technology, leadership, mentoring, and many other topics. At Forbes, he writes about everything from TikTok running on a Mercedes-Benz to Joe Biden using a Peloton. He has published

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206 viewsJun 14, 2025

MSNBC’s Chris Hayes Told Me AI Will Radically Change Social Media. Here’s How

As social media continues to evolve in how it captures our attention, using an algorithm to make sure we’re clicking and scrolling, there is a whole new frontier facing us.

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4,481 viewsMar 14, 2025

With The TikTok Ban Looming, New Potential Suitors Emerge

If a U.S. company buys TikTok, it could mean we’re all safe to keep using the app after April 5. At this point, it's not clear what constitutes a sale.

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2,688 viewsMar 11, 2025

Southwest Airlines To Start Charging For Bags. Social Media Users Are Not Happy

Southwest recently announced the free baggage perk was going the way of the dodo bird — that is, it will be extinct.

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2,548 viewsMar 10, 2025

Elon Musk Claims Twitter (Now Called X) Was Down Due To A Cyberattack

Elon Musk is on the defensive after Twitter (now known as X) was down for several hours today.

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569 viewsFeb 5, 2025

6 Foodie Products To Serve At An Instagram-Worthy Super Bowl Party

These Instagram-worthy products are perfect for snapping pictures and posting not just on that popular social media app but also on X and Facebook.