Distribution Timeline

By SchoolGirlG

  • The introduction of Facebook

    The introduction of Facebook
    Taking the social media world by storm was Facebook in 2011. When a college experiment transformed the way everyone across the world kept in touch, we knew just how little the depth our information could go. Facebook has influenced American Politics, re-wrote the book on how businesses talk to consumers, changed the meaning of everyday words, and created a platform for cyberbullying.

  • Charlie Bit My Finger

    Charlie Bit My Finger
    The 2007 Youtube video of two young Brothers in Europe took the world by Storm. With a current 8.9 Million views on Youtube, these two young boys are recognized by many around the world.
    A commonality many humans share is the viewership of viral videos. Being one of the first of many viral videos shared among the world, they were scene on Facebook, Youtube, and every other platform you can think of.

  • Occupy Wall Street

    Occupy Wall Street
    In September of 2011, one of the largest grassroots protests happened in the United States. Thanks to the platforms; Twitter, Newspaper, and just about every social media outlet, a protest in New York City lasted 59 days. Protesting a left-wing populist movement against economic inequality, corporate greed, big finance, and the influence of money in politics that began in in Zuccotti Park.

  • Ellen's Selfie

    Ellen's Selfie
    A selfie taken in 2014 at the Academy Awards is a reminder of the power of the internet in spreading media at an extremely rapid rate. Ellen had taken a selfie with significant stars and encouraged the audience watching to retweet the selfie posted. Through twitter and broadcast television, this selfie became the most retweeted post on twitter within FORTY FIVE MINUTES.

  • The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

    The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
    In 2014 the viral challenge of pouring freezing cold water over your head was created. Through Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat, this became one of the biggest social media campaigns ever created. The challenge being created for awareness and fundrasing for the ALS community. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge saw over $100 Million raised. Through people nominating friends and family to also pour freezing water over their head, spread the challenge like wildfire.