Social Media Trends

  • The Invention of Email

    The Invention of Email
    Ray Tomlinson invented, and sent the first electronic mail. Email positively effected communications speed and efficiency, was cost efficient, allowed record keeping and much more.
  • Launch of Facebook

    Launch of Facebook
    Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook to connect Harvard students with one another, but by the next day over one thousand people have registered.
  • The start of YouTube

    The start of YouTube
    YouTube was originally launched by three friends looking to introduce a new video-oriented dating website. When it failed desperately was when they decided any video was better then no videos.
  • The iPhone

    The iPhone
    The first IPhone was a touchscreen mobile phone with an iPod, camera, and web-browsing capabilities. The original make was a huge pivotal point, as it paved the way for modern era smartphones and computers. It altered the way we communicated alongside of giving us an unlimited access to the web.
  • The App Store

    The App Store
    Apple launched the “app store”, allowing people to download applications on their iPhone that allowed for gaming, social networking, travel planning, and a long growing list of other activities.
  • Launch of Snapchat

    Launch of Snapchat
    Snapchat changed the world of communication, the apps original primary feature was self-destructing photos and videos that would disappear after only seconds. The app had the largest impact on the younger generations, it pushed authenticity and allowed the users to share their daily experiences with ease.
  • The rise of Tik Tok

    The rise of Tik Tok
    The launch of TikTok massively transformed communication and social media as a whole. The popular app allowed for short engaging content, a global community, and a quick exchange of information.