Glitchy Starbucks app irks customers even as shares hit record
The company, which on Thursday reported better-than-expected sales in the U.S., faced criticism on Twitter Friday morning as customers reported problems with its popular smartphone app.
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IndyStar columnist Matt Tully dies after 2-year battle with cancer
Matthew Tully, 49, had worked for the Indianapolis Star since 2002, writing nearly 2,000 columns over that time. The Gary native died Monday night.
KIM: Musk’s reckless tweet unleashed chaos, damaged market integrity
When a company raises capital to fund its growth by selling stock to the public, part of the bargain is that it incurs obligations to disclose certain information to investors that is reliable.
Indy Star takes heat over cartoon that criticizes Kavanaugh accuser
An editorial cartoon published Sunday by The Indianapolis Star that mocks Christine Blasey Ford drew a flood of complaints on social media Monday, prompting an explanation from the newspaper.
Political campaigns boost investment in social media ads
Candidates running at all levels of government have turned to cheaper and potentially more effective social media ads to reach voters.
Twitter shares plunge in bad week for social media stocks
Twitter’s drop of 18.5 percent Friday morning comes one day after Facebook lost 19 percent of its value.
MARY BETH SCHNEIDER: Tweeting can be hazardous to your health
At its best, the social media site lets you share news at the speed of light, making it a favorite of journalists and politicians. At its worst, it lets you share at the speed of light the stupidest, meanest thought that ever entered your head.
Twitter makes money for first time ever, but problems remain
The 12-year-old company is still struggling to get people to sign up, despite the attention President Donald Trump's no-holds barred tweets have drawn to the service.
Indy leaders, residents celebrate Amazon news on social media
Political and community leaders use news to extol Indy’s virtue on Twitter, but there’s caution, too.
Nurse no longer employed at IU Health after racist tweets
IU Health declined to name the employee or specify whether the job separation was a resignation or firing.
Snapchat, Twitter adopting new looks to gain more users
A pair of struggling social-media darlings have decided they need to try new things if they want to prosper.
Ireland: How doubling tweet length matters to public debate
While brevity is a welcome touch for encouraging access to discourse, it also fixes the discussion in favor of intellectually weak perspectives.
Leppert: The power of words is often underestimated
While “straight talk” can seem refreshing and honest at times, it can also be vulgar and offensive during others.
WESTERHAUS-RENFROW: A leader’s apology in a tweet
The good news is, people don’t expect online perfection from even the savviest leaders. People understand that leaders are bound to make mistakes when using online platforms to connect with stakeholders, share knowledge and increase transparency.
Ball State students powering NCAA’s March Madness social media campaign
Instead of relying on a high-powered New York media firm or Silicon Valley tech wizard, the NCAA and its broadcast partners are relying on 30 BSU students to manage @MarchMadness and @FinalFour accounts and in-venue social media transmissions.
Twitter troll takes over lawmaker’s handle, demands apology
The trouble started when Rep. Ed Soliday, R-Valparaiso, got in an online spat last month with Indiana tech entrepreneur and philanthropist Don Brown.
Report: Salesforce among firms in acquisition talks with Twitter
Speculation that Twitter is ripe for a sale has been swirling for months as the company has failed to lure new users.
NFL won’t stream Colts game in London
Indianapolis Colts fans unplugging from cable in favor of streaming their sporting events might want to plan to be at a bar or a friend’s house if they want to catch the Colts play in London on Oct. 2.
Twitter topples CBS selection show with leaked NCAA bracket
The Indianapolis-based NCAA said Sunday night it is looking into how a copy of this year's men's basketball tournament bracket got leaked online during the network's extended selection show.
Apple CEO Cook ‘disappointed’ in ‘religious freedom’ law
Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple Inc., has added his name to the list of business leaders who don’t like Indiana’s new “religious freedom restoration” law.