CGTN America
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Social media personalities add to boom in China's online economy
China has a growing number of celebrities known as "Wang Hong" a term reserved specifically for those who become famous through the internet. They attract millions of fans by creating original content on social media, and often become key opinion leaders. CGTN reporter Han Bin looks at the boom in the internet celebrity industry through one Wang Hong in the northern Chinese city of Jinzhou.
Related topics : social media content / original social media
Eric Schiffer on web companies and business environment in China
CCTV America’s Michelle Makori spoke with Eric Schiffer, a tech expert and Chairman for Patriarch Equity Reputation Management Consultants.
Related topics : eric schiffer reputation management consultants
Future of social media in Iran
CCTV America’s Asieh Namdar asked Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif about when restrictions on the use of social media in Iran will be lifted.
Related topics : why use social media
Fashion tech trends: Transforming retail into social network
Fashion is fusing with technology when it comes to perfecting the art of the "dressing room selfie". For more on this topic, CCTV America's Michelle Makori spoke with Tadd Spering, the CEO of Stylinity, a company that allows users to post their dressing room snapshots.
Related topics : fashion social network
Chinese news company acquires Flipagram app
Flipagram — a Los Angeles based social media app — has just been acquired by a huge Chinese news company Toutiao, for an undisclosed amount. CGTN’s Phil Lavelle reports.
Related topics : acquires social media
British PM causes social media stir over Nigerian corruption comments
Comments made by British Prime Minister David Cameron about the corruption in Nigeria and Afghanistan have caused major controversy.
Related topics : social media for causes