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Blogging vs Social Media: Learn Their Differences and How to Best Use Them Together

Oct 22, 2024 | nealschaffer.com | Neal Schaffer InBlogging |Neal Schaffer |James Wu

When you think of digital marketing, what do you first imagine? Do you think of shiny social media posts, with a heavy emphasis on social networks like Facebook and Instagram? Or do you think of blog posts, and a company’s online presence as a whole? Although blogging and social platforms often cross paths, there are some important differences between them, and they each tend to serve a specific, different purpose.
Reporting on religious minorities in India

Jul 1, 2024 | eastasiaforum.org | Golam Rasul |Nurhadi Hafman |James Wu |Dennis LC Weng

Religious minorities are frequently subjected to discrimination, humiliation, exclusion and even physical violence in India. Published in the middle of the 2024 parliamentary election, a recent report by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India which examines trends in religious minority populations has reignited an old myth that Muslims will outnumber Hindus in India and that Hindus will lose political and cultural influence.
Difficult times Lai ahead for Taiwan’s new president

Jul 1, 2024 | eastasiaforum.org | Willy Jou |Nurhadi Hafman |James Wu |Dennis LC Weng

Newly elected Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has not had the luxury of a honeymoon. Even before his inauguration on 20 May 2024, controversy erupted over proposed parliamentary reform legislation, leading to scuffles inside the Legislative Yuan (Taiwan’s unicameral parliament) and protests outside of it. This clash illustrates Taiwan’s deep political polarisation and portends executive–legislative deadlock in the years ahead.
To Lam’s ambitious ascent in Vietnam

Jun 21, 2024 | eastasiaforum.org | David Brown |Nurhadi Hafman |James Wu |Dennis LC Weng

Nguyen Phu Trong has led the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) — the nation’s only legal political organisation — for an unprecedented three five-year terms as its general secretary. The CPV’s 14th Congress will convene in 18 months to reconfirm its doctrine and renew its leadership. It appears a given that Trong, now 80 years old and ailing, will retire then. Trong is finding it difficult to orchestrate the selection of a worthy successor.
Could liberating education be the solution to Indonesia’s democratic backsliding?

Jun 20, 2024 | eastasiaforum.org | Nurhadi Hafman |James Wu |Dennis LC Weng |Kerryn Baker

On 22 April 2024, Indonesia’s Constitutional Court concluded the presidential election by dismissing all lawsuits led by Prabowo Subianto’s rivals alleging fraud — paving the way for Prabowo and legitimising his landslide victory earlier in 2024. With five judges in majority and three in dissent, this decision holds significant implications for the future of Indonesian democracy.
Turning TikTok views into Malaysian votes

Jun 19, 2024 | eastasiaforum.org | James Wu |Dennis LC Weng |Kerryn Baker |Rojan Joshi

Malaysia’s state elections in August 2023 convinced many that TikTok was the country’s new political zeitgeist, but it might be a weaker force than people originally thought. TikTok became a major talking point in Malaysian politics following the 15th general election in November 2022, which foreign and domestic commentators dubbed the ‘TikTok election’ because it was the first since the voting age was lowered from 21 to 18.
Taiwan’s new president Lai must unify a divided population

Jun 19, 2024 | eastasiaforum.org | James Wu |Dennis LC Weng |Asha Clark |Kerryn Baker

As Taiwan welcomed its new president Lai Ching-te on 20 May 2024, the political atmosphere was charged with both anticipation and apprehension. Taiwan stands at a crucial juncture, with its future hinging on how the relationship evolves between the newly elected administration and the Legislative Yuan — Taiwan’s highest legislative organ.
19 Engaging Real Estate Social Media Posts Ideas

Mar 5, 2024 | nealschaffer.com | Neal Schaffer |James Wu

There’s no denying it: Right now, the real estate market is tight. With relatively few homes available and high mortgage rates, it’s easy to feel like you’re spinning your wheels getting clients. However, like most other businesses, marketing is an important part of the customer acquisition process. People need to feel like they can trust whomever they choose to help them with such a major purchase.
23 Social Media Contest Ideas to Increase Followers and Engagement

Aug 9, 2023 | nealschaffer.com | Neal Schaffer |James Wu

Social media contests are one of the greatest and most effective ways to increase engagement and get your name out there. Knowing the best social media giveaway ideas is not always quite so easy, however, as releasing a rapid-fire series of giveaways could do more to incur costs and lose products than going without.