Kerry Flynn

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Kerry Flynn is a technology reporter for International Business Times focused on social media companies (FB, TWTR, Snapchat, Tinder), mobile apps and startups and how they affect areas of life such as the 2016 U.S. presidential election, entertainment and news reporting. Prior, she wrote for The Huffington Post, Forbes and Money magazine. Kerry studied environmental science and economics at Harvard College, where she led The Harvard Crimson's metro news and design teams and played mellophone in the Band. When not listening to startup pitches, she runs half-marathons, plays with puppies and pretends to like craft beer.

Does Twitter Need Dorsey? Five Things That Have Changed Since Jack's Been Back

"Lightning" is a project for making the microblogging site more engaging during live events. Some wonder whether the company's co-founder can make it a success.

Snapchat Filters: W Hotels Launches 'Wish You Were Here' Ads, Joining McDonalds, Starbucks And Dunkin' Donuts

The luxury hotel hotel chain became the latest advertiser on the disappearing message service, joining McDonalds, Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts.

Facebook Wants TV Advertising Dollars And Brands Are Listening Closely

“We are at this tipping point,” said Peter Daboll, CEO of Ace Metrix, a TV analytics company.

Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel To Stephen Colbert: Despite GOP Embrace, 2016 White House Race 'Definitely Not The Snapchat Election'

Snapchat CEO and co-founder Evan Spiegel addressed his app's influence on the 2016 presidential election in an appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" Wednesday.

Button Opens Marketplace For Connecting Apps With Partners Uber, Airbnb, Foursquare, Ticketmaster And Miami Dolphins

Button, a New York startup, launched a system to allow any brand or mobile app developer to connect their app with leading companies, including Uber, Airbnb and Ticketmaster.

Twitter Inc. (TWTR) Expands Buy Button To Grab More Money From Brands, Attract Online Shoppers

Online shopping on the microblogging site can now come with a click of a button, as Twitter furthers its product offerings for retailers.

Twitter Inc (TWTR) May Break From 140-Characters With Jack Dorsey’s Endorsement

A 140-character limit was a founding principle -- and distinction -- for the microblogging site. That setting may soon disappear.

Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg Pitches TV Ad Dollars: 'We Have A Super Bowl On Mobile Every Day'

“We have a Super Bowl on mobile every day,” Facebook's chief operating officer said onstage at New York's Advertising Week.

Facebook (FB) Video Growth Explained In One Graph

The social network reached 4 billion video views per day. But how?

Facebook (FB) Vs. TV: Social Network Rolls Out Tools To Lure Brands, Advertisers Away From The Big Screen

The social network continues to mimic options and analytics from TV's playbook in an effort to win over more TV advertisers.

Ted Cruz Wins, Donald Trump Flops In Latest Presidential Straw Poll For Republican Contenders

The U.S. senator from Texas topped his Republican rivals in a U.S. presidential straw poll at the Values Voter Summit in Washington.

Zuckerberg, Bono Sign ‘Connectivity Declaration,’ Challenge Silicon Valley And United Nations To #ConnectTheWorld

“Where governments lay the foundation, the private sector can build,” Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and U2 singer Bono wrote in a recent editorial.

Two Charlie Hebdo Survivors Confirm Departures From Satirical Magazine's Staff

The announcement follows uproar from the company's latest edition, which pictured a dead Syrian boy from the migrant crisis.

Facebook Taps Disney World Food & Wine Festival For Latest Place Tips Test

The social network is partnering with Walt Disney World’s International Food & Wine Festival in testing its new live-events experience.

At Least 10 Killed, 38 Injured In Central African Republic Violent Outbreak

An outbreak of violence killing at least 21 people in the country's capital of Bangui was reportedly spurred by the assassination of a young Muslim man.

Facebook 360 vs YouTube 360: Why TV And Movies Are Falling In Love With The News Feed

Videos are getting more immersive on Facebook. And people are watching.

Twitter Inc (TWTR) Powers Fall Television With Updated 'TV Timeline' And Discovery For Tweets

Twitter has added several new features to improve the second-screen experience of watching television

Weather Channel Taps Periscope For New Show In Effort To Boost Falling Ratings, Reach Cord Cutters

The Weather Channel tapped Twitter's Periscope, a live video streaming app, to air an editorial meeting for a new live show.

Periscope Stars Flock To NYC: What Life Is Like As A Popular 'Scoper On Twitter's Live Video Service

"It’s like having a mini TV show," said Tabasum Mir, a dermatologist who has become hooked on streaming on Twitter's live video service.

Best Opening Line For Dating Apps? Hinge Analyzed 100 Responses And It's Not 'Hey, What's Up?'

“Hey, what’s up?” did not draw the highest response rate, a monthlong test conducted by Hinge found. Rather, it was something more candid.

Snapchat Just Killed Its Snap Channel On Discover Network, Teases ‘New And Fresh’ Replacement

On the Discover network, Snapchat boasted its own original content alongside media partners. That channel has since been taken down.

GE Names Linda Boff CMO: Why Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook And Even 'Yo' Are As Important As TV

The age-old appliance/tech brand increasingly communicates via social media channels like Snapchat, Facebook and Yo. GE's new CMO, Linda Boff, spoke about it with IBT.

Twitter Inc (TWTR) Engineer Leaves For Uber's Mobile Development Team As Company Pushes International

The ride-hailing app has become a new landing strip for top engineers and developers at other tech companies.

Twitter Creates Four Pope Emoji Ahead Of US Visit, Adds to Growing Custom Emoji Roster

When Twitter users message #PopeInUS, a custom emoji of the pope's face with an American flag will appear.

Carly Fiorina Tangles With Trump, Wins Twitter With Most Positive Sentiment During CNN GOP Debate

When it comes to positivity on social media, the former Hewlett-Packard CEO found herself on top.

Snapchat Update Makes Countdown Clock Disappear From 'Live Stories'

The disappearing-photo and -video app once told you how long user compilations were. As of Wednesday, it's gone.

Social Media Dependency Now Has A 12-Week Therapy Plan Created By Talkspace, Encourages People To #ReflectReality

Talkspace, a mobile app for text-based therapy, created a plan to overcome mental health issues related to social media use.

Yes, Twitter Scans Your Private Messages, But Did The Company Properly Disclose It?

The microblogging site will scan "direct messages" to alter links. A class action suit claims advertising them as private is "unlawful."

Snapchat Update Adds Replays For 99 Cents, New Filters Called 'Lenses' And Trophy Case

The disappearing messaging app now has a new revenue-making tool. Snapchat added replays for $0.99 in an update Tuesday.

Twitter Inc. (TWTR) Supports Campaign Donations With Square Partnership, Ahead Of CNN Debate

Twitter will now accept donations from users to candidates' parties directly on the website in an update made Tuesday.

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