Melony Roy
Melony Roy is the Social Media editor for KYW Newsradio 1060, supervising the station’s Twitter, Facebook, and other interactive media efforts, as well as reporting social media trends on-air.
She joined the station in October 2005 as a desk assistant, where she worked behind the scenes on story production, including as producer for a one-on-one interview with presidential candidate Barack Obama.
Melony is also the executive producer of hearPHILLY.com, an online radio station dedicated to fun in the city.
A native of Camden, NJ, Melony received a bachelor’s degree in communications from Seton Hall University. She is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).
Melony is a pop culture enthusiast who in her spare time enjoys reading, traveling, shopping, live music, and watching TV. She resides in the Philadelphia area.
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Pinterest Unveils Subtle New Changes
After a three month test period, the online bulletin board site is sharing its redesign with its 48 million users.
Facebook App Plays Matchmaker With Your Friends
Co-created by a University of Pennsylvania Graduate, “On the Rebound” is a free Facebook app that lets users discover which of their friends are both single and likely interested.
Facebook Overhauls Its ‘Newsfeed’ Service
The social network has revamped its newsfeed to give its users what Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg calls “the best personalized newspaper.”
Pontiff’s Final Tweet? Vatican Watchers Attempt To Divine The Twitterverse
Pope Benedict XVI has sent what could possibly be the last tweet of his papacy.
Tips For Shoppers Using Credit Cards In The Twittersphere
Your payment options now include Twitter if you are an American Express Card Holder.
Penn Grad Voices Latest YouTube Craze ‘Harlem Shake’
“Harlem Shake” is the latest viral hit around the web. Former Philadelphia and Penn grad Jayson Musson is sampled on the song “Harlem Shake” by Brooklyn DJ and producer Baauer.
President Obama To Host an Online Forum
President Obama will participate in a Google Plus Hangout on Thursday to answer questions about his State of the Union address.
Still No Resignation Tweet From Pope Benedict
His resignation shocked the world, but Pope Benedict has still not made an official resignation Tweet.
Survey: Most Americans Take Breaks From Facebook
Have you ever taken “a break” from Facebook? If so, you are not alone, and in the majority according to a new survey.
Pinterest Experiments With Subtle Redesign
Pinterest is experimenting with a new look. The changes are subtle but intended to make the site easier to navigate and the pins bigger and more engaging.
Social Media Network Launches App For Video Blogging
It’s already being called the “Instagram for video,” letting users share six second video clips.
Pope Benedict Takes To Social Media To Spread The Faith
Hoping priests will follow his digital example, Pope Benedict is urging church leaders to spread the faith to the next generation on social media.
Those Online Photos That ‘Disappear’ May Actually Persist, Privacy Experts Warn
Snapchat says it allows you to send any kind of photo to your friends, for a time frame of your choosing. But do the photos really disappear?
Do You Have A Case Of The Facebook Blues?
If you feel lonely, frustrated or angry after you log onto Facebook, you are not alone. A study conducted by two German universities found that one in three people felt dissatisfied about their lives after spending time on the world’s largest social network.
Social Media Contest Aims To Teach Millenials About Debt
Currently, more than 60 percent of all students take out loans, and the average college graduate has over $24,000 in debt upon graduation.
