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05/28/2012 09:18 PM

Social-media start-ups bring compatible travelers together - Detroit Free Press

Social-media start-ups bring compatible travelers together Detroit Free Press So last year, when she heard about Planely.com, a social travel-media website that connects fliers on the same flight or airport, she was eager to join. "I've had some really great experiences on flights," Thompson, a travel blogger, says. and more »

05/28/2012 09:58 PM

Social networking from the bathroom the new norm for Facebook addicts - FOX 4 News

The Age Social networking from the bathroom the new norm for Facebook addicts FOX 4 News There is a growing class of social media addicts, obsessed with staying in touch with their friends through social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter no matter where they are -- and six percent are so gripped they are tweeting and posting ... Social media addicts use on the looSky News Australia There's ads on social media?The Age Small businesses still not social media savvyiTWire all 86 news articles »

05/28/2012 07:54 PM

Social media changing the face of criminal justice - The Virginian-Pilot

The Virginian-Pilot Social media changing the face of criminal justice The Virginian-Pilot Cases like Calahan's are becoming increasingly common as people communicate more and more via social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, leaving behind a record that can end up in the hands of police, prosecutors and defense attorneys.

05/28/2012 04:09 PM

Social media? There's an ETF for that - Globe and Mail

Globe and Mail Social media? There's an ETF for that Globe and Mail Facebook is the elephant in the social media sector and the social media sector is one of the fastest growth industries in the world. Facebook already has attracted over 900 million subscribers. Investors have been looking for a way to invest in the ... Tackling the social media challenge [infographic]Econsultancy (blog) Facebook Flops, Pandora Pops, Groupon gains Momentum â€Â" Week in ReviewDaily Deal Media Facebook Failure: The Carnage To Social Media Stocks Has Only BegunForex Pros Brainerd Daily Dispatch -Israel Diamond Portal all 135 news articles »

05/28/2012 11:06 PM

(SOCIAL) 10 Ways To Boost Station Events With Your Social Media - Radio Ink

(SOCIAL) 10 Ways To Boost Station Events With Your Social Media Radio Ink But what about with social media? Radio can use social media to boost consistent participation levels in these events. Here are 10 ideas to help you boost! 1. Make sure your event has real appeal for your coveted audience. This falls under the idea of ... and more »

05/28/2012 12:04 AM

China tightens grip on social media with new rules - CNN

BBC News China tightens grip on social media with new rules CNN By Katie Hunt, for CNN A woman views the Chinese social media website Weibo at a cafe in Beijing in April. Hong Kong (CNN) -- Users of Sina Weibo, China's popular Twitter-like micro-blogging service, now have to abide by new rules aimed at preventing ... State pressure blamed for new censorship on China's TwitterThe Independent China Micro-blog Site Self-Censors with New User ContractsNTDTV Hairy EyeballSlate Magazine all 38 news articles »

05/28/2012 10:34 AM

Veteran Central: A Career-Oriented Social Network for Vets - Mashable

Veteran Central: A Career-Oriented Social Network for Vets Mashable Every week we post a list of social media and web job opportunities. While we publish a huge range of job listings, we've selected some of the top social media job opportunities from the past two weeks to get you started. Happy hunting! and more »

05/28/2012 04:48 PM

Hurricane forecasters lean on social media to spread the news - Orlando Sentinel

Hurricane forecasters lean on social media to spread the news Orlando Sentinel By Walter Pacheco, Orlando Sentinel With the hurricane season off to an early start, the National Hurricane Center's social-media pages were already buzzing with updates, photos and maps. Tropical Storm Beryl moved across North Florida on Monday, ...

05/28/2012 05:02 AM

Where's the 'dislike' button for social-media bragging? - Philadelphia Inquirer

Where's the 'dislike' button for social-media bragging? Philadelphia Inquirer Question: Why do people feel the need to use social media to constantly brag about their lives? I can't tell you how many pictures of bouquets and dinners and chocolates popped up on my Facebook feed around Valentine's Day â€Â" on top of the already ... Checking out of the social media rat raceSalt Lake Tribune all 6 news articles »

05/28/2012 06:11 PM

E-retailer Uses Social Media for Crowdsourcing and Profits - TopTenWholesale News

TopTenWholesale News E-retailer Uses Social Media for Crowdsourcing and Profits TopTenWholesale News by Claudia Bruemmer | May 28, 2012 5:16 PM PST Fab.com, a design e-retailer, is succeeding at creating traffic and sales by using innovative social media marketing tactics. This is a strategy that can be used by any ecommerce merchant, ... Putting the 'Flash' Back into Flash SalesPower Retail all 3 news articles »