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08/26/2012 05:50 AM

Homeless Find Support On Social Media Networks, Facebook, Twitter - Huffington Post

scallywagandvagabond Homeless Find Support On Social Media Networks, Facebook, Twitter Huffington Post A new study finds social media like Twitter and Facebook tear down economic and geographic barriers to help homeless people connect to their families and support networks. The study was conducted by Art Jipson, a sociologist and criminologist at the ... Social media: Even Hollywood celebrities buy facebook and twitter fans…scallywagandvagabond Social media: Twitter ruling college sportsESPN (blog) Many WV business leaders have yet to embrace social mediaState Journal The Desert Sun (blog) -Crain's New York Business (blog) -Altoona Mirror (blog) all 96 news articles »

08/26/2012 10:19 AM

Back to the Future: Social Media & Patron-Shopkeeper Dialogue - Forbes

Forbes Back to the Future: Social Media & Patron-Shopkeeper Dialogue Forbes For all the benefits that social media offersâ€Â"from ease of sharing wedding photos to spreading the word about a local concertâ€Â"social media (and technology as a whole) sometimes gets a bad rap for seemingly reducing the number of direct conversations ...

08/26/2012 09:23 AM

Christie launches new social media accounts in advance of convention keynote - NorthJersey.com (blog)

Christie launches new social media accounts in advance of convention keynote NorthJersey.com (blog) For anyone who can't make the trip to Tampa for the Republican National Convention, Governor Christie has launched new Twitter and Tumblr accounts to provide insight into his keynote address and his travels. In addition to his @GovChristie twitter, New ... and more »

08/25/2012 10:44 PM

Social media means convention will be unlike any before it - ReporterNews.com

Boston.com Social media means convention will be unlike any before it ReporterNews.com The popularity of social media and people experiencing big events on TV with tablets and smartphones has driven up TV ratings, most dramatically and recently for the Olympics, and television executives are curious to see if the trend continues in Tampa ... Less on TV, more on social mediaArizona Republic Everything changing for convention coverageKansas City Star all 203 news articles »

08/26/2012 06:41 AM

Social media takes center stage at RNC - Tampabay.com

Social media takes center stage at RNC Tampabay.com That's the kind of interaction a host of technology companies, media outlets and even convention organizers expect at the RNC; leveraging a host of social media platforms to place huge chunks of what happens here online. Yahoo! has teamed with ABC ... and more »

08/25/2012 10:27 PM

Netizens feel blaming social media for rumours incorrect - Hindustan Times

RedOrbit Netizens feel blaming social media for rumours incorrect Hindustan Times The government pressed social media websites including Facebook and Twitter to remove "inflammatory" content it said helped spread rumours that caused an exodus of migrants from some cities last week. The government said in a statement it had already ... Social Media Sites Under Siege, India Blocks Access For “Inflammatory” ContentRedOrbit Social media becoming double-edged swordTwoCircles.net India targets social media sites after Assam violenceBBC News TheCelebrityCafe.com -E-Pao.net all 227 news articles »

08/26/2012 11:39 AM

Social media plays part in Alaska state Senate race - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Social media plays part in Alaska state Senate race Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Social media is an extremely unscientific measure of each candidate's popularity. People can “Like” all three pages, people outside the district who can't vote for the candidates also can join the conversation, and not every voter has clicked on the ... and more »

08/26/2012 10:47 AM

Social media shakes up poll campaign - Oman Daily Observer

Social media shakes up poll campaign Oman Daily Observer By Rob Lever â€Â" WILL tweets make the difference in the 2012 US presidential election? Twitter and other social media are being used by candidates to energise supporters, raise funds and shift the focus of the public debate for what some call the nation ... and more »

08/26/2012 10:04 AM

Social Good Stars: Global Impact CEO Scott Jackson on International Philanthropy - Huffington Post

Social Good Stars: Global Impact CEO Scott Jackson on International Philanthropy Huffington Post The people highlighted here are passionate, dedicated philanthropists, strengths to their communities, and social media masters. They also happily share their vast knowledge with others, making them shine as leaders in the Social Good world. You can ...

08/26/2012 08:38 AM

Gannett buys social-media firm - Alexandria Town Talk

Gannett buys social-media firm Alexandria Town Talk Traditional media companies are acquiring technology and expertise to broaden online and mobile advertising offerings for clients demanding that their messages be distributed on influential social-media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.