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08/21/2012 03:45 PM

How social media made the Todd Akin story viral - Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia Inquirer How social media made the Todd Akin story viral Philadelphia Inquirer But as for social media use, the Super PACs haven't scratched the surface of their potential. The role of social media in the Akin controversy should focus these groups on the low-cost alternative of using competitive intelligence on opponents , via ... and more »

08/21/2012 07:40 PM

Gannett buys social-media ad company Blinq Media - USA TODAY

USA TODAY Gannett buys social-media ad company Blinq Media USA TODAY Comments. Reprints & Permissions. Gannett, parent of USA TODAY, said Tuesday that it has acquired Blinq Media, a company that creates social-media advertising campaigns for ad agencies and corporate clients. Gannett's headquarters in McLean, Va. Confirmed: Gannett Has Bought Social Media Ad Company BLiNQTechCrunch Gannett Acquires Social Media Marketing CompanyBrevard Times Gannett Enhances Social Media Strength with Blinq MediaClickZ GigaOM -Fox Business -Adweek all 57 news articles »

08/21/2012 11:16 AM

Progressive's social media fail may be Warning - MarketWatch

Progressive's social media fail may be Warning MarketWatch Instead, it unleashed a flurry of social-media rage against the company. Now, the question is whether Progressive's PGR experience will prompt changes throughout the auto-insurance industry as more consumers use the Internet to tell their side of the ... and more »

08/21/2012 07:13 PM

Why Social Media Can't Win Swing Votes - Mashable

CBS News Why Social Media Can't Win Swing Votes Mashable The 2012 election is supposedly set to showcase how well candidates understand and leverage the deep nuances of social media and the endless amounts of big data available. Political strategists believe they will identify what people really care about ... Infographic: How Obama, Romney (and Friends) Are Using Social MediaAdAge.com Obama more active on social media, with less focus on jobs, report showsCBS News Ron Dzwonkowski: Obama more active on social media, Romney offers more ...Detroit Free Press PC Magazine -RTT News -DAWN.com all 12,138 news articles »

08/21/2012 10:12 PM

Social media in India faces restrictions after Twitter and Facebook were used ... - TheCelebrityCafe.com

Hindustan Times Social media in India faces restrictions after Twitter and Facebook were used ... TheCelebrityCafe.com The Indian government has blamed social media giants Facebook and Twitter for spreading mass panic. Reuters quotes a government statement which says, "A lot of inflammatory and harmful content/information has been found to be appearing on the social ... Social media becoming double-edged swordTwoCircles.net Indian Government, Social Media Lock Horns AgainCIO India Home ministry wants action on social mediaHindustan Times New York Times -Reuters India all 161 news articles »

08/21/2012 07:46 PM

The New Rise of a Summer Hit: Tweet It Maybe - New York Times

New York Times The New Rise of a Summer Hit: Tweet It Maybe New York Times But the success of this summer's hit, Carly Rae Jepsen's cheerfully flirty “Call Me Maybe,” shows how much the hitmaking machine, as well as the music industry itself, has been upended by social media. Only a year ago, the charts were dominated by ... and more »

08/21/2012 08:44 AM

Social media: Parents unconcerned by Facebook, Twitter - Christian Science Monitor

Christian Science Monitor Social media: Parents unconcerned by Facebook, Twitter Christian Science Monitor In a national survey released Thursday by Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, almost three-fourths of parents said social media prepare children for success in a digital society and encourage curiosity and collaboration. RELATED: Are you a ... Parents Overwhelmingly See Social Media as a Good ThingWebProNews all 14 news articles »

08/21/2012 02:46 PM

How CMOs Can Avoid The Common Social Media Mistakes - Forbes

Forbes How CMOs Can Avoid The Common Social Media Mistakes Forbes In discussions with social media pioneers, it's apparent that there are some common pitfalls that marketers make as they begin leveraging social media. As a follow-up to an earlier post regarding social media, I'll address three common mistakes many ... Business Social Media a Blessing and a CurseMidsize Insider all 4 news articles »

08/21/2012 07:01 PM

Location-Based Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses - PCWorld (blog)

Location-Based Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses PCWorld (blog) Location-based Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses Location, location, location: it's vital in property sales (and late-night comedy monologues). And if you play your cards right, location-based social media services can help you spread ...

08/21/2012 09:59 AM

Ky. universities monitor athletes' social media - San Francisco Chronicle

SportsGrid Ky. universities monitor athletes' social media San Francisco Chronicle LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) â€Â" Kentucky's two largest universities use software to monitor what student-athletes post in social-media accounts. The Courier-Journal (http://cjky.it/OuLlH8) reports most athletes at the University of Louisville and all athletes ... Kentucky colleges want to monitor athletes' social media usageGlens Falls Post-Star "Pony," "Panties," And Other Words You Can't Say On Facebook If You're A ...SportsGrid University of Kentucky, Louisville monitor athletes' tweetsUSA TODAY all 38 news articles »