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11/02/2012 10:57 AM

City fire department implements new social media policy - Baltimore Sun

CBS Local City fire department implements new social media policy Baltimore Sun The Baltimore Fire Department has implemented a strict new social media policy for what firefighters can post on Twitter, Facebook and personal blogs â€Â" drawing criticism that the department is trampling on First Amendment rights. Under the policy ... New social media policy for Baltimore Fire Dept.Washington Post (blog) New Social Media Policy for the Baltimore (MD) Fire DepartmentFireEngineering.com all 9 news articles »

11/02/2012 11:36 AM

Social media: Athletes affecting voting? - ESPN (blog)

The Guardian (blog) Social media: Athletes affecting voting? ESPN (blog) No study has been done yet on the direct impact of political endorsement by athletes on social media. Next week's election is only the second presidential election since Twitter's founding and Facebook became available to those without a college email ... Pew: Social media as a political tool on the riseCNET (blog) Pew study on US elections finds social media postings 'relentlessly negative'The Guardian (blog) Social network: it don't pay if you don't playBizcommunity.com Fast Company -BostInno (blog) -Travolution all 14 news articles »

11/02/2012 10:15 AM

Ai Weiwei sees hope for China in social media - Washington Post (blog)

Ai Weiwei sees hope for China in social media Washington Post (blog) As China gears up for its once-in-a-decade Communist Party Congress on Nov. 8, its censors are busy monitoring social-media references to the leadership transition. Users of the popular Weibo site are even using code words like “sparta” to represent ... and more »

11/02/2012 07:06 AM

Pew study finds much negative presidential coverage, especially in social media - Baltimore Sun (blog)

MediaPost Communications Pew study finds much negative presidential coverage, especially in social media Baltimore Sun (blog) A Pew study on coverage of the presidential race reveals a generally negative press for both candidates -- and a particularly hostile social media. It also catalogs a sharp shift toward more favorable coverage for GOP candidate Mitt Romney after ... Social Media Harsh On Presidential CandidatesMediaPost Communications US media campaign coverage 'negative', study findsPhys.Org Who has won the media campaign for President?Central Valley Business Times all 131 news articles »

11/02/2012 05:57 AM

Will social media win the US presidential election? - Channel 4 News

Channel 4 News Will social media win the US presidential election? Channel 4 News Alex Truby, consultant at one of the UK's top social media agencies, FreshNetworks, told Channel 4 News: "I definitely think Obama is winning the war. Obviously in terms of reach - the numbers following him - he has a distinct advantage because he has ... Social media and the US electionNew Zealand Listener Obama to Win Election, Republicans to Win Senate and Hold House (Infographic)Business 2 Community all 13,647 news articles »

11/02/2012 06:04 AM

Power of Social Media Helping Homeless Services After Hurricane Sandy - Huffington Post

Power of Social Media Helping Homeless Services After Hurricane Sandy Huffington Post Angela was asked to take over the feed since power was out in NYC. I also happened to know Angela. She came to hear me speak at a recent social media event and I've worked with her getting stories from the local Mission. The TEAM was starting to form. Social Media Helps During A DisasterDecryptedTech all 2 news articles »

11/01/2012 02:46 PM

LinkedIn, Social-Media Winner, Swings to Profit - Wall Street Journal (blog)

Wall Street Journal (blog) LinkedIn, Social-Media Winner, Swings to Profit Wall Street Journal (blog) LinkedIn shares are up in late trading, after the social-media world's only shining star produced quarterly results that were far ahead of Street estimates. LinkedIn reported third-quarter earnings of $2.3 million, or 2 cents a share (22 cents, non ... LinkedIn soars as it rises above social media noiseSilicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal (blog) LinkedIn Beats Facebook In MonetizationSeeking Alpha LinkedIn stock still better than FacebookCNNMoney all 290 news articles »

11/02/2012 10:43 AM

Girl Scouts Use Social Media, Mobile Tech to Break Cookie Sales Records - TIME

TIME Girl Scouts Use Social Media, Mobile Tech to Break Cookie Sales Records TIME The ease of connecting with customers through email, texting and social media is one of the reasons the Girl Scouts are selling more cookies than ever before. Almost $800 million worth of Thin Mints, Samoas and other coveted flavors were sold during ... and more »

11/02/2012 09:15 AM

Sustainability, social media and big data - Energy Collective

Sustainability, social media and big data Energy Collective Another fascinating use case I came across is using social media as an early predictor of faults in automobiles. A social media monitoring tool developed by Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business can provide car makers with an efficient way to ... and more »

11/02/2012 08:21 AM

FDNY Employee Was a Twitter Lifeline During Sandy - Firehouse.com

Cleveland News - Fox 8 FDNY Employee Was a Twitter Lifeline During Sandy Firehouse.com FDNY Social Media Manager Emily Rahimi is seen with Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano as they accept the Shorty Award for #LiveSavingHero earlier this year. FDNY Social Media Manager Emily Rahimi is seen with Fire Commissioner Salvatore ... Social Media Becomes Help Hotline During US StormRIA Novosti all 10 news articles »