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11/30/2012 03:52 PM

Social Media Loses Big With Holiday Shoppers - Forbes

ReadWriteWeb Social Media Loses Big With Holiday Shoppers Forbes And while shoppers are engaging with retailers via social media â€Â" IBM found they expressed positive consumer sentiment on promotions, shipping and convenience as well as the retailers themselves at a three to one ratio â€Â" they aren't using it to ... Who's in Charge of Social Media Privacy?Huffington Post (blog) ON THE WEB: Start social media marking well in advanceLas Cruces Sun-News State of the Social Web: How We Used Facebook, Twitter and Other Social ...Jackson Clarion Ledger (blog) BusinessNewsDaily -Pitch (blog) -National Mortgage Professional Magazine all 38 news articles »

11/30/2012 11:25 AM

Social media: Rewards programs sprout up - ESPN (blog)

Social media: Rewards programs sprout up ESPN (blog) Social media rewards programs have started popping up across the sports landscape as teams seek to recognize their most engaged fans. SocialToaster FANACTIVE, a social-media-meets-sports platform, is one of the companies working with professional ...

11/30/2012 08:35 AM

Social Media Breathes New Life Into Branded Content - Forbes

Forbes Social Media Breathes New Life Into Branded Content Forbes This was a burgeoning trend highlighted at the Forbes and Capital One “Social Media: Cracking the Code” forum in New York on September 20, an event where social media experts and small business owners shared their insights and experiences. It's safe ... and more »

11/30/2012 03:15 PM

Being Strategic With Social Media - Huffington Post (blog)

Being Strategic With Social Media Huffington Post (blog) In the last few years, social media has been the go-to solution for organizations seeking a quick fix for things from raising event attendance to publicizing their latest and greatest. Facebook this, tweet that, YouTube this. But, if the past failures ...

11/30/2012 05:41 PM

Social media threatens dictators - San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco Chronicle Social media threatens dictators San Francisco Chronicle Most of the world's dictators share a common fear, and it's not of the United States, NATO, the United Nations or any outside entity. No, the force that most threatens them is social media. Originally designed as enhanced online chat forums for young ... and more »

11/30/2012 12:27 PM

Avoid Vague Social Media Policies - InformationWeek

WJXT Jacksonville Avoid Vague Social Media Policies InformationWeek Dan Liutikas | November 30, 2012 02:25 PM. A recent decision by the National Labor Relations Board, the first social media case the NLRB has decided, provides employers with some guidance on which types of social media policies may not be appropriate. NLRB Advice on Acceptable Social Media PoliciesJD Supra (press release) all 8 news articles »

11/30/2012 03:31 PM

School's in for social media - Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Morning Herald School's in for social media Sydney Morning Herald Despite this, Spink's use of social media in the classroom is unusual. In Australia, many schools block access to sites including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. A recent survey of more than 3000 educators by the Australian Teacher Magazine found 72 per ... and more »

11/30/2012 07:21 AM

Social media make helping personal - CNN International

Social media make helping personal CNN International Although nonprofits are frequently focused on the big picture, social media communities are able to respond in real time to calls for help, no matter the nature. It's a bonus for those who either can't afford to or don't want to merely donate funds and ...

11/30/2012 10:19 AM

Sorry, CEOs: Social media is a hands-on task - Crain's Chicago Business (blog)

Sorry, CEOs: Social media is a hands-on task Crain's Chicago Business (blog) He said it's a shame organizations outsource all of their social media because when the relationship ends (and it always ends), the intimate knowledge of the people you connect with go away. Sure, the fans, followers, viewers, listeners and connections ...

11/29/2012 06:16 PM

New York Times reporter acquires social-media minder - Washington Post (blog)

GigaOM New York Times reporter acquires social-media minder Washington Post (blog) Jodi Rudoren explains how the New York Times has equipped her with a minder for her social media activity. "I work with an editor on a strategy on posts," says Rudoren. Does the editor review each and every tweet? "That's what working with an editor ... NYT: Jodi Rudoren's social media arrangement not a punishmentPoynter.org Social media posts by NYT's Jerusalem bureau chief to have oversightJewish Telegraphic Agency Jodi Rudoren to get social media oversightPolitico (blog) GigaOM -Adweek -Huffington Post all 26 news articles »