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11/16/2012 01:24 PM

Israel vs. Hamas: The first social-media war - Philadelphia Inquirer

CBS News Israel vs. Hamas: The first social-media war Philadelphia Inquirer "Call it the first social media war," says Lawrence Husick, co-chairman for the Center on the Study of Terrorism at the Foreign Policy Research Institute. "It's a real war, as terrible as any real war. But now, perhaps for the first time, social media ... In Israel-Palestine Conflict, Social Media Gets 'Weaponized'Huffington Post Israel, Hamas have "psychological" battle on social mediaCBS News Twitter and other social media now another front in Gaza attackLos Angeles Times HispanicBusiness.com -New Republic (blog) -PC Magazine all 20,835 news articles »

11/16/2012 11:37 AM

Freaked out by Mideast militarization of social media? Don't be - CNET

Stuff.co.nz Freaked out by Mideast militarization of social media? Don't be CNET But one aspect of their escalating battle -- the use of social media to spread propaganda and manage (that is, manipulate) media messages to the outside world -- has outraged their sensibilities. Videos of exploding cars? That's not what social media ... Social Media in ModerationPing! Zine Web Tech Magazine Column: Take care using social mediaVictoria News Facebook Denies Suppression and 4 Social Media Stocks Seeing ActionWall St. Cheat Sheet Business 2 Community -Farm Futures (blog) all 150 news articles »

11/15/2012 07:23 PM

Social and Anti-Social Media - New York Times (blog)

New York Times (blog) Social and Anti-Social Media New York Times (blog) In 2008, much of the after-action analysis of social media was of the “gee-whiz” variety â€Â" Obama outperformed McCain in this new medium! â€Â" yet the precise effect was not exactly clear, other than that it helped win over younger voters. It relied, to ... Social media played pivotal role in presidential electionThe Hullabaloo Online How the Presidential Election was Predicted with Social Reach and SentimentBusiness 2 Community all 2,481 news articles »

11/16/2012 11:15 AM

Social media: The sports GIF phenomenon - ESPN (blog)

Social media: The sports GIF phenomenon ESPN (blog) The NBA is allowing fans to vote for the All-Star Game through social media, including Twitter and Facebook. The University of Washington has -- and is enforcing -- a cap on how many tweets reporters can post during games. NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski ... and more »

11/16/2012 03:46 AM

When Colleges Woo Students Through Social Media: Less Viewbooks, More ... - TIME

TIME When Colleges Woo Students Through Social Media: Less Viewbooks, More ... TIME “What we're trying to do with social media is be relatable and relevant,” says Perry Hewitt, Harvard University's chief digital officer. “In today's communications environment, it's not a ticket to win. It's a ticket to play.” Most schools agree, with ... Social Media â€Â" What you say online, and what you post online can impact youNet Newsledger all 10 news articles »

11/16/2012 11:24 PM

Social media helps Wildcat Sanctuary cash in on Give to the Max Day - Duluth News Tribune

Social media helps Wildcat Sanctuary cash in on Give to the Max Day Duluth News Tribune “We're not sure how much of that it will be,” Hoffman said. “It all depends on programming needs.” Social media was often the key for Northland groups that saw an increase in their fundraising. The College of St. Scholastica raised about $4,000 more ... and more »

11/16/2012 06:19 PM

Twitter adds 'Email Tweet' button to its website - Examiner.com

Examiner.com Twitter adds 'Email Tweet' button to its website Examiner.com This new addition should help re-draw attention to twitter.com and could boost the social network's user base, which currently is at 500 million. In other news. Facebook announced on Thursday the release of the Share button on News Feed stories for ... Sharing is caring â€Â" Twitter and Facebook revamp 'share' options for usersSiliconrepublic.com all 137 news articles »

11/16/2012 01:57 PM

The 10 Most Generous Social Media Mavens - Huffington Post (blog)

The 10 Most Generous Social Media Mavens Huffington Post (blog) Today we unveil our Top Ten Social Media Mavens, who have innovated the use of social media for the greater good. In the coming months we'll keep going with profiles of Designers, Tech Founders, Wall Streeters, Marketing Gurus, and Filmmakers. and more »

11/15/2012 04:06 PM

Social media puts world at your ski tips - San Jose Mercury News

Social media puts world at your ski tips San Jose Mercury News So crucial is social media to most resorts' brands and bottom lines that many have diverted marketing dollars away from traditional advertising outlets and invested instead in social-media managers, videographers and consultants. The shift to social ... and more »

11/16/2012 12:06 PM

Battles over social-media ownership rights hit the courts - Bizjournals.com (blog)

Battles over social-media ownership rights hit the courts Bizjournals.com (blog) The tricky question of who exactly owns these followers is becoming a hot-button issue at some companies where executives are realizing the valuable currency of social media followers is not entirely under their control. It's a question that both ... and more »