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01/28/2013 07:39 PM

Three Steps to Shape Social Media Success - Forbes

iMedia Connection Three Steps to Shape Social Media Success Forbes Voltaire today might find himself saying those words to companies in search of new social media success. Indeed, a common trait among many of the recent successful social media campaigns is companies' ability to create and sustain an online culture ... The secret formula for social media successiMedia Connection all 2 news articles »

01/28/2013 08:48 PM

Akron to hold social media night against Ohio, but no Twitter handle on uniforms - Washington Post

CBSSports.com Akron to hold social media night against Ohio, but no Twitter handle on uniforms Washington Post AKRON, Ohio â€Â" Akron plans to make its big home game against Mid-American Conference rival Ohio on Saturday social media night at James A. Rhodes Arena, but NCAA rules prohibit the Zips from wearing the team's Twitter handle on the backs of their ... University of Akron adds Twitter handles to basketball jerseys for social ...The Verge Akron (not) set to don Twitter handles on back of jerseysCBSSports.com (blog) NCAA rules squash Akron Twitter promotionFox Sports Ohio SB Nation all 13 news articles »

01/28/2013 11:06 AM

Google+ outranks Twitter as number 2 social network - PCWorld

Technorati Google+ outranks Twitter as number 2 social network PCWorld Google+ is now the world's second largest social network, outranking Twitter that comes in at the number four position. But both social networks are still far behind Facbook, which is used by more than 51 percent of the world's online population ... The Social Media ImperativeTechnorati [Infographic] 10 social media sites that failede27 Google+ Is The Second Largest Social Network With 343 Million Active Users ...Dazeinfo RedOrbit -FutureGov Magazine (blog) -Business 2 Community all 54 news articles »

01/28/2013 03:29 AM

Should small businesses outsource their social media work? - The Guardian (blog)

The Guardian (blog) Should small businesses outsource their social media work? The Guardian (blog) There are two advantages to outsourcing social media interactions to a specialist firm: reducing costs and gaining access to professionals who know more about the tools and about building communities. Some companies outsource because they don't know ... Social Media Marketing Workshop for Small BusinessSan Francisco Chronicle (press release) all 2 news articles »

01/28/2013 09:37 PM

'Vampire Diaries' Taking Advantage of Social Media Buzz - Hollywood Reporter

TVOvermind 'Vampire Diaries' Taking Advantage of Social Media Buzz Hollywood Reporter TV's list of most social primetime broadcast shows. In an effort to ramp up awareness for Thursday's “Catch Me If You Can,” several castmembers â€Â" including Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder â€Â" participated in a live Twitter session with ... 'The Vampire Diaries' is the most buzzed-about show of the week: Why that mattersZap2it.com (blog) all 4 news articles »

01/28/2013 09:00 AM

Survey Says: Social Media Has Long Way to Go As Investment Tool - Wall Street Journal (blog)

O'Dwyer's PR News Survey Says: Social Media Has Long Way to Go As Investment Tool Wall Street Journal (blog) Social media has garnered a lot of attention as a tool for investors in recent years. A few technologically savvy firms have explored using social media as a sentiment tool, and one man has even launched a Twitter trading platform for the average investor. Brunswick Group Releases Survey on Investment Community Use of Digital and ...PR Newswire (press release) all 3 news articles »

01/28/2013 04:57 PM

Social Media Marketing Lessons From the Controversial and Failed Facebook IPO - Huffington Post (blog)

Social Media Marketing Lessons From the Controversial and Failed Facebook IPO Huffington Post (blog) Right after the IPO, numerous commentaries sprang up: experts used the failed IPO to argue that social marketing is still in its infancy, and claimed it is not possible to generate any decent ROI through social media ads. The case of General Motors ... and more »

01/28/2013 08:20 AM

Is Facebook infecting your computer? More hackers using social network ... - Fox News

Is Facebook infecting your computer? More hackers using social network ... Fox News For more than 1 billion users, Facebook is becoming a trusted walled garden. Many log in to the social network, chat with friends, and stay within the comfortable confines of the social network. Users trust the safety of this popular private network ... and more »

01/28/2013 03:35 PM

Senators working to reinstate social media restrictions for sex offenders - Fox 59

Fox 59 Senators working to reinstate social media restrictions for sex offenders Fox 59 Senators Jim Merritt, R-Indianapolis, and John Waterman, R-Shelburn, have amended Senate Bill 220 to narrow the class of people prohibited from using social media websites. If passed, class A felony child molesters and sex offenders convicted of child ... Indiana senators seek new social networking ban - 0 Minutes AgoThe Herald Bulletin Indiana senators seek new social-media ban for sex offendersNews Sentinel Lawmakers plan to re-write law barring sex offenders from using social ...Indianapolis Star all 17 news articles »

01/28/2013 04:40 PM

How social media is changing the way car defects and complaints are discovered - Autoblog (blog)

How social media is changing the way car defects and complaints are discovered Autoblog (blog) Social media can allow direct and faster access to a person, a group or discussion of an issue, and that has led to wide ranging players in the automotive world figuring out how to use it in order to improve performance. Dealers encourage customers to ...