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01/06/2013 08:50 PM

Sales jobs rely on social media - San Francisco Chronicle

Sales jobs rely on social media San Francisco Chronicle Now, companies from software and health care providers to manufacturers are trying to fill inside sales positions, shifting from expensive field staff to more affordable employees who use phones, Internet and social media tools to reach business customers.

01/06/2013 11:38 PM

China reduces casualties with quake warnings via social media - ZDNet

China reduces casualties with quake warnings via social media ZDNet "There are over one billion registered users on two major Chinese social websites, the Sina Weibo and the Tencent Weibo," said Wang. "It is now technologically practical to warn people of imminent quakes via social media." Topics: Networking, China ...

01/06/2013 06:38 PM

For nonprofit NPR, social media is 'a great equalizer' when it comes to hiring - Washington Post

For nonprofit NPR, social media is 'a great equalizer' when it comes to hiring Washington Post At a time when many companies and organizations are trying to effectively marshal social media resources to promote their brand and attract talent, Washington-based NPR has put these platforms at the center of its recruitment strategy. It's an approach ...

01/06/2013 09:08 PM

Illinois Employers Lose Right to Demand Social Media Password - ChicagoNow (blog)

ChicagoNow (blog) Illinois Employers Lose Right to Demand Social Media Password ChicagoNow (blog) After some high-profile instances of companies demanded access to employee's social media accounts, Congress was forced to take a hard look at this practice and did block this new law; however it had no bearing on the laws being enacted on a state level.

01/06/2013 10:14 PM

Social media made science cool again in '12 - Toledo Blade

Toledo Blade Social media made science cool again in '12 Toledo Blade To put it in 140 characters or less, social media and science found each other in 2012. In surprising numbers, people posted, viewed and searched for science-related topics last year â€Â" sharing news from space and undersea, commenting on new ... Martian Flower Found By Mars Rover CuriositySocial Media SEO all 79 news articles »

01/06/2013 06:41 PM

Sizing up social business for 2012 - ZDNet

Sizing up social business for 2012 ZDNet Without a doubt, organizations of all sizes encountered social media in more of its various forms last year than ever before. Whether it was the marketing team or customer care looking to expand the reach of their traditional channels to encompass ... and more »

01/05/2013 11:50 AM

Can Social Media Sell Soap? - New York Times

Can Social Media Sell Soap? New York Times Growing legions of marketing consultants are pushing social media as the can't-miss future. They argue that pitches are more likely to hit home if they come from friends on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr or Google+. That's the new word of mouth, long the ...

01/06/2013 10:29 AM

Parents warned on social media overuse - The Nation

The Nation Parents warned on social media overuse The Nation At the 2011 Annual Convention of the American Psychological Associa-tion (APA), Rosen warned that frequent overuse of social media could cause mental illnesses in young people - for example bipolar disorder, which was an alternate emotional state ... and more »

01/06/2013 07:18 AM

Zimbabwe: Social Media to Play Crucial Role in Next Polls - Analysts - AllAfrica.com

Zimbabwe: Social Media to Play Crucial Role in Next Polls - Analysts AllAfrica.com ZIMBABWE will this year hold its first elections in the social media era, raising interest in how social media networks may affect the political scene in the country. Social media networks like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube have often been regarded as ... and more »

01/06/2013 11:00 AM

Social media on the Chelmsford fire - The Sun

Social media on the Chelmsford fire The Sun Welcome to your discussion forum: Sign in with a Disqus account or your social networking account for your comment to be posted immediately, provided it meets the guidelines. (READ HOW.) Comments made here are the sole responsibility of the person ...