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03/25/2013 03:01 PM

Canadian advisers see gains, pitfalls in social media - Reuters

Canadian advisers see gains, pitfalls in social media Reuters TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian financial adviser Will Britton is the quintessential success story of social media in the industry. He's active on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, and when someone needs a financial planner, Britton's contacts are quick to ... and more »

03/25/2013 09:02 AM

How to Stand Out on Social Media - TIME

Memeburn How to Stand Out on Social Media TIME The internet's a competitive place, but you can stand out on social media with a few simple steps. Start with a name or URL that includes the search terms you want people to use to find you, advises Tamara Weintraub of online marketing firm ReachLocal. Richard Branson Reveals Virgin's Social Media SecretsBusiness Insider Zim companies lack social media presenceNewsDay Is Your Favorite Brand a Social Media Power Player?ADOTAS MSPmentor -Daily Deal Media -Al-Arabiya all 35 news articles »

03/25/2013 09:10 AM

Creating Social Change with Social Media - blogs.hbr.org (blog)

blogs.hbr.org (blog) Creating Social Change with Social Media blogs.hbr.org (blog) People all over the country came together to answer that question with a resounding "yes," and social media certainly helped us get there. But what really fueled #GivingTuesday was not technology tactics or whiz-bang applications; it was a mindset ...

03/24/2013 06:29 PM

Ads That Speak the Language of Social Media - New York Times

Ads That Speak the Language of Social Media New York Times The language of social media â€Â" “fans,” “friend request,” “like,” “social network” and, yes, “status update” â€Â" is increasingly appearing in advertising, whether or not those ads are running in social media like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Such ads ...

03/25/2013 05:24 PM

Remember Ning? Once-buzzy social network has relaunched again as a ... - GigaOM

GigaOM Remember Ning? Once-buzzy social network has relaunched again as a ... GigaOM Back before Facebook really took off, people were all abuzz about Ning, a social network co-founded by Marc Andreessen and Gina Bianchini in 2004 that raised more than $100 million in its first five years. But the site hit the social market perhaps a ...

03/25/2013 10:52 AM

New Jerseyans on social media: Spring is here, so why is it still snowing? - Hunterdon County Democrat - NJ.com

New Jerseyans on social media: Spring is here, so why is it still snowing? Hunterdon County Democrat - NJ.com They're expressing annoyance about the weather on social media in addition to sharing photos of today's snow. Below is round-up of some of the things they're posting on social media. Join the conversation by following NJ.com on Twitter, Facebook and ...

03/25/2013 01:58 PM

Bloomberg Plays Social Media Guru, Says Media Mogul Murdoch 'Should Stop ... - CBS Local

CBS Local Bloomberg Plays Social Media Guru, Says Media Mogul Murdoch 'Should Stop ... CBS Local Expanding on his thoughts, Bloomberg played social media guru as he said common sense must prevail when posting anything online. “Write down, number one, only things you believe and, number two, then think about how it would look if somebody else ... Bloomberg says he told Rupert Murdoch to quit TwitterYahoo! News (blog) all 6 news articles »

03/25/2013 12:31 PM

HBO Names 360i to Handle Social Media Campaign - AdAge.com (blog)

HBO Names 360i to Handle Social Media Campaign AdAge.com (blog) HBO has been aggressive in its social media campaigns for hits such as "Game of Thrones" and "Girls." Most recently it experimented with Tumblr to curate fan-generated 'Girls' GIFs. It also introduced a Pinterest account for "Girls," curated by Jenn ... and more »

03/25/2013 12:44 PM

Torrington warns against social media taunting - San Francisco Chronicle

Torrington warns against social media taunting San Francisco Chronicle TORRINGTON, Conn. (AP) â€Â" Torrington schools will not tolerate students' taunting of others through social media, the superintendent said in a letter posted Monday, pledging to keep students safe following sexual assault cases that led to online taunts ...

03/25/2013 09:36 AM

Social Media Use Isn't Healthy Enough, New Study Finds - Wall Street Journal (blog)

Social Media Use Isn't Healthy Enough, New Study Finds Wall Street Journal (blog) Nearly two-thirds of American adults use social networking sites such as Facebook, and nearly the same proportion turn to the Internet for health information. But surprisingly few post to social networking sites on health-related topics. That's the ... Social Media Users Support Social Good [Study]Dazeinfo Social Media Can Be Force For Social Good, Study SaysThe Holmes Report all 3 news articles »