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04/16/2013 10:56 AM

The dark side of social media: A new way to rape - CNN

The dark side of social media: A new way to rape CNN Rape is a crime of power and dominance, and social media provide new ways of asserting that power to hurt victims over and over again. Gang rape takes on a whole new meaning when images and slurs are posted and forwarded and spread endlessly. and more »

04/16/2013 12:05 PM

Separating Social Media's Fact From Fiction Amid Crisis - NPR

Separating Social Media's Fact From Fiction Amid Crisis NPR In the moments following the twin explosions at the Boston Marathon, many of the initial reports disseminated through social media proved to be false. Jeremy Stahl, social media editor for Slate.com, shares his rules for social media responsibly in the ...

04/16/2013 02:20 PM

How Social Media Can Help (Or Hurt) Your Job Search - Forbes

How Social Media Can Help (Or Hurt) Your Job Search Forbes Sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+ allow employers to get a glimpse of who you are outside the confines of a résumé, cover letter, or interviewâ€Â"while they offer job seekers the opportunity to learn about companies they're interested ...

04/16/2013 11:32 AM

Boston Marathon Bombing: The Waves of Social Media Reaction - ABC News (blog)

abc7.com Boston Marathon Bombing: The Waves of Social Media Reaction ABC News (blog) And more than ever during these events, social media, including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, have become the places people turn to find out about what is happening on the ground and how they can help. As with the Sandy Hook shootings in Newtown, ... Boston bombing showed social media in a crisisMSN Money Boston Marathon: With no phones, text and social media help get out updatesCBS News Boston blasts show two sides of social mediaInfoWorld PBS MediaShift Idea Lab -abc7.com all 9,704 news articles »

04/16/2013 06:57 AM

Social Media Helped Find Loved Ones After Marathon Bombing - NPR (blog)

NPR (blog) Social Media Helped Find Loved Ones After Marathon Bombing NPR (blog) In the chaos and mayhem that followed the Boston Marathon bombing, many people were frantic to learn the fate of friends and loved ones who were either in the race or watched it from the sidelines. But heavy cellphone use caused frustrating delays and ... and more »

04/16/2013 02:00 PM

Small Businesses Doubling Down on Social Media Efforts - Fox Business

National Geographic Small Businesses Doubling Down on Social Media Efforts Fox Business And social media involvement is already up over last year: 50% of small business owners say they are spending more time on social networks like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter in order to grow their businesses. While 10% spend more than 10 hours a week ... Study: Social media a bust for small businessesUSA TODAY Social Media Shapes Boston Bombings ResponseNational Geographic Globe editors salute social media restraintPolitico (blog) PolicyMic -NBC Bay Area all 74 news articles »

04/16/2013 10:05 PM

Social media spurs character-building acts of kindness - Boston Herald

Social media spurs character-building acts of kindness Boston Herald “What was really great was word spread very quickly, so that people were able to slow and stop marathoners from running into what was essentially a war zone,” said David Gerzof Richard, professor of social media and marketing at Emerson College.

04/16/2013 08:10 PM

Social Media Can Support Healthiness of Older People - Science Daily (press release)

Medill Reports: Chicago Social Media Can Support Healthiness of Older People Science Daily (press release) However the negative consequences of social media use for older adults have yet to be investigated and literature from related fields show the potential for possible pitfalls. Some examples are access to harmful information and misuse of personal data. Social media can reduce #senior isolation, Luxembourg researchers reportMedill Reports: Chicago Social media helps combat disease and loneliness in older adults, study saysYahoo! Canada Shine On (blog) all 5 news articles »

04/16/2013 10:28 AM

How Social Media After the Boston Bombing Can Be a Recipe for PTSD - The Atlantic Wire

The Atlantic Wire How Social Media After the Boston Bombing Can Be a Recipe for PTSD The Atlantic Wire Monday's horrific events at the Boston Marathon produced horrific images which in the age of social media news means an inescapable constant, unsolicited bombardment of the gruesome aftermath of a gruesome event. While Twitter offered the fastest, most ...

04/16/2013 07:50 AM

Social Media Marketing Platform SocialFlow Raises $10 Million Series B - TechCrunch

VentureBeat Social Media Marketing Platform SocialFlow Raises $10 Million Series B TechCrunch SocialFlow, the makers of social marketing optimization technology that helps brands determine when to post their messages to social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, as well as which messages they should promote, has today closed on $10 million ... SocialFlow grabs $10M for â€Â" what else? â€Â" social media marketingVentureBeat Social media marketing firm SocialFlow raises $10 millionInternetRetailer.com $10 million in funding flows into social media marketing startup SocialFlowallvoices all 7 news articles »