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04/15/2013 10:31 PM

This time, social media users showed some restraint - USA TODAY

FOXSports.com This time, social media users showed some restraint USA TODAY Social media are no longer a novelty when it comes to breaking news, which can be a blessing and a curse. Mostly a blessing, mind you. Facebook and especially Twitter can provide on-the-ground reporting with an immediacy once unthinkable. They can ... Boston Marathon: With no phones, text and social media help get out updatesCBS News Boston blasts show two sides of social mediaPCWorld Reaction to Boston Marathon tragedyFOXSports.com Scientific American (blog) -io9 all 5,541 news articles »

04/15/2013 05:57 PM

Social Media Shapes Boston Bombings Response - National Geographic

National Geographic Social Media Shapes Boston Bombings Response National Geographic Indeed, as word spread of the blasts on Monday afternoon, social media seemed shaped by every aspect of the response, from runners giving their accounts of the race-turned-nightmare on Facebook, to authorities using Twitter to give instant updates, to ... Athletes and Social Media: Untapped Goldmine or PR Landmine?Huffington Post Social media to the forefront in BostonThe Interpreter Bankoh social media efforts rank nationally, globallyHonolulu Star-Advertiser TV Technology -Business 2 Community -Dynamic Business all 28 news articles »

04/15/2013 06:14 PM

Denver Post Highlights Social Media Coverage (And Storify) In Its Pulitzer Win - TechCrunch

Denver Post Highlights Social Media Coverage (And Storify) In Its Pulitzer Win TechCrunch At this point, it's so obvious that it seems almost silly to note that social media plays a role in how reporters break stories. However, it also appears to be a bigger influence on the Pulitzers, specifically the breaking news category, following a ... and more »

04/15/2013 02:52 PM

Social Media Study Finds Link Between Media Use And Relationship Satisfaction - Huffington Post

Social Media Study Finds Link Between Media Use And Relationship Satisfaction Huffington Post "This work suggests that media, which now includes online social media, still operates as a signal of ties of strength in relationships," Hogan said in a press release. "However there may be a cut-off point after which the increasing complexity of ...

04/15/2013 10:19 PM

Stepping up on social media - Boston Globe

Stepping up on social media Boston Globe The coverage of Monday's explosions at the Boston Marathon marked an evolution in the use of social media in an unfolding crisis. It was an effective display of how fragmentary information develops into a clearer story line â€Â" and of subjecting less ...

04/15/2013 03:50 PM

Could What You Post On Social Media Get You Audited By IRS? - CBS Local

CBS Local Could What You Post On Social Media Get You Audited By IRS? CBS Local PITTSBURGH (KDKA) â€Â" Whether you filed your taxes on time or not, you could be subject to an IRS audit. One thing to keep in mind is what you post on Facebook, Twitter, or other social media sites might come back to haunt you. At least 1.5 million tax ...

04/15/2013 09:08 AM

Social Media Security Lessons From the US Army - Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur Social Media Security Lessons From the US Army Entrepreneur The risks are too high for the U.S. Army not to take social media security seriously. To avoid classified information leaks and off-the-cuff comments that could jeopardize missions -- and even lives -- the Army created a 52-page handbook that details ...

04/15/2013 03:35 PM

Boston Marathon explosions: Photos and news through social media - Syracuse.com

Boston Marathon explosions: Photos and news through social media Syracuse.com Bloody spectators were being carried Monday to the medical tent that had been set up to care for fatigued runners. Police wove through competitors as they ran back toward the course. Below is a collection of social media posts from people near the ...

04/15/2013 04:39 PM

Boston social-media sites overloaded, cellphone use heavy - 9NEWS.com

Boston social-media sites overloaded, cellphone use heavy 9NEWS.com WASHINGTON (AP) - Cellphone companies say service is operating in the Boston area, but with heavy traffic following of the explosions at the Boston Marathon. A law enforcement official, citing an intelligence briefing, said cellphone service had been ...

04/15/2013 09:47 AM

Trending: Masters buzzing on social media - ESPN (blog)

NEWS.com.au Trending: Masters buzzing on social media ESPN (blog) There were 1.9 million relevant tweets and Facebook posts about the Masters from Thursday through Sunday, according to Boston-based Crimson Hexagon, a social media monitoring company. Of those, 78 percent expressed positive sentiment and nearly a ... Adam Scott's victory a social media, Australian sensationGolf Channel Congratulations for Scott rain down on webGolfweek.com Social media goes crazy for Adam ScottNewcastle Herald NEWS.com.au -3News NZ all 1,058 news articles »