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Don’t worry; we’re not about to give you a Mel Gibson-esque spiel of profanity and insults; the language we’re most offended by these days is plain old English – or rather social media’s interpretation of such. In a day when content is delivered in the blink of an eye (or the rap of the keyboard), [...]
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It may have seemed like a David and Goliath story at first, but with the current growth and popularity of Google+, Facebook may just have a competitor in its own weight class. In fact, a Mashable blog a few weeks back asserted that Google+’s brand pages were—dare we say it?—”better” than its Facebook counterpart. That’s [...]
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Just like the game, the players keep changing, too. At least that’s the case where social media isinvolved. And when you’re utilizing the social scene for your marketing efforts, you better keep onindustry changes. And that includes Facebook’s most recent change-up. The social media king will be unveiling theirnew profile design this week. The newer, [...]
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Although you may see a good share of funny jokes, crazy rants, and sweet little nothings on Facebook and Twitter, this week may highlight social media’s ability to not just connect people – but also help them deal with grief and tragedy. With the tenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade [...]
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For those of you who don’t have parents and grandparents on Facebook or Twitter (lucky you), you may not have heard the news: social media isn’t just for the kids anymore. And we’re not the only ones saying it. The Wall Street Journal reported this week that total social media usage among Americans was up [...]
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As the East Coast regroups from the after-effects of last week’s hurricane, one thing is certain – a storm may close down businesses, stop public transport, and evacuate entire cities, but it sure doesn’t slow down social media. Hurricane Irene, in fact, seemed to prove just how socially in-touch we really are. Warnings and updates [...]
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It looks like everyone is getting on the Google+ bandwagon – and that includes Facebook! The social media king may not have directly credited Google for their idea, but Facebook’s new sharing features seem eerily close to those of the up-and-coming social network, Google+. Facebook’s suite of new features now allows you to custom-tailor your [...]
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If you’re looking to score a touchdown with social media, the first lesson is getting yourself in the game. Sounds pretty obvious, right? Well, not always. Even for big players like the NFL, embracing social media has taken its sweet time. In fact, in 2009, many hailed it the “No Fun League,” after their social media [...]
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It may not be the age-old question, but it’s certainly an important one. Who’s using the world’s top social media sites (besides everyone)? Last week, President Obama officially joined Foursquare, the popular location-based social networking site. The White House claims that their involvement with Foursquare is natural, with more than 10 million users already checking [...]
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Say goodbye to weather balloons and search lights? For car dealerships, that might be the case – especially those turning to social media to improve their marketing reach. This week, USA Today featured the new way auto dealerships are getting a buzz – through social networking. In fact, nearly half of local car dealers have [...]
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