Archive for Social Networking

  1. Mobile Access of Facebook and Twitter Soars

    Carrie Tobiason

    Mobile, Social Media, Social Networking, Twitter, facebook

    Need more evidence that social networking is a true phenomenon? Look no further than a recent comScore study on social-media use via mobile browsers. The study found that social sites Facebook and Twitter have experienced triple-digit growth from users accessing the sites via their mobile phones since January 2009. Read the full article…

    No Perspectives

    05Mar

  2. Create Your Own Social Network!

    Andrea Loar

    Social Media, Social Networking

    It’s easy with a site called Ning.

    What is Ning, you ask? According to Ning, “Ning is the social platform for the world’s interests and passions online. With Ning, you can make your brand social, amplify a cause you’re passionate about, or simply forge strong relationships with like-minded people.” Fancy for: a platform to create your own social platform on.

    Ning allows you to get your custom network up and running in less than 30 seconds, and better yet the basi

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    No Perspectives

    26Feb

  3. What’s New in the World of Social Media?

    Jill Jansen

    Social Media, Social Networking

    With something new and exciting happening in the world of social media seemingly everyday, keeping up can be hard. If you’ve lost track of the latest developments, let’s recap some recent changes.
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    No Perspectives

    26Feb

  4. Twitter users causing their own robberies!

    Joey Woodbury

    Google, Local, Social Media, Social Networking, Twitter

    Twitter users beware you are causing your own Twoubles; you may inadvertently become an accomplice to a robbery, at your own house!

    PleaseRobMe.com is now aggregating Twitter/FourSquare posts and letting viewers of their website know when the homes of Twitter users check in and are not at home.

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    [ 1 ] Perspectives

    25Feb

  5. And the Social-Media Craze Continues…

    Megan Rossow

    Social Media, Social Networking

    At this point in the game, most are using some sort of social media, including Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn (just to name a few). In some cases, users are utilizing all of the above. So what does the future hold for social media?

    It’s safe to say that we’ll see continued growth in the number of social sites available. After all, we’ve already seen key players such as Google jump on the bandwagon by launching its own social site, Google Buzz, earlier this month.
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    No Perspectives

    18Feb

  6. Socialize Through a Game of Foursquare

    LeAnn Hoksch

    Social Media, Social Networking

    First, there was MySpace. Facebook and Twitter followed. Now, adding to the bucket of popular social media sites is foursquare.com (no, I’m not talking about the ball game you used to play at recess). It’s a location-based social search site that allows people to socialize with local businesses in a game-like way of rewarding users for visiting. Foursquare calls its site “a cross between a friend finder, a social city guide and a game that rewards you for doing interesting things.”
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    No Perspectives

    10Feb

  7. Watch Out, Super Bowl XLIV! Here Comes Social Media.

    LeAnn Hoksch

    Social Media, Social Networking

    This Sunday marks the 44th Super Bowl, pitting the New Orleans Saints against the Indianapolis Colts for a prestigious championship title and, of course, the coveted Super Bowl ring. Each year, millions of viewers tune in for this great American event in anticipation of seeing an amazing display of athleticism, an entertaining half-time show, and, last but certainly not least, the clever and expensive commercial spots. Read the full article…

    No Perspectives

    04Feb