Twitter Users Seek Information but Not Big on Opinion

Tweets that Mention Brands, by Category, April-July 2008 (% of total)

EMarketer recently released an article focused on marketers who use Twitter to build and spread their brand online. The study performed was focused on finding out how many mentions of particular brands were based on sharing information or making comments in one capacity or another. The findings showed that overall, users are more likely to [...]

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Google’s Latest

Tired of having 5 windows open just to check all your social communications? Leave it up to Google to bring it all together for you! Google’s new Google Wave allows you to display all your Open Social Media in one screen. Link your e-mail, twitter, wikis, and other social networking sites all on one “mother [...]

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Social Media Ad Spending on the Rise

As companies struggle to stay afloat in this tough economy, many are re-directing their marketing budgets towards online advertising – on social media sites in particular – in the hopes of getting more bang for their buck. And since the time people spend on social networking sites has been growing at an exponential rate, it only makes sense to do so! But is it really that simple?

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Social Media Means Always Having Someone to Talk To

For many of us who were born in the 80s, Patrick Swayze was our heartthrob of choice. His death from cancer yesterday was heartbreaking news, a sad reminder of the fragility of life, and a reason to reminisce about our childhood. But, what struck me in particular about yesterday’s tragic news was the way in which I learned about it – through social media.

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The Epic Battle: Facebook vs. Twitter

facebook vs twitter

With all this talk about Facebook’s new tagging feature using @ replies, many people are speculating that this could be the end of Twitter as we know it. But, I think that’s premature. While Facebook may be doing its best to hone in on Twitter’s market share, the reality is that some fundamental differences exist between the two mediums that are unlikely to change.

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Planning A Vacation Through Social Media

Vacation is a time to unwind, or to seek out adventure. It’s a way to let go of your stress and live out your fantasies. No matter where you want to visit, you’ve got to be informed, organized, and ready for what lies ahead. Social media can help you plan the vacation of your dreams. [...]

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Jennifer Addressing Social Media with Women in Radio & TV

US Social Media Marketing Professionals Who Believe Social Media Marketing Is an Effective Branding Strategy, December 2008 (% of respondents)

Tomorrow, September 9, Jennifer will be in Austin, TX addressing social media with the Austin Chapter of American Women in Radio & Television at the Austin Women’s Club. The presentation entitled “Facebook to Twitter: Possibilities of the Newest Revenue Stream” will address how the group who is fluent primarily in the offline marketing world, can [...]

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FOX Starting a New Trend With Tweet-Peats?

The latest company with a new Twitter idea is none other than FOX, TV host to shows such as The Simpsons, Family Guy, 24 and many more. FOX has launched a new concept called “Tweet-Peats”, where cast and crew members will Tweet live during reruns of their respective shows.

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Buy Facebook Credits with Your Phone?!?

With Facebook having 70% of its audience outside the United States, it makes perfect sense to allow the user to choose a  payment method that is available to them. According to Facebook’s blog, Facebook could be launching a new option for online payment!! Facebook Credits, the virtual currency, can now be purchased with your mobile [...]

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Twitter’s New Geodata

It’s all about Location…Location…Location
Twitter platform developers have been doing innovative work with location for some time now, and finally there is a plan to launch a new feature which makes Twitter truly location-aware. Developers will be able to add latitude and longitude to any tweet. This is going to make it possible to tie a [...]

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