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As far as 2011 round-ups go, we’ve seen a fair few winners and losers in social media, as well as more ‘what’s hot for 2012’ lists than we have friends on Facebook (well, nearly). But what these end of year round-ups do present however is some interesting facts on where the social and creative technology ... Read more
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Yes, that’s pretty simplistic, but a study by comScore posted today has revealed some interesting stats on the global adoption rates of Facebook and where it’s headed that are well worth paying attention to.
The startling statistic is that social networking – with Facebook as the leader – is growing at an alarming pace. As of ... Read more
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With over 40 million users already signed up – compared to Facebook’s 800 million – Google are attempting to entice brands away from Zuckenberg’s network by integrating a series of updated features for brands. Giving community managers the chance to boost their social reach within their fans/followers/friends, Google begin their quest to link search with ... Read more
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A recent infographic detailing the history of Facebook Commerce – or F-Commerce as it has come to be known – throws up some interesting facts about the way we use Facebook to shop and carry out our online purchases. 67% of shoppers spend more money after following recommendations of friends from their social networks, highlighting ... Read more
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Surely by now everyone is in the loop about the city riots that occurred during the last week, and fingers have been pointing the blame at social media and its role in “fuelling” such devastatingly destructive disturbances. As a result, those concerned have pleaded for social networking outlets, including Facebook, Twitter and Blackberry’s instant-messaging software ... Read more
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What have the CIA, Lady Gaga, Fox News, and Hugh Grant all got in common? They’ve all been hacked of late and we’re pretty sure they’d rather avoid a repeat in the future. Whether it’s unscrupulous newspaper publishers or activist groups, the internet is awash with pesky rogues of the digital generation all ready to ... Read more
The beauty of social media is its ability to give the consumer a voice and to encourage two-way conversations. However we are seeing an increasing number of companies barring fans from commenting on their Facebook pages. This raises the interesting issue of balancing brand control with customer feedback – the great social media tug of ... Read more
Crafting the perfect résumé nowadays is a difficult task. Gone are the days of listing simply education and job history, instead we are seeing résumés that are social and interactive, that take advantage of our digital world.
With this in mind, some smart people at Colorado Technical University produced an infographic to guide us all on ... Read more
What’s the most important social network? Facebook? Twitter? Well no, according to the guys over at Performics, it’s LinkedIn. Results from their new study “S-Net (The Impact of Social Media)”, show that 59% of respondents said it is more important to have a LinkedIn account than any other social network. And that number is on ... Read more
Igor finds websites, apps and cool little bits of tech he finds out and about when he’s not busy eating sushi and noodles. This month he looks at micro-social networking app Path.
Path is a totally different application for iPhones – rather than connecting to your existing social networks, such as Facebook, it creates a small ... Read more