How Social Media Makes Us All Dumber: Calling Bull$*!t on That Heartwarming ... - Hammer of Truth

How Social Media Makes Us All Dumber: Calling Bull$*!t on That Heartwarming ... Hammer of Truth The culture of social media is changing the world for the better in many ways. There is a flip side though. Established institutions are getting better at manipulating the stories that are told on social networks. Governments and corporations put ... and more »

Social Media Breathes New Life Into Branded Content - Forbes

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Social Media Breathes New Life Into Branded Content Forbes This was a burgeoning trend highlighted at the Forbes and Capital One “Social Media: Cracking the Code” forum in New York on September 20, an event where social media experts and small business owners shared their insights and experiences. It's safe ... and more »

Social media make helping personal - CNN

Social media make helping personal CNN Although nonprofits are frequently focused on the big picture, social media communities are able to respond in real time to calls for help, no matter the nature. It's a bonus for those who either can't afford to or don't want to merely donate funds and ... and more »

100 Fascinating Social Media Statistics and Figures From 2012 - Huffington Post

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100 Fascinating Social Media Statistics and Figures From 2012 Huffington Post Before doing so, it's important to understand the data behind each social channel to gain insights into what works and what doesn't with your audience. Here are 100 of the most fascinating social media statistics and figures from 2012 that can help you ... Social Media Use Sparks Real World ActionsBusinessNewsDaily How's social media evolving PRPitch (blog) Using Social Media to Grow Your Business is Something You Can DoNational Mortgage Professional Magazine Business Review Europe -CorpComms Magazine -Business 2 Community all 32 news articles »

Social media arrests: Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, three states - Hindustan Times

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Social media arrests: Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, three states Hindustan Times The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Union government, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Delhi and Puducherry seeking an explanation over the recent arrests of social media users. This, after an aspiring Delhi Univeristy law student Shreya Singhal filed ... Cops to take prior approval for filing social media offencesNewsbullet Facebook row: Officials to meet today to review Information Technology ActNDTV all 262 news articles »

How social media helped Hurricane Sandy disaster response - Reuters AlertNet (blog)

How social media helped Hurricane Sandy disaster response Reuters AlertNet (blog) It has been a month since Hurricane Sandy passed over the Caribbean and hit the US East Coast, and a lot of people have written excellent posts about the role social media played for either the affected population or the responders. Here are the ... and more »

Sorry, CEOs: Social-media is a hands-on task - Crain's Chicago Business (blog)

Sorry, CEOs: Social-media is a hands-on task Crain's Chicago Business (blog) He said it's a shame organizations outsource all of their social media because when the relationship ends (and it always ends), the intimate knowledge of the people you connect with go away. Sure, the fans, followers, viewers, listeners, and ...

New York Times reporter acquires social-media minder - Washington Post (blog)

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New York Times reporter acquires social-media minder Washington Post (blog) Jodi Rudoren explains how the New York Times has equipped her with a minder for her social media activity. "I work with an editor on a strategy on posts," says Rudoren. Does the editor review each and every tweet? "That's what working with an editor ... NYT: Jodi Rudoren's social media arrangement not a punishmentPoynter.org Social media posts by NYT's Jerusalem bureau chief to have oversightJewish Telegraphic Agency Jodi Rudoren to get social media oversightPolitico (blog) GigaOM -Adweek -Mediaite all 25 news articles »