Anti-Social Media? This App Tells You Where Your Friends Won’t Be
Is the concept of “anti-social media” possible? One graduate student at New York University thinks so and is quickly realizing that other people agree. “Hell Is Other People” is an experimental Web app that utilizes FourSquare to track

Turkey Investigates Social Media Postings That Allegedly Insult Officials
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish authorities are investigating people who allegedly insulted state officials or incited riots on social media, the deputy prime minister said Thursday, in a sign the government is intent on meting out punishment over

Why Your Business Cannot Afford To Ignore Social Media
When you know the opportunity cost of ignoring social media, can you afford to ignore it? Everyone in business should understand opportunity cost (lost opportunity cost or missed opportunity cost). If you bring this kind of analysis to bear, you will

Rich Kids 2.0: Social Media Gives New Ways to Show Off
It's just so in our face now with social media. Reporter: These kids started out posting picks for their friends, you know, kind of like the rest of us investment company he just founded as he does cultivating his suave online persona.

Hey Job Applicants, Time to Stop the Social-Media Sabotage
Think before you post, especially if you’re looking for a job. Seems like common sense, doesn’t it? Yet despite all the advice and warnings to be cautious with social media, job applicants continue to get burned by their online profiles.

Survey: Americans spend 23 hours a week online/social media
DESOTO, Kan., June 29 (UPI) -- U.S. adults spend an average of 23 hours a week communicating via technology or social media among 275 "online connections," a survey indicates. A survey, commissioned by Desoto, Kan., disposable tableware maker

How To Turn A Social Media Disaster Into Higher Sales
The biggest advantage, though, may be that brands can fix big problems before they do permanent damage. Look at the Maker’s Mark example. They realized that their customers were angry about the dilution of the iconic whiskey, and took action

Social Media Briefs: LinkedIn, Social Analytics and a Social Celebration
This week, LinkedIn announced new features, a partnership and a milestone, while several social analytics tools launched. This weekend, we're getting ready to celebrate World Social Media Day. What's not to love? LinkedIn announced it was adding two

Missouri Officially Recognizes June 30 as Social Media Day
Missouri has officially declared June 30 as Social Media Day. Though many cities in the U.S. have officially recognized the international celebration, Missouri is one of the first states to issue such a proclamation. Event organizer Gus Wagner

Eric Kuhn, Social Media Guru, Offers Twitter Tips At Aspen Ideas Festival (VIDEO)
HuffPost's Daniel Koh (left), Ahmed Shihab-Eldin (center) and social media guru Eric Kuhn pose for a selfie at the Ideas Festival in Aspen. Eric Kuhn isn't your recreational social media user. By the age of 24, he had already earned himself a

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