social networking

Social Networking Comes to Times Square NYC

Cheryl Phillips — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:08:58 -0600

Just a few seconds of fame using some very public social networking in New York's Time Square won't cost much. The price of a pair of socks will get your face on a huge electronic billboard that towers above the soon to open American Eagle store in NYC. You can even post a short twitter-like message for all to see.

What to do when you see dead people on Facebook

Sandy Smith — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:53:45 -0500

Ever since Facebook started offering members "suggestions" on how to interact with their Facebook friends, users have complained that they have been offered suggestions for interacting with dead friends. In response to the complaints, Facebook security chief Max Kelly reminded Facebookers on Oct. 26 that they can have their dead friends' profiles memorialized.

Knowledge@Wharton Warns of Possible Shakeout in Social Networking Sites

Phyllis Zimbler Miller — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:57:38 -0500

According to the article “Early Tremors: Is It Time for Another Social Network Shakeout?” published in the October 14th Knowledge@Wharton, experts at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania believe that recent acquisition and restructuring actions by social networking sites “may be the first hints of a shakeout in the social networking market.”

Daily Variety Onboard with Social Media to Promote Films

Phyllis Zimbler Miller — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:38:17 -0500

The September 30th Daily Variety front-page article by Marc Graser trumpeted: “AUDS GET WIRED: Social networks driving pic choices.” The article begins: “If marketing mavens want to reach younger moviegoers when promoting their films, they need to embrace social networks or risk being ignored.”

Facebook Launches Facebook Lite Beta Test

Gabriel Dorman — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:23:19 -0500

Facebook, in what many are interpreting as a serious challenge to the social networking throne currently held by Twitter, has launched Facebook Lite, a newer, faster simpler version of the social media website. Was the Facebook Lite beta test a mistake or a calculated move meant to send a message?

What are you doing? Trying to get on Twitter!

Gabriel Dorman — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:03:13 -0500

This is exactly what the whole world would've tweeted this morning on Twitter if only we were able to tweet. For almost two hours this morning, the whole world came to a screeching halt as Twitter, the grand daddy of all social networking sites, went down and we all got a taste of what life would be like without Twitter. Say it ain't so!

Archbishop Criticizes Facebook, Social Networking Sites

Michael Santo — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 17:08:12 -0500

The Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales, Vincent Nichols, has warned that Facebook and other social networking sites, as well as texting and e-mails are undermining true friendships.

Online Business Marketing Using Your Business Card

Tue, 26 May 2009 23:18:58 -0500

TheCardBoard is a recently launched Web site for business networking, enabling small businesses, sales professionals and others to instantly share business cards in an easily searchable venue. TheCardBoard, a next-generation business networking site for professionals, extends the concept of the business card, transforming it into a powerful Web 2.0 tool.

Facebook Connect Shares Behavior Patterns With Advertisers

Offbeatnews — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:25:22 -0600

Facebook rolls out super store social networking access with Facebook connect. Facebook Connect lets you sign on using one log in so you can easily share content across social networks.

Web 2.0 And The Internet Delivered The Vote For Obama

Offbeatnews — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:01:33 -0600

The day before the election, Sean “Diddy” Combs sat in on a live telephone conference call with Barack Obama. Along with several other black leaders, Obama thought Diddy important enough to deliver the web 2.0 internet vote.

Educational benefits of social networking sites

harminka — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:35:46 -0500

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at the University of Minnesota have discovered the educational benefits of social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook.

Xobni Email Organization Launches Public Beta

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 05 May 2008 09:56:26 -0500

Xobni, the startup that brings the social network to your inbox, has just announced the launch of their public beta, which begins today. We covered Xobni back in January, calling the software "ingenious" because of its ability to tap into the biggest, yet often hidden, social network that everyone utilizes - email.