
So November 4 in Iran is over. Iranians all over the country came out in big and small numbers yet again to demand that their rights be granted and that the government stop its oppression. They chanted slogans, marched through the streets and showed that they still exist.
Small business, social media not mixingSource: Reuters
Few U.S. small businesses have adopted social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter for business uses, according to research released Thursday.
Making Sense Of Social MediaSource: WMUR-TV
MANCHESTER, N.H. -- Are you a Facebook follower? Do you tweet? How about text? Many people are caught up in the online social media whirlwind, while others watch from the sidelines, wondering what's going on.
The next 15 trends in social networkingSource: Smart Company
Its an arena that links the disciplines of information management, communication, marketing and media. Social media is expected to earn upward of $2 billion in advertising revenue by 2010 as consumers continue to embrace the trend...
Italian Football Referees Banned From Using Social Media Source: TechCrunch
Channel4 reportsthat the new President of the Referees' Assocation in Italy wants to stop officials from participating in conversations on social networking sites and message boards, and refrain themselves from blogging.
PSA: Please Don't Tweet from the Jurors' BoxSource: Telegraph
A building materials company and its owner have appealed a $12.6 million (£9 million) verdict against them, alleging that a juror posted messages on the micro-blogging website Twitter.com during the trial that reveal that he might be biased.
The Unforeseen Consequences of the Social Web - ReadWriteWebSource: Read/WriteWeb
OK, I am absolutely NOT a social media hater (I reach out for my crackberry to check my Facebook, MySpace and Twitter apps in the am literally before my eyes open), but I'm also starting to get overwhelmed with my clients' panicky rush for anything and everything web 2.0 without …
The Cost of Doing Nothing – Enterprise Needs to Embrace Social MediaSource: greaterthanmedia.com
You can be sure that if your enterprise is big enough to be called "an enterprise" that there is some conversation happening online about your business, your practices, your performance and your leadership. Some of it may be flattering. Some of it likely is not flattering.
Social Web Speeds Ahead Despite Slowing EconomySource: micropersuasion.com
As if you didn't have enough to worry about with the slowing economy, just wait. The social web is actually heading in the opposite direction - it's getting a lot faster. This will throw digital marketers another major curve to contend with.
3 Ways Memes Can **** You Up and Infect Your MindSource: lifeevolver.com
The song played that is easiest to remember will be a hit. The politician that promises the most gets elected. The Youtube video which creates the strongest reaction in the least amount of time will become popular. What am I talking about? Memes.
Youtube Launches Journalism ContestSource:
Youtube has partnered with the Pulitzer Center to create a citizen journalist contest. The contest, gives participants reporting assignments then features their coverage on the site.
Why Filtering is the Next Step for Social MediaSource: Read/WriteWeb
If there's one thing to be learned from social media tools, it's that these services were not made to interact with one another. Complaints are rolling in and heated discussions are taking place about the noise levels within social media platforms.