Archive for January, 2012
How Companies Down Under Are Using Social Media Promotions To Come Out On Top
We’ve all heard the success stories of major brands using social media to create a massive presence online and real customer loyalty. However, what gets reported are predominantly US based case studies. From time to time though, it’s good to look a little closer to home, and for those of us in the rest of […]
Read More | ShareBill Gates Letter to Steve Jobs
There are several report floating around about a letter Bill Gates wrote to Steve Jobs as he was dying. Apparently the letter meant so much to Steve Jobs he kept it by his bed in his last days alive. Mr Gates hasn’t released many details about the letter but has said: “I told Steve about […]
Read More | ShareHas Social Media totally taken over our way of life?
Hands up if you think Social Media has totally taken over our way of life? There is a tool for almost everything out there. An awesome example is shown below that my friend posted: It rings true… for me anyway. It seems that people display and communicate their every move through the use of Social […]
Read More | ShareDefining your Social Media Plan
So you have been tasked to create a Social Media Plan for your company, business or client – but where do you start? I will outline a very simple process I run through every time I am looking to create a social media plan for a new business or product: 1. Research Before you even […]
Read More | ShareTwitter to start censoring Tweets
As Twitter moves into more and more countries around the world, Twitter will begin censoring content and tweets to certain country users. For example in Australia, United States, UK etc we have the freedom to say anything we pretty much like, however in certain countries the freedom of speech is somewhat restricted and if an […]
Read More | ShareGoogle+ now open to under 18s
Google has opened up their Google Plus social network so teanagers aged 13-17 are now allowed to use the site. Previously Google banned any users under 18 from using the website. Google has also added increased security and privacy controls for users aged under 18. So are we going to see lots of teens singing […]
Read More | ShareApple Q1 2012 Financial Results
Apple has just released their financial results for Q1 2012. How does this sound: Revenue – $46.33 billion USD Profit – $13.1 billion USD Apple now has $97.6 billion USD in cash 15 million iPads sold last quarter, 55 million in total. 37 million iPhones sold last quarter, more than any other smartphone manufacturer. Apple […]
Read More | ShareWhat Happens Online When You Die [VIDEO INFOGRAPH]
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I got a tip from Justin Toladro at lifeinsurancefinder.com.au about a neat video infograph they did showing you how different social networks deal with your account when you die. This is probably not something you have considered before but it’s important to understand how this information is deal with. You can see the full graphic […]
Read More | ShareSurry Hills Social Media meetup Thursday 9 February
Hello Sydneysiders, We are holding a Surry Hills Social Media Club meetup on Thursday 9th of February. Details are – Date: Thursday 9 February Time: Start- 6:15pm Location: Clock Hotel Address: 470 Crown Street Surry Hills NSW 2010 Here is the location on Google Maps: View Larger Map Please RSVP if you would like to […]
Read More | ShareTop Five things you don’t want to see on Facebook
Since writing the Phony Facebooking article I have been bombarded with specific examples of what people really don’t want you to share on Facebook. Whilst I’ve already covered Directed Posts, passive aggressive statuses and inappropriate over-sharing. Here are the Top Five social-networking behaviours that make you wish there was a ‘Dislike’ button. 1. Muscle cars as […]
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