Category: Social Networking

Emo Social Network Launched

David Cowling | November 22, 2011 | Comments (2)

A new social network has been created where uses don’t have to use the real names, can discuss ‘sensitive’ topcis and generally geared towards an alternative audience. Ok, it may not be specifically designed for the ‘emo crowd’ but it seems nice to have a blog post with this title, maybe lots of people are [...]

Txt Spk – Yea/Nah?

Whitney Higginson | August 23, 2011 | Comments (2)

The English language has undergone countless evolutions throughout the thousands of years it has been utilised. From the Elizabethan Ages where Shakespeare captured the hearts of many with his eloquent dialogue in Romeo and Juliet, “Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight! For I ne’er saw true beauty till this night,” and until [...]

Social Networking and Ethics

Alushka Rajaram | August 10, 2011 | Comments (0)

As a Journalism student who’s encouraged to pursue social networking sites on a regular basis for gathering information, I often wonder about the ethics of it. Of course we’re given a 12-week crash course in ethics and law as part of our curriculum, so we know not to use deception and other unsavory means to [...]

Work with Us, and we’ll Work with You

David Cowling | April 28, 2011 | Comments (0)

OK so my post for today is a little off topic from general Social Media News. Over the time I have built this blog – I have enjoy connecting with members of the Social Media Community in Australia. Now SocialMediaNews.com.au has several Contributing Authors across varying backgrounds and interests in Social Media. With unique visitors [...]

The Social Media Effect: It’s Role in Social Change and Social Responsibility

Annie Robinson | February 21, 2011 | Comments (0)

Social Media allows those of ‘like mind’ to band together no matter how far apart they are in distance, and create a collaborative effort to create social change

10 ways not to use your Social Networks

David Cowling | October 25, 2010 | Comments (1)

We often talk about ways and tips to enhance your social media usage – what about stuff we shouldn’t be doing on social networks? Here is a quick list of what you shouldn’t be doing with social media, take note! 1. waiting till you think social media has taken off before you give it a [...]

Social Media and the New World – how it is changing out lives

David Cowling | October 12, 2010 | Comments (0)

Since the inception of Social Media – there has been alot of hype. A new industry, a new market. Full of experts and professionals from day1. Have a look at this infograph on how Social Media is changing our lives with Blogs, Video, Social Networking, Geolocation, Mobile, Forums, Online Communities and so on. Infograph source: [...]

Online communities help marketers stay in touch and build advocacy

David Cowling | August 19, 2010 | Comments (0)

Econsultancy examples of online research communities Follow this link to a good blog post from Econsultancy on how Mercedes has set up two online communities to get closer to existing and prospective owners. An increasing number of companies are doing this, recognizing that engaging with consumers in an informal, social online setting encourages spontaneous and [...]

Social Networking Australia Launched

David Cowling | August 17, 2010 | Comments (3)

Hi All, Quick note to let you know i have create a Social Networking site aimed at Social Media enthusiasts in Australia. I hope this gives us a place to chat and network in an informal and relaxed manner. Feel free to check out the Social Network and sign up at: http://socialnetworking.socialmedianews.com.au/ It is built [...]

3 Simple Strategies For Your Social Media Tactics

David Cowling | July 20, 2010 | Comments (0)

As the amount of time consumers spend on the internet and social media platforms grow, there is good reason for a business to want to jump right into social media. Having a Facebook Fan Page and a Twitter profile is definitely a good start, but executing good strategies and plans on social media is rarely [...]

Australian Businesses Using Social Media to gain new Customers and Clients

David Cowling | July 14, 2010 | Comments (0)

Social networking has proven its success around the world in being a useful marketing tool for businesses and organisations. Australian internet users are also some of the highest users of social meida – we actually top the ranks globally in time spent on social media sites at around 8 hours per month for an average [...]

Australians getting more involved in Social Media

David Cowling | June 29, 2010 | Comments (3)

Over the past year in Australia users going to social media sites and forums have increase 36.1% over the year. This means that social media usage is overtaking search engines as the most visited web destination by Australians. Facebook has benefited more of our adaption to social media. Facebook accumulated 56.4% of all social networking [...]