David Correll
Editor and Founder of SocialMediaNews.com.au. I also run a Social Media Agency where I do consulting work and Social Media Management. Connect with me: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook or contact me here. Alternatively, you can send me an email at david@socialmedianews.com.au
Yelp launches in Australia
Social Recommendation website Yelp has finally launched in Australia. They are initially focusing on building up the Sydney and Melbourne markets. Yelp is one of the most successful user generated content/ review sites in the world, and are getting ready for their Initial Public Offering (IPO) in the US. Yelp has an application for iOS […]
Read More | ShareWikipedia Donations – Align Right!
Many of you will have noticed on Wikipedia, Founder Jimmy Wales asking for donations again this year to keep Wikipedia’s services running smoothly. Wikipedia is a not for profit and relies heavily on donations and corporate funding. The only problem with this is Wikipedia should align the photos of staff to the right, not left […]
Read More | ShareSocial Media Manager or Community Manager?
We are seeing an increase in organisations and and companies hiring staff internally to manage their social media activities. Most medium to large companies now have staff responsible for the social media management. What exactly is the difference between a Social Media Manager and a Community Manager? Community Manager – a community manager is responsible […]
Read More | ShareThe Digg Effect – a Google Analytics Visual
In the world of blogging we are always looking to social media tools and websites to help drive traffic and engagement from users. One website that is often overlooked to achieve this is Digg.com. For some time I have been experimenting with a wide variety of content on Digg and trying to determine what would […]
Read More | ShareJulian Assange wins Walkley Award
Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder has won the Walkley Award for Most Outstanding Contribution to Journalism. This is a significant prize for Journalists and Julian Assange released the following acceptance speech, whilst still being under house arrest. You can watch the video here on the SBS website: http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1608279/WikiLeaks-Assange-awarded-at-Walkleys Walkley Twitter Update:
Read More | ShareNBN Co opens Melbourne Op Centre
NBN Co has now opened their Melbourne Operations Centre as part of their national broadband rollout. The centre at Docklands, Melbourne will be the headquarters for managing the day to day operations of Australia’s broadband network, and is expected to create 900 jobs in Victoria by the end of 2012. The centre cost about $32 […]
Read More | ShareThe Social Network 2 – [VIDEO]
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You may have heard there is a new Facebook movie coming out. The Social Network 2 Wow, i am looking forward to this and seeing behind the scenes on Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg’s life. Here is the trailer, enjoy Yeh this is a spoof, but very funny 🙂
Read More | ShareSocialShout! – Rewards from Social Networking
How much time and effort have you put into building your social network and general social media presence? You know, searching and inviting all your friends to join you ; inundating them with endless (and often mindless) updates on what you’re doing, where you’re doing it and who you’re doing it to ; uploading pictures […]
Read More | ShareKyle Sandilands trending on Twitter
After Kyle Sandilands publicly and personally attacked a female journalist, it seems sponsors of the 2day FM Kyle and Jackie O are leaving. So far it seems to be: Holden – http://twitter.com/#!/holdennews/status/139216064453165056 The Good Guys – http://twitter.com/#!/TheGoodGuysAU/status/139234472431333376 Vodafone – https://twitter.com/#!/Vodafone_AU/status/139278137048571904 This morning Kyle Sandilands is trending on Twitter as public outcry is disappointed in his […]
Read More | Share4sqwifi iPhone App gets you Free Wifi
A new social mobile network is upon up. Yes a new one. Built on the Foursquare API, 4sqwifi is an iPhone app that lets you share Wifi Hotspots and their passwords with any member of the public. This is particularly useful if you are visiting a new city and need free Wifi access. What I […]
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