Foursquare fires a privacy shot across Facebook’s bow
Yesterday we all got word that Facebook is announcing their location services application like Foursquare. My gut told me that if Facebook did announce a location/checkin system that privacy would be a big concern— If Facebook launches “location services” would you use them? —and it looks like I was on the mark because Foursquare posted […]
Read More | ShareOnline communities help marketers stay in touch and build advocacy
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 […]
Read More | ShareBreaking down the walls separating the “marketed to” and the marketer
One thing I often talk about is a vision I have of social media breaking down the wall that has existed for ages between the corporation’s marketing department and the great unwashed — that means you and me — on the other side of that wall. The “marketed to.” The social web has ushered in […]
Read More | ShareFacebook Launches Location Features – Facebook Places
Facebook has now officially launched their own Geo-location app inside Facebook – Facebook places. The Facebook iPhone application has been updated however when you go to click ‘Places’ it says the function in not available in our area yet. This is exciting stuff and may pose a real threat to Foursquare. It will be exciting […]
Read More | ShareBlackout sends Politicians to Social Media
For all those following the federal election via social media and Twitter do make sure you check out www.election.ly before its all over. As you may well know, the advertising blackout kicked in last night (thank goodness!) and now: 1. Tony Abbott has tweeted for first time in over a month (twice in 17hrs) 2. […]
Read More | ShareHow to Get more Facebook Fans
What is the best way to generate rapid growth on your Facebook fan page? 1. Generate growth within your own Network of contacts The best way to start is by getting multiple influential users (whom are contacts of yours) to invite all of their friends to become fans your fanpage. If you can get 20 […]
Read More | ShareBuild your contact List with Social Media
If you want to grow your business or find an independent work, the establishment of contacts via social media is essential. The task is enormous, with so much talk and activity on social media sites, but it can be done if navigated efficiently. Take note that others want to do the same, if you are […]
Read More | ShareSocial Networking Australia update, socialnetworking.socialmedianews.com.au
Hi All, just a quick update re the Social Network i have setup for social media enthusiasts/participants. There was a problem with the Facebook connect application. I have removed this and replaced it with a Twitter connect application for now. I hope to add-in more social login tools, but feel free to use Twitter connect […]
Read More | ShareTwitter Web Application Tracks 2010 Election Voting Intentions In Real Time
We received a tip today on a new Twitter tracking application tool that is collating all the Tweets about the Australian 2010 Federal Election. AUG 2010: A new web application, Election.ly, from PeopleBrowsr, has launched today converting twitter conversations into real time, quantitative data about voting intentions for the upcoming Federal Election. Candidates used to […]
Read More | ShareSocial Networking Australia Launched
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 […]
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