Twitter’s new Contributors feature is a building block for its forthcoming premium business accounts, Tameka Kee writes, reporting that the tool lets users tell apart multiple individuals who use the same account. The move may be to compete with third-party applications built with Twitter’s API, Kee notes. “The more premium features rolls out...
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Viruses are rampaging through social networking sites, sending out humiliating messages to friends and followers.
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The default Facebook privacy setting will now publish users’ status updates to everyone on the Internet, moving toward the Twitter model. However, users will also be offered a more nuanced range of privacy settings, so they can choose privacy levels for each message or image they post to the networking site. Wired.com/Epicenter blog (12/9)...
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If you think the content network on Google means you’re reaching the Internet universe, you’re mistaken. » Full story » Print version
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Three realistic tips to help optimize your social media program. » Full story » Print version
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Social networking has already transformed Internet use, and television is next, writes Steve Rubel, as newly affordable HDTVs with built-in connectivity fly off the shelves this holiday season. Twitter and Facebook, when used in conjunction with these televisions, could transform the TV ad landscape as they entice viewers to connect around their favorite programs....
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Rule No. 1: Don’t treat Facebook and Twitter as broadcast tools. Plus, other lessons from the latest social-media debacle. FULL ARTICLE
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