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RT or Delete?: Whrrl

SkyeMcIntyre — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:03:07 +0000

What is Whrrl? It’s similar to foursquare in that it’s a mobile locator-based app for smart phones which allows the user to ‘check-in’ at various locations and share their whereabouts with friends via social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. The difference is that with Whrrl, you can upload photos to show where you are and [...]

RT or Delete?: Chat Roulette

SkyeMcIntyre — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:53:58 +0000

In a new series of posts, we’re going to give you our take on the latest technologies, websites, Apps, social networks, etc. that the world is buzzing about. In other words, should you re-tweet or delete? First Up: Chat Roulette. Chat Roulette is just what its name implies - you log on and either via an [...]

I’m Drinking The Foursquare Kool-Aid

CindyGordon — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:16:13 +0000

I wonder if there is a Foursquare Anonymous. I’m seriously addicted. Don’t laugh. Once you try it, you will be too. It’s what I thought Twitter was supposed to be - letting people know where you are and what you’re doing, but there’s so much more value-add than that with Foursquare. It’s not just the [...]

‘Twilight’ and Anniversaries Top Toy Fair

LauraTomasetti — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:02:10 +0000

The life-size cardboard cut-out of Edward stopped me in my tracks as I walked the aisles at Toy Fair in New York this week. ‘Twilight’ was one of the newer licenses dotting booths at the annual toy industry show. Mattel has cast the Twilight stars - Edward and Bella - as Barbie dolls. Mattel also [...]

What’s the Buzz on Google?

SkyeMcIntyre — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:14:55 +0000

Were you confused when you signed in to check your email yesterday and saw a new, multi-colored, pinwheel-like icon in your inbox? Join the club! Built into your Gmail page, Google is describing their just-launched Buzz feature as “a new way to start conversations about the things you find interesting.” But is it Google’s late-to-the-game attempt [...]

Happy Birthday, Dear Facebook

JohnLeRoy — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:06:40 +0000

Today is said to mark the day that Facebook turns 6, and what a six years it has been. I came across this great post about the social networking giant on Fortune’s Brainstorm Tech blog, in which writer Jessi Hempel examines six ways that Facebook has “shaped our culture.” My personal favorite from the list [...]

Red Cross Texting Campaign Raises Millions for Haiti - Power of Social Media in Crisis

EliciaBasoli — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:38:52 +0000

Simply stated, social media has changed the way we communicate during disasters. This is now abundantly clear with all of the online activity surrounding the recent earthquake in Haiti. Over the past couple weeks, there has been a tremendous outpouring of support for the Haitian people. According to the Chronicle of Philanthropy donations have exceeded $470 [...]

The New Facebook Rules

CindyGordon — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:09:56 +0000

There’s a lot of confusion about the new rules governing how brands can run contests and sweepstakes on Facebook. We dug into the rules with help from 360PR friend Susan Getgood, and we’re happy to share our learnings in this post. Get Your Contest Approved. The most important thing to know is that all promotions administered on [...]

Weekly Digital News: Happy Digital New(s) Year

SkyeMcIntyre — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:02:12 +0000

The wait is over! The first weekly digital news round-up of the New Year is finally here. I know you’ve been waiting with bated breath to find out what’s going on in the world of social media, so here it is. To ease you into a year that’s sure to be a digital whirlwind, below [...]

CES: A Brief Reflection

JohnLeRoy — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:12:37 +0000

As I have finally conquered the hundreds of e-mails that awaited my return from a week in Las Vegas at CES, I have a moment to reflect on some of the things that struck me about this tradeshow in particular. This was the first CES that I have attended (though I had plenty of 360PR [...]