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Mobile Twitter Use Explodes

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:42:03 +0000

Mobile usage of the Twitter social network has increased more than 60% in the past five months, according to data from Twitter. Mobile Twitter Usage Grows The total number of mobile Twitter users...

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Social Networking Doubles Among Boomers and Seniors

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:41:01 +0000

More than a quarter of web users 65 and up now visiting social networks Older web users are flocking to social networks, according to a May 2010 Pew Internet & American Life Project survey. Usage...

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Real estate golden goose takes flight

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:54:02 +0000

Queensland real estate agents are struggling to make ends meet in the current property climate, slashing staff, costs and even closing their doors for good. Figures released last week by RP Data...

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Older Adults Double SocNet Use

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:02:23 +0000

US adults 50 and older have increased their social networking use from 22% to 42% in the past year, according to data from the Pew Internet & American Life Project. Half of Adults 50-64 Use...

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How iPad Usage is Shaping Up

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:51:49 +0000

In the UK, 24% of iPad owners say it’s their primary entertainment device With iPads now in the hands of millions, studies have begun to examine how the superhyped tablet is fitting into real life,...

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Mature Consumers Seek Edgy Brands

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:35:00 +0000

A growing audience of experienced, less-easily shocked, outspoken consumers appreciate brands that are a little bit more daring and outspoken, according to consumer insights firm trendwatching.com....

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Can Twitter Turn a Revenue Trickle into a Stream?

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:29:02 +0000

It’s been four months since Twitter announced its long-awaited Promoted Tweets advertising platform, so it seems a good time to assess the service’s initial campaigns. Early participants included...

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Facebook users warned of ‘Dislike’ scam

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:29:08 +0000

Computer security firm Sophos on Monday warned that scammers are duping Facebook users with a bogus "Dislike" button that slips malicious software onto machines. There is no "Dislike"...

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Social Network Ad Spending to Approach $1.7 Billion This Year

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:54:22 +0000

6.7% of all US online ad spending to go toward social networks this year Social network advertising is getting renewed attention in 2010. The US’s gradual economic recovery, combined with marketers’...

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What Makes Social Media Trustworthy?

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:56:45 +0000

Venues and relationships affect how social media users perceive advice One thing that makes social media marketing powerful is consumers’ trust in “people like them”—their friends, family and other...

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