Facebook debuts recruitment app with 1.7 million jobs
Facebook has launched a jobs board in partnership with the Social Jobs Partnership, letting recruiters to post job listings directly on Facebook.
Facebook survives stock sale: Are its IPO troubles over?
Facebook shares soared 12% on Wednesday as the social network beat expectations following the third stage of its IPO share sale.
Pinterest debuts tools for businesses- new channel for marketers
Pinterest has taken another step towards monetisation, offering brands a dedicated business profile on its social bookmarking site.
War and politics by social media – Middle East conflict charts new course with live tweets and YouTube
As the official channels on both sides start feeding their wins and casualties into Twitter and YouTube, and ugly unease emerges in how news is being released. In the last few weeks the Israeli government and Hamas have clearly prioritised social media channels as their routes in attempting to own news delivery, yet highly politicised … [Read more…]
Right to reply: Companion devices- the future of Smart TV?
Even a year ago, the big question in the Smart TV market was connectivity – how to persuade users to use their interactive services. With empirical evidence suggesting that consumers are waking up to the content that can be accessed through their Smart TV’s and coming online, the question now becomes how do we take … [Read more…]
Facebook braces for mass share sale-will stocks plunge further?
Facebook is set to face its toughest test yet today, as its employees finally get the chance to sell their shares in the company- a move that could send its stock price tumbling further.
Number of US text messages declines for second time
The US has seen its second drop in the number of SMS messages sent, as internet-powered alternatives such as email and social media become more widely used as a primary communication tool, according to new research.
Facebook tests mobile sound alerts and direct replies
Facebook is testing new mobile features, including sound alerts and an option to reply directly to comments to an original post, as the social network looks to boost its use among smartphone users.
How do B2B companies use social media? (infographic)
We know the power of social media in creating brand awareness, but are companies using it to drive demand generation as well? This 2012 survey by Eloqua investigated how B2B marketers use social media to promote, engage and sell.
Event report: “A charity’s online presence is more than simply asking for donations…”
As part of National Trustees’ Week, Joanna Morley, Online PR & Social Media Manager of Brighton-based digital marketing agency SiteVisibility, last week addressed delegates at an event hosted by business, tax and charity advisers Russell New on how charities can benefit from carefully structured social media campaigns. With the top 100 charities having now amassed … [Read more…]