Google takes on Facebook 'Likes': Links +1 button to Google+
Google has linked its +1 button on third-party websites to Google+, letting users share content through the social network launched by the company in late June.
Google takes on Facebook ‘Likes’: Links +1 button to Google+
Google has linked its +1 button on third-party websites to Google+, letting users share content through the social network launched by the company in late June.
UK riots: Government meets social networks
The UK’s Home Secretary Theresa May and police have met social media firms, including Facebook, Twitter and Blackberry, to discuss how to stop people using their platforms to plot the type of violence witnessed in this month’s riots.
Facebook drops ‘Places’ for universal location tagging
Facebook is phasing out its ‘Places’ feature in its iPhone and Android apps, as the social network expands it location tool to photos, wall posts and more.
Facebook takes on Google+ with major privacy revamp
Facebook has once again overhauled its privacy settings to give users easier and more precise control over who views their posts, photos and other contents on the popular social networking site.
Channel 4 woos advertisers with online audience targeting scheme
Channel 4 is ramping up its audience targeting capabilities in a bid to attract more advertisers to its websites.
Unilever rewards customer feedback with ‘VIP’ Facebook page
FMCG giant Unilever has launched a Facebook page to engage directly its consumers and get instant feedback on initiatives with key brands such as Walls, PG Tips and Persil.
Facebook UK to stream Miramax films
UK Facebook users will soon be able to watch films and TV via the site, following a deal with Hollywood studio Miramax.
Roundtable report: Engaged Communities Key to Social Commerce
Many vendors are integrating the ability to buy into social media sites like Facebook. However, maintaining engaged communities is the key to successful social commerce, not the hard-sell approach adopted by many of the form’s pioneers, according to the findings of a recent roundtable debate.
Skype boosts conference call tools with GroupMe buy
Skype has bought US start-up Group Me for $80m, as the Microsoft-owned firm looks to boost its conference call tools.