Facebook updates search tools
Facebook is improving the search tools on its social network to help users more easily locate the results they are seeking.
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Guest comment: Can Wi-fi really clear the way for the continued reign of Smartphones?
As more and more people trade their mobiles in for smartphones, can Wi-Fi networks hold under the strain of all the extra bandwidth these new devices use? Justin Schamotta at Chooseisp takes a closer look…
Tweetminster’s new platform assesses mood of the nation
Tweetminster, a media utility that uses data to curate news and opinion, has launched a new platform to aggregate and display content around any topic.
Roundtable report: Top 7 tips for using Twitter as a marketing tool
SMEs are wasting time and money on half-baked social media strategies and are, in many cases, oblivious to the simplicity of using Twitter as a marketing tool, according to the findings of a roundtable discussion.
Norton launches free online Cybercrime Index in London
In 2011, it is estimated that cybercrime will cost the British economy a total of £1.9billion, which equates to £103 for every person affected1. This wee, Internet security specialist Norton launched its new Cybercrime Index in London to help combat this issue, by tracking and warning computer users about daily cybercrime risks around the world.
Corporate policies ‘hindering social media recruitment success’
Corporate policies and lack of understanding are stifling recruiters’ use of social media such as Facebook and LinkedIn to acquire new talent, despite the fact that two thirds of employers say they want to hire more people in the coming year, according to a new survey.
Best Buy puts your music collection in the cloud with ‘My Music Anywhere’ service
Best Buy Europe is launching its ‘My Music Anywhere’ service, making it available to customers of The Carphone Warehouse and Best Buy UK.
Social media predictions: Facebook and YouTube win, Twitter and ‘real life’ fail
Facebook’s meteoric rise is set to continue unabated, while Twitter and ‘real life’ social activities will see a marked decline in the near future, concludes a report out this week.
Top tips: An introduction to Ad Networks
Ad networks are on the rise, providing a link between publishers and advertisers as media becomes more fragmented. But how do they work? In this Q&A article, Ellie Edwards at Hi-Media and Barry Kent at Visit London provide some publishing perspectives on the role of ad networks.
Orange and T-Mobile launch ‘Big Switch On’ campaign for Everything Everywhere
Everything Everywhere, the communications brand formed out of the merger between T-Mobile and Orange, has launched a multi-million pound advertising campaign that will appear on TV, outdoor, in print and online.