Social Media News

By Steph Abrams on July 30th, 2012

Apple has done it again! Want to make the best use of social media? Apple’s new operating system may be your answer! OS X Mountain Lion, or OS X 10.8, has been the most successful OS X release in Apple’s history with over 3 million copies being downloaded within the… » Read more

By Steph Abrams on July 9th, 2012

A little birdie told us that the next “Twitter for iPhone” app will come with a few new surprises. Rumor has it that Twitter is preparing to develop a new version of its iPhone app.  This update will include an experience that is more interactive for tweeters.  Not only will… » Read more

By Steph Abrams on June 27th, 2012

Want to make money off of your Instagram photos?  Now you can! Instaprints, a new service that just recently launched, will let Instagram’s 40+ million users make fast cash. Instagram photographers will be able to sell their photos as canvas, framed, and acrylic prints, as well as greeting cards and… » Read more

By Steph Abrams on June 18th, 2012

Facebook is in the process of testing a real-time bidding ad system.  Facebook Exchange, or FBX as the cool FB employees get to call it, is where visitors to third-party websites are marked with a cookie and can then be shown real-time bid ads related to their web browsing once… » Read more

By Steph Abrams on June 11th, 2012

Did you catch Twitter on television on Sunday? During the broadcast of the 2012 Pocono 400 NASCAR race, Twitter ran its first-ever TV spot.  It is a 16-second clip featuring Brad Keselowski, NASCAR racer, taking a picture in his car while laughing. That’s not all! The best part of the… » Read more

By Steph Abrams on June 6th, 2012

How many people lie about their age on their Facebook account?  Well now the thirteen and under set won’t have to.  Facebook is reportedly testing out ways for younger children under thirteen to connect to Facebook.  The catch? These children will have to be supervised by having their accounts linked… » Read more

By Steph Abrams on March 8th, 2012

[full]The final day of what was an exhaustingly inspiring Social Media Week NYC 2012 was fittingly characterized by informative, engaging sessions covering the LinkedIn, Tumblr, and – of course – complimentary open bar bases. Here are the finals words from Day 5, capping off a tremendous week of activity:

By Steph Abrams on March 8th, 2012

[full]Penultimate Day 4 of Social Media Week NYC 2012 was an amalgamation of transmedia storytelling,social media anti-best practices, and social good discussions, all centered around the integral importance of collaboration. Here are some of the day’s highlights:

By Steph Abrams on March 8th, 2012

[full]Social Media Week 2012, NYC hump-day edition continued the momentum built up during the week’s first forty-eight hours of events, featuring an exceptional keynote from Behance‘s CEO, as well as two spirited, highly interactive discussions around creating community and social engagement. Here were some of Day 3 highlights:

By Steph Abrams on February 15th, 2012

[full]There was much to love (pun intended) about the Valentine’s Day edition (Day 2) of Social Media Week NYC 2012. The events throughout the day brought attendees much of the same excitement that defined Day 1, with an array of diverse offerings to choose from. Here are some highlights from the three in-person… » Read more