Social Media News
The latest industry news from the world of Social Media and the Social Networks including Digg, Stumbleupon, and Facebook. Updated daily.
9th May 2008
Microsoft ditches Yahoo, courts Facebook
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has been approached by Microsoft about a potential takeover, according to a new report. The software company purchased a $240 billion (£120 billion) stake in Facebook last October, when the user-generate... Microsoft ditches Yahoo, courts Facebook >>
8th May 2008
Businesses 'missing out' on social networking benefits
Social networking sites can provide businesses with excellent insight into the behaviour and perceptions of their customers but many are missing out on the benefits. This is the conclusion of a new survey by the analytics software provider S... Businesses 'missing out' on social networking benefits >>
1st May 2008
Facebook 'for keeping friends, not making friends'
Social media site Facebook views itself as a service that complements existing friendships, rather than a facility that helps users form new relationships, one expert has said. Rachel Hawkes, co-founder and editor of Social Media Portal, com... Facebook 'for keeping friends, not making friends' >>
29th April 2008
Firms 'should take advantage of social networks'
Companies should not be afraid of the consumer tendency to share customer experiences with other users on the web, it has been claimed. Jeffrey Frau, eMarketer senior analyst, says that comments and reviews can be used to companies' advantag... Firms 'should take advantage of social networks' >>
25th April 2008
Daily Mail 'ups user-generated content'
A new site redesign from the Daily Mail prioritises user-generated content more than its predecessor, according to one industry news source. Reader comments and blogs have been highlighted by the tabloid in its recent overhaul of its online ... Daily Mail 'ups user-generated content' >>
22nd April 2008
Web advances 'enable remote working'
As internet technology has developed, one not-for-profit organisation network observes that it has become easier to work remotely. Business are now able to introduce flexible working initiatives because they have the telecoms and IT capacity... Web advances 'enable remote working' >>
21st April 2008
Social networking is great, says web security expert
The benefits of social networking websites have been acknowledged by the head of a government-sponsored web security group. Tony Neate, the managing director of Get Safe Online, has pointed out that maintaining a cautious approach to online ... Social networking is great, says web security expert >>
18th April 2008
Websites 'can help small businesses'
Selling through a website can give small enterprises a sales boost, according to one industry expert. John De Groot, managing director of StartupCo, commented that acquiring a web presence can be a cost-effective way of increasing revenue an... Websites 'can help small businesses' >>
16th April 2008
Behavioural targeting 'must comply with privacy laws'
Online marketing strategies that target users based on their web-surfing behaviour must subject to stringent privacy regulations, one expert has said. The Open Rights Group, a non-governmental organisation that aims to raise awareness of iss... Behavioural targeting 'must comply with privacy laws' >>
15th April 2008
Finance customers 'open to internet communications'
Financial services customers are open to next-generation telecoms services, according to a new report. Analysis from comScore discovered that 23 per cent of people would welcome a social networking application that informed them of their acc... Finance customers 'open to internet communications' >>
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