Internet Psychologist
Leading family law firm Bross Bennett is warning just how damaging digital communications can be if used incorrectly, with detrimental effects going further than recipients and online communities, and right into courts of law. Only this week a US court has slashed maintenance payments to an ex-wife because of her blog posts. Far too frequently … Read more
AOL, Inc. (NYSE: AOL), in partnership with Nielsen, today released results of a new research study revealing online content is the connective tissue for Internet users with 27 million pieces of content shared on a daily basis. Results also show 53% of time spent on the Internet is directly attributable to content consumption, and consumers’ … Read more
While Japanese resident Kuniaki Suzuki lives 150 miles from the epicenter of the March 11th earthquake, leaving him relatively unaffected by most of the destruction, his post-earthquake Twitter post led him to CannedWater4kids. “One day after the earthquake, Lisa Thomas replied to my tweet on Twitter,” said Suzuki. “At that point we don’t know each … Read more
Cisco’s Flip Video(TM), pioneer in the shoot and share video camera category, has announced new social and video sharing capabilities with the launch of its latest FlipShare(TM) software as well as FlipShare Mobile apps for iPhone(R), iPad(R), iPod touch(R) and Android(TM) devices. Existing users will be notified of the available upgrade automatically in the month … Read more
Research from Wildfire PR shows UK IT decision makers are turning to social communities and search engines before online news sources and industry press when making IT purchasing decisions. Social networks and online communities (58%) were ranked top by IT decision makers when asked which information sources are most useful when researching an IT business … Read more
Jennifer Rai, CEO & Founder of Today’s Admin, LLC, announces the launch of her new website, http://dailyBLOGMA.com. Starting with an impressive list of over 200 industry-leading authors already submitting content to the site, Daily Blogma is coming out of the gates with great momentum. Stamford, Connecticut (PRWEB) March 27, 2011 Jennifer Rai, CEO & Founder … Read more
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today launched two new, cloud-based solutions designed to help marketers gain real-time, actionable insight from data available across social media channels. The new solutions expand IBM’s business analytics capabilities by enabling organizations to develop faster, more precise social media marketing programs that support their brand’s total online presence through a cloud-based delivery … Read more
Small Business Bonfire, an online community providing help and support for entrepreneurs and small business owners, launched recently at http://www.smallbusinessbonfire.com. The community, founded by Alyssa Gregory, focuses on collaboration between small business owners. The Small Business Bonfire challenges entrepreneurs to identify what is not working for their businesses and to change how they operate to … Read more
United Planet has launched ‘140’, a microblog designed to provide the Intranet and Enterprise Portal market with a ‘Twitter for Business’ App that will enable companies to pick up on the current social media trend and introduce the benefits of a 140 character-based instant messaging service to companies of all sizes. More and more businesses … Read more
IFA Life today launched its branded page on Foursquare, the leading location-based social networking site. One of just a few hundred brands from around the world including Sony, Gucci, NASA, Red Bull, The Wall Street Journal, Harrods and others – IFA Life’s partnership with Foursquare will enable consumers to locate information and tips about financial … Read more
A new crowdfunding website that makes it possible for the general public to buy shares in start-up and growing businesses was launched today. Crowdcube is the first crowdfunding website in the world to offer people equity in exchange for their investment. It aims to make access to finance easier for entrepreneurs of newly formed and … Read more
At the start of Social Media Week 2011 (Feb 7th – 11th), Industry social networking site IFA Life is expanding its services to IFAs and Providers with the official launch of IFA Life Jobs and Careers and with the appointment of Samantha Francis to head up its jobs board, headhunting and recruitment initiative. The social … Read more
Valued Opinions has uncovered the opportunities for online market research via the use social media. The online market research industry has been exponentially growing over the past 10 years and companies recognise the need to gain opinions quicker in order to hold market position in an ever competitive environment. Online market research offers a faster, … Read more
Gist, an online service that helps people build stronger professional relationships, today announced the release of an all-new extension for Firefox, which delivers the largest, most dynamic set of professional profiles available today to every Gmail user. Gist for Firefox puts the power of your network at your fingertips right in your Gmail inbox. The … Read more
The old adage that ‘people buy people’ was well and truly proved at the industry’s first Social Media in Financial Services Awards last week with three popular winners being announced for: Social Media IFA/Financial Adviser of the Year 2010 Social Media Provider/Supplier of the Year 2010 Financial Services Twitter Personality of the Year 2010 The … Read more