Google Plus, the burgeoning social network from search giant Google, recently overtook Twitter in the list of social platforms with the most active users, despite the latter officially winning the crown for fastest growing network for 2012. Supposedly, 25% of the global internet population actively use Google Plus in one way or another, compared [...]
After a lot of work, some rather nailbiting DNS changes and about a million (I kid you not) redirects, the eModeration blog has moved, and is now shacked up with a spanking fresh, deliciously-crafted newly-designed eModeration website. After such a long period of living apart, we know we’ll be happy together But seriously, it [...]
Image courtesy of FauxShot via deviantART In Part I of our Tumblr tutorial, we looked at some of the ways brands are currently using Tumblr. This Part II offers more details on set-up and particular issues that will be of interest to social media and marketing brand managers for establishing Tumblrs for corporate use. We’ve [...]
Courtesy of http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfsregion5/ (This post first appeared in Tamara’s blog on iMedia Connection 29 Dec 2011) There have been some truly atrocious examples of brands astroturfing: paying people or even using software to flood internet forums and social media with positive comments. Sadly, the practice continues, particularly in emerging markets. Seeding interest in a campaign [...]
Kate Williams ponders the world of social media, and today asks: What’s with all the numerical lists? Today the first feed in my Google Reader looks something like this: 4 Ways To Build Your Brand With Social Media , 9 Social Media Best Practices , The 6 Commandments for Online Conversations, 7 Brand-Building Tips for your Community [...]