Newspaper advertising is the top source that consumers turn to for making shopping and purchasing decisions, according to a survey conducted for the Newspaper Association of America by Frank N. Magid Associates. The study titled “How America Shops and Spends … Continue reading →
YouTube has introduced a new campaign aimed at educating users about copyright violations. If the company receives a copyright notification concerning a video a user uploaded, they will be required to attend “YouTube Copyright School,” which includes watching a copyright … Continue reading →
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Online video company Vodpod has introduced a social video app for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch called Showyou. The Showyou app allows users to see all the videos shared by their friends on Facebook and the people they follow … Continue reading →
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A new Facebook scam is spreading rapidly through a post on users’ news feed, according to an alert issued by M86 Security Labs. The scam involves a photograph being posted in an album called “BBC News” with an image of … Continue reading →
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Social web browser Flock has announced it will be shutting down on April 26, according to notice on its website. Flock was purchased by social gaming company Zynga in January for an undisclosed amount. “The Flock team joined Zynga in … Continue reading →
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Verizon has been named the mobile networks brand of the year among consumers for the second year in a row, according to a new poll from Harris Interactive. “Since the change in the portability of phone numbers, switching mobile phones … Continue reading →
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The American Veterinary Medical Association said today it has launched an online search tool for pet owners powered by Google, called MyVeterinarian.com. Users can search MyVeterinarian.com by zip code to find a vet in their local area. The search results … Continue reading →
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Dunkin’ Donuts said today it has launched a redesigned website with a focus on local content and social media. The new DunkinDonuts.com features a homepage with localized content, an improved store locator, and the ability for users to connect to … Continue reading →
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The majority (90%) of college faculty use social media in the workplace, compared to 47 percent of employees in other industries, according to a new report from the Babson Survey Research Group and Pearson. The survey of nearly 2,000 faculty … Continue reading →
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Businessweek said today it has launched a new iPad app called Bloomberg Businessweek +. Bloomberg Businessweek + allows users to access live information on companies, including current stock prices, performance history, and recent news. Bloomberg personalities are also featured via … Continue reading →
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