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Social Media: Different Strokes for Different Folks

  • February 8th, 2011 by SEM Contributor
A two year old asks “why”? They want to know why things happen, why things are the way they are. Hopefully, this age is not on Social Media except what their family puts up about them Young children ask why to find out answers to important questions either for homework or for general living. Their presence on social media is… Read more

Facebook And Wikileaks Fight It Out For Nobel Peace Prize

  • February 7th, 2011 by SEM Contributor
Nothing says Nobel Peace Prize as much as being the nadir of every government across the globe. Snorre Valen, a member of the Norwegian parliament nominated the creator of Wikileaks for the prize because he felt it was “One of the most important contributors to freedom of speech and transparency” in the world. He went on to say “By disclosing… Read more

Learn How to Become a Youtube Celebrity

  • February 7th, 2011 by SEM Contributor
There are plenty of lessons to learn about how to become a Youtube personality from those who have already made it. Here are some of the most important tips that will make you a Youtube sensation. First of all, understand that Youtube personalities become famous when they have a concept that is unique, very interesting and worthy of attention. Find… Read more

New Facebook Scam Plays On Your Ego

  • February 3rd, 2011 by SEM Contributor
In the world of online scams, the length that people will go to knows no bounds.  Recently, a new Facebook scam that is designed to get your profile information, bomb you with spam and potentially expose you to malware and other bad boys of the Internet, has found it’s way onto the scene.  The worst part of this newest Facebook… Read more

Daters Unite! Match.com Purchases OkCupid for $50 Million

  • February 2nd, 2011 by Tisha Tolar
For those into the online dating scene, it seems Match.com and OkCupid have gone all the way. A merger between the two sites was announced and the acquisition cost Match.com a reported $50 million. OkCupid is a rival online dating site that has been gaining popularity in recent months. The revenues of the site are primarily received from advertising but… Read more

Be Part of Single Social Graph with One True Fan

  • February 2nd, 2011 by Cijo Abraham Mani
One True Fan is a new social media start-up that use social gaming technique to make users part of the single social graph. Social gaming is expected to be the next biggest thing as it integrates with social media. The game theory used in the website makes it stand out from other networks. The check-in’s you perform on every website… Read more

Most Promising Social Media Startups: What to Expect in 2011

  • February 1st, 2011 by SEM Contributor
Despite the hype, this year’s best social networking opportunities for designers are still the classics. Thanks to a dash of mobile device innovation, your favorite networking sites have become even stronger. Here are five key pillars for your social networking repertoire in 2011.

1. Instagram: Photos, Faster

For designers, networking is often a matter of sharing your vision. With Instagram,… Read more

Facebook Deals the Next Card

  • February 1st, 2011 by SEM Contributor
It was announced on Monday that Facebook deals would be launching in Europe and the UK in the very near future. The extension of Facebook’s places function which is already established in the U.S has signed up major partners including O2, Debenams and Alton Towers already. This will add a new string to the digital media marketing bow for many… Read more

Baby Boomers, Social Media and Writing

  • February 1st, 2011 by Roberta Budvietas
When I was in school, I spent many hours on essays, speeches, reports and exams where my results depended on my ability to express my thinking in writing. Most Baby Boomers took grammar classes until their last years of high school. Results had deductions for bad spelling and poor grammar. Not all Baby Boomers are comfortable writing blogs or articles… Read more

Funding Your Indie Project through Kickstart

  • January 31st, 2011 by Damian Davila
Kickstarter is  an innovative social startup that uses crowd sourcing to fund creative projects and ambitious endeavors.  This startup is made up of a team of 14 in New York, New York with offices in the Lower East Side. Half of them work on the product (designing and coding), and the other half work with the community. Kickstarter sets itself… Read more