Social Media stories - Page 21

Critiquing yet addicted, the masses declare disdain for Facebook, but its embedded role in daily life proves otherwise.

Gartner outlines 8 vital steps for IT leaders to craft a winning case for social and collaboration software investments amidst rising complexities.

Nearly a third of workers are happy for their employer to have access to personal data, according to a report by PwC.

Premier League faces uphill battle to curb illegal online goal sharing, too vast for current copyright laws, experts predict.

The crowdfunding landscape remains in its infancy, marked by fragmentation and diverse models. Analyst Anthony J. Bradley explores this emerging sector.

Do you wonder where all the interest in social went? Once the hottest trend since sliced bread, interest in social definitely dissipated.

IT spending is set to improve in H2 2014, with a significant commercial PC refresh cycle already underway, says IDC.

Kiwi firm Shuttlerock secures a £700k Japanese deal, eyeing expansion with Opt, Japan's digital giant, enhancing their global digital marketing reach.

Shakira becomes the most liked public figure on Facebook with 100m fans, using personal posts and fan engagement to bridge gaps internationally.

Facebook's new Buy Now button could revolutionise online shopping for SMBs, making impulse buys easier directly from their pages.

SMBs are booming on Facebook, with over 30m actively using the platform, helping drive growth and revenue with powerful ad returns.

Facebook unveils 'Mentions', an exclusive app for celebrities to connect with fans, stirring up social media's VIP scene.

Kiwis are unhappy with the way New Zealand businesses treat them, prefer to complain on Facebook and want something free in response to their complaint.

A recent ANA study reveals 87% of brands still depend on clickthroughs to measure social media success, but it's conversions that truly show business value.

Facebook has faced criticism over recent research which manipulated users’ emotions, raising questions over ethics.

Despite claims of its demise, Facebook still reigns supreme among young users, debunking the myth of a mass exodus.

Chorus urged to extend #Gigatown prize as UltraFast Fibre offers its own gigabit service. Plans branded as a publicity stunt.

Millions of football fans from around the world will join the conversation about the 2014 World Cup on Facebook.

Teens are shunning Facebook in favor of other social media sites, showing a shift towards segmenting social media use.

Social networking across New Zealand has become a little more neighbourly, with the launch of a private social network for Kiwi neighbourhoods.