Economist: A Special Report on Social Networking
Online social networks are changing the way people communicate, work and play, and mostly for the better - download full report - click here.
A summary of Media Post's take on social media and baby boomers --
Include social media in plans to reach Boomers: it is clear that social networks are not a passing phase for Boomers. Like others, they are finding that online social networks enhance their existing relationships.
Tea Party Trying to Organize Offline
Tea Partiers held their first national convention this weekend in Nashville, TN. The convention is part of the movement’s attempt to organize offline and become a legitimate political party. The convention’s organizer, Judson Phillips, said ,”If 2010 is another year of rallies, we’ve lost.” Tea Partiers have organized and communicated almost entirely through social networking sites. Having a convention is a step in the right direction for the Tea Party but they have a long way to go if they hope to become an established political party.
What's Next for Geolocation? Apps, Apps, Apps
Geolocation social networks are set to be in 2010 what microblogging was in 2008 - the next big thing. Currently the space is being dominated by Foursquare, with others like Gowalla, MyTown and Loopt trailing in its wake.
Google Creating Twitter Clone for Gmail
As soon as this week, Google might be rolling out a "Twitter-killer" feature for Gmail users, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
Gmail users can currently broadcast status messages via the Google Talk feature. The main difference between the current offering and the new feature is that status messages aren't available in a timeline format. With the new "Twitter clone," they will be.
Reaching Millions with Twitter: The Whole Foods Story
Have you ever wondered how a business handles more than a million Twitter fans? Want the inside scoop from the largest retailer on Twitter?
Even if you’re a small business, there’s some great insight to be gained from Marla Erwin, Interactive Art Director for Whole Foods Market. Marla was instrumental in creating Whole Foods’ acclaimed social media program and the results have been phenomenal! For example, in the first year, Twitter.com/Wholefoods gained a million Twitter followers. It has now surpassed 1.75 million people.
How to Market your Business with Twitter Lists
Twitter is a networking haven for businesses. But is there an easy way to draw the right people to you with Twitter?
The answer is yes and there’s a great Twitter feature that can help you: Twitter lists. Twitter lists can grab the interest of people you most want to meet, help you make a great first impression and can help you with marketing segmentation.
And finally, check out this video from TechPresident, From the Bloomberg Campaign, Social Media Stats.
