Social Media stories - Page 22
IT leaders: 8 steps to build a compelling business case for social initiatives...
Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
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analyst report
Gartner outlines 8 vital steps for IT leaders to craft a winning case for social and collaboration software investments amidst rising complexities.
Will social data monitoring improve the Kiwi workplace?
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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workplace
Nearly a third of workers are happy for their employer to have access to personal data, according to a report by PwC.
Premier League struggles to clamp down on illegal online highlights
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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Premier League faces uphill battle to curb illegal online goal sharing, too vast for current copyright laws, experts predict.
State of crowd funding 'very immature and highly fragmented'
Sat, 16th Aug 2014
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analyst report
The crowdfunding landscape remains in its infancy, marked by fragmentation and diverse models. Analyst Anthony J. Bradley explores this emerging sector.
Where has all the Social gone...?
Mon, 11th Aug 2014
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Do you wonder where all the interest in social went? Once the hottest trend since sliced bread, interest in social definitely dissipated.
Recent volatility gives way to positivity as IT spending rises...
Sat, 9th Aug 2014
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IT spending is set to improve in H2 2014, with a significant commercial PC refresh cycle already underway, says IDC.
Canterbury software start up bags $700k Japanese investment
Mon, 4th Aug 2014
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Kiwi firm Shuttlerock secures a £700k Japanese deal, eyeing expansion with Opt, Japan's digital giant, enhancing their global digital marketing reach.
Her hips don't lie... who wins the Facebook popularity contest?
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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Shakira becomes the most liked public figure on Facebook with 100m fans, using personal posts and fan engagement to bridge gaps internationally.
Is Facebook's Buy Now button a game-changer for SMBs?
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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smb
Facebook's new Buy Now button could revolutionise online shopping for SMBs, making impulse buys easier directly from their pages.
SMBs drive business growth through Facebook
Mon, 28th Jul 2014
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SMBs are booming on Facebook, with over 30m actively using the platform, helping drive growth and revenue with powerful ad returns.
For their eyes only... Facebook Mentions
Mon, 28th Jul 2014
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Facebook unveils 'Mentions', an exclusive app for celebrities to connect with fans, stirring up social media's VIP scene.
Unhappy Kiwis air shopping grievances on Social Media
Mon, 21st Jul 2014
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twitter
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.
Stop counting clicks... start measuring conversion
Mon, 7th Jul 2014
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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.
Has 'emotional' studying Facebook crossed the line?
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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Facebook has faced criticism over recent research which manipulated users’ emotions, raising questions over ethics.
Facebook dead? No chance...
Wed, 25th Jun 2014
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Despite claims of its demise, Facebook still reigns supreme among young users, debunking the myth of a mass exodus.
State-funded Chorus fibre plans nothing more than a PR stunt?
Sat, 14th Jun 2014
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fibre
Chorus urged to extend #Gigatown prize as UltraFast Fibre offers its own gigabit service. Plans branded as a publicity stunt.
Football-mad Kiwis to join World Cup conversation on Facebook
Fri, 13th Jun 2014
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Millions of football fans from around the world will join the conversation about the 2014 World Cup on Facebook.
Are teen social media users becoming anti-social?
Thu, 12th Jun 2014
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dpa
Teens are shunning Facebook in favor of other social media sites, showing a shift towards segmenting social media use.
Kiwis turn to tech for real life neighbour connections
Tue, 10th Jun 2014
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Social networking across New Zealand has become a little more neighbourly, with the launch of a private social network for Kiwi neighbourhoods.
Social Networking for the Antisocial - Cloak
Mon, 9th Jun 2014
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Cloak app launches as the antisocial network, using location data to help users avoid unwanted run-ins with friends.